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Gunsmithing Department
Information
Trinidad State Junior College
600 Prospect Street
Campus Box 340
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-5559
(719) 846-5050 Fax
[email protected]
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.
www.trinidadstate.edu/academics/programs/gunsmithing
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performance mechanisms. It is also geared toward teaching the
student how to customize modifications for the end user. The
course will include repair and enhancement of the shotgun,
pistol, and rifle with a detail to profitability for business success.
This course will also instruct the student in advanced metal
finishing and reloading concepts.
NOTE: Gunsmithing curriculum is subject to change. For the most
current information please refer to the Catalog, available at
www.trinidadstate.edu/academics/catalog
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 and
Behavioral 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
Machine Shop I
7
WEL 175
Welding for Gunsmiths
2
General Education
3
Semester Credits
19.5
2
GUS 267
Gunsmithing Shop Management II
12 Credits
Demonstrates proper gunsmithing shop practice. Topics will
continue in advanced rifle/gun/pistol repair, customization,
specialized accessories, and enhanced performance
mechanisms. Course instructs student in performing
modifications for the customer. The course will include repair
and enhancement of the shotgun, pistol, and rifle with a detail to
profitability for business success. This course will also instruct
the student in advanced metal finishing and reloading concepts.
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, 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
GUS 272
Firearms Bus Practices II
3 Credit
This course is designed specifically for the individual who is
opening a firearms business. The student continues to explore
best business practices in the following areas: customer service,
human resource management, time and motion studies,
marketing and advertising, equipment purchase and
maintenance, and managing growth.
GUS 287
Gunsmithing Cooperative Program
18 Credits
This cooperative program is individually structured and is
designed to give the advanced student practical field experience
in the area of their choice. It is a final elective component to
provide the student with the actual shop operational practice
and consists of approximately 13 weeks of concentrated training.
PREREQUISITE: Prior Approval
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Techniques in glass bedding, gun fitting, installation of custom
hardware and finishing techniques will also be studied.
PREREQUISITES: GUS 140
GUS 247
GUS 250
GUS 251
GUS 252
GUS 257
GUS 265
GUS 266
Gunsmithing AAS Degree—continued
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
Second Semester
Credits
GUS 135
Firearms Conversion
5
GUS 136
Firearms Metal Finishing
2
GUS 139
Stock Duplicating and Semi-Inlets
1
GUS 147
Firearms Repair I
5
Basic Workplace Skills
1
General Education
6
Semester Credits
20
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
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
Competitive Rifles*
2 Credits
This course will include the study of necessary modifications to
convert the standard issue M1 Garand, and M1-A into a match
grade firearm.
PREREQUISITES: GUS 100, GUS 112
Firearms Bus Practices I
3 Credits
This course is designed specifically for the individual who is
opening a firearms (repair and/or retail) business. The student
will select an ownership method, create a business plan,
develop inventory controls, ensure compliance with regulatory
agencies specific to firearms, apply basic accounting principles,
develop pricing strategies, and be able to apply human resource
management skills to ensure business success.
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
Gunsmithing Shop Management I
12 Credits
Designed to give the student the practical experience of owning
and operating a shop that practices in rifle/gun/pistol repair,
customization, specialized accessories, and enhanced
10
Third Semester
Credits
GUS 119
Stockmaking I
6
GUS 205
Machine Shop II
6
General Education
3
Semester Credits
15
Fourth Semester
Credits
GUS 245
Stockmaking II
5
GUS 247
Firearms Repair II
7
GUS 265
Comprehensive Skills Evaluation
.5
General Education
3
Semester Credits
15.5
Required Approved Gunsmithing Elective Courses
To be taken as appropriate to student’s
course work
3
Total Degree Credits
73
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chemical mixing procedures, and safety as they apply to hot
caustic bluing, rust bluing, parkerizing and metal preparation.
PREREQUISITES: GUS 100, GUS 110
Gunsmithing Certificate—58 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
GUS 100
Orientation & Firearms Safety
.5
GUS 102
Introduction to Firearms
2
GUS 110
Firearms Bench Metal
5
GUS 112
Machine Shop I
7
WEL 175
Welding for Gunsmiths
2
Semester Credits
16.5
Second Semester
Credits
GUS 135
Firearms Conversion
5
GUS 136
Firearms Metal Finishing
2
GUS 139
Stock Duplicating and Semi-Inlets
1
GUS 147
Firearms Repair I
5
Basic Workplace Skills
1
Semester Credits
14
Third Semester
Credits
GUS 119
Stockmaking I
6
GUS 205
Machine Shop II
6
Semester Credits
12
4
GUS 139
Semi-inletting Gunstocks
1 Credit
Introduces basic stock duplicating machine operations. Students
will produce a semi-inletted gunstock.
CO/PREREQUISITE: GUS 147
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
GUS 205
Machine Shop II
6 Credits
Advanced study of machine tool operation with special emphasis
on gunsmithing procedures. Course work includes safety, cutting
speeds and feeds, rifle barrel lining, carbide tooling, machine
maintenance, advanced barrel fitting and chambering.
PREREQUISITE: GUS 112
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 147
GUS 245
Stockmaking II
5 Credits
Explores advanced stockmaking techniques for one and two
piece gunstocks of both wood and synthetic materials.
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Gunsmithing Course Catalog Descriptions
GUS 100
GUS 102
GUS 110
GUS 112
GUS 119
GUS 135
GUS 136
Gunsmithing Certificate—continued
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.
Introduction to Firearms
2 Credits
Explores the history of firearms and ammunition, firearms design
and the function of modern firearms.
CO/PREREQUISITE: GUS 100
Firearms Bench Metal
5 Credits
This course emphasizes shop safety and handwork, including: the
proper use of measuring and hand tools, layout, drilling, sawing,
filing, soldering, silver soldering, forging, heat treatment and
hand polishing.
CO/PREREQUISITE: GUS 100
Machine Shop I
7 Credits
Introduces theory and practice of basic metalworking lathe,
milling machine operations and shop safety. Students will
demonstrate proper use of machine tools while making
specialized gun shop tools and fitting, chambering, and
contouring a barrel for a bolt action rifle.
CO/PREREQUISITE: GUS 100
Fourth Semester
Credits
GUS 245
Stockmaking II
5
GUS 247
Firearms Repair II
7
GUS 265
Comprehensive Skills Evaluation
.5
Semester Credits
12.5
Required Approved Gunsmithing Elective Courses
To be taken as appropriate to student’s
course work
Total Gunsmithing Certificate Credits
3
58
NRA Summer School’s Gunsmithing
Technician Certificate—16 credit hours
http://nra.trinidadstate.edu
*Please check with advisor about course availability and cost
Stockmaking I
7 Credits
Introduces stockmaking techniques for bolt action rifles from
semi-inletted blanks. The course will cover inletting the barrel
and trigger guard, installing grip cap, recoil pad, fore-end,
swivels, shaping, sanding and finishing.
CO/PREREQUISITE: GUS 100
Firearms Conversion
7 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, GUS 112
GUN 104
Bluing and Metal Finishes
2
GUN 116
Basic Precision Welding
2
GUN 120
Basic Machine Shop
5
GUN 121
Advanced Machine Shop
2
Approved electives from the GUN list of
courses
8
Total Certificate Credits
16
Firearms Metal Finishing
2 Credits
Focuses on the skills necessary to perform firearms bluing and
parkerizing techniques. Topics include necessary equipment,
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Estimated Tuition and Fees—2013/14
Estimated Tuition and Fees—continued
Tuition and Fees (estimated, may be subject to change)
These figures are estimates only and are subject to change
Tuition
Please expect a 3-5% increase on tuition each year
Non-Resident
WICHE State Residents
Resident hour
Registration Fee
$223.45 per credit hour
$179.30 per credit hour
$119.50 per credit hour
$12.25 per semester
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.
General Student Fees
Based on average full-time
Required tools and materials for
Gunsmithing AAS or Certificate programs
$290.00 per semester
Room and Board
Single Room with 19 meal plan
Double Room with 19 meal plan
$2,430.00 per semester
$2,980.00 per semester
The list of required tools and supplies can be found
at www.trinidadstate.edu/academics/programs/
gunsmithing. This list indicates prices and part
numbers in effect at the Trinidad State Junior
College Trek-Inn Bookstore, as of January 2012. These prices are
subject to change. These tools are available from many sources, in
addition to the Trek-Inn Bookstore.
Approximate Tool Cost
This is the approximate cost of tools needed for class for minimum
quality tools purchased through the bookstore.
First year
$2,750
Second year
$2,250
Total
$5,000
Recommended Tool Suppliers
Estimated Cost for a full-time student for 4 semesters
In State
AAS Degree
Certificate
Tuition and Fees
$8,781
Room and Board (single room/19 meal plan) $13,720
Tools for required classes
$5,000
TOTAL $25,551
$7,195
$11,770
$5,000
$23,965
Out of State
Certificate
AAS Degree
Tuition and Fees
$16,265
Room and Board (single room/19 meal plan) $13,720
Tools for required classes
$5,000
TOTAL $33,035
Trek-Inn Bookstore
Trinidad State Junior College
(719) 846-5610
Brownells, Inc.
200 South Front St.
Montezuma, Iowa 50171
(515) 623-5401
$13,116
$11,770
$5,000
$29,886
J&L Industrial Supply
31800 Industrial Rd
Livonia, Michigan 48151-1820
1-800-521-9520
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Jantz Supply
309 West Main St.
PO Box 584
Davis, Oklahoma 73030-0584
1-800-351-8900
MSC Industrial Supply Co
www.mscdirect.com
1-800-645-7270
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