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2018

Summer NRA Program

Trinidad State Junior College 600 Prospect St. Trinidad, Colorado 81082 1-800-621-8752 ext. 5724 or 719-846-5724

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page Number

President’s Welcome 3

Program Coordinator’s Welcome 4

General Information 4-7

Gunsmithing Technician Certificate 8

Gunsmithing Fine Arts Certificate 8

NRA Firearms Safety Instructor Certificate 9

Tuition & Fees 10

Using the GI Bill for Courses 11

Shipping of Firearms 11

2018 Class Schedule 12-13

2018 Firearms Safety Instructor Schedule 14

Instructor email addresses 15

Weekend Machine Labs 16

Week 1 – May 28-June 1 17-21

Week 2 – June 4-8 24-33

Beginning Machine Shop 33-40

SilencerCo Presentation 40

Week 3 – June 11-15 33-40

Week 4 – June 18-22 40-46

Week 5 – June 25-29 46-53

July 2-6 No classes

Week 6 – July 9-13 53-57

Week 7 – July 16-20 57-64

Week 8 – July 23-27 65-70

Week 9- July 30/Aug 3 70-73

Gunsmithing Fine Arts Capstone Information 73

Registration Form & Instructions 74-75

Map of Campus & Driving Directions 76

Appendix A 77

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PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

Gunsmiths across the country and the world know about Trinidad State. Graduates from our Gunsmithing

School are scattered across the globe carrying on the traditions they learned in Trinidad. Our reputation for

excellence is unchallenged.

But you don’t have to be a full time student here to share our legacy. Each year we offer immersive classes in

our NRA Summer Series. We invite the finest craftsmen and artists from the Gunsmithing world to Trinidad to

teach mostly one-week, hands-on courses. It’s been over 40 years since we first partnered with the NRA to

offer gun lovers these classes. We wouldn’t still be doing it, if we weren’t good at it.

Come enjoy the tradition. Immerse yourself.

Welcome to America’s Premier Gunsmithing School.

Sincerely,

Carmen M. Simone, Ph.D.

President

Trinidad State Junior College

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Welcome from the NRA Program Coordinator

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Trinidad State Junior College Summer NRA Program. If you weren’t

here in 2017 or came early in the session, you may not know that the Mullen Building is now AIR

CONDITIONED!

Housing will be in O’Connor Hall with only single rooms available at a cost of $120 per week. There will no

longer be a married housing option. We will require a $50, non-refundable deposit if you cancel your stay or if

there is any damage to your room. If there are no issues found following your stay, the deposit will be applied

toward your housing bill. If you have questions about the non-refundable deposit policy, please contact

Matthew Young at 719-846-5497 or [email protected]. Information on off-campus lodging,

restaurants, and things to do in the area is available on the Trinidad Tourism website here.

The third annual Art of the Gun show is scheduled for June 8-9, 2018 at the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western

Art. If you are interested in displaying your firearms or firearms-related art, please let me know.

New classes this year include Airbrushing, Master Hand Engraving, Conserving Vintage Firearms, Barreling

Tactical Rifles: An Overview, Classic Finishes, and Advanced Scrimshaw.

If you are taking summer classes as professional development for your job, classes are available for CEU’s

(Continuing Education Units). Be sure to let me know when you register that you are taking classes for CEU’s

so your certificate of completion will be written up to verify this.

If you are taking Gunsmithing-related courses for credit in the summer program, you may be eligible for an

NRA Foundation scholarship. If you are taking the classes as non-credit, you may qualify for a scholarship

from the American Firearms & Shooting Foundation. Scholarships do not apply to the NRA Firearms Safety

Instructor courses. Both scholarships are based on financial need. Beginning in January 2018, applications for

these scholarships will be completed through an online application process. If you plan to apply for either

scholarship, let me know and I will contact you when the online application is available.

Be sure to check out the workshops available for your spouse through the Southern Rockies Heritage School at

Trinidad State at http://southernrockiesheritageschool.org. New classes are added to the website as they are

scheduled so be sure to check back more than once.

Thank you for considering Trinidad State for your Gunsmithing and Firearms Safety education. We look

forward to seeing you!

Donna

Donna Haddow

Continuing Education Coordinator

600 Prospect Street

Trinidad, CO 81082

Phone 719-846-5724

Toll free 1-800-621-8752 ext. 5724

Fax 719-846-5062

[email protected]


https://www.discovertrinidad.org/

http://southernrockiesheritageschool.org/


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GENERAL INFORMATION

Welcome to Trinidad State Jr. College’s 2018 Summer NRA Program. These short-term summer courses are

designed for anyone interested in learning Gunsmithing or art forms that have been associated with Gunsmithing

as a hobby or a vocation. Courses are available for the novice, the current student, or the professional. Each

course is organized individually for those who wish to learn a new skill, refine a technique, or study new technical

information. Students may sign up for one course or multiple courses depending on their goals; however, because

courses last from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, you may only sign up for one course per week.

Students must bring firearms to work on, and any supplies or parts necessary to complete their project. See

course descriptions and tool lists for details. Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the

minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need. All

participants must comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding firearms. All persons enrolled in

Gunsmithing courses must be able to legally own and possess firearms. NO WORKING FIREARMS or

ammunition are allowed in the residence halls with the exception of firearms checked into the gun vault located

in O’Connor Hall. You must be staying in TSJC housing to use the vault. Ask your RA about firearms check

in when you arrive. You may check your firearms into the tool room gun vault on Monday morning. All

firearms brought into the classroom will need to have a day tag. Further information will be provided at

orientation. Some courses list prerequisites. If you are unsure as to whether or not your education/training/life

experience meets the stated prerequisites, please contact the course instructor.

Most classes are conducted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some classes may run on a

weekend or for extended hours each day – please be sure to read any notes located with the course description.

TSJC/NRA certificates of completion are awarded for each course completed. TSJC has a longstanding

affiliation with the National Rifle Association. The NRA, however, is not an accreditation agency. Trinidad

State Junior College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. You

will find all of our courses professional, thoughtfully constructed, and well, fun.

All classes must be paid at the time of registration. It is important to register for courses at least 5

weeks in advance to allow adequate time for the school to purchase supplies and equipment. NOTE: some

actions and other gun parts may take up to 2 months for delivery so please allow adequate time to purchase

your parts.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Trinidad State is happy to welcome students from our neighbor, Canada;

however, we are not able to enroll students from other countries at this time.

TUITION

If you take a course as continuing education, you will pay a flat rate per week regardless of where you live. The

tuition for each course is shown with that course in the body of this document. Out-of-state residents taking

courses for credit will pay out-of-state tuition; however, rates may vary depending on where the student lives.

Current tuition rates. Colorado residents taking classes for credit will need to register for the College

Opportunity Fund (COF). Registration for COF may be done by clicking here. If you previously took classes for

credit, you do not need to register for COF again. If you are not registered for COF, you will not receive the

stipend on your account and will pay higher tuition. There is a one-time registration fee of $13.30. Please note

that the housing and meal information on the tuition rate sheet does not apply in the summer. See housing and

meals sections below for additional information.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Donna Haddow at 719-846-5724, 1-800-621-8752 ext. 5724 or

[email protected]

http://www.trinidadstate.edu/pdf/students/fia/tuition_schedules_trinidad.pdf

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Payment for classes may be made by telephone or by mailing your registration to:

Trinidad State Jr. College, NRA Program

Attn: Donna Haddow

600 Prospect St., Trinidad, CO 81082

Phone:1-800-621-8752 ext. 5724---Fax 719-846-5062

email:[email protected]

CANCELLATION POLICY

Classes are NON-REFUNDABLE with one exception: classes which TSJC cancels due to insufficient

enrollment, will be reimbursed in full. Classes with less than 6 students are subject to cancellation at the

discretion of the College. We will make every effort to notify you of a cancellation at least four weeks in

advance of the class.

COURSE TIMES and LOCATION

Unless otherwise stated, classes are conducted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday

morning orientation will be held at 8 a.m. in room 306 of the Mullen Building. Because some classes are being

offered at 3 credit hours, class times will run longer for those classes. Your instructor will provide class hours

on the first day of class. Students will then proceed to their classrooms. It is possible some courses may be

held, at least in part, at the Prator Gun Range.

Courses related to the NRA Firearms Safety Instructor Certificate will have dates and times listed in the course

schedule chart located in this document.

HOUSING

Housing will be in O’Connor Hall with only single rooms available at a cost of $120 per week. There will be no

longer be a married housing option. We will require a $50, non-refundable deposit if you cancel your stay or if

there is any damage to your room. If there are no issues found following your stay, the deposit will be applied

toward your housing bill. If you have questions about the non-refundable deposit policy, please contact

Matthew Young at 719-846-5497 or [email protected].

Information about off-campus lodging, restaurants, and things to do in the area is available on the Trinidad

Tourism website.

Rooms include bed, bedding, workbench and a desk. Married rooms will have two single beds. Please bring your

own towels and personal items. There is no air conditioning in housing and we recommend you bring a box fan

or desk fan. A limited number of fans will be available to rent for $5 per week. TSJC has a limited number of

micro/fridges available at no charge for those with medical needs (such as diabetics who need to store insulin).

If the units are not in use by those with medical needs when you are here, they will be available for rent on a first-

come, first-served basis for $20 per week. You may check in on Sunday afternoon before classes begin at no

additional charge. If you are here for multiple weeks, you may stay the weekend in between classes at no extra

charge. Each room contains a phone jack and hook up to basic television cable services. Television sets are not

provided. A television is located in the community room in the residence hall. Single male students will be housed

in O’Connor Hall. The residence hall used for married couples will be determined at a later date. NO

CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED TO STAY IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS. MARRIED HOUSING IS FOR

COUPLES ONLY. NO ALCOHOL is allowed in the hall.



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MEALS

Due to changes in programming at the College, we did not know when the cafeteria will be open and for

which meals at the time this document was put together. Sodexo Services will add a calendar with this

information to their home page as it gets closer to summer. https://trinidadstate.sodexomyway.com/

10-meal ticket prices have increased to $67.50.

The NRA Program hosts a free dinner for students each Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Room

located in the Sullivan Center (same building as the cafeteria and bookstore). If you plan to bring a guest, you

need to let Donna know during orientation on Monday. Tickets for guests are $12 each.

INSURANCE

Students enrolled in TSJC classes are NOT covered by any type of health or accident insurance. Students are

expected to arrange their own insurance.

LOCATION

Trinidad is located 200 miles south of Denver and 120 miles south of Colorado Springs, Colorado on Interstate

25. We are about 170 miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The nearest major airport is in Colorado Springs. If you are driving, take either exit -Exit 14 from the north side

of Trinidad or Exit 13B from the south side of Trinidad. **SEE MAP ON PAGE 76**

COMPUTER ACCESS

Trinidad State Junior College has free WIFI for students throughout the campus. Password will be available at

residence hall check in and orientation on Monday morning. TSJC computers are available in the residence

hall. If you will need access to these computers, please let us know at the time of registration so we can have a

student email account set up and ready for you when you arrive.

Using your VA Benefits

Many NRA Summer Classes are available for credit. Classes taken for credit are eligible for payment using

financial aid, GI Bill, and Vocational Rehab. Certain restrictions may apply. Please talk to our financial aid

office concerning your individual case: Misti Stelljes, Associate Director Financial Aid/Student Loan Specialist,

at 719-846-5553 or [email protected] Veterans Benefit Information

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT YOUR PARTICIPATION IN ALL HOURS OF CLASSES IS

CRITICAL IF YOU ARE TAKING A CLASS FOR CREDIT. FAILURE TO BE PRESENT THE

ENTIRE WEEK OF CLASS CAN RESULT IN A DROP IN YOUR GRADE, WHICH IS RECORDED

ON AN OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT.

https://trinidadstate.sodexomyway.com/


http://www.trinidadstate.edu/fia/va-benefits.html

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Gunsmithing Technician Certificate - 16 credits

Core classes required for certificate

Course Information Name Credit Hours

GUN 120 Basic Machine Shop 2

GUN 121 Advanced Machine Shop 2

GUN 116 Welding for Gunsmiths 2

GUN 103 Bluing 2

GUN 192 Benchmetal Hand Tools & Metallurgy 2

Three electives from courses offered for credit 6

**Note, the Benchmetal class was added to the required courses beginning in 2015.

Other summer courses offered for credit may be taken as electives toward the certificate. Courses offered as

continuing education only do not count toward the certificate.

Gunsmithing Fine Arts Certificate - 18 credits

New this summer is a Gunsmithing Fine Arts certificate. We have typically offered most of these classes and

thought it made sense to put them all together in a certificate along with some basic art education.

Course Information Name Credit hours

ART 275 Basic Drawing 2

GUS 129 Introductory Hand Engraving 3

GUS 229 Advanced Hand Engraving 3

GUN 141 Gunstock Carving 2

GUN 292 Scrimshaw 2

GUN 208 Alternative Metal Finishes 2

GUN 140 Checkering 2

GUN 289 Special Topics – Gunsmithing Fine Arts Capstone 2

Total Credits 18

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NRA Firearms Safety Instructor Certificate – 18 Credits

TSJC is proud to announce the addition of the NRA Firearms Safety Instructor certificate. Approved by the

Department of Education and the Higher Learning Commission, this certificate may make it possible for

students to use financial aid, GI Bill, and Vocational Rehabilitation programs to pay for the classes depending

on their eligibility.

Course Information Name Credit Hours

GUS 100/GUR 101 Orientation and Firearms Safety/NRA Basic Instructor* 0.5

GUR 106 NRA Basic Pistol Shooting 0.5

GUR 107 NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting 1

GUR 108 NRA Muzzleloading Pistol Shooting 1

GUR 109 NRA Muzzleloading Rifle Shooting 1

GUR 110 NRA Basic Rifle Shooting 1

GUR 111 NRA Muzzleloading Shotgun Shooting 1

GUR 112 NRA Personal Protection in the Home 1

GUR 120 NRA Range Safety Officer Course 0.5

GUR 200 NRA Basic Instructor Training* 0.5

GUR 201 NRA Home Firearms Safety Instructor 0.5

GUR 206 NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Instructor 1

GUR 207 NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Instructor 1

GUR 208 NRA Muzzleloading Instructor 1

GUR 210 NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Instructor 1

GUR 212 NRA Personal Protection in the Home Instructor 1

GUR 220 NRA Chief Range Safety Officer 0.5

GUR 250 Instructional Leadership 1

COM 115 Public Speaking 3

Total Certificate 18

If you have taken public speaking through another college, please ask us about transferring the credit to TSJC to

count toward this certificate.

*Basic Instructor training is required before any Instructor level courses can be taken.

The NRA Basic Pistol course is a pre-requisite to the NRA Basic Pistol Instructor and NRA Personal

Protection in the Home courses. Both courses must be taken before you can enroll in the NRA Personal

Protection in the Home Instructor course.

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TSJC Tuition & Fees page

**Please note that the housing and meal plan information shown below does

not pertain to Summer NRA students**

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USING THE GI BILL FOR SUMMER NRA COURSES

TSJC is a military friendly school and extends our sincere thanks to all veterans for their service to our country.

Summer NRA Courses may be covered under the GI bill if you qualify. Courses must be taken for credit

toward one of the certificates in order to be covered. For information on how to use your benefits at TSJC.

Misti Stelljes, Associate Director of Financial Aid/Student Loan Specialist, may be reached at 719-846-5553 or

[email protected] for assistance.

SHIPPING OF FIREARMS If you need to ship your firearms and/or tools to the school, they should be addressed to yourself in care of the

school. The firearm will be received in our mail room and given to the Gunsmithing Department to place in the

gun vault. If you ship through UPS or FedEx, and get a pre-paid shipping label, you will be able to ship the gun

back through our mailroom. If you do not get a pre-paid label, you may take the firearm to the local UPS center

– UPS’s only receives packages for shipping between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m.

Please address your package to the school as follows:


Attn: John Doe, NRA Student

600 Prospect Street

Trinidad, CO 81082

Handguns must be shipped by overnight air.

If you have any questions about shipping firearms, please call the tool room at 719-846-5469.

The College mailroom is located on the first floor of the Berg Building.

Firearms on Campus: If you are licensed to carry a concealed firearm, they are allowed on campus per

Colorado State law; however, for safety reasons no loaded firearms are allowed in the Gunsmithing

classrooms. Please do not bring concealed firearms or ammunition to your class. If you are staying in

campus housing, a gun safe is available to store firearms in O’Conner Hall. Firearms you are using as

class projects may be stored in the gun safe in the tool room.

When transporting firearms on campus, please carry them in a gun case.

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Classes listed in green apply toward the Gunsmithing Fine Arts Certificate

Classes listed in Red are required for the Gunsmithing Technician Certificate

SRHS = Southern Rockies Heritage School workshops

Classes in italics are scheduled for weekends

May 28– June 1 Stockmaking - Week 1 (both weeks are required) Glen Morovits Mullen 101

Alternative Finishes Lee Hadaway Mullen 106

Basic Machine Shop Bill Sturtevant Mullen 211

Introduction to Gunsmithing Ryan Newport Mullen 306

May 29-June 2 Basic Drawing (class was moved from week 2 to week 1) Jay Doering Berg 301

June 2-3 Weekend Machining Lab Mike Wygovsky Mullen 211

June 4-8 Stockmaking – Week 2 Glen Morovits Mullen 101

Airbrushing Steve Franks Mullen 106

Advanced Machine Shop Bill Sturtevant Mullen 211

SRHS Hat Making Tom Hirt Mullen 306

Introductory Hand Engraving Dr. Michael Pierson Mullen 414

June 8-9 Art of the Gun June 9-10 Intro to Lathe – 4 ½ days ends Wednesday, 6-13 at noon Mike Wygovsky Mullen 211

June 11-15 Brownells AR-15 Armorer’s and Customization Dean Batchelder Mullen 101

Accurizing the 1911 Ryan Newport Mullen 106

SRHS Leather Holster Making Bob Calkins Mullen 206

Intro to Lathe – 4 ½ days ends Wednesday, 6-13 at noon Mike Wygovsky Mullen 211

Intro to Mill – 4 ½ days, starts Wednesday 6-13 at 1 p.m. Mike Wygovsky Mullen 211

Reloading A-Z Rich Machholz Mullen 306

Advanced Hand Engraving Dr. Michael Pierson Mullen 414

Welding for Gunsmiths Mike Taunt Banta Bldg.

June 12 SilencerCo - Web Presentation 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Chris Conran Berg 105

June 16-17 Intro to Mill – ends Sunday afternoon Mike Wygovsky Mullen 211

June 18-22 Advanced Welding for Gunsmiths Mike Taunt Mullen 101

Bluing Ryan Newport Mullen 106

SRHS Gun Leather II Bob Calkins Mullen 206

Custom Rifle Seminar Mark Stratton Mullen 211

Master Engraving – week 1 - both weeks are required Jim Blair Mullen 414

Blade Forging Steve Rollert Banta Bldg.

June 25-June 29 Conserving Vintage Firearms: Lock, Stock, and Barrel Jeff Myers Mullen 101 Barreling Tactical Rifles: An Overview Logan Schmit Mullen 211

Master Engraving – week 2 - both weeks are required Jim Blair Mullen 414

Damascus Billets Steve Rollert Banta

July 2-6 NO CLASSES

July 9-13 Wooden Boxes Clint Litsey Mullen 101

Classic Finishes Ryan Newport Mullen 106

CNC Mill & Lathe Joel Sturtevant Mullen 206

Basic Machine Shop Bill Sturtevant Mullen 211

July 14-15 Weekend Machining Lab Mike Wygovsky Mullen 211

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July 16-20 Introduction to Gunsmithing for Veterans Howard Massingill Mullen 101

Benchmetal Hand Tools & Metallurgy Fred Weisenborn Mullen 106

Advanced Machine Shop Bill Sturtevant Mullen 211

Welding for Gunsmiths Mike Taunt Banta Bldg.

Scrimshaw Jim Stevens Mullen 414

July 23-27 Experiments in Color Case Hardening Ryan Newport Mullen 106

Race Guns – week 1 Steve Pitt Mullen 206

Advanced Scrimshaw Jim Stevens Mullen 414

July 30-August 3 Checkering Glen Morovits Mullen 101 Race Guns – week 2 Steve Pitt Mullen 206

Action Blueprinting Bill Sturtevant Mullen 211

Gunstock Carving Jack Brooks Mullen 414

Classes may be added or cancelled

Follow our website for the most current information

http://trinidadstate.edu/gunsmithing/nra_courses.html

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SUMMER 2018

NRA FIREARMS SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE SCHEDULE

Date Course # Course Title

Time May 29- 30 GUR 109 Basic Muzzleloading Rifle 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - 29th

8-noon - 30th May 30-31 GUR 108 Basic Muzzleloading Pistol Noon-5 p.m. - 30th

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. -31st June 1-2 GUR 111 Basic Muzzleloading Shotgun 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - 1st

8 a.m. to noon - 2nd June 2 GUR 200 Basic Instructor Training (BIT) Noon to 6 p.m.

June 3-4 GUR 208 Instructor Muzzleloading 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. – 3rd 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – 4th

June 5 GUR 120 Range Safety Officer 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

June 6 GUR 200 Basic Instructor Training (BIT) 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 7 GUR 220 Chief Range Safety Officer 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 11 GUR 101 Home Firearms Safety 8 a.m. to noon

June 12 GUR 201 Instructor Home Firearms Safety 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 25-26 GUR 110 Basic Rifle Shooting 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days June 27 GUR 200 Basic Instructor Training (BIT) 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 27 Rifle Instructor Qualification 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

June 28-29 GUR210 Instructor Basic Rifle 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

July 9 GUR 106 Basic Pistol Shooting 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

July 10-11 GUR 112 Personal Protection in the Home 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

July 12-13 Cont Ed not for credit

Personal Protection Outside the Home 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

July 14 GUR 200 Basic Instructor Training (BIT) 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July 16 Pistol Instructor Qualification 8 a.m. to noon

July 16-17 GUR 206 Instructor Basic Pistol 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 16th 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 17th

July 18 Personal Protection Instructor Qualification 8 a.m. to noon

July 18-19 GUR 212 Instructor Personal Protection in the Home 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 18th 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 19th


Instructor Personal Protection Outside the Home 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

July 23-24 GUR 107 Basic Shotgun Shooting 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days


July 25 Shotgun Instructor Qualification 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

July 25-26 GUR 207 Instructor Basic Shotgun 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

For complete information on these classes, please see Appendix A

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Instructors Email Addresses We are grateful for the following instructors who are willing to share their knowledge with our students

If your instructor is not listed here, please contact Donna at 719-846-5724 and she will have the instructor contact you.

Jim Stevens [email protected]

Dr. Michael Pierson [email protected]

Rich Machholz [email protected]

Ryan Newport [email protected]

Mike Taunt [email protected]

Bob Calkins [email protected]

Fred Weisenborn [email protected]

Glen Morovits [email protected]

Bill Sturtevant [email protected]

Lee Hadaway [email protected]

Steve Pitt [email protected]

Steve Rollert [email protected]

Mark Stratton [email protected]

Clint Litsey [email protected]

Logan Schmit [email protected]

Howard Massingill [email protected]

Mike Wygovsky [email protected]

Jim Blair www.jimblairengraving.com

Steve Franks [email protected]

Please note that our full time instructors may not be available for questions between semesters. If you are

unable to reach any of the instructors above, please feel free to call Donna at 719-846-5724 and we will try to

contact them on your behalf.


















http://www.jimblairengraving.com/


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Summer nra 2018 course descriptions

We have included lists of the minimum tools required for each class within the course descriptions below. Because of the variety of student projects, it is impossible for us to list all tools you may need. If you believe you may need something else, please bring it with you. The TSJC bookstore carries many tools. For a list of tools available in the bookstore.

Machine Shop Lab

$150 per weekend

Open Machine Shop Lab is for students with machining experience. This will be

a lab only with a minimum of formal instruction. Students should bring their own

tools, projects, and materials.

Labs are scheduled for the weekends of June 2-3 and July 14-15; however, if there

is enough demand, we will add additional weekend sessions. Labs may be

cancelled if there are not at least four students registered .

Instructor: Mike Wygovsky

http://www.trinidadstate.edu/bookstore/index.html

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WEEK ONE - May 28-June 1

Stockmaking - Week 1

$760 or 4 credit hours You must take both weeks of this class

Introduces stockmaking techniques for a bolt action rifle from a 1/1 semi-inletted blank. The course will cover

in-letting the barrel and trigger guard, glass bedding, installing grip cap, recoil pad, fore-end tip, swivels,

shaping, sanding, and finishing a Weatherby barreled action.

Glen Morovits grew up along the Mississippi River bluff in southwest Wisconsin. “I usually had a 22LR in

my hands as I was chasing squirrels with the dog. Those early years of hunting turned into a lifelong love of the

outdoors and firearms”. Glen graduated from TSJC in 1981 and went to work for Don and Noma Allen to build

custom rifles. Those were the good old days and the beginning of a 30-year career working in the firearms

industry. He is now teaching stockmaking at TSJC and challenging the next generation to carry on the tradition.

Glen Morovits

Tools/Supplies Safety glasses (OSHA approved)

1 #3 Rawhide mallet or dead blow

1 #49 cabinet makers rasp

1 half round bastard file

Assortment of files of different shapes and sizes (desirable/optional)

1 recoil pad

Assortment of sandpaper 120 gr. To 220 gr.

1 block forend tip wood (only if desired on stock)

1 type of oil stock finish (hand rubbed)

1 medium regular screwdriver

1 medium Phillips screwdriver

1 ¼” straight push chisel

1 9/16” “U” gouge

1 8/16” straight push chisel

1 9/16” channel rasp (optional)

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1 Jerry Fisher green scraper

1 Jerry Fisher blue scraper

220 grit wet or dry sandpaper

320 grit wet or dry sandpaper

Barreled action – or you can purchase a Weatherby Vanguard through the school for $220 – this must be

ordered 10 weeks before this class (deadline is March 19th)

Stock blank, semi-inlet preferred

Grip cap

If you need help with a stock blank or semi-inletting of your wood, please contact the instructor at least 4-6

weeks prior to the class. He can be reached by telephone at 605-490-8438, email at [email protected] or

[email protected].

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Alternative Finishes

$380 or 2 credit hours (course counts toward the Gunsmithing Fine Arts Certificate)

This class will explore some of the more common, non-traditional, finishes used in our industry. These will

include, but are not limited to, Parkerizing, Cerakote, and Gunkote. 2-3 Project guns would be sufficient for

this class, we will have test pieces available to practice on if there is a finish that you would like to learn, but

not put on your own firearm.

KG Industries will supply certificate of completion for the Gunkote portion of this class.

Lee Hadaway is a 1990 graduate of the TSJC Gunsmithing Program with an AAS and an Advanced

Firearms Repair certificate. Lee's first job out of school took him to Tulsa, Oklahoma. There he worked for a

shop that performed warranty repair work for most of the Walmart stores in the country. He performed warranty

repairs for Smith & Wesson, Remington, Winchester, Browning, Savage, Colt, and Mossberg repairing over

2000 firearms. He later bought into an existing business, The Ammo Shop, Inc. which included retail sales,

Gunsmithing, pawn business, commercial ammo manufacturing, and running the indoor range. Lee also

contracted with The Ordnance Depot and converted 65 Marlin Lever Actions into Takedowns. Eventually he

went to work for Scattergun Technologies where he was in charge of the Rebuild Program and performed the

service of rebuilding ragged out Law Enforcement 870s and 1100s. He performed work for over 200 Law

Enforcement Departments or Agencies, including FBI, DEA, INS, HUD, US Postal Inspectors, Federal Reserve

and US Marshals. In his spare time, Lee provided Gunsmithing services to Game Fair Limited, a very high-end

gun shop. This gave Lee the opportunity to work on Purdy, Holland & Holland, Westley Richards, Parker, and

LC Smith side by sides. Lee chose to move back to Trinidad, Colorado and teach for his old alma mater,

Trinidad State Junior College. For 3 years, Lee taught the Third Year Advanced Firearms Repair Program. He

has also regularly taught Bluing, Winchester High Wall I & II, and Shotgunsmithing. Lee has also taught in the

NRA Summer Program at Trinidad State. His summer classes are Takedown Lever Actions, Tactical Shotguns,

Handgun Repair, Long Gun Repair, and Bluing & Metal Finishing. He has operated The Arms Room since

1999. www.thearmsroom.com email: [email protected]

http://www.thearmsroom.com/

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Lee Hadaway

Tool List

Set of punches

Small ball peen hammer

Various hand tools for disassembling firearms

120, 220,240,320 grit aluminum oxide cloth backed polishing paper (10yds each)

Personal respirator, approved for painting applications

Safety Glasses

1 box (100) latex disposable gloves in your size

Assorted small 6-10 files in smooth to bastard cut

Paasche single action siphon feed airbrush. The H set works well. Order online or can usually be picked up

from Hobby Lobby. This is just a recommendation. Some air guns will be available for class use.

Cerakote in your choice of colors. Gunkote will be available from the instructor for $5 per gun.

1 quart of Acetone or MEK

Projects to be worked on, if you have any questions please feel free to contact the instructor at the email above.

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Introduction to Gunsmithing

$380 or 2 credit hours

This course will cover operational theory, disassembly and assembly, proper use of hand tools and precision

measuring instruments, and an introduction to basic bench work of the Gunsmithing trade. Consideration will be

given to minor gun repair and the installation of firearm accessories. A brief study of Federal Firearm Law and

record keeping will be included. Students should bring some type of project to work on during lab times under

the supervision of the instructor. Students may bring projects related to the scheduled topic outlines. For other

projects, please contact the instructor.

Ryan Newport is an alumnus of Trinidad State Junior College. After graduation he spent several years working

as a repair gunsmith for Browning Arms on their high end line of shotguns and rifles. Ryan returned to TSJC in

2011as an Associate Professor of Gunsmithing teaching Bench Metal, Firearms Conversions, Firearms Metal

Finishing, Alternative Metal Finishes, Shotgunsmiting, Custom Pistolsmithing, and Firearms Repair.

[email protected] office # 719-846-5525

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Ryan Newport

Tool List

Safety Glasses - OSHA Approved

Screwdrivers - miscellaneous assortment designed to fit gun screws

Small Hammer - 4oz brass or metal

Small pin punches

Metal files - assortment of small and medium metal cutting

File Handles - one to fit each file

Hand Grinder - (suggested but not mandatory)

Cutters for hand grinders - misc. assortment of metal and stones

Dial Caliper - 6"

Steel 6" Rule

3" wide Vise Jaws to protect work - (1/4" plywood lined with cork will do) File Card

Needle Files

Dental Pick

Pliers w/side Cutters

Small tap handle

Hacksaw with medium blade –

Note: any of the above tools can be substituted with a like tool from home. The thing about most gun work is

you don't know you will need it until you need it, so you may choose bring extra tools you find handy. All tools

listed can be purchased on campus at the Trek-Inn Bookstore or through Brownells, Inc. 200 South Front St.,

Montezuma, Iowa 50171Ordering/Tech Support: 800-741-0015

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Basic Machine Shop

$380 or 2 credit hours (Core Class for Certificate)

This class offers instruction and hands-on experience in machine tool operation. Students will gain experience

with the metalworking lathe and milling machine in the manufacture of parts and tools.

Bill Sturtevant is a graduate of the Trinidad State Gunsmithing program, Bill joined the full-time

Gunsmithing faculty in August 2014. Bill has owned and operated Bill’s Gun Shop in Pueblo, Colorado since

1990 and is known for producing quality custom and semi-custom firearms. The shop has a well-established

reputation for completing complex repairs others were not able to do. He has completed several firearms that

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were used to gain world records in long distance accuracy. Bill has also performed contract machining for

several large manufacturing companies in Colorado Springs, handling production runs of intricate parts.

Bill Sturtevant

Basic Machine Shop Tool List

#2 center drill

5/16" or 1/4" HSS lathe tool bit blanks

6" dial caliper or 1" micrometer

6" steel rule

60-degree center gauge

Assorted files with handles

Carbide tipped scribe

Emery cloth: 120, 220, 320 and 400 grit

Layout dye

Safety Glasses

Thread pitch gauge

6" or 8" adjustable wrench

Allen wrench set up to 3/8”

Center punch

Gunsmith pin punch set

Hammer

Pliers

Screwdrivers

Metric Allen wrench set

Please note that this list is bare minimum. If you have other tools or supplies that may be useful, bring them.

You can never have too many tools.

Contact your instructor to make sure your project will fit our facilities and time restraints.

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BASIC DRAWING May 29-June 2

**NOTE: THIS CLASS STARTS ON TUESDAY AND GOES THROUGH SATURDAY

Basic Drawing

$250 or 2 credit hours (This course counts toward the Gunsmithing Fine Arts Certificate)

Investigates the various approaches and media that students need to develop drawing skills and visual

perception. The course is designed to benefit both the Gunsmithing Fine Arts students and students wanting to

learn or improve their drawing skills.

Whether you take this class as continuing ed (non-credit) or for credit, the following topics will be covered. If

taken as non-credit, you will not be given a grade for the class. A complete syllabus will be provided on the

first day of class.

Topical Outline:

I. Media and Processes

A. Traditional two-dimensional media and processes

B. Illustration, decorative flourishes and motif

II. Visual Elements

A. Line

B. Shape

C. Value

D. Texture

E. Space

F. Linear and Spatial Perspective

III. Principles of Composition

A. Balance

B. Scale

C. Proportion

D. Movement

E. Dominance

F. Harmony, Rhythm and Repetition

G. Unity and Variety

IV. Subject Matter

A. Representational Nature (Ex. Deer, Elk, Bear, Tiger, Pheasants, Flowers & Leaves)

B. Still Life

C. Pointillism

D. Historical Perspective

V. Presentation Portfolio

A. Reference Sketches, Tracings, Studies and Projects

B. Critique

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Course Week Calendar/Daily Lesson plans:

Assignments

6/4/17

Developing Art Literacies and Relevance of Traditional Drawing, Visual Elements Vocabulary, Value Scales,

Drawing Shapes into Form, Hatching/Cross Hatching, Pointillism/Stippling Techniques.

In Class Project – Creating Form with Pen/Ink, Graphite, Charcoal, Color Pencil, Value Scale Studies

6/5/17

Composition (Balance, Negative/Positive Space, Creating Depth, Geometric Form, Scale, and Proportion,

Drawing Animals, Flowers, Motifs and Flourishes, Visual Elements Review/Short Quiz

Start In Class Project #1 – 5”x 7” Pen/Ink using, Drawing Paper and Clay Board.

6\6\17

One Point, Two Point Linear Perspective and Atmospheric Perspective, Visual Elements Review

Supervised In Class Studies and Continue Project #1.

6-7-17

Composition (Symmetry, Asymmetry, Unity, Harmony, Dominance), Pen/Ink, Color Pencil Techniques, Visual

Elements Review

Start In Class Project #2 -One Point/ Two Point Perspective Drawings.

6-8-17

Art Literacies Summary, Drawing Portfolio Critique and Visual Elements Review

Supervised In Class Studies and Complete Project #2.

There is not a required text book for this class.

My expectation of your creative process is that you make good use of class time, practice and develop ideas in

the drawing techniques and concepts covered in class. Art projects and in-class studies are graded on

completeness of the assignment and craftsmanship.

Instructor, Jay Doering: For me, drawing is the fundamental underpinning of all art because it provides an

immediate response of hand\eye coordination, reflection of skill and craft, and exploration of critical thinking....

BFA 1990 CU, Boulder MFA 1994 The School of the Art Institute, Chicago

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Basic Drawing Art Supply List

One 3 pack 5”x7” Flat 1/8” panel Scratchbord (black) (Ampersand)

One 4 pack 6”x6” Flat 1/8” panel Claybord (white) (Ampersand)

One Etching Pen/Scriber (General)

Kneaded eraser

Eraser (Mars Plastic)

Three charcoal pencils – Soft, Medium,Hard

One blending stump (tortillon)

One white charcoal pencil

Graphite Drawing Pencils (F, H, 2H, 3H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6 ),

Four Black Artist Pens (Faber-Castell Pitt Superfine, Fine, Medium and Brush)

Tracing Paper (9 x 12”)

White Drawing Pad (11x 14”) Canson

Sketch Pad (9 x 12”)

WEEK TWO June 4-8

Stockmaking – Week 2 SEE WEEK 1 FOR DETAILS

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Airbrushing

Rat’s Advanced Tricks & Techniques

$380

Continuing Ed only – not for college credit Course is limited to 10 students

Note: This class is not for beginners. Students should have taken Alternative Finishes the week before this

class or within the past two years. Students should already possess an advanced comprehensive skill-set and

are looking to better their abilities and artistic expression.

This class will cover airbrushing concepts using the medium of your choice whether it be KG Gun Kote™ or

Cerakote™. This class will cover techniques such as custom blending unique colors, using pigments and pearls,

patina/worn look, detailed spraying and masking, airbrushing tips and tricks, and some of the techniques that set

our work apart from the rest. I will discuss with each student prior to the class to determine which skills they

want to learn and tailor the instruction to fit their needs.

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Pinstriping by Rat originated as a hobby from 1995-2013 in the Central Valley of California. It became an

established family owned business in 2014 due to the increasing demand of people who had seen the custom

work and personalization that we were doing to our personal vehicles and miscellaneous items.

Owner and founder Steve ‘Rat’ Franks heads the operation at Pinstriping by Rat with nearly 20 years of

experience in pinstriping, hand lettering, graphic design and airbrushing. In 2013 Steve was approached by a

long-time friend and professional Gunsmith about a new avenue to express his artistic talents, by applying

KG™ or Cerakote™ to most anything. With this specialized refinishing process we are able to turn your off-

the-shelf item into a truly unique, functioning tool. We continue to grow our business out of this need, due to a

shortage of skilled and available artists to produce this unique and truly custom artwork. We pride ourselves in

attention to detail, along with possessing decades of experience and skill in a trade that is often referred to as

“Old World Craftsmanship” .http://www.pinstripingbyrat.com/

Tools/Materials

Students should bring two 20 oz. or two 30 oz. stainless steel tumblers to learn on

Bring firearm(s) you would like to airbrush – firearm should be disassembled and extremely clean. You may

bring the tools you need to reassemble the firearm when complete.

Personal respirator, approved for painting applications

Although some materials may be available, you should bring the Gunkote, Cerakote, etc. that you would like to

use.

Touch up automotive spray gun, 4oz cup gravity fed, of good quality.

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Advanced Machine Shop

(Core class for certificate)


This class will provide further instruction and practice on machine tool operation. The students will be

instructed in rifle barrel re-barrel techniques as well as some advanced machine shop operations. Projects will

vary according to individual interests. PREREQUISITE: Basic machine shop or consent of instructor.







http://www.pinstripingbyrat.com/

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Bill Sturtevant

Advanced Machine Shop Tool List

Barrel fitting requires that you provide one pre-contoured barrel, and an action that suits the class project. If you

have more needs or would like to include something else, bring two. Call if you think you want other

instruction.

#2 or #3 Center drill

1/2 ", 4 Flute double end mill

5/16" - 3/8" HHS tool bits (and/or appropriate turning and facing carbide bits)

6" Dial caliper

6" Steel rule

60° Thread center gauge

Assorted files (with handles)

Carbide tip scribe

Emery cloth: 80, 120, 240, 320, 400 grit

Layout dye

Safety glasses

Thread pitch gauge

While not required, assorted hand tools can provide a useful addition:

6" or 8" Adjustable wrench

Allen wrench set up to 3/8"

Center punch

Gunsmithing pin punch set

Gunsmithing screwdrivers

Hammer

Pliers

Tool box


Depth micrometer 0-3”



Contact your instructor to make sure your project will fit our facilities and time restraints

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HAT MAKING with Tom Hirt

$300 Continuing Ed only-not for college credit

Students will learn to use the equipment and techniques to make a hat with products that most people have or

can readily get from home. Students will learn how to shape the hat by hand, ironing of the brim, sizing and

hand cutting of the brim, hand pouncing and hand finishing the crown. If time allows, the class may touch on

hat binding and trim by hand. Students will leave class with a completed hat and the skills needed to

practice what they learned at home and make additional hats with supplies they have on hand. Tom will

provide a hat box with all the tools and materials needed for each student. This class has some down time while

waiting for processes to complete. To fill this time, students may bring a hat in need of repair and/or plan to

make a second hat as time permits.

Tom Hirt is old-fashioned guy who does things the old fashioned way. You might call him a throw-back to a

bygone era-that time when h and cowboys and craftsmen took care of business with their hands. Hirt continues

that tradition to this day as a hat maker who makes superior-quality beaver felt hats one at a time by

hand. Known as the hat maker for the movies, he has designed hats for many famous clients including Val

Kilmer, Sam Elliot, and Sharon Stone. His credits include Tombstone, the Quick and the Dead, Conagher, and

many others. After almost 20 years, he is considered one of the West’s most notable and most established

hatters. Hats of the West or email Tom at [email protected] 719-372-9399

Tom Hirt

Tool/Supply list

Students will need to register no later than May 11th in order for Tom to get the materials he will need for

the class. Students should contact Tom at the number above to get a complete list of other supplies [at students

expense] they need to bring and provide their hat size for ordering the block, etc. Students will reimburse Tom

for the cost of supplies and should contact him for pricing and to provide hat size information.

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Introductory Hand Engraving


http://www.hatsofthewest.com/


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**Note** In order for this course to meet the requirements for the Gunsmithing Arts Certificate,

classes will run longer each day. Students should report for orientation at 8 a.m. Monday

morning. Dr. Pierson will discuss extended class time at the beginning of the course.

(This course counts toward the Gunsmithing Fine Arts Certificate)

This course covers basic concepts and skills related to hammer and chisel engraving. Special emphasis will be

placed on tool sharpening, pattern theory, designing, transferring, and cutting patterns.

Dr. Michael J. Pierson has been an academic administrator and taught technical subjects in a university

setting for over 35 years. He has been engraving for 24 years, was trained by Frank Hendricks, and is a member

of the Firearms Engraver’s Guild of America. He is proficient with both the hammer and chisel and pneumatic

engraving techniques and a wide variety scroll patterns.

Dr. Michael J. Pierson

Tool List

Required tools and supplies:

1. Chasing hammer, 1-1/8" face from NGraver or GRS

2. Four 3/32” carbalt XD blanks from Lindsay

3. #7, #12, #20 straight liners in standard width from NGraver or #18-10 and #24-10 straight liners

from GRS

4. Steel ruler, 6 inch

5. Dividers

6. Scribe

7. Ellipse template #20750 from Drafting Steals

8. Circle template #20724 from Drafting Steals

9. Stabilio # 8008 pencilfrom Amazon

10. Curved burnisher from Amazon

11. Dot punch set, No. 1, 2, 3 from NGraver or beading tool #10, #15, and #22 from GRS

12. Optivisor, #3 lens from GRS

13. Talcum powder

14. Clear packaging tape

15. Money clip, nickel silver spring tempered from Ngraver

16. One tube of oil based black etching ink from Faust or Eckersleys

17. Stainless tool holder for 3/32” graver blanks from Lindsay

18. Wet/dry silicon carbide sandpaper (220,320, & 400 grit)

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19. Palm push adjustable length graver from Lindsay

20. 3/16” brass punch from MSC

21. 3/16” steel punch from MSC

22. Carbide bur set #004-511 from GRS

Contact information for tool and supply sources:

GRS Tools

Ngraver Company

Lindsay Engraving

Rudolph Faust, Inc.

Eckersley’s Arts and Crafts

MSC Industrial Supply

OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT:

I. Engraving tools

A. Types

B. Sharpening

II. Pattern theory

A. Spiral type

1. Circular

2. Elliptical

B. Spiral characteristics

1. Corridor type

a. True corridors

b. Holding corridor

2. Relationship to other spirals

a. Common stem spirals

b. Overlaid spirals

C. Spiral measurements

1. Spiral height

2. Corridor height

3. Extension length

4. Standoff

5. Number of turns

6. Angle of departure

D. Leaf anatomy

1. Leaf types

a. Adjacent

b. Separated

2. Leaf parts

a. Sweeps

b. Buds

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c. Lobes

3. Leaf measurements

a. Leaf height

b. Stem thickness

c. Sweep height

d. Bud height

e. Leaf meter

f. Leaf width

g. Leaf separation

III. Designing patterns

A. Selecting scroll style

B. Laying out the pattern

1. Outline the panel

2. Establish the panel’s center line

3. Draw planning circles

4. Establish point of origination

5. Establish scroll height, corridor height, and rate of turn

IV. Cutting patterns

A. Hammer and chisel or chasing method

B. Borders

C. Lining

D. Backgrounds

1. Flush

2. Relief

E. Transfer plates

F. Transfer techniques

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JUNE 9-JUNE 17, 2018

MACHINING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS

Introduction to Lathe


This class will begin on Saturday, June 9th and run through

Wednesday, June 11th at noon (4 ½ days)

This class is intended for beginning machinists with no prior experience.

Class is limited to 12 students

Introduces basic lathe applications which will consist of identifying lathe components and controls,

understanding turning safety, calculating speeds and feeds, using various tools and tool holders, identifying

basic tool geometry, and the use of common lathe spindle tooling. Students will perform basic lathe operations,

which will consist of facing, center-drilling, chuck turning, turning between centers, boring, grooving, tapers,

knurling, and single point threading. Students will be required to produce specified parts to a tolerance of +/-

.004 in. and perform competencies set by manufacturing standards.

Mike Wygovsky graduated from East Brunswick Vocational And technical High School in 1995 for Machine

Shop. He also is a 1997 TSJC Gunsmithing graduate with the Third year repair Certificate. He has worked in a

variety of machine shops and is currently a TSJC Machining instructor.

Tool List

(same list for our Basic Machine Shop class)

#2 center drill



6" steel rule





Layout dye

Safety Glasses

Thread pitch gauge



Center punch


Hammer

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Pliers

Screwdrivers


A list of required tools is also enclosed. Please note that this list is bare minimum. If you have other tools or

supplies that may be useful, bring them. You can never have too many tools.


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Introduction to Milling Machine


This class will begin on Wednesday, June 11th at 1 p.m. and run

through Sunday, June 17th (4 ½ days)

This class is intended for beginning machinists only

Class is limited to 12 students

This class will teach students to identify the major parts of the vertical mill, align a vise, use an indicator, edge

finder and boring head, determine speeds and feeds, perform simple indexing, mill flat, square surfaces and

slots, drill, bore, and tap holes, and work within a plus or minus .0002 inch tolerance. Students taking this class

for credit toward the mini-certificate, will receive a full syllabus on the first day of class.

Mike Wygovsky graduated from East Brunswick Vocational And technical High School in 1995 for Machine

Shop. He also is a 1997 TSJC Gunsmithing graduate with the Third year repair Certificate. He has worked in a

variety of machine shops and is currently a TSJC Machining instructor.

Tool List

(same list for our Basic Machine Shop class)

#2 center drill



6" steel rule





Layout dye

Safety Glasses

Thread pitch gauge



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Center punch


Hammer

Pliers

Screwdrivers





Week 3 June 11-15

Brownells AR-15 Armorer and Customizing

$380 Continuing Education – not for college credit

The object of this course is to familiarize the student with the AR-15 weapons format. Instruction will include

functioning, disassembly of main and subgroups and reassembly, troubleshooting and function testing tips, tool

use, and the installation of many aftermarket custom parts. Also covered will be some different cartridge

offerings in the AR-15 format. The .308 AR will also be discussed and the different manufacturers and the

compatibility between them discussed. Students are encouraged to bring their own firearms as a whole or in

various states of assembly for completion during the class as we will not have any firearms for each student to

work on.

Dean Batchelder graduated from Colorado School of Trades in 1992 and in 1997 had his own shop and did

bluing and general repair. In 2001 he started at Brownells as a Technical Support Gunsmith, and since then he

has taught yearly classes on the AR15 and on Alternate Finishes to the students at various Gunsmithing Schools

and also at NRA Summer Schools. If you have any questions about the class, you may contact him at

[email protected]

Tool List

Safety glasses

If you have purchased a handguard to install on your AR, and it comes with or uses a proprietary barrel nut

wrench, please bring the wrench needed.

You can bring your own tools, but the instructor will have tools that the students can use such as punches,

armorer wrenches, vise blocks, disassembly/reassembly tools, torque wrenches, and such.

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Accurizing the 1911


In this course we will cover fit of a national match barrel and barrel bushing, fit of ambidextrous safeties, fitting

grip safeties, disassembly, parts nomenclature, re-assembly, cycle of operation, and trouble shooting.

Ryan Newport is an alumnus of Trinidad State Junior College. After graduation he spent several years

working as a repair gunsmith for Browning Arms on their high end line of shotguns and rifles. Ryan returned to

TSJC in 2011as an Associate Professor of Gunsmithing teaching Bench Metal, Firearms Conversions, Firearms

Metal Finishing, Alternative Metal Finishes, Shotgunsmiting, Custom Pistolsmithing, and Firearms Repair.

office # 719-846-5525

[email protected]

Ryan Newport

Tool List

Depth micrometer if you have one (optional).

1. Cleaning rod and patches for 45 Auto

2. Roll of 1" wide (approximately) masking tape

3. Safety glasses with side shields

4. Shop towels (Minimum of 2 rolls)

5. Black magic marker

6. Small high intensity flashlight

7. Bench mat

8. Ball Peen Hammer, 4oz.

9. Nylon/Brass Hammer

10. Pin Punch 5/32"

11. Tools that you need to disassemble your 1911

a) Tools to remove grips (Screwdriver, Allen or Torx)

b) Barrel Bushing Wrench, Non Marring

c) Pin Punches (1/16", 1/8", 3/32")

d) Screwdriver or Allen wrench for Mag Catch Lock

e) Tweezers, 4-6"

12. Variable speed Dremel Tool (plug in model, no cordless models) with the following accessories:

a. 1/4” round stone medium coarseness

b. 2- 1/2” felt buffing wheels

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c. 2- 1/4” felt buffing wheels

Parts List:

All students will need a Government (5”) length fully operational and safe 1911 along with the following parts

list

1. National Match Full gunsmith Fit Barrel I recommend:

Storm Lake oversized gunsmith fit (Brownells part#842-000-115WB)

Kart oversized gunsmith fit (Brownells Park # 472-020-045WB)

No semi fit, pre fit, or ramped barrels will be allowed in class.

2. Barrel Links (Wilson Combat #3, #4, #5. Brownells #965-142-000WB)

3. Barrel Link Pin

4. Oversized Barrel Bushing (Brownells #296-000-085WB)

5. Ambidextrous safety if desired to fit

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Leather Holster Making

$300

Does not include leather, which you will need to purchase when you arrive

Continuing Ed Only – not for college credit

This class was created to teach students how to construct quality gun leather using methods and techniques

requiring a minimum number of leather tools. Since the work is by hand (no sewing machines, etc.) reasonable

hand strength and dexterity is necessary for class participation.

Students will learn the methods I used to design, layout, stitch, wet mold, edge, burnish, apply oil or antique

finish, and basket stamp holsters. As the class progresses, each student will construct two holsters for guns of

their choice. I would suggest a pancake holster for a semi auto (model 1911’s are great) as well as a revolver

holster of either a conventional or western design. You will have the opportunity to basket stamp one of these

holsters if you so desire. Students may wish to bring two personal handguns to use in constructing these

holsters (no scoped handguns, please). If time permits, we will discuss construction of gun belts, cartridge loop

sewing, magazine cases, saddle scabbards, and knife sheaths.

Robert (Bob) Calkins is an active shooter, hunter and firearms collector who has made gun leather for himself,

friends, and customers for over 50 years. In 1990, he and his wife, LaVon, decided to establish 3 Cross Custom

Gunleather as a part-time business. Upon retiring from the Department of the Interior in 1994, gun leather became a full-time occupation. Bob crafts gun rigs for cowboy competitors, which has included State, National, and World Champion

shooters. Hunters, outdoorsmen, casual shooters, and concealed-carry holders, make up the balance of his business.

At age 75, Bob has cut back on working hours, but still produces several holsters and gun belts every week. In his

opinion, there are numerous good leather craftsmen. However, he believes an individual with a true appreciation of firearms and their use is essential to building a truly functional piece of gun leather.

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Bob Calkins 505-598-0208 (h) 505-716-3231 (c) or [email protected]

Bob Calkins

Leather Holster Making Tool List

Quality leather will be made available to students through the college bookstore. Costs will be based on

projects to be developed. TSJC Bookstore – please contact Sandra Rodman at 719-846-5610 for

information

Needles, thread, oil, stamping tools, etc. will be furnished at no charge by the instructor.

¼” light weight electric drill

Dremel tool with sanding drums

Clear safety glasses

Sponge and quart size water container (large butter tub is great)

Straight edge ruler

16: x 20” piece of ¾” plywood with smooth side

Exacto knife with blades

Rawhide #4 Mallet (such as Tandy #3300-04)

Craft Tool Leather Shears (such as Tandy #3050-00)

Grooving tool (such as Tandy 8074-00)

Edging tool (such as Tandy #8077-03 or Osborne #127-4 preferred)

Craft tool Overstitcher #6 (such as Tandy 8079-06)

#14 Punch (such as Tandy 3777-14)


12” x 12” Granite piece (minimum 1” thick)

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Reloading A-Z

$380

Continuing education only – not for college credit

This class will address all facets of reloading from the basics to the most advanced techniques. Students should

bring their own equipment if convenient and instructor will concentrate on precision reloading long range


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preparation, but not limited to that. We will look at Exterior Ballistics and how bullet shape can influence

accuracy. Plus we will follow an informal format trying to be open to all pertinent questions.

This class in intended for beginner-level reloaders and is limited to 10 students.

Rich Machholz has been a ballistic technician at Sierra Bullets for 21 years and a long range Benchrest competitor for

over half that time. He began hunting at a very early age and reloading followed shortly thereafter. In the early 1980's he got an idea, made some drawings, hired an attorney and eventually received a design patent for case spinners. He

resurrected his old Sportsman Supply Company, which was a retail sales company but soon developed into a small

manufacturing company building portable shooting tables, rifle rests, target stands and the SSC Case Spinners. That

eventually lead to freelance writing and later yet got him in the door at Sierra Bullets. [email protected]

Rich Machholz

Reloading A-Z Tool List

Current reloading manual

1" Micrometer (optional)

6" Calipers

Reloading dies for your caliber of choice.

Bullets for their caliber of choice.

Powder for your caliber of choice.

Primers for your caliber of choice.

Brass for your caliber of choice.

Pad of engineering paper and writing instrument

Reloading tray

Front rest and or appropriate front and rear bags

Bore cleaning equipment

proper eye and ear protection

Rifles or Pistols to check for problems, proper function, and to shoot later in the week providing the weather is

good.

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Advanced Hand Engraving

$380 or 3 credit hours **Note** In order for this course to meet the requirements for the Gunsmithing Arts Certificate, classes will

run longer each day. Students should report for orientation at 8 a.m. Monday morning. Dr. Pierson will

discuss extended class time at the beginning of the course.



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This course covers advanced concepts and skills related to push engraving and hammer and chisel engraving.

Special emphasis will be placed on scroll types, precious metal inlay, bulino and banknote engraving, restoring

engraving, and lettering. Students should complete the Introductory Hand Engraving course prior to enrolling

Advanced Hand Engraving.

Dr. Michael J. Pierson has been an academic administrator and taught technical subjects in a university

setting for over 35 years. He has been engraving for 24 years, was trained by Frank Hendricks, and is a member

of the Firearms Engraver’s Guild of America. He is proficient with both the hammer and chisel and pneumatic

engraving techniques and a wide variety scroll patterns.

Dr. Michael J. Pierson

Advanced Hand Engraving

Tool List

Required tools and supplies:

1. Chasing hammer, 1-1/8" face from NGraver or GRS

2. Four 3/32” carbalt XD blanks from Lindsay

3. #7, #12, #20 straight liners in standard width from NGraver or #18-10 and #24-10

straight liners from GRS

4. Steel ruler, 6 inch

5. Dividers

6. Scribe

7. Ellipse template #20750 from Drafting Steals

8. Circle template #20724 from Drafting Steals

9. Stabilio # 8008 pencilfrom Amazon

10. Curved burnisher from Amazon

11. Dot punch set, No. 1,2,3 from NGraver or beading tool #10, #15, and #22 from

GRS

12. Optivisor, #3 lens from GRS

13. Talcum powder

14. Clear packaging tape

15. Money clip, nickel silver spring tempered from Ngraver

16. One tube of oil based black etching ink from Faust or Eckersleys

17. Stainless tool holder for 3/32” graver blanks from Lindsay

18. Wet/dry silicon carbide sandpaper (220,320, & 400 grit)

19. Palm push adjustable length graver from Lindsay

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20. 3/16” brass punch from MSC

21. 3/16” steel punch from MSC

22. Carbide bur set #004-511 from GRS

Contact information for tool and supply sources:

GRS Tools

Ngraver Company

Lindsay Engraving

Rudolph Faust, Inc.

Eckersley’s Arts and Crafts

MSC Industrial Supply

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Welding for Gunsmiths


(core class for certificate)

This course will cover basic safety and hands-on instruction will be provided to introduce the student to various

welding practices used in the art of Gunsmithing. Fabrication and repair of small metal fixtures and parts related

to the gunsmith will be highlighted. If time allows, other types of welding may be covered by the instructor.

Mike Taunt worked as a precision tig welder in the art and architectural metal fabrication industry for over 22 years.

With experience in welding most metals including bronze, brass, steel, aluminum and stainless steel and is a proud

graduate of the Gunsmithing program at TSJC.

Mike Taunt

Basic Welding Tool List

Students should bring their own firearms for welding repairs

Safety glasses

Leather gloves for TIG welding (thin Goat skin)

Welding helmet (self-darkening is best)

Cotton shirt

Blue jeans okay

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Pliers

Vice Grips

Stainless Steel

No nylon clothing or jackets

Desk light

Small bench vise, nothing too big. i.e. drill press vise.

Small metal grinder with sanding and metal grinding disc's (4 1/2 in. or a 2 in. air grinder) would be a good

thing to have. You will need to supply your own discs.

June 12th 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Silencer Presentation

Chris Conran of SilencerCo will give a presentation about the history

of silencers, SilencerCo’s history, and the suppressor purchasing

process.

This remote presentation may be viewed in Berg 105.

WEEK FOUR June 18-22

Advanced Welding for Gunsmiths


This class will be advanced study of gun and gun parts welding

Prerequisite: Welding for Gunsmiths




Mike Taunt

Advanced Welding Tool List

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Welding hood

Gloves

Pencil grinder with 1/8 collet and a set of carbide or diamond 1/8 shank. Harbor Freight carries the grinders

and bits for a reasonable price

Students “MUST” have a broken or pitted gun or gun parts or a kit gun in flats

Small vice grips needle and flat nose

6” bastard file (TSJC bookstore has great files)

120, 240, 320 grit sandpaper rolls. (bookstore has good paper)

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Bluing



In this course we will mainly be covering hot salt blueing as it applies to the firearms industry. This course

includes instruction and hands on training in metal preparation, hot bluing, niter bluing, and some alternative

finishes such as Parkerizing and spray finishes. Students should supply their own firearms or parts to work on.

The focus of this class is to learn quality metal finishing skills, not to blue a large volume of guns. It would be

better to end your week with 3-4 exceptional quality projects, rather than 15-20 incomplete and lacking quality

finishes.

Ryan Newport is an alumnus of Trinidad State Junior College. After graduation he spent

several years working as a repair gunsmith for Browning Arms on their high end line of shotguns

and rifles. Ryan returned to TSJC in 2011as an Associate Professor of Gunsmithing teaching

Bench Metal, Firearms Conversions, Firearms Metal Finishing, Alternative Metal Finishes,

Shotgunsmiting, Custom Pistolsmithing, and Firearms Repair. [email protected] office # 719-846-5525

Ryan Newport

Tools

6” adjustable wrench

Allen wrench set

Aluminum oxide polishing cloth 180, 240, and 400 grits

Assorted files with handles smaller sizes 6" or 8" may be most useful Bench block - we can

make this from a hard rubber hockey punch.

Dust mask


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Guns to blue

Gunsmith screwdriver set.

Hammer

Long sleeve shirt and pants (Required)

Tall rubber boots or galoshes

Needle nose pliers

Pin punch set

Safety glasses (Required)

Scotch brite pads (Maroon and Gray)

This list reflects minimum requirements. If you have other tools or supplies that maybe useful, bring them

because you can never have enough tools.

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Gun Leather II

$300

Does not include leather, which you will need to purchase when you arrive

Continuing Ed only – not for college credit

Gun leather II was created to expand methods and techniques learned by students in Basic Holster making.

This class will take students to the next level of gun leather constructions. Students will review principles

learned in Basic Holster making with emphasis on development of a gun belt, holster, and associated leather for

a complete gun rig. The remainder of the class will give students the latitude to develop projects of their choice

associated with guns, knives, and cartridge retention. Students will be required to provide their own firearms

and knives for project development.

Robert (Bob) Calkins is an active shooter, hunter and firearms collector who has made gun leather for himself,

friends, and customers for over 50 years. In 1990, he and his wife, LaVon, decided to establish 3 Cross Custom Gunleather as a part-time business. Upon retiring from the Department of the Interior in 1994, gun leather became a full-

time occupation. Bob crafts gun rigs for cowboy competitors, which has included State, National, and World Champion

shooters. Hunters, outdoorsmen, casual shooters, and concealed-carry holders, make up the balance of his business. At age 75, Bob has cut back on working hours, but still produces several holsters and gun belts every week. In his

opinion, there are numerous good leather craftsmen. However, he believes an individual with a true appreciation of

firearms and their use is essential to building a truly functional piece of gun leather.

Bob Calkins 505-598-0208 (h) 505-716-3231 (c) or [email protected]


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Bob Calkins

Gun Leather Tool List

Quality leather will be made available to students through the college bookstore. Costs will be based on

projects to be developed. TSJC Bookstore – please contact Sandra Rodman at 719-846-5610 for

information.

Needles, thread, oil, stamping tools, etc. will be furnished at no charge by the instructor.

¼” light weight electric drill

Dremel tool with sanding drums

Clear safety glasses

Sponge and quart size water container (large butter tub is great)

Straight edge ruler

16: x 20” piece of ¾” plywood with smooth side

Exacto knife with blades

Rawhide #4 Mallet (such as Tandy #3300-04)

Craft Tool Leather Shears (such as Tandy #3050-00)

Grooving tool (such as Tandy 8074-00)

Edging tool (such as Tandy #8077-03 or Osborne #127-4 preferred)

Craft tool Overstitcher #6 (such as Tandy 8079-06)



12” x 12” Granite piece (minimum 1” thick)

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Custom Rifle Seminar

$380

Continuing ed only, not for college credit

This class will provide the opportunity for students to use machine shop time to complete their personal

projects. The instructor will coach the student in either metal or wood. Most students use Mauser, Remington,

Winchester or Ruger actions as a platform for their project. You can use any action you want as long as it’s

legal. This class is an exchange of ideas, because teacher learns as much as the students.

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Prerequisite: Experience with lathe or mill. If you have no experience with either machine, you must enter the

basic machine class first before taking this class. Shop safety will be reviewed before we start.

Mark Stratton

Mark is retired from the electronics and aerospace industries after 45 years of service. He graduated from

Trinidad State Junior College in 1971. He became a Professional member of the American Custom

Gunmaker’s Guild in the year 2000. He is the author of “Tricks of the Trade” Custom Rifle Metalsmithing in

the year 2004. This is Mark’s 10th year teaching with the NRA’s summer program and he has met some very

special people over the years. Mark can be reached by email if you have questions: [email protected].

Tools:

Because of the nature of the seminar, you need to bring whatever tools or supplies you might need for your

project. The school will supply any machine tools you might need such as chambering reamers and cutters. The

school’s bookstore might have what you need, but to make sure, please plan ahead.

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MASTER ENGRAVING – RELIEF AND SCULPTURE

$1100 for both weeks STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE BOTH WEEKS OF THIS CLASS

Continuing Education – not for college credit

Students should contact the instructor to discuss projects and tools. Jim can be reached at 307-436-8115 or [email protected] www.jimblairengraving.com

This course will cover the different methods and treatments of sculpture engraving. The emphasis will be placed

on scroll engraving and sculpturing the scroll. These methods can be applied to animals or scenes on firearms.

Drawing and layout of the scroll will be discussed and practiced. Sculpturing will be done with punches and/or

carving with various gravers or burrs. Back ground removal and treatment will be discussed and demonstrated.

Jim Blair started his engraving quest in the 70’s. Acquiring the skills and opportunity to open his own studio

in the early 1990’s. He has previously taught engraving courses at Trinidad State Junior College, NRA summer

program, Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody, Wyo. and presently provides private instruction in his own studio. Jim

has attained the status of master engraver in the Firearms Guild of American and the American Custom

Gunmakers Guild, being published in several books and magazines.



http://www.jimblairengraving.com/

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Jim Blair

Tools and Supplies

Chasing Hammer .

Optivisor or magnifier of your choice.

Four 3/32” blank gravers (or can be shaped to 70, 80, 90, or100)

Flats, various sizes or blanks (3/32) that can be ground to needed size (around four, can be tool steel, Glensteel,

your choice)

Rounds, various sizes or blanks to be ground as needed

Optional__ Ongeletts # 3, 4, 5

Handles for holding gravers

Curved Burnisher.

Etching Scribe

Scribe, sharp

Four 3”- 6’ lengths of 3/32” water or oil drill rod to be made into punches

9mm super mini stone set (#355-1109 Gesswein)

5mm super mini stone set (#355-1105 Gesswein) optional

Pencil and paper for drawing

Sand paper (320,400, 600,)

Optional-- High speed grinder with burrs for cutting and polishing

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Basic Bladesmithing

$380 Continuing Education only – not for college credit

This class will cover the forging and grinding of both full and hidden tang blades to shape. We will cover steel

selection, tool considerations, different forging approaches, several heat treating techniques, and basic finishing

techniques.

Steve Rollert has been a knife maker and Damascus bladesmith for 38 years.

Tool list

Safety glasses

Respirator either dust mask or double filter (preferred)

Work apron

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Baseball or other brimmed hat

Hearing protection

Welding gloves

One pair large vice grips

Hammers - cross pein, and ball pein of about 1.5 to 2.5 pound in weight

Grinding belts 2 each in 60, 220, 400 grit, zircon or ceramic recommended but aluminum oxide is acceptable,

but will not wear as long, size: 2 inch by 72 inch in length.

Please bring a refillable water bottle since we will be working around hot forges and in June weather. Steel is

provided by the instructor.

WEEK FIVE - June 25-June 29

Conserving Vintage Firearms: Lock, Stock, and Barrel

$380 Continuing ed only, not for college credit)

Course Description

I shall introduce my students to the primary mainstream infantry rifles common during the 100+ year "glory" of

the British Empire, including:

the "Brown Bess", a .70 caliber flint-lock, black powder ("BP"), smooth-bore, muzzle loader (circa

1800);

the Enfield Pattern 53 ("P53"), a .577 caliber percussion cap, BP, rifled muzzle loader (circa 1856);

the Snider-Enfield cartridge conversion of the P53 (circa 1862);

the Martini-Henry, a .577/450, BP, necked cartridge, lever action (circa 1877); and

the Lee-Enfield, a .303 caliber, BP or smokeless powder, necked cartridge, bolt-action (circa 1889).

Note 2: the only primary Empire infantry rifle I lack is the Baker Rifle - if someone has one, PLEASE BRING

IT!

Note 3: I consider the Brunswick (circa 1837) to be a transition model between the successful Bess-type flint-

locks and the excellent P53 percussion cap; although produced for more than 50 years, I am not aware of its use

in any significant combat arena. Again, if you have one, please bring it to share with the class.

Caveat Emptor: Many thousands of "Kyber Pass" copies of the Bess, the Brunswick and P53 models were

fabricated, and many are still being marketed as originals. Fortunately, careful research and examination can

usually distinguish the clones from the originals.

For some of these models, I have carbine versions issued to mounted troops, and, sometimes, artillerists. If time

allows, I may present additional 19-Century military firearms, e.g., the Springfield Trap-door (Model 1873), the

Werndl, a strange Austrian design (circa 1870), the revolutionary French 8mm Lebel (circa 1886), and the

fantastic Mauser Gewehr 98 (circa 1889).

We will fully disassemble each of these, and discuss techniques for detecting problems in each of the

mechanical components. To the extent possible, I will describe techniques and sources for returning many of

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these components to functional condition. However, great care MUST be taken if you decide to actually fire a

truly vintage firearm. I will discuss techniques for doing so, with the primary goal of protecting YOU from

possible injury, but also to minimize the risk that the gun will incur irreparable damage or possible destruction.

Since the wooden stocks of many current examples of these fine weapons have been "refinished" using modern

coatings, e.g., varnish or (Heaven forbid!) polyurethane, I will demonstrate my preferred techniques for

removing these inappropriate finishes and restoring the original RAW Linseed Oil finish.

Note 4: some of these chemicals are considered moderately hazardous (at least in California) - students should

advise me of any sensitivity to these types of solvents. If in doubt, ASK!

Background: When it comes to the topic of preserving vintage firearms, opinions tend to be highly polarized.

One school of thought insists that NOTHING be done to any firearm over about 50 years old, and even the

critical age is subject to spirited discussion. According to the fundamental underlying theory of this group,

these are "historical relics" and, thus, it is our responsibility to preserve each of these firearms, as is, for

posterity. Thus, we should do nothing beyond the barest minimum to arrest any serious corrosion of the metal

components or decay of the wooden components ... and some extremists consider even this "intervention" to be

unacceptable.

The second school of thought tends to be more pragmatic, focusing more on the original "form, fit and function"

of each specimen than its current condition. According to the fundamental underlying philosophy of this group,

it is wholly unrealistic to assume that any of these firearms is still in a condition comparable to when it was in

its prime. Rather, it is considered more reasonable to assume that, in its passage though a long chain of

possessors, at least one has, in some way, significantly altered the original nature of the firearm, sometimes due

to simple failure to maintain the gun in proper working order, but more often in various attempts to adapt the

gun to somewhat different purposes than was originally intended. Thus, it is deemed entirely acceptable to

perform any of a number of "conservation" measures in an effort to restore the firearm, to the extent reasonably

possible, to its original "form, fit and function."

While I, personally, can fully respect the first approach, I have chosen to subscribe to the second approach,

especially in view of the fact that most, if not all, of the really "vintage" firearms that are not already hidden

away in private collections, have been grossly modified in an effort to enhance their marketability to gullible

consumers. Not only are these "bastards" unworthy of treatment like authentic originals, I submit that they

deserve to be returned to as close to original condition as reasonably possible.

Note 1: I will NOT demonstrate ANY blueing or browning techniques as I deem this action to be beyond the

legitimate scope of "conservation".

Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic rules of firearm safety. Basic skills employing standard hand tools useful in

disassembling and reassembling firearms. Although not required, I encourage all students to bring at least one

firearm older than 75 years, and, frankly, the older the better! WWII specimens will be acceptable, but WWI or

older would be more appropriate.

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Jeffrey Van Myers

Jeffrey Van Myers hails from the Brush Country of Deep South Texas. In 1954, at the ripe old age of 8, he

received, as a gift from a family friend, his first "vintage" firearm - an original 1894 Stevens Favorite .22 rifle;

the barrel is still shot out and the unique "7 o'clock ejector" is still missing, but he still has it in his collection.

His love of these old classics dates from this very special event. Over the course of the intervening years, he

has collected, and conserved, many more of these "Old Ladies". In part due to his 50+-year study of war,

warfare and warriors, he has focused primarily on military firearms, and, in particular, on the amazing series of

infantry rifles designed especially for use by the foot soldiers of the British Empire. However, he has also

collected and conserved specimens of the primary infantry rifles used by all of the major participants in the

Great War (WWI), except for the Russian Nagant. One of his prize possessions is a Japanese Arisaka Type 99,

that he suspects was a "carry-back" from the battle for Guadalcanal in 1942. Although still an active Patent

Attorney, Jeffrey owns and operates the Armeria del Sur, Driftwood, TX, and its international partner, Armeria

del Sur, in Costa Rica. He is a Viet Nam veteran, holds both an FFL and an FEL, and has been attending

summer classes at Trinidad since 2015.

Tools:

Basic hand tools, preferably of smith quality, especially the screwdrivers and drift punches (I use and

recommend both Grace and Wheeler Engineering). If you bring something special to share with the class and

you happen to have any unique tools for your "old friend", please bring them as I may not have what we need to

fully disassemble it.

Supplies:

—RAW (not "boiled") linseed oil, approximately 1 qt. per project; this is rarely sold in normal hardware/lumber

stores, so I special order it on-line; "Sunnyside" brand is what I use:

http://www.sunnysidecorp.com/product.php?p=cf&b=s&n=873G5

—Minwax Antique Furniture Refinisher, approximately 1 qt. per project - should be easy to get at your local

Home Depot:

http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/preparation/minwax-antique-furniture-refinisher

—Mineral spirits - approximately 1 qt per project - may be furnished by the school.

—Ballistol - 4 oz bottle of liquid - I am a dealer and may be able to obtain samples for each student.

—Froglube - 4 oz paste - I am a dealer and may be able to obtain samples for each student:

http://shop.froglube.com/FrogLube-CLP-Paste-4-oz-Jar-FLP-P412.htm

—Steel wool #0000 - 1 pkg, available at most hardware/lumber stores.

—Wet/dry sandpaper 220 and 400 grit; available in the Trinidad campus book store.

—Nitrile (or equivalent) gloves - 1 pkg (we will go through these pretty quickly, depending on the condition of

the wood components).

http://www.sunnysidecorp.com/product.php?p=cf&b=s&n=873G5

http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/preparation/minwax-antique-furniture-refinisher

http://shop.froglube.com/FrogLube-CLP-Paste-4-oz-Jar-FLP-P412.htm

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—A US nickel - this, plus the Froglube, does an amazing job of removing surface rust!

Optional:

1. Given the difficulty of finding ammo for these really old guns, I am prepared to teach the class how to cast

bullets and then re-size to correct diameter, provided that we have access to the bluing room during this portion

of the class.

2. I may also have time to teach how to make a pretty good bullet lube from the following:

—Paraffin wax, unscented - 16 oz will make a nice batch; available in most grocery stores, e.g., Walmart.

—Moly-fortified wheel bearing grease - 1 lb can; I like the Valvoline:

https://www.valvoline.com/our-products/grease-gear-oil/moly-fortified-multi-purpose-grease

—Lard - 1 lb box, available at most grocery stores.

—Muffin tin - makes convenient sized "pucks" when allowed to cool and harden.

—Cookie pan/sheet (needs a rim around all 4 sides) - used to immerse the lube groove(s) of a batch of cast

bullets, base down, in liquefied lube; when cooled and hardened, the bullets can be extracted with the lube

grooves full of the lube mix; something like this (but does not need to be non-stick):

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wilton-Bake-It-Better-10-x-15-Cookie-Sheet/25420423

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Barreling Tactical Rifles: An Overview

$380

Continuing education only – not for college credit

The primary focus of this class will be to complete a barreled action that will be ready for the application of the

final finish that you have chosen, or will choose, and for installation in the chassis or mini-chassis that you have

selected.

Basic familiarity with lathes and mills and an elementary concept of threading would be helpful to enable

completion of your project within the allotted time frame.

We will be discussing shop safety, the fundamentals of measuring tools, different actions common to Tactical

Rifles, strategies to determine correct headspace, methods of barrel indication, various chambering techniques,

efficient order of operations, the timing of brakes and fluted barrels and, finally, custom thread protectors.

Given the wide range of actions from which to choose and the individual student goals for each project, a

comprehensive parts and tool list is difficult to compile without overlooking something for one possible project,

or requesting some items that would be surplus to the needs of others.

This concept also extends to the equipment available to accommodate the different setups and techniques of

barreling actions that will be demonstrated. If given time to prepare the proper tools and fixtures, most projects

can be accomplished with the available machines.

With that said, I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your project with you before you register for the

class. This will ensure compatibility and enable suggestions specific to your individualized needs and goals.

I’m available by phone between the hours of 4:00pm and 8:00pm MST at (715)-347-4545 and look forward to

hearing from you.

https://www.valvoline.com/our-products/grease-gear-oil/moly-fortified-multi-purpose-grease

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wilton-Bake-It-Better-10-x-15-Cookie-Sheet/25420423

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Logan Schmit is a 2010 suma cum laude graduate of the Trinidad State Gunsmithing Program and the Brownells

Trinidad American Firearms Technology Institute. It was during this time that he was recruited by George Gardner to join

GA Precision, located in North Kansas City Missouri. At GA, employed as a Precision Bolt Rifle Specialist, fitting and chambering of barrels became a specialty for Schmit. Additional areas of expertise included barrel fluting, bedding, final

assembly, and blueprinting actions. During this time Schmit completed several builds at the request of Team GA

members. His work was also featured in the 2014 advertising brochure for Manners Composite Stocks LLC and highlighted on their banner at Shot Show in Las Vegas.

In December 2014, Schmit was asked to join the Mile High Shooting Accessories team to continue to develop and grow

the custom side of their successful firearms business. As Senior Precision Rifle Builder and Director of Barreling and

Custom Builds, Schmit oversees a growing custom rifle-building department where, along with producing precision custom firearms to fulfill MHSA client requests, he has developed programming specific to the needs of the facilities

CNC equipment. In 2017 Schmit was honored to complete barrels for Dave Walls, Ady Newberry and Scott Seigmund of

Accuracy International, for their team in the 50 Cal World Championship. A native of Central Wisconsin, Schmit began his career in rifle building by enrolling in the NRA Summer Program at

Trinidad State. Surrounded by experts in the field and students from across the United States and around the world,

Schmit’s interest was ignited. His choice for a degree program was Trinidad State where, in 2009, he formally enrolled and was accepted as a full-time student in their two year Gunsmithing Degree program. Every summer he augmented his

education with a series of NRA summer classes. Since experiencing his first NRA Summer Program class in 2007, Schmit

has immersed himself in the exciting and challenging profession of rifle building in particular, and the firearms industry in

general.

Logan Schmit

Parts List

An action of your choosing. As mentioned above, I would like to talk with you about your plans for your build

before you register to ensure compatibility of parts and the best results for your project.

If your action uses a separate recoil lug, that would also be required. There are a number of quality aftermarket

options available which are already surface ground and ready to be used.

A barrel from a quality manufacturer in the caliber and contour of your choosing. Because of the differences in

the available machinery, actions using Unified National Standard threads would benefit from starting with a 22”

or longer barrel. For actions that call for metric threads, starting with a barrel that is at least 26” in length will

simplify the initial setup. The final length of your barrel is flexible (within federal regulations).

If you’re interested, a muzzle breake with threads compatible with your selected barrel contour can be added. A

good rule of thumb is that the barrel should be at least .100” larger in diameter at the shoulder of the muzzle

threads than the nominal thread diameter.

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A trigger, scope, rings/base, and chassis/stock will be needed to finish the project, but not required for the class.

Tool List

Safety glasses

Toolbox of your choosing

½” Shank insertable carbide threading tool (e.g., Iscar: SER 0500 F16)

(2) Inserts for the above mentioned threading tool (e.g., Iscar: 16ER AG 60 IC908)

(2) 3/8” High speed steel tool bit blanks (1/2” shank insertable turning tools are an optional, but

recommend substitution; at least one should have an insert point radius of .005” or less. If you were to

only have one insertable turning tool, I would recommend a “NKLCR0805V” with “KCGX110301R15,

grade KC5010” inserts).

¼” High speed steel tool bit (to grind a crowning bit).

A boring bar with a minimum bore diameter of 3/8” and a max depth of cut compatible with the

cartridge that you are planning to ream. As an example, MSC# 05253489 would be workable for

chambers with a case head to shoulder length of less than 2”. Other bars are acceptable as well. If you

have any questions about this, please mention this when you call.

A finish reamer and headspace gauge set with pilots to match your bore size. A reamer with

interchangeable pilots is preferred to ensure the best fit and results from your barrel. If you don’t own

the chamber reamer and headspace gauges that you plan on using, please contact the Tool Room at

(719)-846-5469 to check availability. You may rent a reamer and headspace gauge set from either 4D

Reamer Rentals (406)-752-2520, or Elk Ridge Reamer Rentals (541)-471-9161.

The Tool Room has a limited number of student built floating reamer holders available for use during

summer classes, they are on a first come, first served basis. Therefore purchasing one of your own is

optional, but recommended. I have always used a JGS floating reamer holder for 7/16” reamer shanks,

with #2, or #3 Morris Taper arbor. The size of the arbor depends on the machine required (the lathes

setup for cutting metric threads call for a #3 MT arbor).

Mighty Mag, indicator holder

0-2” Dial indicator

Noga magnetic base indicator holder (Model: 09560400 preferred).

Dial test indicator with 0.0001” resolution.

2.75” Long contact point, compatible with your dial test indicator.

6” Caliper dial or digital

0-3” Depth micrometer

Pin punch set

Bench block

4oz Ballpein hammer

Layout dye

6” Smooth file with handle

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60 Degree thread center gauge

Thread pitch gauge (Unified National Standard)

.050” to 3/8” Allen wrench set

320, 400, 600 Grit wet/dry polishing paper (2 sheets each)

A 600 Grit EDM Stone (1/4” x 1/2” x 6”)

115 Piece drill bit set is preferred if available. (Otherwise a stub length drill bit that is .040” under the

shoulder diameter of the cartridge you are planning to ream is acceptable.)

A one foot length of 5/16” diameter brass rod. (We will use this to make a chamber polishing tool,

please try to get a piece without nicks or dings.)

A three foot length of 1/8” brass rod.

A bag of cleaning patches to match your bore size.

A bag of cotton balls.

A box of Q-tips.

OPTIONAL DEPENDING ON YOUR PROJECT, OR GOALS:

0-1” Micrometer (Helpful if your action requires a separate recoil lug.)

Thread pitch gauge (Metric)

1.5 to 5mm Allen wrench set (or equivalent).

6” or 8” Adjustable wrench

T10 to T30 Torx wrench set

Thickness gauge (Necessary if your action features a cone breech.)

A tap matching your desired muzzle thread pitch, in class GH3 (Necessary if you plan on making a

thread protector).

Endmills or woodruff key cutters would be necessary if your action requires an extractor cut in the

barrel.

Please contact me for individualized tool recommendations for your specific project.

Logan Schmit (715)-347-4545

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MASTER ENGRAVER WEEK 2

See week 1

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Damascus Billet Making

$380 Continuing education only – not for college credit

This class is a hands on class for the students. This class will be focused on the making of Damascus (pattern

welded) steel for use in gun hardware and knife blades. Each student should finish the class with at least one

billet of Damascus steel to take home.

This focus of this class is to teach "dry welding" technique, that is the making of Damascus steel using no flux.

This approach provides steel of much greater consistency and strength. We will be using gas forges to weld our

steel not coal. Subjects covered will include: Dry vs. Wet forge welding, steel selection, tool selection, use of

power equipment such as power hammers and forging presses, pattern development, heat treating and etching.

Steve Rollert has been a knife maker and Damascus bladesmith for 38 years.

Tool list

Safety glasses

Respirator either dust mask or double filter (preferred)

Work apron

Baseball or other brimmed hat

Hearing protection

Welding gloves

One pair large vice grips

Hammers - cross pein and ball pein of about 1.5 to 2.5 pound in weight

Grinding belts - 2 each in 60, 220, 400 grit - Zircon or ceramic recommended but aluminum oxide is

acceptable but will not wear as long, size: 2 inch by 72 inch in length

Please bring a refillable water bottle since we will be working around hot forges in June

July 2-6

NO CLASSES THIS WEEK

WEEK SIX July 9-13

Wooden Boxes

$300 Continuing Education Only – not for college credit

This class covers hand tool sharpening as well as machine techniques and use. The class focuses on corner

construction used to build display cases, pistol boxes and fine toolboxes. Students will takes completed projects

home.

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CLINT LITSEY is a lifetime hobby woodworker. Clint's main focus is chest and box construction. Clint also

builds a few tables and some church furniture.

Required Tools

Safety glasses

Combination square

Utility knife

Mallet or hammer

Phillips screwdrivers

Measuring tape

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Classic Finishes


This course will cover firearm finishes that would be found on classic or custom firearms, and that are not

taught in other metal refinishing classes. This finishes will include: French Gray, Slow Rust Bluing, Express

Rust Bluing, and Niter Bluing.

Since metal preparation is the foundation of a quality metal finish, and we will be covering several topics with

little time between them, it is recommended that a student have prior metal finishing experience, either through

work in the industry or a previous firearms metal refinishing course. Also, if possible have your metal

preparation done prior to class will allow for more efficient use of class time and the opportunity to complete

more projects while here. If you are not able to prepare metal ahead of time due to time or tools, there will be

time in class for some metal finishing. A good 400 grit polish is what is needed in to perform the finishes we

will be doing in class.

Ryan Newport is an alumnus of Trinidad State Junior College. After graduation he spent

several years working as a repair gunsmith for Browning Arms on their high end line of shotguns

and rifles. Ryan returned to TSJC in 2011as an Associate Professor of Gunsmithing teaching

Bench Metal, Firearms Conversions, Firearms Metal Finishing, Alternative Metal Finishes,

Shotgunsmiting, Custom Pistolsmithing, and Firearms Repair.

[email protected] office # 719-846-5525

Ryan Newport

Tools

Any tools you may need to disassemble and reassemble your firearms


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Safety Glasses (prescription plastic lenses are acceptable)

A long sleeve shirt you don’t mind getting dirty or ruined

Cloth backed aluminum oxide polishing paper starting at 180grit and going up to 400grit (recommended 3M,

Norton, or my favorite Klingspor).

1 pad each of the following Scotch Brite Pads: White, Gray, and Red/Maroon.

Rubber gloves (think dish washing gloves)

Cotton Jersey Gloves

Rubber boots or shoes that you don’t mind getting wet and possible ruined due to bluing salts.

A set of soft jaws for a 3.5” bench vise, this is to protect you metal while working on it in the vise.

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CNC MILL & LATHE

$380

Continuing Education only – not for college credit

This course will cover transitional information between conventional machining applications and the typical

applications found in Computer Numerical Control Machining. Topics may consist of numerical control

systems, the cartesian coordinate system, high efficiency tooling applications, objectives of numerical control,

calculating speed and feed rates, defining calculating tool motion, fixturing requirements, basic program

structure, programming codes, and basic conversational programming. Operations of CNC machines will be

required. Students will design for and program a single spindle machine with live tooling. Students will expand

their skills by learning proper tool selection, feed and speed calculation, turning programming basics, milling

programming basics.

Joel Sturtevant - Machining Instructor at TSJC. Joel captured a first- place gold medal in the 2012

SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference’s Machining category. Joel won his gold medal in the

Precision Machining Technology category in an intense competition that included hands-on production with

machining equipment, manual code writing with software, and examinations on machine and shop theory

Joel Sturtevant

No tools or supplies are needed for this class other than a notebook and pen to take notes.

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Basic Machine Shop

$380 or 2 credit hours (Core Class for Certificate)

This class offers instruction and hands-on experience in machine tool operation. Students will gain experience

with the metalworking lathe and milling machine in the manufacture of parts and tools.

Bill Sturtevant is a graduate of the Trinidad State Gunsmithing Program, Bill joined the full-time Gunsmithing

faculty in August 2014. Bill has owned and operated Bill’s Gun Shop in Pueblo, Colorado since 1990 and is

known for producing quality custom and semi-custom firearms. The shop has a well-established reputation for

completing complex repairs others were not able to do. He has completed several firearms that were used to

gain world records in long distance accuracy. Bill has also performed contract machining for several large

manufacturing companies in Colorado Springs, handling production runs of intricate parts.

Bill Sturtevant

Basic Machine Shop Tool List

#2 center drill



6" steel rule





Layout dye

Safety Glasses

Thread pitch gauge



Center punch


Hammer

Pliers

Screwdrivers


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WEEK SEVEN July 16-20

Introduction to Gunsmithing for

Veterans and Military Retirees Class is free – limited to 10 students

This class is being offered to honorably-discharged military veterans or retirees and active-duty military

personnel. Applicants will need to provide a copy of their active military or retiree ID card or DD 214. Current

Gunsmithing students or Gunsmithing alumni are not eligible for this class – class is open only to first-time

Gunsmithing students.

Because the class is not offered for college credit, the GI Bill will not cover tools. Students will be responsible

for providing their own tools/supplies as listed below.

The class is limited to 10 students on a first-come, first-served basis.

This course will cover operational theory, disassembly and assembly, proper use of hand tools and precision

measuring instruments, and an introduction to basic bench work of the Gunsmithing trade. Consideration will be

given to minor gun repair and the installation of firearm accessories. A brief study of Federal Firearm Law and

record keeping will be included. Students should bring some type of project(s) to work on during lab times under the

supervision of the instructor. Students may bring projects related to the scheduled topic outlines. For other projects,

please contact the instructor.

Howard Massingill is an alumnus of Trinidad State Junior College. Howard enlisted in the US Army in 1981,

spending the next 26 in the Army, retiring as a Sergeant Major in 2007. After graduation from TSJC in 2014, he

opened M2TSG Guns and Gunsmithing in Pueblo, Colorado in March of 2015. His shop won the “Best of Pueblo”

in their first year of business and received the Bronze Award for 3rd place in 2016.

[email protected] # 719-250-0879

Howard Massingill

Introduction to Gunsmithing Tool List

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Safety Glasses - OSHA Approved

Screwdrivers - miscellaneous assortment designed to fit gun screws

Small Hammer - 4oz brass or metal

Small pin punches

Metal files - assortment of small and medium metal cutting

File Handles - one to fit each file

Hand Grinder - (suggested but not mandatory)

Cutters for hand grinders - misc. assortment of metal and stones

Dial Caliper - 6"

Steel 6" Rule

3" wide Vise Jaws to protect work - (1/4" plywood lined with cork will do)

File Card

Needle Files

Dental Pick

Pliers w/side Cutters

Small tap handle

Hacksaw with medium blade –

Note: any of the above tools can be substituted with a like tool from home. The thing about most gun work is you

don't know you will need it until you need it, so you may choose bring extra tools you find handy. All tools listed

can be purchased on campus at the TSJC Bookstore or through Brownells, Inc. 200 South Front St., Montezuma,

Iowa 50171 Ordering/Tech Support: 800-741-0015

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Benchmetal Hand Tools and Metallurgy

$380 or 2 credit hours (core class for certificate)

One of the greatest skills a gunsmith can have is the ability to do fine hand work. In Gunsmithing Hand Tools,

we will be covering not only use of hand tools, but how to make your own high quality tools, such as chisel and

screwdrivers. We will also working on basic metallurgy including steel identification, and selection, forging,

soldering, brazing, and heat treating. The tools that we will be covering are based on what would be found in

just about every gun shop across America, from major manufactures to home hobby shops. These tools include

the use and care of files, vises, torches, hammers, pliers, and some power tools such as drill presses and belt

sanders.

Fred Weisenborn grew up in the Ozark hills of Missouri, where his father introduced him to the art of

blacksmithing. As a teenager, Fred joined the local blacksmith association, where he worked with artists and

craftsmen throughout the country and developed a passion for creating things from metal. He spent the summer

of 2002 at the Touchstone Center for Crafts in PA, where he was able to work with many master smiths like

Raymond Rybar Jr. and Bill Fiorini. When the time came to choose a career, Fred decided to attend Trinidad

State Junior College's gunsmith program. In the next two years, Fred was taught everything from basic

machining to building his own 50 caliber rifle. After college, he worked for two years as a gunsmith for Gander

Mountain in Foreset Lake, MN. He decided to make a career change in 2007 and moved to the St. Louis area in

the hopes of more career opportunities in the firearm business. In 2010 he began working for Midwest Gun

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Works in Pevely, MO as a gunsmith. Fred enjoys the daily challenges that come with his trade, and believes that

through hard work and the ability to collaborate with others, no problem is too big to solve. Fred designs and

makes knives and pens in his spare time and still enjoys creating work over the forge. He sells items online as

well as at local craft shows and consignment shops.

Fred Weisenborn

Recommended Tools and Materials List

6” adjustable wrench

Aluminum oxide polishing cloth 180, 240, and 400 grits

Assorted files with handles smaller sizes 6" or 8" may be most useful

Gunsmith screwdriver set.

Hammers (4oz&16oz)

Long pants are required – no shorts please

Pliers- heavy duty to hold material while forging

Safety glasses (Required)

This list reflects minimum requirements. If you have other tools or supplies that maybe useful, bring them

because you can never have enough tools.

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ADVANCED MACHINE SHOP


(Core class for certificate)

This class will provide further instruction and practice on machine tool operation. The students will be

instructed in rifle barrel re-barrel techniques as well as some advanced machine shop operations. Projects will

vary according to individual interests. PREREQUISITE: Basic machine shop or consent of instructor.





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Bill Sturtevant

Advanced Machine Shop Tool List

Barrel fitting requires that you provide one pre-contoured barrel, and an action that suits the class project. If you

have more needs or would like to include something else, bring two. Call if you think you want other

instruction.

#2 or #3 Center drill

1/2 ", 4 Flute double end mill

5/16" - 3/8" HHS tool bits (and/or appropriate turning and facing carbide bits)

6" Dial caliper

6" Steel rule

60° Thread center gauge

Assorted files (with handles)

Carbide tip scribe

Emery cloth: 80, 120, 240, 320, 400 grit

Layout dye

Safety glasses

Thread pitch gauge

While not required, assorted hand tools can provide a useful addition:

6" or 8" Adjustable wrench

Allen wrench set up to 3/8"

Center punch

Gunsmithing pin punch set

Gunsmithing screwdrivers

Hammer

Pliers

Tool box


Depth micrometer 0-3”



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Scrimshaw

$300.00 or 2 credit hours (course counts toward the Gunsmithing Fine Arts Certificate)

Learn the Art of Scrimshaw one-on-one with Jim Stevens. You do not need an interest in Gunsmithing to take

this course. The techniques taught are the same for anyone wanting to learn how to create beautiful scrimshaw

on ivory, resins, and powder horns. An intensive, hands-on course taught by artist, sculptor, and scrimshander

Jim Stevens. Jim Stevens is a world-renowned scrimshander, writer and artist. He has three books published on

scrimshaw techniques, has been commissioned to create works for collectors throughout the world, and is a

Kennedy Center Registered VSA Artist in both the visual and literary arts. Jim brings his expertise and his no-

fail attitude to inspire all who attend his classes. No other art form in American has a longer history. No other

expression of art has such significance or influence on the American spirit.

Jim Stevens is a world-renowned scrimshander, writer and artist. He has been commissioned to create

works of art for collectors throughout the world. Jim brings his expertise and his no-fail attitude with him to

inspire all who attend his classes, paving the way for all to express themselves in a media that warms the soul.

No other art form in American has a longer history. No other expression of art has such significance or

influence on the American spirit.

Visit Jim’s website or email Jim at [email protected]

Jim Stevens

SCRIMSHAW TOOL/SUPPLY LIST

The most expensive item on the following list is less than $40. I have purchased everything on the list and spent

less than $100. All the items are small enough to carry in your luggage (don't pack liquids or aerosol cans) but it

is still easier to buy what you can from the College supply store. Everyone will be given time on our first day to

go to the supply store and purchase materials.

The College has a first-class tool, art and office supply store on campus. It is called "The Trek-Inn Bookstore",

phone 719-846-5610. Their prices seem to be equal to or less than prices on the outside. Also, buying at the

school store can definitely save you a lot of shopping or packing time. You can even give them a call ahead of

time and let them know what you need so you can be assured they will have what you want when you arrive. If

you already have any of these items, bring them. There's no need to repeat your purchases.

http://www.scrimshawstudio.com/


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Where to shop, source index:

(You can always order materials from the Internet if you prefer.) a=school store, b=local art store or jewelry

supply store or hardware store, c=local supermarket, d=local department store (like Walmart or Kmart)

MATERIALS FOR SCRIMSHAW

Source Item

a, b One hobby knife handle (ie: X-Acto knife) (with rubber grip if you prefer)

a, b Package of 5, #11 hobby knife blades

a, b One small tube of Titanium White artist's oil paint

a, b One small tube of Ivory Black artist's oil paint

a,b One #2 pencil

a, b One black aquarellable pencil (Stabilo or other brand)

a, b One white aquarellable pencil (Stabilo or other brand)

a, b One pencil sharpener (small hand held type)

a, b One roll of transparent tape

a, b One pair of scissors

a, b One pink eraser

a, b A clear plastic ruler (6 inches long is fine)

a, b One small can of spray adhesive

a, b One small bottle of rubbing alcohol

a, b One small pair of pliers

a, b One headband magnifier (ie: Opti-visor) (see note below)

a, b Three sheets each of #400 and #600 wet/dry sandpaper

a, b One package of .0000 steel wool pads

a, b One paper dust mask (to use while sanding and polishing)

a, b Safety glasses or goggles (required in school’s tool shops)

c, One small package of facial tissue

c, One package of assorted fine point, hand sewing needles

c, One small package of cotton swabs (Q-tip or other brand)

d, One small flexible-neck desk lamp. (see lighting note below)

a, b One double-ended reversible pin vise (one end with zero minimum

capacity)

The Scrimshaw in-class fee is $12. This covers the cost of ivory, Tagua vegetable ivory, cattle horn, black

buffalo horn, and other materials that I will have on hand for special in-class projects. This is the only in-class

fee. I will have all these materials on hand when you arrive.

Headband Magnifier Note: If you have one, bring it. For those buying one for the first time, Opti-visors

headband magnifiers are one of the few that come with a choice of lenses. Lens powers are designated by the

numbers 3,5,7, and10. A #3 lens is 1x magnification and allows you to work about 14 inches from your

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material. Not much bending, but frankly not much help either. A #5 is 2x magnification and allows you to work

about 8 inches from your material. I find this is fine for most work. A #10 gives 3x magnification but only

about 4 inches of work distance. This is great for minute details but can be hard on the back over long periods

of time. I use a #5 Opti-visor lens for general work and switch to a #10 for those times when I need the extra

power for very fine details. I guess the best advice I can give new buyers is to get what you think will work the

best for you and what fits your budget.

Other Types of Magnification: We will talk about opti-visors, microscopes, thread counters,

combination lamp/magnifiers, jewelers loupes, binocular loupes and other types of magnifiers during

the course. If you already use any of these magnifiers (or another) and are comfortable and enjoy

using what you have, go ahead and bring it.

Lighting (desk lamp note): Our classroom has good overhead light, however you'll soon learn that you need

additional lighting on your bench. This is why a desk lamp is on the materials list. Your lamp should have a

flexible neck and use a regular incandescent or low power tungsten bulb. What you want is a lamp whose light

can be positioned at a very low angle to the bench, with the back of the lamp pointed towards you while

reflecting light off the material you are working on.

Other Items: (Not required but nice. Bring them if you can.) Plastic box for your tools and supplies. Notebook

and pen (For taking notes during discussions). Seat cushion for your stool (they are hard). Three old hand

towels (to pad your work and your elbows and for wiping your fingers). Also bring any additional tools and/or

supplies you feel you may want or need, any artwork or pictures you would like to work from, and a file folder

for holding handouts.

Scrimshaw Class Final Project: For your final project you will need to purchase and bring with you the material

you want to use. If you do not bring your own material for your final project, you may select from what I will

have on hand.

I have no business relationship with them, but The Boone Trading Company is a reputable

company that has any material you may want for your final project. Their number is 1-800-423-

1945. Your final piece should be a belt buckle, pendant, money clip, or similar item. I

recommend a flat blank rather than a domed cabochon, since domed cabochons are harder for

beginners, but a domed cabochon will still be okay if that is what you prefer. Also, for pendants,

order a pendant at least 30-40mm in length.

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Welding for Gunsmiths



This course will cover basic safety and hands-on instruction will be provided to introduce the student to various

welding practices used in the art of Gunsmithing. Fabrication and repair of small metal fixtures and parts related

to the gunsmith will be highlighted. If time allows, other types of welding may be covered by the instructor.




Mike Taunt

Basic Welding Tool List

Students should bring their own firearms for welding repairs

Safety glasses

Leather gloves for TIG welding (thin Goat skin)

Welding helmet (self-darkening is best)

Cotton shirt

Blue jeans okay

Pliers

Vice Grips

Stainless Steel

No nylon clothing or jackets

Desk light

Small bench vise, nothing too big. i.e. drill press vise.

Small metal grinder with sanding and metal grinding disc's ( 4 1/2 in. or a 2 in. air grinder ) would be a good

thing to have. You will need to supply your own disc's.

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WEEK EIGHT July 23-27

Experiments in Color Case Hardening


The goal of this course is to instruct students on some of the variables that affect the case coloring process so

that they can obtain predictable results when case coloring. Course handouts will be provided summarizing the

process, and will participate in the preparation of a number of test plates, which will be used in experiments to

determine the effects of bone/wood charcoal composition, shielding, metal alloy composition and other factors

on the overall coloration. On completion of the course, a final document will be prepared to use for future

reference when preparing projects for case coloring. Ryan Newport is an alumnus of Trinidad State Junior College. After graduation he spent several years working

as a repair gunsmith for Browning Arms on their high end line of shotguns and rifles. Ryan returned to TSJC in

2011 as an Associate Professor of Gunsmithing teaching Bench Metal, Firearms Conversions, Firearms Metal

Finishing, Alternative Metal Finishes, Shotgunsmiting, Custom Pistolsmithing, and Firearms Repair.

[email protected]

office # 719-846-5525

Ryan Newport

Tools

Safety glasses assorted hand tools

A selection of quality polishing paper from 120-400 grits If students would like to bring projects to work on

not related to case coloring, they may do so with the instructors permission.

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BUILDING A RACE GUN


Students are required to take both weeks of this class

July 23-August 3, 2018

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This will be a two-week course covering the techniques and methods used to build a race gun utilizing the

STI/SVI 2011 high capacity pistol. These guns are the “Ferrari’s” of the Practical Shooting sports and are the

platform of choice for the top IPSC/USPSA competitors.

Students can choose to build either an Open (with optics and compensator) or Limited (no scope or

compensator) gun as both will be covered. Open guns are typically chambered in 38Super/38Supercomp or

9mm. Limited guns are typically chambered in 40 S&W. It is HIGHLY recommended that students order

the frame/slide and barrel ahead of time. Do not wait until close to class time as these parts can

sometimes be on backorder. Previous experience with the 1911 platform is highly recommended, but not

required. Basic machining or equivalent experience is required.

The course will cover lightening slides, fitting barrels to slide, barrel porting, mounting optics, fitting grip

safeties, triggers, compensator design and fitting, magazine tuning, fitting of internals and reloading tips for

race guns. Also covered are tuning the gun (spring weights, firing pin stop radius are examples).

There are a myriad of choices in building a race gun, many will be based on the shooter’s choice. Range time

will be provided so students can shoot several different configurations to understand how gun configuration

affects recoil control, dot/sight tracking, recoil feel and target transitions. Ammunition and firearms will be

provided for this range session. Time permitting, there will be range time the last day of class for students to

fire the guns they built and run through an IPSC practical stage.

Steve Pitt is the owner of Yukon Arms, Ltd. and has been a competitive shooter since 1995. He holds a

Master class rating in USPSA Open, Limited and Limited10 divisions.

Steve Pitt

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Recommended parts list-

Frame/slide- It is highly recommended to get an unramped frame. STI, CKARMS and SVI are good choices for

slides and frames. A prefit slide/barrel kit is ok, but not preferred. Generally for an Open gun- a classic slide

with standard dust cover is preferred. For Limited- a “Unique” slide and full dust cover are the most common.

Barrel - STI, STI Trubor, Barsto, Kart and KKM are all good barrels. Barsto’s in particular take long time to

order. If you have a different brand you like that is fine. A Bull barrel is preferred, but

not required, depending on the compensator.

Compensator- STI Trubor (barrel and compensator together) is a good choice. It also

comes as a compensator blank if you would like a different hole

configuration. Brazos Custom and CKArms also make a good compensator.

Internal parts- These can be ordered during class as there are a lot of options to discuss.

STI, Harrison Designs, EGW and Wilson (not their value line) are quality parts.

Optics- The C-more slide ride for frame mounted optics.

(The brands listed are only examples and are not required. There are definitely a lot of other good choices).

Required tools list-

Students should bring general Gunsmithing tools such as:

Gunsmith Screwdriver Set

Armorer’s Bench Block

Hammer

Punch Set

6” stones (medium, fine, and ceramic)

Dremel Tool w/Cratex wheels

Needle File set

Assorted files

Rolls of sand paper- 180-400 grit

Dial calipers

Nice to have if you fit a lot of 1911’s

Slide holding jig- the Yavapai jig is a good one (Brownells part # 080-835-002WB)

Hammer/Sear jig- I prefer the Power Custom Series 1 (Brownells part # 713-070-002WB)

Endmills- misc. carbide endmills- 5/8”, 3/8”, ¼”, 1/8” are common sizes.

1911 locking lug file (Brownells part # 080-751-000WB)

1911 lug fitting kit (Brownells part # 080-000-089WB)

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Specialty tools will be supplied, but please bring anything you might have that you think will be useful. Please

contact Steve Pitt for any questions on tools.

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Advanced Scrimshaw Techniques

$300

Continuing Ed only – not for college credit

Learn advanced scrimshaw techniques one-on-one with Jim Stevens. You do not need an interest in

Gunsmithing to take this course. The techniques taught are the same for anyone wanting to learn how to create

beautiful scrimshaw. This course goes beyond basic scrimshaw into areas of specialized tool making, colored

scrimshaw, carving, and even scrimshaw inlay art. The world of scrimshaw covers a much broader range of art

than just etching images in black ink. This is an intensive, hands-on course taught by artist, sculptor, and

scrimshander Jim Stevens. Jim Stevens is a world-renowned scrimshander, writer and artist. He has three books

published on scrimshaw techniques and has been commissioned to create works for collectors throughout the

world. He is a Kennedy Center Registered VSA Artist in both the visual and literary arts and brings his

expertise and his no-fail attitude to inspire all who attend his classes. No other art form in American has a

longer history. No other expression of art has such significance or influence on the American spirit.

Pre-Requisite: Scrimshaw class or consent of instructor.

Jim Stevens is a world-renowned scrimshander, writer and artist. He has been commissioned to create

works of art for collectors throughout the world. Jim brings his expertise and his no-fail attitude with him to

inspire all who attend his classes, paving the way for all to express themselves in a media that warms the soul.

No other art form in American has a longer history. No other expression of art has such significance or

influence on the American spirit.

Visit Jim’s website at http://scrimshawstudio.com/ or email Jim at [email protected]

Jim Stevens

Tool List

One hobby knife handle (ie: X-Acto knife) (with rubber grip if you prefer)

Package of 5, #11 hobby knife blades

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One small tube of Titanium White artist's oil paint

One small tube of Ivory Black artist's oil paint

Mechanical pencil with fine-point HB lead

One #2 pencil

One black aquarellable pencil (Stabilo or other brand)

One white aquarellable pencil (Stabilo or other brand)

One pencil sharpener (small hand held type)

One roll of transparent tape

One pair of scissors

One pink eraser

A clear plastic ruler (6 inches long is fine)

One small can of spray adhesive

One small can of artist's spray fixative

One small bottle of rubbing alcohol

One small pair of pliers

One small sharpening stone

Three sheets each of #400 and #600 wet/dry sandpaper

One small package of .0000 steel wool

One paper dust mask (to use while sanding and polishing)

Safety glasses or goggles (required in school’s tool shops)

One small package of facial tissue

One package of assorted fine point, hand sewing needles

One small package of cotton swabs (Q-tip or other brand)

One double-ended reversible pin vise (one end with zero minimum capacity)

*Hand-held rotary tool with small selection of ball burrs

**Headband Magnifier

*Rotary Tool Note: There are many brands of rotary tools with Dremel probably being the best-known name

brand, but there are other brands out there and as long as you are comfortable with it, whichever one you choose

will be fine. You don’t need an expensive one. Also, you only need a small selection of smaller ball burrs for

your rotary tool. You can find them in sets of 5 to 10 for a reasonable price.

**Headband Magnifier Note: For those buying one for the first time, Opti-visors headband magnifiers are a

popular choice and one of the few that come with a choice of lenses. Lens powers are designated by the

numbers 3,5,7, and10. A #3 lens is 1x magnification and allows you to work about 14 inches from your

material. Not much bending, but frankly not much help either. A #5 is 2x magnification and allows you to work

about 8 inches from your material. I find this is fine for most work. A #10 gives 3x magnification but only

about 4 inches of work distance. This is great for minute details but can be hard on the back over long periods

of time. I use a #5 Opti-visor lens for general work and switch to a #10 for those times when I need the extra

power for very fine details. I guess the best advice I can give new buyers is to get what you think will work the

best for you and what fits your budget. Other types of magnification include microscopes, thread counters,

combination lamp/magnifiers, jewelers loupes, binocular loupes and other types of magnifiers during the

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course. If you already use any of these magnifiers (or another) and are comfortable and enjoy using what you

have, go ahead and bring it.

WEEK NINE July 30-August 3

Checkering



Course includes pattern design and layout, scribing, pattern transfer, checkering techniques, and finishing. In

addition, instruction on the use of the latest hand and power tools is provided.

Glen Morovits grew up along the Mississippi River bluff in southwest Wisconsin. “I usually had a 22LR in my hands

as I was chasing squirrels with the dog. Those early years of hunting turned into a lifelong love of the outdoors and firearms”. Glen graduated from TSJC in 1981 and went to work for Don and Noma Allen to build custom rifles. Those

were the good old days and the beginning of a 30-year career working in the firearms industry. He is now teaching

stockmaking at TSJC and challenging the next generation to carry on the tradition.

Glen Morovits

Checkering tool list

1-- Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks" by Kennedy (optional)

1-- Dem-Bart S-1 tool with handle

1-- " " F-1 90 deg. cutter

1-- " " C-1 90 deg. cutter

1-- " " 3-20 spacing tool

1-- " " 4-20 spacing tool

1-- " " 2, 3, or 4 line cutter ( optional )

1-- “ “ 2-20 spacing tool

1-- Jointer tool

1-- Dem- Bart 90 deg. vainer

4-- W.E. Brownell full view handle

1-- white or yellow grease pencil

1-- thread pitch gauge or Brownells chekrchex (optional)

1--no. 2 optivisor (optional)

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1--3/4" roll of masking tape

1--small brush (tooth brush or fingernail brush)

1--small screwdriver

NOTE: All of the above tools and supplies can be purchased At the TSJC bookstore or through Brownells Inc.,

200 South Front St., Montezuma, Iowa 50171 Ordering/Tech Support: 800-741-0015 and any can be substituted

with something like it you have at home.

The TSJC Bookstore caters to the full-time Gunsmithing students and carries a wide range of books, tools and

parts including their own FFL. To purchase items from the bookstore in advance or to ask questions, call Kathy

Mrace or staff at 1-800-621-8752, ext. 5610.

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Action Blueprinting


Focuses on the study of the necessary modifications to convert the standard bolt action into a varmint, bench

rest, or match rifle action. Emphasizes the re-machining of the main line and lock up areas of the action. These

operations create a straight action concentric to its bore. Lab work will consist of building specialized tools and

fixtures and re-machining of actions and bolts.

Prerequisite – Basic and Advanced Machine Shop or Machine I at TSJC Bill Sturtevant is a graduate of the Trinidad State Gunsmithing program, Bill joined the full-time






Bill Sturtevant

Action Blueprinting Class Tool List

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Remington 700 action or a Winchester 70

Pre contoured barrel of choice.

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Reamers of most standard SAAMI spec. Calibers are available at the TSJC tool room for your use. If you

have specific dimensions you are trying to meet it is best that you buy or rent a reamer and headspace

gauge to meet your needs.

Dave Kiff at Pacific Tool & Gauge offers a student discount.

6” quality dial caliper.

1” quality micrometer.

Depth micrometer (blade style) 0 – 3”

Two 1/4” high speed steel lathe bit blanks.

One 5/16” high speed steel lathe bit blank.

Calculator and notepad.

Thread pitch gauge

One set of thickness gauges.

Set of hex wrenches .050 to 3/8.

1” dial indicator (0.001” or .0005” resolution)

Dial test indicator (.0001” or .0005” resolution)

Magnetic base

Mighty mag

PTG medium Sako extractor,#38 drill bit -- carbide, and 11/64” endmill – carbide

Boring bar with ½” carbide insert

Safety glasses.

Please call me if you have questions about any of these items.

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Building a Race Gun Continues

See week 1

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Decorative Gun Stock Carving class with Jack Brooks


Class counts toward the Gunsmithing Fine Arts Certificate

This five day class will be a study of traditional decorative carving as found on 18th century American flintlock

rifles. Students will learn to carve both incise and relief designs in the manner of old masters from Christian's

Spring, Lancaster, and Allentown, Pennsylvania. Jack will furnish practice butt stock pieces that each student

will carve and be able to take home as future reference. Students will need their own set of carving tools which

will be listed below.

Jack Brooks was born in Colorado, graduated from Englewood High School in 1966, and attended

University of Northern Colorado where he majored in chemistry (BA 1970 and MA 1972). He built his first

flintlock rifle in 1971. After working four years as a chemist he began making flintlock rifles full time in 1976.

Besides making new rifles, pistols, and fowlers; he began collecting and restoring antique Kentucky rifles. This

gave Jack the opportunity to study firsthand the finest examples of 18th and 19th century American long rifles.

His interest in Kentucky rifles began when a child with Walt Disney's Davy Crockett TV series and John

Wayne's movie “The Alamo”. Many years later Jack, along with friends Bob Lienemann and Mike Branson,

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were asked to make 14 guns for the 2004 remake of “The Alamo” movie. Jack's work has been displayed at

The Smithsonian Institute, the NRA Museum, and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. His guns have also been

featured in several magazines and books. Jack has authored many magazine articles and has taught several

years at the annual Gunsmith Seminar of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.

Jack Brooks

Carving Tool list Wood carving gouges ( Swiss Made from Woodcraft recommended): 2mm No. 7 4mm No.7

6mm No. 7

10mm No. 7 18mm No. 7

20mm No.5

12mm No.3

2mm No. 9 2mm No. 1

5mm No. 1

8mm No.1 cabinet scraper

steel hand burnisher

raw hide or wooden mallet three bench stones for sharpening (coarse, medium, and hard)

leather strop ( 3” by 12” piece of saddle leather will work)

desk lamp or work light

pencil and paper

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Capstone Project for Gunsmithing Arts Certificate GUS 289 - Gunsmithing Arts Capstone

This course will be arranged with TSJC staff once the student has reached the point in their NRA Gunsmithing Arts

training to complete this requirement.

Provides practical application of the skills learned in the TSJC/NRA Gunsmithing Arts course series using a

capstone project model. The student will plan and execute a finished engraving, scrimshaw, or other gunsmithing

arts related project as agreed upon with their supervising instructor. This is the final course in the TSJC/NRA

Gunsmithing Arts Certificate program.

Credit Hours: 2

Outline and Competencies –TBA

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TSJC/NRA 2018 SUMMER COURSE REGISTRATION SHEET Date: _______/______/____________ D.O.B.: _________________________________

Name: ___________________________Please Provide a Valid Student ID # or Social Security #

Mailing Address: ____________________________TSJC Student #:_S____________________

City: _____________________________ or Social Security#: __________________________

State: ________________Zip:__________ Country: ___________________________________

Phone: _____________________________ Cell: ______________________________________

Email: _____________________________ Emergency Contact #: _________________________

Name of Emergency Contact & Relationship to you: _____________________________________

ARE YOU A COLORADO RESIDENT ______ yes _______ no

Please be sure to circle check whether you are taking EACH class as continuing education (CE) or for credit

(Credit).

Week 1 – May 28-June 1________________________________________ Week 1 Cost: ______________ CE or Credit

Week 2 – June 4-8 ______________________________________ Week 2 Cost: ______________ CE or Credit



Week 5 – June 25-June 29 ______________________________________ Week 5 Cost: ______________ CE or Credit

No classes the week of July 2-6

Week 6 – July 9-13 ______________________________________ Week 6 Cost: ______________ CE or Credit



Week 9 – July 28-Aug 1 ______________________________________ Week 9 Cost: ______________ CE or Credit

Please sign me up for on-campus housing each week I have class _______Yes ________ No

Single housing $120 per week: Total due for housing $_________

See our note on the $50 non-refundable deposit on housing on page 6 of the PDF for summer 2018

One-time Registration Fee $13.30

Total due for all courses and campus housing $______________

If you are taking classes for credit, the total will be provided to you before your credit card is charged.

CHECK #______________ PAYABLE TO: TRINIDAD STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE

VISA MASTER CARD DISCOVER If debit card, number on back #:_____________

CARD#: _____________________________________________________EXPIRATION DATE ____/_____/___

I certify that I am able to own and possess firearms.

Date: ___________/ ______/_________ Signature: ____________________________________

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Registration Form Instructions

If you have attended TSJC previously and don’t know your student or “S” number, you may contact Donna Haddow at 719-846-5724 or 1-800-672-8752 ext. 5724 - [email protected] to obtain your number or simply fill in the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you have

not attended in the past, we need your Social Security number.

Because classes are offered for credit or as continuing education, please be sure to circle CREDIT or

CE on the form. Tuition is as follows:

Continuing Education or Colorado Resident for credit $380.00 or as indicated in the description of

each class.

Out-of State, for credit -- please see tuition sheet

*Note – tuition for some continuing education courses may vary

Colorado residents taking classes for credit will need to register for the College Opportunity Fund. Registration

may be done by going to https://cof.college-assist.org. If you took classes for credit previously, you do not

need to register for COF again. If you are not registered for COF, you will not receive the credit on your

account and will pay higher tuition.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me

Donna

Donna Haddow Continuing Education Coordinator



https://cof.college-assist.org/

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APPENDIX A

FIREARMS SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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NRA Firearms Safety Instructor

Certificate

Summer 2018

Course Offerings

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The first Gunsmithing courses were designed and offered at TSJC in 1947 by P.O. Ackley. Since that time the

program has developed into a two year Gunsmithing Degree Program that is designed to train individuals with

the basic concepts and skills needed by the professional gunsmith.

Trinidad State Junior College is pleased to be affiliated with the National Rifle Association as the first NRA

Certified Training Center in the country. This affiliation has resulted in the creation of the NRA Firearms

Safety Instructor certificate. The certificate, which has been approved by the Department of Education and the

Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, may allow students to

use their financial aid, GI Bill, and Vocational Rehabilitation benefits to pay for the classes depending on their

eligibility.

TSJC has a longstanding affiliation with the National Rifle Association. The NRA, however, is not an

accreditation agency. Trinidad State Junior College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

NRA Firearms Safety Instructor Certificate classes will be offered year round on a rotating schedule with

additional classes added if there is increased interest in a particular course.

Most classes will take place on the Trinidad State Campus with some components scheduled for the Prator Gun

Range.

Beginning May 15, 2016, students must register for and complete the online NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting

class offered by the National Rifle Association. Information can be found by clicking here

Following the online training, Trinidad State instructors will complete the range portion of the class.

All participants must comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding firearms. All persons enrolled in

these courses must be legally able to own and possess firearms.

Thank you for considering Trinidad State for your Firearms Safety education. We look forward to seeing you!

Students must register no later than four weeks before a class in order to give us time to obtain course materials.

Please note that the fee for materials (books) is included in the registration; however, you must provide your

own ammunition for courses that include shooting. Firearms and ammunition requirements will be listed below

in the written description for each class. For questions or to register, contact Donna Haddow at 719-846-5724,

1-800-621-8752 ext. 5724 or [email protected].

Donna Haddow

Continuing Education Coordinator

600 Prospect Street

Trinidad, CO 81082

Phone 719-846-5724

Toll free 1-800-621-8752 ext. 5724

Fax 719-846-5062

https://onlinetraining.nra.org/online-courses/nra-basics-of-pistol-shooting-course/


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NRA Firearms Safety Instructor Certificate – 18 Credits

TSJC is proud to announce the addition of the NRA Firearms Safety Instructor certificate. Approved by the

Department of Education and the Higher Learning Commission, this certificate may make it possible for

students to use financial aid, GI Bill, and Vocational Rehabilitation programs to pay for the classes depending

on their eligibility.

Course Number Name Credit Hours

GUR 101 Orientation and Firearms Safety/NRA Basic Instructor* 0.5

GUR 106 NRA Basic Pistol Shooting** 0.5

GUR 107 NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting 1

GUR 108 NRA Muzzleloading Pistol Shooting 1

GUR 109 NRA Muzzleloading Rifle Shooting 1

GUR 110 NRA Basic Rifle Shooting 1

GUR 111 NRA Muzzleloading Shotgun Shooting 1

GUR 112 NRA Personal Protection in the Home 1

GUR 120 NRA Range Safety Officer Course 0.5

GUR 200 NRA Basic Instructor Training* 0.5

GUR 201 NRA Home Firearms Safety Instructor 0.5

GUR 206 NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Instructor 1

GUR 207 NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Instructor 1

GUR 208 NRA Muzzleloading Instructor 1

GUR 210 NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Instructor 1

GUR 212 NRA Personal Protection in the Home Instructor 1

GUR 220 NRA Chief Range Safety Officer 0.5

GUR 250 Instructional Leadership 1

COM 115 Public Speaking 3

Total Certificate 18

If you have taken public speaking through another college, please ask us about transferring the credit to TSJC to

count toward this certificate.

*Basic Instructor training is required before any Instructor level courses can be taken. This includes instructor-

level reloading courses and Chief Range Safety Officer.

The NRA Basic Pistol course is a pre-requisite to the NRA Basic Pistol Instructor and NRA Personal Protection

in the Home courses. Both courses must be taken before you can enroll in the NRA Personal Protection in the

Home Instructor course.

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SUMMER 2018

NRA FIREARMS SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE SCHEDULE

Date Course # Course Title

Time May 29- 30 GUR 109 Basic Muzzleloading Rifle 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

May 30-31 GUR 108 Basic Muzzleloading Pistol 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

June 1-2 GUR 111 Basic Muzzleloading Shotgun 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days


June 3-4 GUR 208 Instructor Muzzleloading 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

June 5 GUR 120 Range Safety Officer 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.


June 7 GUR 220 Chief Range Safety Officer 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 11 GUR 101 Home Firearms Safety 8 a.m. to noon

June 12 GUR 201 Instructor Home Firearms Safety 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 25-26 GUR 110 Basic Rifle Shooting 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days June 27 GUR 200 Basic Instructor Training (BIT) 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 27 Rifle Instructor Qualification 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

June 28-29 GUR210 Instructor Basic Rifle 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

July 9 GUR 106 Basic Pistol Shooting 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

July 10-11 GUR 112 Personal Protection in the Home 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days


Personal Protection Outside the Home 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days


July 16 Pistol Instructor Qualification 8 a.m. to noon

July 18 Personal Protection Instructor Qualification 8 a.m. to noon July 16-17 GUR 206 Instructor Basic Pistol 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 16th

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 17th July 18-19 GUR 212 Instructor Personal Protection in the Home 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 18th

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 19th July 20-21 Cont Ed

not for credit Instructor Personal Protection Outside the Home 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

July 23-24 GUR 107 Basic Shotgun Shooting 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days


July 25 Shotgun Instructor Qualification 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

July 25-26 GUR 207 Instructor Basic Shotgun 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

** Instructor course requirements

All instructor candidates must have current BIT (NRA Basic Instructor Training) within the past 2 years.

Instructor candidates must complete and pass pre-course assessments and qualifications. These will be held the

morning of the first day of the instructor course at Prator Range.

GUR 101: Orientation and Firearms Safety To teach the basic knowledge and skills and to explain the attitude necessary for the safe

handling and storage of guns in the home.

GUR 106: Basic Pistol Shooting

Introduces the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely own and use a pistol.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Pistol knowledge and safe handling

Cartridge information

Loading the pistol

Firing the pistol

Cleaning the pistol

Shooting from the bench position

Shooting from the two-handed, standing position

VIII. Shooting from the one-handed, standing position

Pistol shooting and activities

Bring your own .22 caliber handgun – semiauto or double action revolvers preferred. Bring 150-200 rounds of

.22 lr ammunition.

GUR 107: Basic Shotgun Shooting

Introduces the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely own and use a shotgun

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Shotgun knowledge and safe handling

Shot shell information

Loading the shotgun

Firing the shotgun

Cleaning the shotgun

Shooting at a moving target

Shotgun shooting and activities

Bring your own shotgun 12 or 20 gauge – 26” – 30” barrel (not tactical style).

Bring 100-150 rounds of ammunition for your gun 2 ¾” #7 ½ or #8 shot only

GUR 108: Muzzleloading Pistol Shooting

Introduces the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely own and use a

Muzzleloading pistol

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

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Muzzleloading pistol knowledge and safe handling

Black powder

Loading the muzzleloading pistol

Firing the muzzleloading pistol

Cleaning the muzzleloading pistol

Loading the muzzleloading revolver

Firing the muzzleloading revolver

Cleaning the muzzleloading revolver

Muzzleloading pistol and revolver shooting and activities

Bring a muzzleloading pistol or revolver if you have one. Bring Powder, ball, caps, etc. for 25-50 shots.

GUR 109: NRA Muzzleloading Rifle Shooting


Muzzleloading rifle.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Muzzleloading rifle knowledge and safe handling

Black powder

Loading the muzzleloading rifle

Firing the muzzleloading rifle

Cleaning the muzzleloading rifle

Shooting from the standing position

Muzzleloading rifle shooting and activities

Bring a muzzleloading rifle if you have one

Powder, ball, caps, etc. for 25-50 shots

GUR 110: NRA Basic Rifle Shooting

Introduces the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely own and use a rifle.

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TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Rifle knowledge and safe handling

Cartridge information

Loading the rifle

Firing the rifle

Cleaning the rifle

Shooting from the bench position

Shooting from the standing position

Shooting from the prone and kneeling positions

Shooting from the sitting position

Rifle shooting and activities

Bring 100-150 rounds of .22 lr ammunition

We will provide the rifles

GUR 111: NRA Muzzleloading Shotgun Shooting


Muzzleloading shotgun.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Muzzleloading shotgun knowledge and safe handling

Black powder

Loading the muzzleloading shotgun

Firing the muzzleloading shotgun

Cleaning the muzzleloading shotgun

Muzzleloading shotgun shooting and activities

Bring your own shotgun 12 or 20 gauge 26” – 30” barrel (not tactical type).

Bring 100-150 rounds of ammunition for your gun 2 ¾” #7 or #8 shot only

We will provide muzzleloading shotguns and ammunition

GUR 112: NRA Personal Protection in the Home

This shooting course is designed to teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for

the safe and proper use of a handgun, and provide information on the Citizen’s right of Self

Defense. It is of benefit to beginning and experienced shooters alike. The NRA Personal

Protection Course is included.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Handgun knowledge and safe handling.

Ammunition knowledge.

Fundamentals of handgun shooting.

Firing the first shots.

Handgun shooting positions.

Firearms and the law.

Avoiding criminal attack.

Controlling a violent confrontation

NRA Basic Pistol class is required before you can take the Personal Protection in the Home

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Bring your own handgun 38 spl. 9mm, 40 S&W or 45ACP – semiauto or double action revolvers preferred.

Bring an extra magazine or speed loader.

Bring 150-200 rounds of ammunition – factory loaded.

GUR 120: NRA Range Safety Officer Course

Designed for persons who have been assigned by a range owner, operator, or manager to oversee

range safety. Course content includes: ensuring the range if safe to use; conducting range safety

briefings for shooters; handling ammunition and firearm malfunctions safely; supervising safety

aspects of shooting activities; and handling emergency procedures as established by the range

management.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

The role of the Range Safety Officer

Range Standard Operating Procedures

Range inspection

Range rules

Range safety briefing

Firearm stoppages and malfunctions

GUR 200: NRA Basic Instruction Training

Covers teaching principles, instructional techniques, and training aids used to teach the NRA

Basic Firearms Training Courses.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Introducing a Speaker

The Instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program

Using a Training Team Approach to Teaching

Training Materials and Training Aids

Course Organization

Preparing to Teach

*Basic Instructor Training is a pre-requisite for all instructor courses

GUR 201: Instructor Home Firearms Safety

Covers teaching principles, instructional techniques, and training aids used to organize and

conduct the NRA Home Firearms Safety Course.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Introduction to NRA Home Firearm Safety Course Lesson Plans

Gun Safety Rules, and Firearm Identification and Unloading

Safe Gun Handling Practical Exercises, Ammunition, Firearm Cleaning and Storage

Home Firearm Safety Instructor Examination and Course Conclusion


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GUR 206: Instructor Basic Pistol Shooting**

Designed to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude

necessary to organize and safely conduct the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Introduction to NRA Basic Pistol Shooting course lesson plans

Pistol knowledge and safe handling

o Basic pistol instructional method

Ammunition knowledge and the fundamentals of pistol shooting

o Teaching Pistol Lesson III: Firing the first shots

o Two-handed and one-handed standing shooting positions

Administer Pistol Instructor examination


Bring your own .22 lr caliber handgun – semiautomatic or double action revolvers preferred

Bring an extra magazine or speedloader.


GUR 207: Instructor Basic Shotgun Shooting**

Covers teaching principles, instructional techniques, and training aids used to teach the NR Basic

Shotgun Shooting Instructor course.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Introduction to NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course Lesson Plans

Shotgun Knowledge and Safe Handling

Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Shotgun Shooting

Basic Shotgun Instructional Method

Firing the First Shots

Shotgun Shooting Skills Practical

Evaluating and Improving Performance of Beginning Shotgun Shooters

Shotgun Sports and Activities

Shotgun Instructor Examination and Course Conclusion


Bring your own shotgun 12 or 20 gauge – 26” – 30” barrel (not tactical type)

Bring 75-100 rounds of ammunition for your gun 2 ¾” #7 ½ or #8 shot only

GUR 208: Instructor Muzzleloading**


conduct NRA Basic Muzzleloading Shooting Courses.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Introduction to NRA Basic Muzzleloading Shooting Course Lesson Plans

Firearms Knowledge and Safe Handling

Black Powder and Loading the Muzzleloader

Basic Muzzleloading Instructional Method

Firing and Cleaning Muzzleloaders

Shooting From the Standing Position and Identifying Failure to Fire

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Shooting various Muzzloading Firearms

Evaluating and Improving Performance of Beginning Muzzleloading Shooters

Muzzleloading Sports and Activities

Muzzleloading Instructor Examination and Course Conclusion


Bring your own muzzleloading pistol or revolver

Powder, ball, caps, etc. for 25-50 shots

1 box of 25 12 ga. shotshells -- 2 ¾” -- 1 or 1 1/8 oz. -- #7 ½ or #8 shot

GUR 210: Instructor Basic Rifle Shooting**


conduct the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Instructor course.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Introduction to NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course Lesson Plans

Rifle Knowledge and Safe Handling

Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting

Basic Rifle Instructional Method

Firing the First Shots

Standing Rifle Shooting Positions

Prone and Kneeling Rifle Shooting Positions

Sitting Rifle Shooting Position and Review of Positions

Evaluating and Improving Performance of Beginning Rifle Shooters

Rifle Sports and Activities

Rifle Instructor Examination and Course Conclusion



We will provide the rifles

GUR 212: Instructor Personal Protection in the Home**

This course is designed to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills,

and attitude necessary to organize and safely conduct the NRA Personal Protection Course

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Introduction to NRA Personal Protection Course Lesson Plans.

Teaching Personal Protection Lesson I: Pistol Knowledge and Safe Handling.

Teaching Personal Protection Lesson II: Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals

of Pistol Shooting.

Basic Personal Protection Instructional Method.

Teaching Personal Protection Lesson III: Firing the First Shots.

Teaching Personal Protection Lesson IV: Pistol Shooting Positions.

Evaluating and Improving Performance of Beginning Pistol Shooters.

Teaching Personal Protection Lesson V and VI: Firearms and the Law, and Avoiding

Criminal Attack.

Personal Protection Instructor Examination and Course Conclusion.

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The NRA Basic Pistol course is a pre-requisite to the NRA Basic Pistol Instructor and NRA Personal Protection

in the Home courses. Both courses must be taken before you can enroll in the NRA Personal Protection in the

Home Instructor course.

Bring your own handgun 38 spl, 9mm, 40 S&W or 45 ACP – semiauto or double action revolvers preferred.

Bring an extra magazine or speedloader. Bring 100-150 rounds of ammunition – factory loaded

GUR 220: NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (Instructor Course)**

Develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude

necessary to train and supervise NRA Range Safety Officers and to provide the essential

information to develop Range Standard Operating Procedures.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Introduction

The role of the Chief Range Safety Officer

Introduction to the NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course

The role of the NRA Range Safety Officer and Range Standard Operating Procedures.

Range Inspections and Range Rules.

Range Safety Briefings

Emergency Procedures

Gun Stoppages and Malfunctions

RSO Test and Review


GUR 250: Instructional Leadership

This course will have to be arranged with TSJC staff once the student has reached the point in their NRA Safety

Instructor training to complete this requirement.

I. Provides practical application of the teaching and organizational skills learned in the

TSJC/NRA Shooting and Firearms Safety course series using an internship model. The

student will assist in the planning, promotion, teaching, and follow up documentation for

one NRA Firearms Safety class. This is the final course in the TSJC/NRA Firearms

Safety Instructor Certificate program.

II. I. Organize a firearms shooting and safety class

A. Coordinate training team if more than one instructor is involved

B. Make arrangements for use of shooting range and range officer

C. Schedule classroom and arrange teaching aids

D. Order or insure availability of course materials

E. Develop cost analysis for course being taught

III. Publicize a firearms shooting and safety class

A. Make notification to various local radios, TV, and other media

B. Develop advertising flyers and ad copy for newspaper publication

VI. Teach firearms shooting and safety class

A. Use of basic teaching principles

B. Use of various teaching methods

C. Use of teaching aids

D. Use of prepared lesson plans

V. Evaluation and documentation

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A. Student evaluation and grading

B. Documentation required by NRA

COM 115: Public Speaking

If you have taken public speaking at another college, please ask us about transferring the credit to TSJC in place

of taking the class again

Combines the basic theories of communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis

is on speech preparation, organization, support, audience analysis, and delivery.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

I. Overview of communication fields

A. Speech communication

B. Interpersonal communication

C. Group communication

D. Organizational communication

E. Mass communication

F. Intercultural communication

II. Speech communication skills

A. Critical thinking

B. Listening

C. Ethics

D. Reasoning

E. Content analysis

F. Rhetorical criticism

III. Speaker-related factors

A. Source credibility

B. Communication apprehension

IV. Speech preparation

A. Topic selection

B. Audience analysis

C. Organization

D. Support/research materials

E. Language use

V. Speech delivery methods

A. Impromptu

B. Extemporaneous

C. Manuscript

D. Memorized

VI. Vocal and physical delivery

A. Vocal: pitch, rate, volume, vocal variety

B. Physical: body movement, gestures, eye contact, facial expression

VII. Appropriate use of technology

A. Audio

B. Visual

VIII. Speech purposes

A. Informative

B. Persuasive

C. Special occasion

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Personal Protection Outside the Home (Continuing Education-not for credit)

Short Description: This course teaches students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding

dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense

outside the home.

Prerequisite: This course is for adult individuals who are not disqualified from possessing a firearm as defined

by applicable federal, state or local law and are of good repute and possess defensive pistol skills presented in

the NRA Basics Of Personal Protection In The Home Course. Participants must also understand the basic legal

concepts relating to the use of firearms in self-defense, and must know and observe not only general gun safety

rules but also those safety principles that are specific to defensive situations. Prospective participants can

demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes by producing an NRA Basic Personal

Protection In The Home Course Certificate, or by passing the pre-course evaluation.

Description: The course is divided into two levels. Level one is nine hours and offers the essential knowledge

and skills that must be mastered in order to carry, store, and use a firearm safely and effectively for personal

protection outside the home. Students spend several hours on the range and shoot approximately 100 rounds of

ammunition during level one. Upon completion, students may choose to attend level two, which is an additional

five hours on the range and approximately 115 rounds of ammunition learning advanced shooting skills. Time

and ammunition requirements are minimum, and may be exceeded. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the

Basics Of Personal Protection Outside The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and appropriate

(level one/level two) course completion certificates(s).

Note: Lesson III—Firearms and the Law, and Legal Aspects of Self-Defense—of the Personal Protection In

And Outside The Home courses is conducted by an attorney licensed to practice law within the state in which

this course is given and who is familiar with this area of the law; a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) who

possesses an intermediate or higher Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate granted within the

state' or an individual currently certified to instruct in this area of the law by the state in which this course is

presented. NRA certified instructors may conduct this lesson only if they meet the requirements stated above,

and then only in their capacity as an attorney or other state certified individual, not in their capacity as an NRA

certified instructor.

Instructor Personal Protection Outside the Home (Continuing Education-not for credit)

This course is designed to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude

necessary to organize and safely conduct the NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Course.

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