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Dec 07, 2025
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2025-2026 Yavapai College Catalog
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GST 101 - Gunsmithing Fundamentals
Description: Basic gunsmithing skills including shop and general firearms safety, machine tool skills, metal refinishing, rudimentary firearm design and function, rifle firing systems, and bullet ballistics.
Prerequisites: Program Admission.
Credits: 12
Lecture: 5
Lab: 21
Course Content:
- Safety standards
- Function and repair of rifle, shotgun, and pistol systems
- Precision measuring instruments, hand and power tool operation
- Metal finishes
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate proper and consistent use of PPE, safe use and operation of machine shop equipment in a typical shop environment. (1)
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of firearm design. (2)
- Diagnose various mechanical issues with firearms. (2)
- Demonstrate proper use of precision measuring equipment. (3)
- Describe basic knowledge of metallurgy in firearms. (4)
- Demonstrate knowledge of firearm finishing such as bluing, ceramic, and modern paint finishes. (4)
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