Gunsmithing - Advanced Certificate

The Advanced Gunsmithing certificate prepares students with highly specialized training in their choice in the areas of CNC machining, competition firearms, and guild firearms production.

Credit Hours Required: 20-21

Note: Special admission to this program is required. Students should contact an academic advisor or the program director for detailed information.

Program Requirements

Select two of the three following blocks:

Block 1 - Guild Firearms

• GST 270 - Guild FirearmsCredits: 10

Block 2 - Competition Firearms

• GST 280 - Competition FirearmsCredits: 10

Block 3 - CNC Machining

• CNC 101 - CNC Machine OperatorCredits: 2
• CNC 102 - CNC Machine SetupCredits: 2
• CNC 201 - Computer Aided Programming for CNC MachiningCredits: 3
• CNC 202 - 3-D Programming and Rapid Protyping for CNCCredits: 4

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Gunsmithing - Advanced Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

1. Safely operate hand and machine tools necessary for gun building. (GST 270, GST 280)
2. Build traditional sporting firearms at a guild quality level. (GST 270, GST 280)
3. Build competition firearms that perform at or above accepted levels. (GST 270, GST 280)
4. Program and operate CNC machinery. (CNC 101, CNC 102)
5. Operate CAM programs relevant to the firearms industry. (CNC 201, CNC 202)