Gunsmithing
Program Overview
Enhance your expertise in firearms craftsmanship with Gunsmithing Courses at Johnston Community College (JCC). Our comprehensive programs are designed to equip you with the skills necessary for a successful career in the gunsmithing industry.
Courses Offered
Intro to Gunsmithing
In this course, you’ll learn how to make simple tools and gauges used in gunsmithing. You’ll follow blueprints to create tools and fixtures using hand tools and basic machine setups.
128 Hours - Learn the fundamentals of hand tools, blueprint reading, and basic machinery.
Focus on creating simple gauges and tools essential for gunsmithing.
Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Britt Building
Room H100
No Prerequisite
Vaild Concelated Carry Permit
Safety Glasses
Firearm Refinishing
In this course, you’ll learn how to improve the look and feel of firearms using metals, wood, and synthetic materials. You’ll explore the aesthetics and finishing techniques that make each firearm unique.
128 Hours - Delve into refinishing techniques for metals, woods, and synthetic materials. Gain proficiency in synthetic bedding of stocks, metal polishing, bluing, and heat treatment processes.
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
Britt Building
Room H100
Vaild Concelated Carry Permit
Basic Gunsmith Maintenance
Start Your Firearms Training with the Basics
This beginner-level course is perfect if you’re just getting started with firearms. You’ll learn basic firearm safety, understand the parts of a gun, and how they work.
48 hours - Ideal for beginners, this course covers firearm safety, anatomy, inspection, disassembly, assembly, and proper cleaning techniques.
Registration Fees: $130
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Britt Building
Room H100
Valid concealed carry permit
Safety Glasses
Firearm Cleaning Kit
Gunsmith Toolmaking
In this course, you’ll discover how machining is used in the gunsmithing industry. You’ll learn to make your own gunsmithing tools and practice important skills like measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling.
You’ll also learn how to work safely with machines and tools used in firearm manufacturing and repair. By the end of the course, you’ll have the basic machining skills every gunsmith needs.
Registration Fees: $185
Tuesday & Thursday evenings listed below from 6:00pm-10:00pm.
Britt Building
Room H100
Valid concealed carry permit or be able to obtain a pistol purchase permit
Book: TBD
Other: TBD
Gunsmith Fundamentals
In this course, you’ll learn the latest materials and gunsmithing techniques used in today's firearm manufacturing. You'll explore how different materials work, when to use them, and what tools you need—especially when working with modern Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines.
Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Britt Building
Room H103
Completion of the Gunsmith Toolmaking course.
Safety Glasses
Gunsmith Welding & Metallurgy
In this course, you’ll learn how to use welding and heat treating equipment to make professional firearm repairs. You'll get hands-on experience with different welding and soldering techniques, and you'll learn how to choose the right method based on the type of material you're working with.
102 Hours - Prepare to operate welding and heat treatment equipment for firearm repairs. Engage in various welding and soldering processes, understanding material properties and applications.
Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Britt Building
Room H103
Register for Available Courses
Courses will be listed when the next term begins. If you do not see the courses you are interested in registering for, it is not available at this time.
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