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Colorado School of Trades Gunsmithing Training
Gunsmithing, United States- Colorado
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University description (as per official university website)
About the Colorado School of Trades Gunsmithing Training
Gunsmithing is a trade the Colorado School of Trades has been teaching students since 1947. It involves intricate work in fashioning gun parts; customizing and accurizing firearms; and operating lathes and mills.
In any craft, it is very important to know and fully understand what you are working with. The Colorado School of Trades is an experienced trade college that can teach you about the inner workings of a gun and how each piece is vital to its correct operation. Our knowledgeable instructors balance hands-on training with guided teaching in order to give you a complete gunsmithing course.
Throughout our in-depth course, you will be taught how to operate the machinery and tools correctly and efficiently in addition to all aspects of gun repair and customization. Imagine: in just over one year, you could be prepared to become a self-employed gunsmith.
Courses:
Below is a breakdown of the different courses involved in preparing to become a professional gunsmith. The 14-month gunsmith curriculum is composed of four basic courses. Your time in the four courses will be divided between lab hours, classroom time and shop time.
In order to benefit the most from the gunsmithing training course, the Colorado School of Trades has designed the coursework to cover numerous courses. Over the duration of the Gunsmithing program, you will spend the following amounts of time in each courses:
Basic Courses (About 350 Hours)
* Shop Math
* Drill Press Operation
* Hand Tools and Uses
* Grinding, Polishing, Sanding
* The Blueing Process
* Blueprint Reading
Machine Shop Courses (About 400 Hours)
* Welding
* Universal Grinder
* Tool Bit Grinding
* Milling Machine
* Engine Lathe
Stockmaking Courses (About 350 Hours)
* Gun Sights
* Ballistic-Handloading
* Stock Finishes
* Use of Firearms
* Stockmaking
Design and Function Courses (About 800 Hours)
* Conversions
* Special Hand Tools
* Specialization
* Trigger Assemblies
* Design and Function
* Business Training
The total number of hours is 1,800. A major portion of this time about 1,505 hours of it will be spent in the lab. The remainder of your time about 295 hours will be utilized by learning through classroom instruction.
Financial Aid and Assistance
The Colorado School of Trades participates in the PELL Grant and FFEL Loan Programs. In each of these programs, an award is given based upon the financial and family situation of the prospective student. There is no charge for the evaluation procedure. |
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Scholarships
Junior Fulbright Program
United States
Ford Foundation International Fellows Program
Worldwide
Rotary Fellowships
Global Network of Community Volunteers
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| Student grants |
SON Alumni Scholarship
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Quota International ASL Scholarship
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Bernard and Anna Opoien Memorial Scholarship
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C.W. Post/Nassau Community College Scholarship (Fall Entry Only)
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Korean-American Scholarship Foundation: Regional Scholarship
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CROSS VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION /TED FRANCHELLA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
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Teachers Education Scholarships
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Diane Hisler Rawski Scholarship
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Peggy Madigan Memorial Leadership Scholarship
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The Charles 93 and Anya 94 Yates Memorial Scholarship Fund
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MATC Environmental Club Scholarship
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