Gunsmithing Department January 2018

Trinidad State Junior College 600 Prospect Street

Campus Box 331 Trinidad, CO 81082

800-621-8752

Laura Gowen, Administrative Assistant Laura.gowen@trinidadstate.edu

Glen Morovits, Gunsmithing Faculty Glen.morovits@trinidadstate.edu

Ryan Newport, Gunsmithing Faculty Ryan.newport@trinidadstate.edu

Bill Sturtevant, Gunsmithing Faculty William.sturtevant@trinidadstate.edu

Keith Gipson, Dean of Instruction Keith.gipson@trinidadstate.edu

Lynette Bates, Vice President for Academic Affairs Lynette.bates@trinidadstate.edu

www.trinidadstate.edu/gunsmithing

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Gunsmithing AAS Degree—73 credit hours

Required General Education courses

MAT 107 or above 3

English 115, or 121 3

Nine credit hours from the following: Science, Social &

Behavior Science, Business, Accounting or Speech

TOTAL General Education requirements 15

Required Gunsmithing Elective courses

Approved GUS elective courses to be selected from those

courses marked * on Gunsmithing Program Course Catalog

Descriptions (listed on the following pages).

TOTAL Gunsmithing Elective requirements 3

First Semester Credits

GUS 100 Orientation & Firearms Safety .5

GUS 102 Introduction to Firearms 2

GUS 110 Firearms Bench Metal 5

GUS 112 Firearms Machine Shop I 5

WEL 135 TIG Welding for Gunsmiths 2

General Education 3

Semester Credits 17.5

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GUS 135 Firearms Conversion 5

GUS 136 Firearms Metal Finishing 2

GUS 139 Stock Duplication 2

GUS 127 Firearms Machine Shop II 4

BUS 121 Basic Workplace Skills 1

General Education 6

Semester Credits 20

Gunsmithing AAS Degree—continued Second Semester Credits

Third Semester Credits

Fourth Semester Credits

Required Approved Gunsmithing Elective Courses

GUS 119 Stockmaking I 5

GUS 205 Firearms Machine Shop III 4

GUS 147 Firearms Repair I 5

General Education 3

Semester Credits 17

GUS 245 Stockmaking II 5

GUS 247 Firearms Repair II 7

GUS 265 Comprehensive Skills Evaluation .5

General Education 3

Semester Credits 15.5

To be taken as appropriate to student’s

course work

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Total Degree Credits 73

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Gunsmithing Certificate—53 credit hours

Required Gunsmithing Elective courses

Approved GUS elective courses to be selected from those

courses marked * on Gunsmithing Program Course Catalog

Descriptions (listed on the following pages).

TOTAL Gunsmithing Elective requirements 3

First Semester Credits

Second Semester Credits

GUS 100 Orientation & Firearms Safety .5

GUS 102 Introduction to Firearms 2

GUS 110 Firearms Bench Metal 5

GUS 112 Firearms Machine Shop I 5

WEL 135 TIG Welding for Gunsmiths 2

Semester Credits 14.5

GUS 135 Firearms Conversion 5

GUS 136 Firearms Metal Finishing 2

GUS 139 Stock Duplication 2

GUS 127 Firearms Machine Shop II 4

BUS 121 Basic Workplace Skills 1

Semester Credits 14

GUS 119 Stockmaking I 5

GUS 147 Repair I 5

GUS 205 Firearms Machine Shop III 4

Semester Credits 14

Third Semester Credits

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Gunsmithing Certificate—continued

Fourth Semester Credits

Approved Gunsmithing Elective Courses*

GUS 245 Stockmaking II 5

GUS 247 Firearms Repair II 7

GUS 265 Comprehensive Skills Evaluation .5

Semester Credits 12.5

To be taken as appropriate to student’s

course work

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Total Gunsmithing Certificate Credits 58

GUN 104 Bluing and Metal Finishes 2

GUN 116 Basic Precision Welding 2

GUN 120 Basic Machine Shop 2

GUN 121 Advanced Machine Shop 2

GUN 192 Gunsmithing Handtools 2

Approved electives from the GUN list of

courses

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NRA Summer School’s Gunsmithing

Technician Certificate—16 credit hours

http://nra.trinidadstate.edu

**Please check with advisor about course availability and cost

Total NRA Gunsmithing Technician Certificate Credits 16

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Estimated Tuition and Fees—2017/2018

Tuition and Fees (estimate, may be subject to change)

Tuition

Non-Resident $266.44 per credit hour

WICHE State Residents $242.34 per credit hour

Reciprocity (New Mexico residents) $170.04 per credit hour

Resident (with COF*) $170.04 per credit hour

*Colorado residents are eligible for the College Opportunity Fund (COF)

tuition discount, but must apply online at https://cof.college-assist.org

to receive the stipend.

Gunsmithing Course Fees

Approximately $750 for the Associate Degree program

Room and Board

Single Room with 19 meal plan $3822.00 per semester

Double Room with 19 meal plan $3326.00 per semester

Approximate Tool Cost

This is the approximate cost of tools needed for class for minimum

quality tools purchased through the bookstore.

First semester $3,000

Second semester $2,000

Third semester $1,500

Fourth semester $500

These figures are estimates only and are subject to change

Please expect a 3-5% increase on tuition each year

TO QUALIFY FOR RESIDENT TUITION, YOU MUST HAVE LIVED IN COLORADO FOR AT LEAST ONE FULL YEAR, BE REGISTERED TO VOTE, OBTAIN A COLORADO STATE DRIVERS LICENSE, HAVE PAID STATE INCOME TAXES, ETC.

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Required tools and materials for

Gunsmithing AAS or Certificate programs

The list of required tools and supplies can be found at

http://trinidadstate.edu/pdf/students/bookstore/

Gunsmithing_ToolList.pdf. This list indicates prices and part

numbers in effect at the Trinidad State Junior College Bookstore,

as of December 2016. These prices are subject to change. These

tools are available from many sources, in addition to Bookstore.

Recommended Tool Suppliers

Bookstore Trinidad State Junior College (719) 846-5610

Brownells, Inc. 200 South Front St. Montezuma, Iowa 50171 (515) 623-5401

Jantz Supply 309 West Main St. PO Box 584 Davis, Oklahoma 73030-0584 1-800-351-8900

J&L Industrial Supply 31800 Industrial Rd Livonia, Michigan 48151-1820 1-800-521-9520

MSC Industrial Supply Co www.mscdirect.com 1-800-645-7270

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Gunsmithing Course Catalog Descriptions

GUS 100 Orientation & Firearms Safety .5 Credit The first part of this course is an orientation into the gunsmithing program. The second part of the course will introduce the student to the basic principles of firearms safety. Completing students will receive an NRA home firearm safety certificate of completion.

GUS 102 Introduction to Firearms 2 Credits Explores the history of firearms and ammunition, firearms design and the function of modern firearms. CO/PREREQUISITE: GUS 100

GUS 110 Firearms Bench Metal 5 Credits This course emphasizes shop safety and hand work, including:

the proper use of measuring and hand tools, layout, drilling, sawing, filing, soldering, silver soldering, forging, heat treatment and hand polishing.

PREREQUISITE: GUS 100

GUS 112 Firearms Machine Shop I 5 Credits Introduces theory and practice of shop safety, metalworking

lathe, and milling machine operations. Students will demonstrate proper use of machine tools while making specialized

gunsmithing tools. CO/PREREQUISITE: GUS 100

GUS 119 Stockmaking I 5 Credits Introduces stockmaking techniques for a bolt action rifle from semi-inletted blanks. The course will cover inletting the barrel and trigger guard, glass bedding, installing grip cap, recoil pad, fore-end tip, swivels, shaping, sanding and finishing. PREREQUISITE: GUS 127, GUS 135, GUS 139

GUS 127 Firearms Machine Shop II 4 Credits Continues the theory and practice of shop safety, metalworking lathe, and milling machine operations. Students will demonstrate proper use of machine tools while making specialized gunsmithing tools and fitting, chambering, and contouring a barrel for a bolt action rifle. PREREQUISITE: GUS 112

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GUS 135 Firearms Conversion 5 Credits Examines various techniques for conversion of military rifle actions into customized sporter rifle actions. Bolt handles, safeties, iron sights, scope mounts, adjustable triggers, and trigger guard contouring and other custom conversions and accessories will be included.

PREREQUISITES: GUS 100, GUS 102, GUS 110, AND GUS 112

GUS 136 Firearms Metal Finishing 2 Credits Focuses on the skills necessary to perform firearms bluing and

parkerizing techniques. Topics include necessary equipment, chemical mixing procedures, and safety as they apply to hot caustic bluing, rust bluing, parkerizing and metal preparation.

PREREQUISITES: GUS 100 AND GUS 110

GUS 139 Stock Duplication 2 Credits Introduces gunstock woods, stock layout, and basic stock duplicating machine operations. Students will sharpen chisels,

design and cut a semi-inletted gunstock. PREREQUISITES: GUS 100 AND GUS 110

GUS 147 Firearms Repair I 5 Credits Explores firearms repair theory and practice. Topics include necessary tools, design, function, takedown, troubleshooting,

assembly and repair of selected handguns, shotguns, and rifles. PREREQUISITES: GUS 100, GUS 102, GUS 110 AND GUS 112

GUS 153 Ballistics and Handloading* 2 Credits Course includes the discussion of interior ballistics, exterior ballistics, components and their manufacture, reloading equipment, rifle, handgun, and shot shell loading, bullet casting,

and safety.

GUS 162 Gunstock Checkering* 2 Credits Construction and use of checkering cradles, layout templates

and tools. Layout and operation of hand and electric checkering tools.

GUS 201 Tools & Fixtures 2 Credits Study and manufacture of tools: Milling Cutters, Taps, Dies and

Reamers. Study and measurement of screw threads. Projects will include milling cutters, reamers, taps, and dies. PREREQUISITE: GUS 112

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Gunsmithing Course Catalog Descriptions

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GUS 205 Firearms Machine Shop III 4 Credits Continues the study of machine tool operation with special emphasis on gunsmithing procedures. Course work includes

safety, milling, lathe, and advanced barrel fitting and chambering. PREREQUISITE: GUS 127

GUS 240 Shotgunsmithing* 2 Credits This course is designed to give the advanced gunsmithing student the theories and principles of the post popular shotgun

modifications. Emphasis will be placed on back boring, choke tubes, forcing cones, shotgun beads, and dent removal.

PREREQUISITES: GUS 110, GUS 112

GUS 245 Stockmaking II 5 Credits Explores advanced stockmaking techniques for one and two

piece gunstocks of both wood and synthetic materials. Techniques in glass bedding, gun fitting, installation of custom

hardware and finishing techniques will also be studied. PREREQUISITES: GUS 140

GUS 247 Firearms Repair II 8 Credits Provides an advanced gunsmithing course in firearms repair theory and practice. Topics include design, function, takedown, troubleshooting, assembly and repair of selected shotguns, rifles, and handguns. Also included is the use of specialized tools and fixtures. PREREQUISITE: GUS 147

GUS 250 Competitive Rifles* 2 Credits This course will include the study of necessary modifications to

convert the standard issue AR-15, into a match grade firearm. PREREQUISITES: GUS 100, GUS 112

GUS 251 Bolt Rifle Accuracy/Blueprinting* 2 Credits This course will include the study of necessary modifications to

convert the standard bolt action rifle into a varmint, bench rest, or match grade firearm.

PREREQUISITES: GUS 100, GUS 112

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GUS 265 Comprehensive Skills Evaluation .5 Credit Provides a comprehensive evaluation of skills and knowledge attained after students have completed the Gunsmithing Program curriculum.

PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of all required GUS Classes

GUS 268 Custom Pistolsmithing* 3 Credits This course is designed to teach the advanced gunsmithing student the principles necessary to modify a Colt, Government

Model .45 auto (or its copies) into a competition firearm, as used in various shooting sports. Emphasis is on safety, reliability,

accuracy and the fabrication and use of specialized tools, jigs, and fixtures.

PREREQUISITES: GUS 100, GUS 110, AND GUS 105

GUS 269 Custom Revolversmithing* 3 Credits This course is designed to teach the advanced gunsmithing student the principles necessary to modify a revolver into a competition firearm. Emphasis is on safety, reliability, accuracy,

and use of specialized tools, jigs and fixtures. PREREQUISITES: GUS 100, GUS 110, GUS 105

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Our Mission: To prepare our students for employment as a

gunsmith, providing them with a broad-based educational

experience, which includes a balanced curriculum and practical

hands-on education in the use of gunsmithing hand tools,

gunsmithing machine tools, firearms repair, stockmaking, and

customizing firearms.

Gainful Employment Information:

Gunsmithing http://trinidadstate.edu/gedt/Gunsmithing/Gunsmithing/Gedt.html

Gunsmithing Technician http://trinidadstate.edu/gedt/Gunsmithing/GunsmithingTechnician/

Gedt.html

Gunsmithing Fine Arts Certificate http://trinidadstate.edu/gedt/Gunsmithing/GunsmithingFineArtsCertificate/

Gedt.html

NRA Firearms Safety Instructor http://trinidadstate.edu/gedt/Gunsmithing/NRAFirearmsSafetyInstructor/

Gedt.html