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.
Requirements
- Valid Concealed Carry Permit
- Safety Glasses
- Firearm Cleaning Kit - Not required for all courses.
- Able to Obtain a Pistol Purchase Permit
Courses Offered
- Basic Gunsmith Maintenance: Perfect for beginners, this course covers firearm safety, gun components, and how they function.
- Firearm Refinishing: Learn to enhance the appearance and feel of firearms using metal, wood, and synthetic
materials, with a focus on unique aesthetics and finishing techniques.
- Intro to Gunsmithing: Learn to craft basic gunsmithing tools and gauges by following blueprints and using hand tools and simple machine setups.
- Gunsmith Toolmaking: Explore machining in the gunsmithing industry by creating your own tools and developing key skills like measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling.
- Gunsmith Fundamentals: Before enrolling, you must complete the Gunsmith Toolmaking course. This class covers modern materials and gunsmithing techniques, with a focus on when and how to use them, including tools for CNC machining.
- Gunsmith Welding & Metallurgy: Learn to use welding and heat-treating equipment for professional firearm repairs, with hands-on training in various techniques and material-specific methods.
Career Opportunities
Potential career opportunities:
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Gunsmith
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Firearm Finisher
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Machinist/Toolmaker
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Firearm Assembler
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Armorer
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Firearms Sales Associate
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Custom Firearms Builder
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Firearms Safety Instructor
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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