Q. How long is the program?
A. Both the certificate and the AAS
degree take 2 years or 4 semesters to complete.
Q. May I start at any time during the year?
A. No, We start a new class every fall, usually near the end of August.
Q. Do I have to take general education classes?
A. No, only if you want the degree. You may be accepted
into, and take gunsmithing classes without taking or transferring English,
Math, Science, etc. but you will not receive the degree upon completion.
Q. How many hours are required daily to satisfy the gunsmithing
requirements?
A. You are required to be present approx. 6 hours daily.
Q. What are the daily hours of the gunsmithing lab?
A. The doors open at 9:00am and close at 5:00pm. Monday thru Friday.
Q. What will I learn?
A. (1) Machine shop, a great deal of gunsmithing is metalworking, therefore
considerable amount of time is spent in the shop learning operations
and special techniques relevant to the trade. (2) Function, disassembly,
assembly, and customizing of rifles, shotguns, and handguns. (3) Stock
making, starting with a blank, duplicate, inlet, bed, fit, shape, install
hardware, finish, and checker a stock for your rifle. (4) Fitting barrels
on rifles and handguns, consisting of threading, chambering, crowning,
and custom contours. (5) How to correctly and accurately install metallic,
and optic sights.
(6) Metal refinishing, including black oxide, phosphate, slow rust,
and nitre bluing.
(7) Internal and external ballistics. (8) Engraving, this is an optional
class.
Q. What is the cost of tuition?
A. Arizona residents $490 (10 credits)
Western States including:
- Alaska
- California
- Colorado
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Montana
- North Dakota
- New Mexico
- Nevada
- Oregon
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Washington
- Wyoming
- $740 (10 credits)
Remaining States $3,040 (10 credits)
Cost does not include lab fees
Q. What can I expect to pay for tools?
A. This depends on your preferences and how many you already possess.
If you have no tools, approximately $3000.00 should cover it.
Q. After I graduate is it possible to find a job?
A. Yes, We are frequently asked for names of good gunsmiths.
