Gunsmithing, AAS

Program Code: A30200

(2019*03)

The Gunsmithing curriculum is designed to provide the student with the required skills needed to refurbish metal and wood as applicable to firearms, to diagnose malfunctions for repair, and to accomplish more complex custom gunsmithing tasks. Course work includes manufacturing of tools used in the gunsmithing trade, restoration of firearms, stock making, barrel work, repair work, and custom work. The student will accomplish this work by performing actual gunsmithing tasks in a hands-on environment. Graduates should qualify as a professional gunsmith, able to complete any task in general gunsmithing.

Gunsmithing, AAS Semester-By-Semester Plan

General Education Hours: 15-16 Hours

Major Hours: 54 Hours

Core: 12 Hours

GSM 111 - Gunsmithing I Credits: 6
GSM 120 - Gunsmithing Tools Credits: 6

Other Major Hours: 42 Hours

Required Courses: 24 Hours

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credits: 1
or ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credits: 1
GSM 127 - General Repair Credits: 6
GSM 225 - Gunmetal Refinishing Credits: 6
GSM 230 - Handgun Technology Credits: 5
MEC 111 - Machine Processes I Credits: 3
MEC 112 - Machine Processes II Credits: 3

Select 18 Hours from the following:

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
GSM 125 - Barrel Fitting/Alteration Credits: 6
GSM 227 - Adv Repair Technology Credits: 6
GSM 240 - Modern Sporting Firearms Credits: 6
WBL 111 - Work-Based Learning I Credits: 1
WBL 112 - Work-Based Learning I Credits: 2
WBL 121 - Work-Based Learning II Credits: 1
WBL 122 - Work-Based Learning II Credits: 2
WBL 131 - Work-Based Learning III Credits: 1

Total Gunsmithing, AAS: 69-70 Credits

For more information:

Michael Copley
Gunsmithing Program Chair/Instructor
Jones County Center (Building 011A)
Phone: (252)-527-6223, ext. 787
Fax: (252) 448-1424
Email: mccopley08@lenoircc.edu

Gunsmithing, AAS

General Education Hours: 15-16 Hours

English: 6 Hours

Social/Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours

Humanities/Fine Arts: 3 Hours

Math/Natural Sciences: 3-4 Hours