2025-2026 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Dec 07, 2025  
2025-2026 Yavapai College Catalog

GST 201 - Intermediate Gunsmithing


Description: Intermediate study of machine tool use and firearms mechanics. Studies in the manufacture of rifles, pistols, barrels, actions, and stocks. Design and fabrication of custom parts and tools. Advanced firearm troubleshooting and restoration. 

Prerequisites: GST 151  

Credits: 12
Lecture: 5
Lab: 21

Course Content:
  1. Build a bolt action rifle 
  2. Build a 1911 pistol 
  3. Intermediate stock fitting 
  4. Fabrication of firearm parts, tools, and jigs 
  5. Non-functioning firearms service 

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Complete a bolt action rifle from scratch. (1) 
  2. Complete a 1911 pistol from scratch. (2) 
  3. Demonstrate intermediate stock fitting techniques. (3) 
  4. Create custom firearm parts, tools, and jigs. (4) 
  5. Troubleshoot, repair, and restore non-functioning firearms into service.