Firearms Technologies Certificate
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Keywords
Firearms, Firearms Technology, FVCC, Flathead Valley Community College, AMAMII, Amplifying Montana's Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Industry
Project
Amplifying Montana's Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Industry (AMAMII)
Authors
Zeglin, Fred
Date Submitted
2015-09
Material Type
Collection
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Flathead Valley Community College
Industry Partner
Jeff Lawrence, Proof Research
Josh Sonju, Nemo
Chris Hyatt, Montana Firearms Institute
Ryan Busse, Kimber
Jeff Sipe, MT Rifle Co.
Alan Fitzsimmons, The Thompson Group
Bill Gilbert, Kalispell Job Service
Josh Sonju, Nemo
Chris Hyatt, Montana Firearms Institute
Ryan Busse, Kimber
Jeff Sipe, MT Rifle Co.
Alan Fitzsimmons, The Thompson Group
Bill Gilbert, Kalispell Job Service
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This certificate program is designed to provide a solid foundation in theory, design, and function of firearms. This certificate will prepare the student for an entry-level position in the firearms industry or provide a building block toward owning a business as a gunsmith. This program contains both lecture and significant hands-on training designed to instill an understanding of the design and function of today’s firearms. Practical application of knowledge in a safe and professional manner is stressed. Emphasis is placed upon the completion of several gunsmith projects from blueprints and schematics using a combination of both hand and machine tools. The student will acquire the basic knowledge to get started customizing guns. This program provides a clear understanding of firearms function, enabling graduates to assist with design or tolerance issues in a manufacturing environment. Students who complete the program leave with a collection of specialty tools for the repair or customization of firearms. Upon completion of this program, students will:
Use precision measuring tools such as Micrometers, calipers, indicators and various specialized gauges as they apply to firearms;
Operate manual lathe and vertical milling machines, including common work holding set-ups to perform gunsmithing services or custom work;
Prepare metal to a desired finished state;
Diagnose and troubleshoot a variety of firearms along with the knowledge base of how to correct malfunctions, restoring the firearm to safe and reliable condition;
Recognize and understand the operation of various firearms systems; and
Understand firearms accuracy and the many variables that affect it.
Industry (NAISC)
Manufacturing -- Machinery Manufacturing (333)
Occupation (SOC)
Production Occupations (51-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Precision Production (48)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Educational Level
2nd Year Community College or equivalent