GUS 285 - Firearm Accessories

Prerequisites:
Must be in Program Major

Successful Completion of all classes in the course sequence.
Institutional
4 credit(s)

In this course students will learn all of the ‘other’ or ‘extra’ tasks a gunsmith may pursue or be asked to do in their career. During this course students will study techniques to convert military firearms into customized sportier firearms; customize existing firearms; converting firearms from one caliber to the other; mounting scopes, sights, and other aftermarket sighting systems; accurizing various firearms; and creating kydex holsters.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Discuss the reconstruction of a military or similar style action into a modern custom action

2. Discuss refitting a bolt handle for low scope clearances

3. Demonstrate drilling and tapping procedures for scope mounts

4. Demonstrate ability to accurately mount an optic or other sighting systems.

5. Discuss accurizing various firearms.

6. Discuss the formula necessary to pick appropriate sights

7. Discuss procedure for barrel lining

8. Discuss proper and safe proceedures for converting a firearm from one caliber to another.

9. Demonstrate process for making a kydex holster for pistol or revolver of choice.