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
- Discuss the reconstruction of a military or similar style action into a modern custom action

- Discuss refitting a bolt handle for low scope clearances

- Demonstrate drilling and tapping procedures for scope mounts

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

- Discuss accurizing various firearms.

- Discuss the formula necessary to pick appropriate sights

- Discuss procedure for barrel lining

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

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