Dec 10, 2024  
2024-2025 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2024-2025 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook

Gunsmithing Diploma (D30200)


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The Gunsmithing curriculum is designed to provide the student with the required skills needed to refurbish metal and wood as applicable to firearms, to diagnose malfunctions for repair, and to accomplish more complex custom gunsmithing tasks. Course work includes manufacturing of tools used in the gunsmithing trade, restoration of firearms, stock making, barrel work, repair work, and custom work. The student will accomplish this work by performing actual gunsmithing tasks in a hands-on environment.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will:

  1. Read and work from blueprints using hand tools and make basic machine tool setups using manual lathes and milling machines.
  2. Produce custom tooling and fixtures for use in gunsmithing type work.
  3. Diagnose and correct basic malfunctions, produce and fix simple parts, choose, and install sights.
  4. Perform barrel alterations such as custom-barreled actions, recoil pads, and choke tubes.

Admission Information


Program requirements for eligibility:

Student must be able to provide ONE of the following:

  1. Proof of exemption from permit requirements pursuant to G.S.14-415-25.

OR

    2. A federal background check from our partner, Complio/American Data Bank, to determine eligibility to possess a firearm in North Carolina.

Total Credit Hours: 10


Total Credit Hours: 10


Total Credit Hours: 6


Total Credit Hours: 7


Total Credit Hours: 6


Total Program Hours: 39


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