2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Dec 26, 2024  
2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

GST 150 - Journeyman Gunsmithing


Description: Intermediate study of machine tool use and firearms applications. Milling, turning, precision grinding, break action shotguns, stockmaking. Pistol and revolver design and function. Shotgun design, application and function.

Prerequisites: GST 100.

Credits: 10
Lecture: 4
Lab: 18

Course Content:
  1. Turning, vertical milling, indexing and precision grinding
  2. Modification and tuning of break action shotguns
  3. Design, function and repair of pistols and revolvers
  4. Stockmaking repairs and techniques

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Operate various machine tools including the engine lathe vertical mill, precision grinder and dividing head. (1)
  2. Maintain, repair and modify break action shotguns. (2)
  3. Maintain, repair and diagnose a variety of handguns. (3)
  4. Repair, install accessories, refinish, and epoxy bed an existing wood stock. (4)