Summer NRA Program 2014

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Summer NRA Program 2014

NRA Program

Gunsmithing Program

Trinidad State Junior College 600 Prospect St.  Trinidad, Colorado 81082 1-800-621-8752 ext. 5541 or 719-846-5541 [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS Section

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President’s Welcome

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Assistant Summer Coordinator’s Welcome

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General Information

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Gunsmithing Technician Certificate

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Using the GI Bill for courses

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Shipping of Firearms

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NRA Foundation Scholarships

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Bill Prator Gun Range

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2014 Class Schedule

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Detailed Class Schedule – Description, Instructor Information and Tool Lists Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9

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Registration Form

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Map of Campus and Driving Directions

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What to do in and around Trinidad Hotel, Restaurant and Attraction Information

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The fine print

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TSJC Gunsmithing AAS Information

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The Spanish Peaks International Shootout (SPISO) -- June 27-28, 2014 (not a TSJC event – information provided as a public service)

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PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

Excellence. One word says it all. The Gunsmithing School at Trinidad State Junior College has a long tradition of excellence. But don’t take our word for it. Our affiliation with the National Rifle Association assures students that the TSJC Summer NRA program is high quality. For nine glorious weeks, the finest craftsmen and artists from the Gunsmithing world gather in Southern Colorado to offer hands-on courses to students from all over the nation and the world. Come enjoy the tradition. Immerse yourself. Welcome to America’s Premier Gunsmithing School. Sincerely,

Carmen M. Simone, Ph.D. President Trinidad State Junior College

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Welcome from the NRA Coordinator

Greetings! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Trinidad State Junior College Summer NRA Program. Whether you are new to TSJC or a seasoned veteran of our Summer Program, we are sure you will find courses to meet your needs. In response to student evaluations from 2013, we are happy to announce the addition of several new classes including: Advanced Silver Wire Inlay, Introduction to Solid Modeling/Rapid Prototyping, Basic Drawing (for all you firearms artists who say “I can’t draw!), Alternative Finishes, NRA Shotgun Coaches class, Advanced Silver Wire Inlay, Engraving Problems course to be held in conjunction with Western Bright Engraving, M1/M14 Service Rifles, Cowboy Pump Guns, Spring Piston Airguns, and NRA Instructor Training for Home Firearms Basic Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun. As you view the list of 2014 courses, please note that courses new to the schedule this year are shown in italics. We will once again offer married housing; however, please be aware children are not allowed in the residence halls – couples only. If you are taking classes for credit, be sure to check out the information on the new scholarships offered by the National Rifle Association Foundation. Applications for these scholarships are due by April 30, 2014 and are based on need. We are so happy you are considering either returning to our family or joining our family for the first time and hope to see you this summer!

Donna Donna Haddow Executive Assistant to the President and NRA Coordinator 600 Prospect Street Trinidad, CO 81082 Phone 719-846-5541 Toll free 1-800-621-8752 ext. 5541 Fax 719-846-5062 www.trinidadstate.edu http://nra.trinidadstate.edu --- we recommend you view the website for the most current information 4

GENERAL INFORMATION Welcome to Trinidad State Jr. College’s 2014 Summer NRA Program. These short-term summer courses are designed for anyone interested in learning Gunsmithing or art forms that have been associated with Gunsmithing as a hobby or a vocation. Courses are available for the novice, the current student, or the professional. Each course is organized individually for those who wish to learn a new skill, refine a technique, or study new technical information. Students may sign up for one course or multiple courses depending on their goals; however, because courses last from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, you may only sign up for one course per week. Students must bring firearms to work on, and any supplies or parts necessary to complete their project. See course descriptions and tool lists for details. Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need. All participants must comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding firearms. All persons enrolled in Gunsmithing courses must be able to legally own and possess firearms. Some courses list prerequisites. If you are unsure as to whether or not your education/training/life experience meets the stated prerequisites, please contact the course instructor. Classes are conducted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A TSJC/NRA certificate of completion is awarded for each course completed. TSJC has a longstanding affiliation with the National Rifle Association. The NRA, however, is not an accreditation agency. Trinidad State Junior College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. You will find all of our courses professional, thoughtfully constructed, and well, fun. NO FIREARMS or ammunition are allowed in the residence halls. You may check your firearms into our gun vault on Monday morning. All firearms brought into the classroom will need to have a day tag. Further information will be provided at orientation. All classes must be paid at the time of registration. It is important to register for courses at least 5 weeks in advance to allow adequate time for the school to purchase supplies and equipment. NOTE: some actions and other gun parts may take up to 2 months for delivery so please allow adequate time to purchase your parts. TUITION COST If you take a course as continuing education, you will pay $375 per week regardless of where you live. Colorado residents taking courses for credit will also pay $375 per week. Out-of-state residents taking courses for credit will pay out-of-state tuition; however, rates may vary depending on where the student lives. There is a one-time registration fee of $12.25. Payment for classes may be made by telephone or by mailing your registration to: Trinidad State Jr. College, NRA Program Attn: Donna Haddow 600 Prospect St., Trinidad, CO 81082  Phone: 1-800-621-8752 ext. 5541---Fax 719-846-5062  E-mail: [email protected]

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CANCELLATION POLICY Classes are NON-REFUNDABLE with one exception: classes which TSJC cancels due to insufficient enrollment, will be reimbursed in full. Due to high interest in the program, we can no longer give refunds to students who cancel without proof of medical illnesses or deaths in the family. If you must cancel due to a medical emergency or death in the family, you will need to provide proof of the illness or death. COURSE TIMES and LOCATION Classes are conducted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday morning orientation will be held in the MULLEN BLDG at 8:00 a.m. Students will then proceed to their classrooms. It is possible some courses may be held, at least in part, at the Prator Gun Range. HOUSING On-campus housing is available for $100 per week for single rooms, $130 for married housing in our residence halls. Rooms include bed, bedding, and desk. Please bring your own towels and personal items; a box fan or desk fan is recommended. You may check in on Sunday afternoon before classes begin at no additional charge. If you are here for multiple weeks, you may stay the weekend in between classes at no extra charge. Each room contains a phone jack and hook up to basic television cable services. Television sets are not provided. A television is located in the community room in the residence hall. We will make the Student Life Center available for some hours depending on when work study students are available. Single male students will be housed in Romero Hall, married couples will be housed in O’Conner Hall. NO CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED TO STAY IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS. MARRIED HOUSING IS FOR COUPLES ONLY. NO ALCOHOL is allowed in the hall. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON PAGES 103-113. MEALS Our cafeteria serves three meals daily. You may purchase a discounted weekly meal ticket at the cafeteria when you eat your first meal or pay for each meal individually. During the first and last week of the program, the café will serve breakfast and lunch only. Dinner will be added beginning the 2nd week. The café will be closed the week of June 30-July 4.

Sullivan Student Center – Location of Cafeteria, Bookstore and Thursday night awards dinners

INSURANCE Students enrolled in TSJC classes are NOT covered by any type of health or accident insurance. Students are expected to arrange their own insurance.

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LOCATION Trinidad is located 200 miles south of Denver and 120 miles south of Colorado Springs, Colorado on Interstate 25. We are about 170 miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico.



The nearest major airport is in Colorado Springs. If you are driving, take either exit - Exit 14 from the north side of Trinidad or Exit 13B from the south side of Trinidad. **SEE MAP ON PAGE 82** COMPUTER ACCESS Trinidad State Junior College has free WIFI for students throughout the campus. Password will be available at residence hall check in and orientation on Monday morning. TSJC computers are available in the residence hall and the Student Life building (directly behind Romero Hall). If you will need access to these computers, please let us know at the time of registration so we can have a student email account set up and ready for you when you arrive.

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Gunsmithing Technician Mini-Certificate – 16 Credits NRA Summer Classes are available for credit. Eligible students may take courses toward this certificate and may apply up to 12 credit hours towards the traditional Gunsmithing certificate with the appropriate course waiver documentation. Core classes are Bluing and Metal Finishes, Welding for Gunsmiths (Basic Precision Welding), Basic Machine Shop and Advanced Machine Shop. Other summer courses may be taken as electives toward the certificate. Tuition for Colorado residents $375.00 Tuition for out-of-state students -- See Tuition section above. Colorado residents taking classes for credit will need to register for the College Opportunity Fund (COF). Registration for COF may be done by clicking here or by visiting our website at www.trinidadstate.edu and clicking on the COF button. If you previously took classes for credit, you do not need to register for COF again. If you are not registered for COF, you will not receive the stipend on your account and will pay higher tuition.

USING THE GI BILL FOR SUMMER NRA COURSES

TSJC is a military friendly school and extends our sincere thanks to all veterans for their service to our country. Summer NRA Courses may be covered under the GI bill if you qualify. Courses must be taken for credit in order to be covered. For information on how to use your benefits at TSJC, visit:

http://www.trinidadstate.edu/images/stories/pdf/students/current/VA_Benefits.pdf

For further information, contact Wilma Atencio, Director of Financial Aid, at 719-846-5555 or [email protected] http://www.gibill.va.gov/

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SHIPPING OF FIREARMS

If you need to ship your firearms and/or tools to the school, they should be addressed to yourself in care of the school. The firearm will be received in our mail room and given to the Gunsmithing Department to place in the gun vault. If you ship through UPS or FedEx, and get a pre-paid shipping label, you will be able to ship the gun back through our mailroom. If you do not get a prepaid label, you may take the firearm to the local UPS center – UPS’s only receives packages for shipping between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. Please address your package to the school as follows: Trinidad State Junior College Attn: John Doe, NRA Student 600 Prospect Street Trinidad, CO 81082 Handguns must be shipped by overnight air. If you have any questions about shipping firearms, please call David Walker in the tool room at 719-846-5469. The College mailroom is located on the first floor of the Berg Building.

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Trinidad State Junior College NRA Foundation Scholarship Application for Summer NRA Program Students The NRA Foundation has provided funding for the purpose of providing tuition assistance in the form of needs-based scholarships to students studying at Trinidad State Junior College in the Summer NRA Program to afford students the opportunity to achieve their educational dream. Scholarships will be awarded to students meeting the following criteria: 1. Enrolled in the Summer NRA Program working toward the Gunsmithing Technician Certificate; 2. Individual having a recognized financial need; 3. Recommendation from someone, other than a relative, who can vouch for the student; and 4. Based on recommendation by scholarship review committee Students must remain in good standing at TSJC. To complete an application for consideration, you must submit ALL of the following items: 1. An essay explaining your financial need or crisis. 2. A copy of your income tax returns for 2013 or FAFSA financial aid application. 3. A letter of recommendation from a mentor, high school instructor or counselor, employers, etc. (letters should not come from relatives) Applications will be reviewed by an NRA Scholarship review committee who will make recommendations based on the materials submitted by scholarship applicants. Students chosen for an award will be required to send a formal letter of thanks to the National Rifle Association Foundation and will be required to attend the weekly NRA Program awards dinner held on Thursday night each week during the Summer Program (application form on next page)

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NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Complete application forms should be submitted to Toni DeAngelis in the TSJC Educational Foundation office, 600 Prospect Street, Box 204, Trinidad, CO 81082 no later than 5 p.m., May 15, 2014 Name of Applicant ______________________________________________________ Student ID # ______________________________Birthdate: _____________________ (or Social Security #) Home Address __________________________________________________________ City ______________________________ State ___________ Zip _______________ Local Address ___________________________________________________________ Phone Number _______________________________________ Email address ___________________________________________________ Attach:  Essay explaining financial need or crisis  Copy of FAFSA financial aid application or copy of your income tax returns for 2013  Letter of recommendation from a mentor, high school instructor or counselor, employers, etc. (letters should not come from relatives) 

For College Use Received: ____ Essay ____ Financial Information _____ Letter of Recommendation Date of NRA Scholarship Meeting: ________________________ Application is approved ________ denied _______ by NRA Foundation Scholarship Committee Signature of College Official ________________________________________ Date ___________________

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BILL PRATOR GUN RANGE The pistol and rifle range will be available at no charge for summer NRA students while attending NRA classes– A $5.00 fee will be due for trap or skeet shooting for each 25-pigeon session. Contact information to schedule shooting times will be available at orientation

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Trinidad State Junior College -- 2014 class schedule - new classes are shown in italics Relief Carving (continuing education only)

Hugh Toenjes

Mullen 101

Introduction to Gunsmithing

Ryan Newport

Mullen 106

Intro to Solid Modeling/Rapid Prototyping wk 1

Buddy Bishop

Mullen 206

Basic Machine Shop

Keith Gipson

Mullen 211

Leather Holster Making

Bob Calkins

Mullen 414

May 27, 28, 29

Basic Drawing (3-day, non-credit) Cost $120

Vilas Tonape

Berg 401

June 2 - June 6

Basic and Advanced Silver Wire Inlay (continuing education only)

Hugh Toenjes

Mullen101

Alternative Finishes

Ryan Newport

Mullen 106

Intro to Solid Modeling/Rapid Prototyping wk 2

Buddy Bishop

Mullen 206

Advanced Machine Shop

Keith Gipson

Mullen 211

Basic Hand Engraving

Dr. Michael Pierson

Mullen 414

Watercolor Landscape Painting in Scenic Colorado Cost $90

Vilas Tonape

Berg 401

National Match AR15

John Holliger

Mullen 206

Vintage Metal Finishing

Chuck Grace

Mullen 106

Action Blueprinting (wk 1)

John McLaughlin

Mullen 211

Advanced Hand Engraving

Dr. Michael Pierson

Mullen 414

Welding for Gunsmiths

Mike Taunt

June 10, 11

NRA Shotgun Coaches Class (2-day, non-credit) Cost $200

NRA TBD

Mullen 306

June 14

Basic 1911 class (1-day, non-credit) Cost $125

Bill Laughridge

Mullen 306

June 16 - June 20

Stockmaking I

Clayton Nelson

Mullen 101

Introduction to Gunsmithing

Ryan Newport

Mullen 106

Accurizing the 1911 Pistol

Bill Laughridge

Mullen 206

Action Blueprinting (wk 2)

John McLaughlin

Mullen 211

M1/M14 Engraving Problems in conjunction with Western Bright Engraving

Phil Arrington

Mullen 306

Dr. Michael Pierson

Mullen 414

Stockmaking II

Clayton Nelson

Mullen 101

Sporting Shotguns

Ryan Newport

Mullen 106

Scrimshaw

Jim Stevens

Mullen 414

Metalsmithing Single Shot Rifles wk 1

Glenn Fewless

Mullen 211

Double Guns wk 1

Dennis Potter

Mullen 306

Reloading A-Z

Rich Machholz

Mullen 206

Metalsmithing Single Shot Rifles wk 2

Glenn Fewless

Mullen 211

Double Guns wk 2

Dennis Potter

Mullen 306

Benchmetal Hand Tools & Metallurgy

Fred Weisenborn

Mullen 106

Damascus Barrel Finishing

Mark Beasland

Mullen1206

Spur Making

Buddy Knight

Mullen 101

Basic Machine Shop

Keith Gipson

Mullen 211

Cowboy Pump Guns

Eldon Penner

Mullen 306

Welding for Gunsmiths

Mike Taunt

Banta Building

Advanced Welding for Gunsmiths

Mike Taunt

Mullen 101

May 26 – May 30 (2-week class)

(2-week class)

June 9- June 13 (2-week class)

(2-week class)

June 23 – June 27

June 30 - July 4

July 7 - July 11

July 14 - July 18

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Banta Building

July 21 – July 25

CNC

Brian Cumby

Mullen 206

Advanced Machine Shop

Keith Gipson

Mullen 211

Spring Piston Airguns

Randy Bimrose

Mullen 306

Glock Armorer’s class (1-day course)

Glock Personnel

Glock Instructor Workshop (2 ½ day course)

Glock Personnel

TBD Prator Gun Range

Bluing

Ryan Newport

Mullen 106

Checkering NRA Instructor Training – Home Firearms, Basic Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun

Glen Morovits Keith Gipson/Jim Hamilton

Mullen 101 Mullen 306

PLEASE VISIT http://nra.trinidadstate.edu FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES ON NEW CLASSES AND CLASS CANCELLATIONS

Instructor Websites/E-mail addresses We are happy to welcome several new instructors including Buddy Bishop, Vilas Tonape, Phil Arrington, Eldon Penner, and Buddy Knight. We are also grateful for the following instructors who continue to take time year after year to pass their knowledge on to others: Hugh Tonejes, Jim Stevens Bob Calkins, John Holliger, Bill Laughridge, Jim Stevens, Glenn Fewless, Dennis Potter, Rich Machholz, Fred Weisenborn, Mark Beasland, Mike Taunt, and Randy Bimrose. TSJC adjunct instructors – Dr. Michael Pierson, Clayton Nelson, and Chuck Grace. Thank you to Vilas Tonape, TSJC’s full-time art instructor. And, last, but certainly not least, a huge thanks to our full-time Gunsmithing instructors – Keith Gipson, Ryan Newport, John McLaughlin, and Glen Morovits – for their assistance in identifying courses and instructors and setting up the schedule.

Jim Stevens www.scrimshawstudio.com John Holliger www.whiteoakarmament.com or [email protected] Mark Beasland http://www.mbabllc.com/page/page/7927803.htm Dennis Potter [email protected] Chuck Grace [email protected] Glenn Fewless [email protected] Dr. Michael Pierson [email protected] Clayton Nelson [email protected] Rich Machholz www.sierrabullets.com Keith Gipson [email protected] John McLaughlin [email protected] Ryan Newport [email protected] Brian Cumby [email protected] Mike Taunt [email protected] Hugh Toenjes [email protected] Randy Bimrose [email protected] Bob Calkins [email protected] Nelson Bishop [email protected] Frank “Buddy” Knight [email protected] Bill Laughridge [email protected] Phil Arrington [email protected] Fred Weisenborn [email protected] Eldon Penner [email protected] Glen Morovits [email protected] Vilas Tonape [email protected] www.vilastonape.com 14

Summer nra 2014 course descriptions We have included lists of the minimum tools required for each class within the course descriptions below. Because of the variety of student projects, it is impossible for us to list all tools you may need. If you believe you may need something else, please bring it with you. The TSJC bookstore carries many tools. For a list of tools available in the bookstore, visit http://www.trinidadstate.edu/pdf/students/bookstore/Gunsmithing_ToolList.pdf

WEEK ONE May 26th-May 30th Relief Carving on Gunstocks (Course is NOT available for credit toward the Gunsmithing Technician Certificate)

Learn to personalize your mass-produced gun stock making it worthy to be passed on to future generations.

Hugh Toenjes has 36 years of hand-crafted experience in the gun making field having received instruction from such renown artisans as: J. Bivins, J. Chambers, M. Mandarino, S. Alfono and K. Mulford. Hugh is a member of the ACGG, FEGA, CLA, KRA, NMLRA, ALR forums and the NRA. [email protected]

Hugh Toenjes

Gunstock Carving

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(watch the website for updates to the tool/supply list) First Day A. Introductions a. Instructor b. Students c. Learning the nature of wood d. The response of wood to dampness 15

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e. Types of carving 1. Incised carving 2. Low relief carving 3. High relief carving 4. Sculpted carving f. Types for gunstocks 1. American versus European style B. Types of tools for this class a. Small set of chisels - basic 3, 1/8” flat, ¼ gouge, vainer with heel b. Sharpening stones c. Sand paper 180-600 grit d. Carving knife C. Proper sharpening techniques a. the reason for creating a heel D. Questions Day Two A. Introduction to the ingredients of a classic design B. Types of designs a. Foliages 1. Acanthus leaves 2. Oak leaves 3. Grape vines C. “Golden Mean of Proportion” a. Study the old Masters b. Stay with the classic designs D. Pattern transfer a. design directly on stock b. Transfer design from sketch to wood c. The composition of a scroll or volute d. The flow of a design E. Draw a design F. Questions Day Three A. Making first cuts in wood for low relief a. Pattern transfer b. Sizing tracing paper c. Draw with soft lead pencil 4B-6B d. Redraw pattern on the wood B. Using the carving knife to chase a. Use of the small flat chisel to remove the “ground” around the design b. Feathering the “ground” C. Adding the inside features of the design - “modeling” D. Questions Day Four A. Modeling by using the gouge and the vainer a. Sand papering beginning with 180 grit and finishes with 600 grit 16

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b. Smoothing interior design and ground c. Raising “whiskers” d. Final correction before staining B. Adding silver wire to relief carving C. Questions Day Five A. Applying finish to the low relief carving B. Beginning the hand rubbed wood finish process a. Applying sealer b. Starting the hand rubbed procedure with choice of 1. Tung oil 2. Polyurethane 3. Boiled linseed oil 4. Your own concoction c. A commercial product such as 1. Linspeed 2. Tru oil 3. Pro custom oil C. Final finish of the project D. Questions

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Introduction to Gunsmithing This course will cover operational theory, disassembly and assembly, proper use of hand tools and precision measuring instruments, and an introduction to basic bench work of the Gunsmithing trade. Consideration will be given to minor gun repair and the installation of firearm accessories. A brief study of Federal Firearm Law and record keeping will be included. Students should bring some type of project to work on during lab times under the supervision of the instructor. Students may bring projects related to the scheduled topic outlines. For other projects, please contact the instructor, Ryan Newport. Ryan Newport is an Alumni of Trinidad State Junior College. After graduation he spent 6 years working as a repair gunsmith on the high end line of Browning shotguns, since that time he has returned to TSJC as an instructor teaching Benchmetal, Firearms Conversions, Shotgun Smithing, Blueing, and several Machine Shop classes. www.trinidadstate.edu [email protected] office # 719-846-5525

Ryan Newport

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Introduction to Gunsmithing Tool List

Safety Glasses - OSHA Approved Screwdrivers - miscellaneous assortment designed to fit gun screws Small Hammer - 4oz brass or metal Small pin punches Metal files - assortment of small and medium metal cutting File Handles - one to fit each file Hand Grinder - (suggested but not mandatory) Cutters for hand grinders - misc. assortment of metal and stones Dial Caliper - 6" Steel 6" Rule 3" wide Vise Jaws to protect work - (1/4" plywood lined with cork will do) File Card Needle Files Dental Pick Pliers w/side Cutters Small tap handle Hacksaw with medium blade - Note: any of the above tools can be substituted with a like tool from home. The thing about most gun work is you don't know you will need it until you need it, so you may choose bring extra tools you find handy. All tools listed can be purchased on campus at the Trek-Inn Bookstore or through Brownells, Inc. 200 South Front St., Montezuma, Iowa 50171 Ordering/Tech Support: 800-741-0015 ******************************************************************************

Introduction to Solid Modeling/Rapid Prototyping – week 1 **Note – Students are required to take both weeks of this course** Continuing Education Tuition for both weeks is a total of $500 In this two-week course students will learn basic concepts and skills related to solid modeling using the Dassault Systemes SolidWorks 3D CAD software. Concepts covered will include an introduction to 3D, basic sketching, basic parts, basic assemblies, and working drawings. With these concepts the student will then create digital models of firearm accessories that will be fabricated using 3D printing, a popular rapid prototyping technology. Prerequisite: No computer aided design skill is necessary to register and succeed in this course. However, students registering for this course must be experienced operating Windows based operating system and must be able to complete the following tasks: create new folders, open, close, copy, and rename files; and navigate within a network to find files on network hard drives. Buddy Bishop holds a landscape architecture degree from Texas Tech University and an engineering degree from the University of Georgia. Additionally, he has completed solid modeling and product marketing projects in the firearms industry including quick detach rifle scope rings and mounts, folding peep sight, reproduction Rigby style peep sights, and ramp sights. While attending San Diego State University, he spent two years learning the SolidWorks platform and one year working as a teaching assistant for the solid modeling classes at SDSU. 18

Buddy Bishop Required Tools 6” Digital or Dial Caliper or equivalent measuring device capable of measuring in both standard and metric systems.

****************************************************** Basic Machine Shop (Core Class for Certificate) This class offers instruction and hands-on experience in machine tool operation. Students will gain experience with the metalworking lathe and milling machine in the manufacture of parts and tools. Keith Gipson has been a full-time Gunsmithing instructor at TSJC since 1987. Keith is an experienced machinist and gunsmith who specializes in gun repair, metalworking and CNC programming. [email protected]

www.trinidadstate.edu http://nra.trinidadstate.edu Home Phone (719) 846-7954

Keith Gipson

Basic Machine Shop Tool List Required Tools: #2 center drill 5/16" or 1/4" HSS lathe tool bit blanks 6" dial caliper or 1" micrometer 6" steel rule 60-degree center gauge Assorted files with handles Carbide tipped scribe Emery cloth: 120, 220, 320 and 400 grit Layout dye Safety Glasses Thread pitch gauge 19

While not required, assorted hand tools can provide a useful addition: 6" or 8" adjustable wrench Allen wrench set up to 3/8” Center punch Gunsmith pin punch set Hammer Pliers Screwdrivers Please note that this list is bare minimum. If you have other tools or supplies that may be useful, bring them. You can never have too many tools. Contact your instructor to make sure your project will fit our facilities and time restraints

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Leather Holster Making This class has been created to teach students how to construct quality gunleather using methods and techniques requiring a minimum number of leather tools. Since the work is by hand (no sewing machines, etc.) reasonable hand strength and dexterity is necessary for class participation. Students will learn the methods I used to design, layout, stitch, wet mold, edge, burnish, apply oil or antique finish, and basket stamp holsters. As the class progresses, each student will construct two holsters for guns of their choice. I would suggest a pancake holster for a semi auto (model 1911’s are great) as well as a revolver holster of either a conventional or western design. You will have the opportunity to basket stamp one of these holsters if you so desire. Students may wish to bring two personal handguns to use in constructing these holsters (no scoped handguns, please). If time permits, we will discuss construction of gunbelts, cartridge loop sewing, magazine cases, saddle scabbards, and knife sheaths.

Robert (Bob) Calkins is an active shooter, hunter and firearms collector who has been making gunleather for himself and friends for over 50 years. In 1990 he and his wife, LaVon, decided to establish 3 Cross Custom Gunleather as a part-time business. Upon retiring from the Department of Interior in 1994, gunleather became a full-time occupation. Bob crafts gun rigs for cowboy competitors, which has included State, National and World Champion shooters. Leather for hunters, outdoorsmen, casual shooters, and concealed carry holders, make up the balance of his business. At age 71, Bob has cut back on hours working, but still produces several holsters and gun belts every week. In his opinion there are numerous good leather craftsmen, however he believes it takes an individual with a true appreciation of firearms and their use to build a truly functional piece of gunleather. Bob Calkins 505-598-0208 or [email protected]

Bob Calkins

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Leather Holster Making Tool List Leather will be available through the TSJC Bookstore – please contact Sandra Rodman at 719-846-5610 for information  ¼” light weight electric drill  Dremel tool with sanding drums  Clear safety glasses  Sponge and quart size water container (large butter tub is great)  Straight edge ruler  16: x 20” piece of ¾” plywood with smooth side  Exacto knife with blades  Rawhide #4 Mallet (such as Tandy #3300-04)  Craft Tool Leather Shears (such as Tandy #3050-00)  Grooving tool (such as Tandy 8074-00)  Edging tool (such as Tandy #8077-03 or Osborne #127-4 preferred)  Craft tool Overstitcher #6 (such as Tandy 8079-06)  #14 Punch (such as Tandy 3777-14)  #9 Punch (such as Tandy 3777-9)  12” x 12” Granite piece (minimum 1” thick)

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Basic Drawing May 27, 28, 29 –

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

$120

(Course is NOT available for credit toward the Gunsmithing Technician Certificate)

If you need to improve your drawing skills for those fine-arts firearms applications, we have added this 3-day basic drawing course to hone your skills. The class is open to the public and not limited to NRA students. This three-day course offers learning to draw various subjects from representation as well as to interpret what you see when drawing from real subjects. These three days of intense instruction will take you through the process of step-by-step – it will teach you the fundamentals of drawing and classical approach to draftsmanship. Vilas Tonape, a native of India, recently moved to Trinidad as is the new Art faculty at Trinidad State. He has been creating art for over two decades; his work has been exhibited internationally, including venues in New York, Santa Fe, Ontario, Chicago, Bombay, and Los Angeles. Vilas received his BFA in drawing and painting with distinction from Sir J.J. School of Art, University of Bombay, India. He also earned an MFA in Painting from Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.

Vilas Tonape

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Supplies Needed

Supply box (optional) – such as a tackle box 2 sheets of Felt Gray (or Steel Gray) Canson Mi-Teintes Drawing Papers – standard size 25 x 19 inches Kneaded eraser Graphite pencils, one of each – 4H, HB, 2B, and 4B

WEEK TWO

June 2nd - June 6th

Silver Wire Inlay – Basic and Advanced (Course is NOT available for credit toward the Gunsmithing Technician Certificate)

Since the beginning of firearms, makers have sought to embellish their guns in some manner or other. One of the oldest art forms found on guns is silver wire inlay. Learn the art of silver wire inlay one-on-one with Hugh Toenjes.

Hugh Toenjes has 35 years of hand-crafted experience in the gun making field having received instruction from such renown artisans as: J. Bivins, J. Chambers, M. Mandarino, S. Alfono and K. Mulford. Hugh is a member of the ACGG, FEGA, CLA, KRA, NMLRA, ALR forums and the NRA.

Hugh Toenjes

5 Day Silver Wire Inlay Course (watch the website for updates to the tool/supply list) 1.

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B. Students C. Examples of silver wire a. Historical examples b. Contemporary examples D. Problems that can occur with improperly inlaid silver wire a. Wrong tools b. Insufficient depth of cut c. No anchoring techniques E. Tools needed for this course a. Tin snips or strong scissors b. Needle files c. Small # drills d. Pin Vice e. Small flat nose punch f. Small wooden mallet g. Micrometers h. Needle nose pliers i. 3 Small wood chisels (flat, semi curved gouge and ¼” radius gouge) j. Burnishing tool k, Micro tipped soldering iron l. Electric iron m. Terry toweling n. Soft lead drawing pencil o. Polymer eraser p. Onionskin tracing paper F. Materials needed a. Wood worker’s white glue b. Tix solder and flux c. Pure silver sheet d. Pure silver round wire e. Practice wood pieces (maple or walnut) G. The nature of wood a. It’s characteristics to transfer nutrients b. It’s fibrous composition c. The aging effects of wood d. How to counter these effects H. Some characteristics of silver as a metal a. It’s metallic element symbol -Ag b. Difference between pure silver and sterling c. It’s conductibility, heat and electricity d. It’s amalgam ability - malleability I. Questions Second Day A. Identification of tools and materials B. Knowing the purpose of each tool C. Tool preparation and modification D. Material preparation a. Wood surfaces ready for inlay 23

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b. Silver wire ribbon preparation E. Learning to do a pattern transfer a. Design directly on material b. Transfer design from sketch to material c. Carbon paper method d. The composition of a scroll or volute e. The “golden mean of proportion” f. The “flow” of a design and the elimination of elbows g. Draw a design F. Questions Third Day A. Read the five part tutorial on silver wire inlay and be ready to answer questions. B. The “stabbing in” a. Using the parting chisel begin to cut wood b. Use wood glue to replace “chip outs” c. Prepare the trimmed silver ribbon to length d. Set the silver into the cut e. Bevel all joints f. Drill holes for anchoring pins g. Set the prepped pins h. Solder all joints with Tix i. Use burnishing tool to straighten silver j. Apply glue k. Steam the entire inlay and remove excess glue l. Let project dry 12 hours C. Questions Day Four A. Remove excess silver from wood a. Dress down the proud silver b. Remove tiny flakes c. Feather wood surfaces d. Apply stain if desired B. Questions Day Five A. Begin the hand rubbed wood finish process a. Apply sealer b. Allow sealer to dry with Japan dryers c. Start the hand rubbing process with choice of 1. Tung oil 2. Linseed oil 3. Polyurethane 4. A commercial product 5. Your own concoction d. Final coats of hand rubbed finish with dryers B. Final questions

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Alternative Finishes This class will explore some of the more common, non-traditional, finishes used in our industry. These will include, but are not limited to, Electroless Nickel, Parkerizing, Cerakote, and other spray on finishes. This course will satisfy the training required by Cerakote to become a certified applicator, but it is up to the discretion of NICs and Cerakote as to whether they will issue a certificate or not based on your shop location. 2-3 Project guns would be sufficient for this class, we will have test pieces available to practice on if there is a finish that you would like to learn, but not put on your own firearm. Ryan Newport is an Alumni of Trinidad State Junior College. After graduation he spent 6 years working as a repair gunsmith on the high end line of Browning shotguns, since that time he has returned to TSJC as an instructor teaching Benchmetal, Firearms Conversions, Shotgunsmithing, Blueing, and several machine shop classes. www.trinidadstate.edu [email protected] office # 719-846-5525

Ryan Newport

Tool List Set of punches Small ball peen hammer Various hand tools for disassembling firearms 120, 220,240,320 grit aluminum oxide cloth backed polishing paper (10yds each) Personal respirator, approved for painting applications Safety Glasses 1 box (100) latex disposable gloves in your size Assorted small 6-10 files in smooth to bastard cut Touch up automotive spray gun, 4oz cup gravity fed, of good quality. This is just a recommendation for those that want to become certified, it is better to train on your own gun. Cerakote in any colors that you would like to use, we do not have time to order and get the product in during class. Projects to be worked on, if you have any questions please feel free to contact the instructor. ******************************************************************************

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Introduction to Solid Modeling/Rapid Prototyping – week 2 **Note – Students are required to take both weeks of this course** Tuition for both weeks is a total of $500 In this two-week course students will learn basic concepts and skills related to solid modeling using the Dassault Systemes SolidWorks 3D CAD software. Concepts covered will include an introduction to 3D, basic sketching, basic parts, basic assemblies, and working drawings. With these concepts the student will then create digital models of firearm accessories that will be fabricated using 3D printing, a popular rapid prototyping technology. Prerequisite: No computer aided design skill is necessary to register and succeed in this course. However, students registering for this course must be experienced operating Windows based operating system and must be able to complete the following tasks: create new folders, open, close, copy, and rename files; and navigate within a network to find files on network hard drives. Buddy Bishop holds a landscape architecture degree from Texas Tech University and an engineering degree from the University of Georgia. Additionally, he has completed solid modeling and product marketing projects in the firearms industry including quick detach rifle scope rings and mounts, folding peep sight, reproduction Rigby style peep sights, and ramp sights. While attending San Diego State University, he spent two years learning the SolidWorks platform and one year working as a teaching assistant for the solid modeling classes at SDSU.

Buddy Bishop

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Advanced Machine Shop (Core class for certificate)

This class will provide further instruction and practice on machine tool operation. The students will be instructed in rifle barrel re-barrel techniques as well as some advanced machine shop operations. Projects will vary according to individual interests. PREREQUISITE: Basic machine shop or consent of instructor. Keith Gipson has been a full time Gunsmithing instructor at TSJC since 1987. Keith is an experienced machinist and gunsmith who specializes in gun repair, metalworking, and CNC programming. [email protected] www.trinidadstate.edu Home Phone (719) 846-7954

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Advanced Machine Shop Tool List Barrel fitting requires that you provide one pre-contoured barrel, and an action that suits the class project. If you have more needs or would like to include something else, bring two. Call if you think you want other instruction. Required Tools: #2 or #3 Center drill 1/2 ", 4 Flute double end mill 5/16" - 3/8" HHS tool bits (and/or appropriate turning and facing carbide bits) 6" Dial caliper 6" Steel rule 60° Thread center gauge Assorted files (with handles) Carbide tip scribe Emery cloth: 80, 120, 240, 320, 400 grit Layout dye Safety glasses Thread pitch gauge While not required, assorted hand tools can provide a useful addition: 6" or 8" Adjustable wrench Allen wrench set up to 3/8" Center punch Gunsmithing pin punch set Gunsmithing screwdrivers Hammer Pliers Tool box Please note that this list is bare minimum. If you have other tools or supplies that may be useful, bring them. You can never have too many tools. Contact your instructor to make sure your project will fit our facilities and time restraints

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Introductory Hand Engraving This course covers basic concepts and skills related to hammer and chisel engraving. Special emphasis will be placed on tool sharpening, pattern theory, designing, transferring, and cutting patterns. 27

Dr. Michael J. Pierson has been an academic administrator and taught technical subjects in a

university setting for over 35 years. He has been engraving for 24 years, was trained by Frank Hendricks, and is a member of the Firearms Engraver’s Guild of America. He is proficient with both the hammer and chisel and pneumatic engraving techniques and a wide variety scroll patterns.

Dr. Michael J. Pierson

Introductory Hand Engraving Tool List REQUIRED TOOLS AND SUPPLIES: 1. Engraver’s chasing hammer, 1-1/8" face 2. Four 3/32” Carbalt XD blanks 3. #7 straight liner in standard width 4. #12 straight liner in standard width 5. #20 straight liner in standard width 6. Steel ruler, 6 inch 7. Dividers 8. Scribe 9. Stabilio # 8008 pencil 10. Burnisher 11. Dot punch set, No. 1, 2, & 3 12. Optivisor, #3 lens recommended 13. 35mm empty film canister 14. Talcum powder 15. Clear tape 16. Money clip, nickel silver, spring tempered 17. Etching ink TOOL AND SUPPLY SOURCES: GRS Tools 900 Overlander Road Emporia, KS 66801 Phone: 620-343-1084 Toll Free: 800-835-3519 Fax: 620-343-9640 E-mail: [email protected] 28

The Ngraver Company 67 Wawecus Hill Rd Bozrah, CT 06334-1529 Phone: 800-823-1533 Fax: 860-823-1533 Web site: Ngraver.com/engrave.htm Rudolph Faust, Inc. 542 South Ave East Cranford NJ 07016 Email: [email protected] Phone: 908-276-6555 Stuller P.O. Box 87777 Lafayette, La. 70598-7777 Phone: 800-877-7777 Web site: www.stuller.com Lindsay Engraving and Tools 3714 West Cedar Hills Kearney, Nebraska 68845 308-236-7885 Web site: www.LindsayEngraving.com REQUIRED TEXTS: None, complete Power Point notes will be provided. RESOURCE TEXTUAL MATERIALS: Abbiatico, Mario, Modern Firearms Engravings, Gardone: Mario Abbiatico, 1980 – Library Call Number NE 2700 A 1980 c.2 Bergling, J. M., Art Alphabets and Lettering, Quincy, Ill: Gem College Press, 1967 – Library Call Number NK 3620 B4 1967 Bergling, J. M. and Berling, V.C., Art Monograms and Lettering, Quincy, Ill: Gem College Press, 1964 – Library Call Number NK 3620 B4 1964 Goloschmiot, Fredrich, Kunstlerishe Warren gravvren, Stuttgart: Journal – Veriag Schwend, 1977 – Library Call Number NE 2700 G6 Meeks, James, The Art of Engraving, Montezuma, Iowa: F. Brownell and Son, 1973 – Library Call Number NE 2700 M43 Wilson, R. L., Book of Winchester Engraving, Beinfeld Publishing Co., 1975 Wilson, R. L., Colt Engraving, Beinfeld Publishing Co., 1982 29

Wilson, R. L, L.D. Nimschke Firearms Engraver, Terneck, New Jersey: John J. Malloy, 1965 – Library Call Number NE 2700 W52 1965 Wilson, R. L., Steel Canvas – The Art of American Arms, New York: Random House, 1995 – Library Call Number NK 6520 W55 1995 OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT: I. Engraving tools A. Types B. Sharpening II. Pattern theory A. Spiral type 1. Circular 2. Elliptical Spiral characteristics B. 1. Corridor type a. True corridors b. Holding corridor 2. Relationship to other spirals a. Common stem spirals b. Overlaid spirals C. Spiral measurements 1. Spiral height 2. Corridor height 3. Extension length 4. Standoff 5. Number of turns 6. Angle of departure D. Leaf anatomy 1. Leaf types a. Adjacent b. Separated 2. Leaf parts a. Sweeps b. Buds c. Lobes 3. Leaf measurements a. Leaf height b. Stem thickness c. Sweep height d. Bud height e. Leaf meter f. Leaf width g. Leaf separation III. Designing patterns A. Selecting scroll style B. Laying out the pattern 1. Outline the panel 2. Establish the panel’s center line 30

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3. Draw planning circles 4. Establish point of origination 5. Establish scroll height, corridor height, and rate of turn Cutting patterns A. Hammer and chisel or chasing method B. Borders C. Lining D. Backgrounds 1. Flush 2. Relief E. Transfer plates F. Transfer techniques ******************************************************************

Watercolor Landscape Painting in Scenic Colorado June 2-6 9 a.m. to noon each day $90 (Course is NOT available for credit toward the Gunsmithing Technician Certificate)

(Price for this class will be listed on the website)

Learn the secrets if Landscape painting, alla prima. This 5-day workshop is designed to get you painting quickly. Demonstrations first thing each day will teach you composition, values, color mixing and brush handling techniques. Individual attention and constructive critiques will help you learn fast. As the workshop advances, so will your skills as you learn plein air painting techniques. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned painter, you should take a breath of fresh air and enhance your Plein Air painting skills in beautiful Trinidad, Colorado. Vilas Tonape, a native of India, recently moved to Trinidad as is the new Art faculty at Trinidad State. He has been creating art for over two decades; his work has been exhibited internationally, including venues in New York, Santa Fe, Ontario, Chicago, Bombay, and Los Angeles. Vilas received his BFA in drawing and painting with distinction from Sir J.J. School of Art, University of Bombay, India. He also earned an MFA in Painting from Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.

Vilas Tonape

Supply list Supply box (optional) – kind of tackle box Strathmore or any other brand of student watercolor pad, minimum 12x18 inches Paint brush (round): 2, 4, 6, & 8 Paint brush (flat): 1 inch 31

One #2 regular pencil Container for water Rags – cotton or absorbent paper towels or old t-shirts Watercolor paints: Prang half pan watercolor set, 16 assorted colors. Any other brand will be fine too.

Week 3 June 9th – June 13th June 10-11

NRA Shotgun Coaches Class (2-day)

(Course is NOT available for credit toward the Gunsmithing Technician Certificate)

Tuition for this class is $200 NRA Shotgun Coach Training School – Level 1 The NRA Coach Education Program is administered by the NRA Education & Training Division and offers multi-level training for coaches of the competitive shooting sports in partnership with USA Shooting, the Civilian Marksmanship Program, the Amateur Trapshooting Association, the National Skeet Shooting Association, and the National Sporting Clays Association. The Level 1 Coach is trained to coach beginning and intermediate shooting athletes in a two-day school consisting of both classroom instruction and on-the-range practical coaching exercises. Those desiring to attain a Level 2 or Level 3 Coach credential must become a Level 1 Coach and complete specific additional training. The Shotgun Coach Course addresses five clay target sports (American Trap, American Skeet, Sporting Clays, International Trap, and International Skeet. This course includes instruction on safety, equipment, shooting fundamentals, coaching methodology, mental training, rulebook use, coaching ethics, training plans, team building, risk management, and history. The course fees include the printed materials, instruction and the fee for the initial three-year Level 1 Coach credential. For the on-the-range shooting/coaching activities each student will need to provide at least two boxes of target load shotshells. TSJC will provide 12 gauge shotguns for range use and students may bring their own. Those attending a coach school are expected to have at least a basic understanding of and experience in the chosen shooting discipline.

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National Match AR 15 This class will cover the techniques and methods used to build and maintain match winning AR’s. While the emphasis will be on rifles for “Across the Course” shooting, most of the methods apply equally to other types of competition. Topics covered will be sights, triggers, barrel installation, and barrel chambering and fitting. 32

John Holliger is the owner of White Oak Arms, Inc. and has been a competitive shooter since 1985. He has won numerous state and regional titles as well as winning the National Civilian Service Rifle title in 2000. John has been building AR-15 full time since 2001 with his work winning many state, regional and national titles and set several national records. White Oak has become the leader in match AR’s and barrels for the competitive high power shooter. [email protected] www.whiteoakarmament.com

John Holliger

National Match AR 15 Tool list

Roll Pin Punches. 3/32, 1/16, 5/64, 3/16. Drive Pin Punches. 1/16, 5/64, 1/8. Action Block. Armorers Wrench. Strap Wrench, a big one. Screwdriver, straight blade. 8" adjustable wrench. Front sight adjustment tool. Small hammer. Bigger hammer. Really big hammer, used for making fine adjustments. Hex wrenches, .050, 1/16, 5/64 Lower receiver holding block, goes in magazine well. Either a rifle to upgrade, or components to build one. Should have a set of match sights, good barrel, match trigger and float tube. Barrel needs to be 1-8 twist or faster. Other stuff that I'll bring but students can bring as well if available would be 8x36 tap, #29 drill, loctite #242 and #262. Trigger pull gage. Gas tube pliers. If we will be going to the range, they should bring some decent ammo, muffs, glasses, and other shooting equipment. If we can get to the HP range, then shooting coat and other gear would be in order. Students should feel free to give me a call if they have any questions on the equipment needed. They also should not worry if they do not have everything on the list. I have a good supply of parts and will give any students a discount on whatever parts they may need. If any would like a barrel I will need advance notice. Several weeks at least, couple months would be better. ***************************************************************** 33

Vintage Metal Finishing Learn the art of Guild quality vintage metal finishing from Chuck Grace, President of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild. A one-week course covering the correct procedures employed to “French Gray” & “Rust” blue vintage and modern firearms as well as other vintage finishes. Chuck Grace is a charter member of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild. He is current President and Chairman of the education committee of that organization. He has been making stocks and custom firearms since 1974 and is a 1973 graduate of Trinidad State Junior College. [email protected] 719-846-9435 (home)

Chuck Grace

A MESSAGE FROM THE INSTRUCTOR: The Vintage finishing class will involve metal finishes on guns appropriate to High grade firearms of a by-gone era and what top grade metal smiths are using today on Modern guns. Over half of the class time will be taken up with the preparing of the metal. Hand filing and polishing of parts, then on to the actual coloring of the metal. Rust bluing, both express and slow rust and nitre bluing. And finally polishing out actions bright after all bluing is done and fire arm is assembled.

Vintage Metal Finishing materials list 1.Guns to work on. A good example for the week would be a Pre-64 Winchester lever gun. 2.selection of files. Small single cut mill files...6-10 inches long. Set of high quality needle files. 3.Cloth backed metal finishing rolls---80, 120, 220, 320 grit. 2 inches wide. 4.Rubber backing blocks. WOODCRAFT and WOODWORKERS SUPPLY sell a set of various shaped neopreme blocks for backing the grit cloth. Plus go to Walmart and pick up a half dozen soft pink erasures. These can be shaped to suit. 5.Tools to assemble-disassemble your gun. 6. If you have one...a dremel tool hand grinder with the set of stones. 7. Small propane torch and lighter This class is not designed for high production. Don't bring 5 or 6 firearms and expect to get them all done in a week. The hot-bluing class is the place for this. 99 percent of metal finishing will be done by hand. We will use a flat backed belt sander occasionally where we can pick up speed but the concave-convex surfaces will be done by hand. Chuck Grace 719-846-9435 [email protected] ****************************************************************

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Action Blueprinting – week 1 Focuses on the study of the necessary modifications to convert the standard bolt action into a varmint, bench rest, or match rifle action. Emphasizes the remachining of the main line and lock up areas of the action. These operations create a straight action concentric to its bore. Lab work will consist of building specialized tools and fixtures and remachining of actions and bolts. Prerequisite – Basic and Advanced Machine Shop or Machine I at TSJC

John McLaughlin has an AAS Degree in Gunsmithing 1994-1995. Third year certificate 1996. Owner of Crossfox Firearms 1998-2007. TSJC instructor since 2008. Owner of McLaughlin Firearms 2011Present. [email protected]

www.trinidadstate.edu http://nra.trinidadstate.edu

Cell phone 719-859-3245 Office Phone 719-846-5632 (preferred)

John McLaughlin

Action Blueprinting Class Tool List Remington 700 action or a Winchester 70 Pre contoured barrel of choice. Reamers of most standard SAAMI spec. Calibers are available at the TSJC tool room for your use. If you have specific dimensions you are trying to meet it is best that you buy or rent a reamer and headspace gauge to meet your needs. Dave Kiff at Pacific Tool & Guage offers a student discount. 6” quality dial calipers. 1” quality micrometer. Depth micrometer (blade style) Two 1/4” high speed blank lathe bits. One 5/16” high speed blank lathe bit. Calculator and notepad. Thread pitch gauge One set of feeler gauges. Set of allen wrenches .050 to 3/8. 1” dial indicator (0.001” or .0005” resolution) Dial test indicator (.0001” or .0005” resolution) Magnetic base Mighty mag PTG medium Sako extractor,#38 drill bit, and 11/64” endmill Safety glasses. Please contact instructor prior to class – contact information shown with biography above. 35

Advanced Hand Engraving This course covers advanced concepts and skills related to push engraving and hammer and chisel engraving. Special emphasis will be placed on scroll types, precious metal inlay, bulino and banknote engraving, restoring engraving, and lettering. Students should complete the Introductory Hand Engraving course prior to enrolling Advanced Hand Engraving. Dr. Michael J. Pierson has been an academic administrator and taught technical subjects in a university setting for over 35 years. He has been engraving for 24 years, was trained by Frank Hendricks, and is a member of the Firearms Engraver’s Guild of America. He is proficient with both the hammer and chisel and pneumatic engraving techniques and a wide variety scroll patterns.

Dr. Michael J. Pierson

Advanced Hand Engraving Tool List Engravers Chasing Hammer 1 – 1/8” face Glensteel 120 degree graver Three cobalt gravers, .085 sq. x 2-1/2” #7 straight liner in standard width #12 straight liner in standard width #20 straight liner in standard width Steel ruler, 6 inch Dividers Scribe Stabilio #8008 pencil Burnisher Dot punch set, No. 1, 2, and 3 Optivisor, #3 lens recommended Ngraver handle, Nos. 2, heavy duty 35mm empty film canister Talcum powder Clear tape Etching ink

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TOOL & SUPPLY SOURCES GRS Tools 900 Overland Road Emporia, KS 66801 Phone : 620-343-1084 Toll Free: 800-835-3519 Fax: 620-343-9640 E-mail: [email protected]

The Ngraver Company 67 Wawecus Hill Road Bozrah, CT 06334-1529 Phone: 800-823-1533 Fax: 860-823-1533 Web site: Ngraver.com/engrave.htm

Rudolph Faust, Inc. 542 South Ave. East Cranford, NJ 07016 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 908-276-6555

Stuller P.O. Box 87777 Lafayette, LA 70598-7777 Phone: 800-877-7777 Web site: www.stuller.com

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Welding for Gunsmiths (core class for certificate) This course will cover basic safety and hands-on instruction will be provided to introduce the student to various welding practices used in the art of Gunsmithing. Fabrication and repair of small metal fixtures and parts related to the gunsmith will be highlighted. If time allows, other types of welding may be covered by the instructor.

Mike Taunt worked as a precision tig welder in the art and architectural metal fabrication industry for over

22 years. With experience in welding most metals including bronze, brass, steel, aluminum and stainless steel and is a proud graduate of the gunsmithing program at TSJC.

Mike Taunt

Basic Welding Tool List Students should bring their own firearms for welding repairs Safety glasses Leather gloves for TIG welding (thin Goat skin) Welding helmet (self-darkening is best) Cotton shirt Blue jeans okay Pliers 37

Vice Grips Stainless Steel Brushes No nylon clothing or jackets Drop light Small bench vise, nothing too big. Small metal grinder with sanding and metal grinding disc's ( 4 1/2 in. or a 2 in. air grinder ) would be a good thing to have. You will need to supply your own disc's.

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1911 Safety, Disassembly, Inspection, Maintenance Lubrication and Reassembly Class & 1911 Malfunction & Cycle of Operation Class 1 DAY – June 14, 2014 (Saturday)

(Course is NOT available for credit toward the Gunsmithing Technician Certificate)

Tuition for the Maintenance Class is $125.00 Purpose This is approximately a 6 hour class which is broken down into two 3-hour blocks. The first 3-hour block consists of hands-on instruction with your 1911 type pistol. The student will learn the proper techniques for safety, maintenance, disassembly, reassembly and lubrication. The second 3-hour block consists of classroom lecture and examples on the typical firing malfunctions and their correction for the 1911. Scope Instruction will cover subjects on how to correctly check the safeties on the 1911, maintenance and proper lubrication. Information in this course will cover subjects from the basic operating functions of the 1911 pistol through the function and purpose of each individual part and their relationships during the firing cycle of the 1911, and the common malfunctions of the 1911 and their probable causes. Subjects to Be Covered Hands-on 3 hour block of instruction 1. Class Room Safety 2. Safety Checking the 1911 Pistol 3. Complete Disassembly of the 1911 4. Disassembly of the Magazine 5. Checking all critical internal parts for burrs and deformation 6. Maintenance and Lubrication 7. Re-Assembly Lecture 3 hour block of instruction (Malfunctions and Corrections) 1. Failures to Feed 2. Failures to Close/Chamber 3. Failures to Fire 38

4. Failures to Extract 5. Failures to Eject 6. Failures of Slide to Lock Open After Firing Last Round 7. Hammer Follows Slide During Firing or When Loading 8. Hammer Fails to Drop When Trigger is Pulled 9. Trigger Fails to Return Forward 10. Defective Safeties 11. Popular Modifications: Why They Are Done, Do You Need Them (Discussion if Time Permits) Class Requirements It is suggested that you read Kuhnhausen’s Volume I 1911 manual before coming to class. If you need to purchase this book we have them for sale. Make sure that you have thoroughly studied the book and become familiar with the internal parts of the 1911 and how to disassemble and reassemble your 1911. By coming to class with this knowledge we are able to spend more time giving you detailed instruction on the finer points of caring for your 1911. Please bring the following items for the Maintenance Class: 1) A fully functional 1911 style pistol with one magazine that is SQUEAKY clean and lightly lubricated. (If you are taking this class in conjunction with the Tactical class you will finish with a complete pistol to use for this class) 2) Tools to remove grips (Screwdriver, Allen or Torx) 3) Tools to disassemble & reassemble pistol a) Ball Pein Hammer, 4oz. or Nylon/Brass Hammer b) Barrel Bushing Wrench, Non Marring c) Pin Punches (1/16", 1/8", 3/32") d) Screwdriver or Allen wrench for Mag Catch Lock e) Tweezers, 4-6" 4) Bench mat 5) Small high intensity flashlight 6) Safety Glasses 7) Shop towels (Minimum 2) If you would like to purchase a tool kit to disassemble and reassemble your pistol including bench mat, you can purchase one from us, please call for current pricing. If you are already taking one of our 1911 pistolsmithing schools you will already have most of the tools needed.

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WEEK FOUR June 16th - June 20th Custom Stockmaking Week 1 This two-week course is designed to introduce the participant to custom stockmaking. Different types of gunstock wood, layout, shaping and finishing will be covered. Hands on experience is emphasized.

Clayton Nelson graduated from Trinidad State Junior College in 1955. He has been a full-time custom riflemaker since 1966 and has produced over 850 custom rifles to date. He is still active at his bench on a full-time basis choosing his love for his craft over retirement. He has created several innovative procedures in his career that have been adopted and practiced by other custom riflemakers. His rifles are pieces of art created through his vision and exceptional metalwork and stockmaking skills. Clayton Nelson, 506 Ash St., Trinidad, CO 81082, ph# 719-846-3720.

Clayton Nelson

Custom Stockmaking Tool List

Safety Glasses (OSHA Approved) 1 Recoil Lug Chisel 1 #3 Rawhide Mallet 1 Jar Inletting Black 1 Toothbrush 1 #49 Cabinet Makers Rasp Assortment of files of difference shapes and sizes (desirable/optional) 1 Rubber Sanding Block 1 Recoil Pad Assortment of sandpaper 120 gr. to 500 gr. 1 Block Forend Tip Wood (only if desired on stock) 1 Type of Oil Stock Finish (hand rubbed or spray) 1 Mediaum Regular Screwdriver 1 Medium Phillips Screwdriver 1 5/32” Straight Push Chisel 1 ½” Straight Scraper 1 ½” Curved Scraper 1 ¼” “U” Scraper 1 ¼” Straight Scraper 1 ¼” Curved Scraper 1 9/16” “U” Gouge 40

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Introduction to Gunsmithing

This course will cover operational theory, disassembly and assembly, proper use of hand tools and precision measuring instruments, and an introduction to basic bench work of the Gunsmithing trade. Consideration will be given to minor gun repair and the installation of firearm accessories. A brief study of Federal Firearm Law and record keeping will be included. Students should bring some type of project to work on during lab times under the supervision of the instructor. Students may bring projects related to the scheduled topic outlines. For other projects, please contact the instructor, Ryan Newport. Ryan Newport is an Alumni of Trinidad State Junior College. After graduation he spent 6 years working as a repair gunsmith on the high end line of Browning shotguns, since that time he has returned to TSJC as an instructor teaching Benchmetal, Firearms Conversions, Shotgunsmithing, Blueing, and several Machine Shop classes. www.trinidadstate.edu [email protected] office # 719-846-5525

Ryan Newport

Introduction to Gunsmithing Tool List

Safety Glasses - OSHA Approved Screwdrivers - miscellaneous assortment designed to fit gun screws Small Hammer - 4oz brass or metal Small pin punches Metal files - assortment of small and medium metal cutting File Handles - one to fit each file Hand Grinder - (suggested but not mandatory) Cutters for hand grinders - misc. assortment of metal and stones Dial Caliper - 6" Steel 6" Rule 3" wide Vise Jaws to protect work - (1/4" plywood lined with cork will do) File Card Needle Files Dental Pick Pliers w/side Cutters Small tap handle Hacksaw with med. Blade Note: any of the above tools can be substituted with a like tool from home and some you choose to leave at home. The thing about most gun work is you don't know you will need it until you need it, so you may choose bring extra tools you find handy. All tools listed can be purchased on campus at the Trek-Inn Bookstore or through Brownells, Inc. 200 South Front St., Montezuma, Iowa 50171 Ordering/Tech Support: 800-741-0015 41

Accurizing the 1911Pistol

(Class is limited to 6 student)

The goal of this course is to teach you the methods and techniques to accurize the 1911 pistol. Bill Laughridge began as a gunsmith doing general repair at a small sporting goods store in Fremont, Nebraska in 1974. He purchased the gun smith business that he had helped build up in November 1978 and incorporated Cylinder & Slide Inc. at that time. He continued to do general repair for several more years until he built up the pistolsmithing business. Bill’s break came when a one-page article on his shop was published by the American Handgunner. IPSC shooting was just starting to gain popularity and good pistolsmiths were not plentiful at that time. His backlog for building pistols quickly passed 1 year. He has continued to build Cylinder & Slide through the years and they now customize mostly concealed carry pistols and revolvers and sell their own line of custom 1911 pistols and their premium fire control parts for the 1911 and Browning Hi Power. Cylinder & Slide Inc. now employees 6 pistolsmiths and 7 administrative people. One of Bill’s greatest honors was to be elected Pistolsmith of the Year in 2005 by the American Pistolsmiths Guild.

Bill Laughridge

Purpose: To provide a hands-on class which teaches professional Pistolsmithing theory and the techniques needed to accurize and enhance the 1911 style semi-auto pistol using hand tools. Scope: To instill knowledge about the history of accurizing the 1911 pistol. To teach modern techniques of installation and fitting of parts needed to produce an accurate and reliable 1911 pistol. Some of the subjects to be covered: 1. Safety a. Shop work safety rules Shop work safety rules 2. Slide Tightening a. Discussion of Advantages and Disadvantages b. Peening method (demo only) c. Slide to frame 3. Fitting Thumb Safeties to the Fire Control Group 4. Fitting the Extractor 5. Barrels a. Fitting a semi-drop-in barrel to the pistol b. Fitting the barrel bushing for accuracy and reliability 42

c. Throating the barrel & frame d. Barrel Crowning 6. Triggers a. Fitting the trigger to the frame b. Reduce Trigger Free Play c. Trigger Pulls d. Installing C&S Trigger Pull Set 7. Powers Sear Stoning Fixture-How it works

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Action Blueprinting – week 2 Focuses on the study of the necessary modifications to convert the standard bolt action into a varmint, bench rest, or match rifle action. Emphasizes the remachining of the main line and lock up areas of the action. These operations create a straight action concentric to its bore. Lab work will consist of remachining actions and bolts and advanced barrel set-up and chambering. Prerequisite – Completion of Week 1 or previous Action Blueprinting Class at TSJC

John McLaughlin has an AAS Degree in Gunsmithing 1994-1995. Third year certificate 1996. Owner of Crossfox Firearms 1998-2007. TSJC instructor since 2008. Owner of McLaughlin Firearms 2011Present. [email protected]

www.trinidadstate.edu http://nra.trinidadstate.edu

Cell phone 719-859-3245 Office Phone 719-846-5632 (preferred)

John McLaughlin

ACTION BLUEPRINTING CLASS TOOL LIST Remington 700 action or a Winchester 70 Pre contoured barrel of choice. Reamers of most standard SAAMI spec. Calibers are available at the TSJC tool room for your use. If you have specific dimensions you are trying to meet it is best that you buy or rent a reamer and headspace gauge to meet your needs Dave Kiff at Pacific Tool & Guage offers a student discount. 6” quality dial calipers. 1” quality micrometer. Depth micrometer (blade style) Two 1/4” high speed blank lathe bits. One 5/16” high speed blank lathe bit. Calculator and notepad. Thread pitch gauge One set of feeler gauges. Set of allen wrenches .050 to 3/8. 1” dial indicator (0.001” or .0005” resolution) Dial test indicator (.0001” or .0005” resolution) Magnetic base Mighty mag PTG medium Sako extractor,#38 drill bit, and 11/64” endmill Safety glasses. Please contact instructor prior to class – contact information shown with biography

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M1/M14 Service Rifles The purpose of this class, is to teach you the latest Mil-spec accepted procedures used by the Marine, Navy and Army National Match armorers in the late 1980's when they were at the top of their game with the M14 before switching to the M16 for national match competition. The procedures I will teach have produced for me and my shooters, many sub-minute, national champions with the M1 garand and the M14/M1a. National match Barrel prep and installation procedures will be discussed but time may not allow installing barrels, if you need to install a barrel I suggest getting a short chambered Krieger or criterion barrel and notifying me so I can plan. Phil Arrington was born Jan. 27, 1946 in Dallas, Texas. He was introduced to shooting at the age of 6 by his grandfather and has been shooting, hunting and reloading ever since. He was a Volunteer Arizona Hunter Education Instructor for many years and is now an appointed NRA shooting coach in high power. He have competed in High Power competition nationally with an expert classification (arthritis has caused him to stop competing). He have built rifles for himself and friends since he was 18 years old. Since the early 1980’s he has been building high quality US service rifles for himself and other shooters. He is well trained in the Marine/Army/Navy way of building National Match Service rifles. Many shooters have used rifles he built for them to become state and national champions and to earn distinguished rifleman medals. He specializes in building National Match M-1, M-14/M1A and M-16/AR-15 rifles, the Army/Marine/Navy way. He also builds tactical and long-range rifles for the military, LE units and individuals. His articles on match tuning M-1, M-14/M1A and M-16/AR-15 service and Tactical rifles have appeared in Gun World magazine and Shotgun News and his match armorer's work was written up in the July, 2001 issue of the NRA's USA Shooting Sports Magazine. Since the early 1990’s during the summer, he has taught the NRA Armorer’s school for match conditioning and accurizing of the M1 Garand, M14/M1A rifle, and AR-15/M16 rifle and an AR15/M16 Law Enforcement Armorer Certification class at Lassen College in Susanville, Ca. and now at Murray College in Tishomingo, OK. He has taught hundreds even thousands of gunsmiths and individuals how to build match service rifles the way the Navy, Army and the Marines do and how to maintain those rifles for top accuracy.

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Tools and supplies Required: 1-Brownells steel bed #081-040-003 2-Brownells bedding fixture.... M1#080-727-001WB M14/M1a #080-727-014WD. 3-denatured alcohol or lacquer thinner or acetone and rags or roll of paper towels for clean-up. 4-Brownells Epoxy spray release agent #081-028-000. 5-artificial flower arrangement clay and masking tape used for stock bedding. 6-Dremel tool - Foredom tool. 7-asst of 1/8 inch burrs for inletting stock. 8-1/4 inch triangle ceramic, india or Arkansas fine cut stone for trigger work. 9-diamond or valve lapping compound medium grit. 10-small smooth cut file for bedding clean-up. 11-standard gunsmithing tools- screw drivers,pin punches, small hammer, vise jaw protective pads. 12-Lubriplate grease. 13-NM hooded rear ramp aperture. 14-NM windage knob from springfield Inc. 15-NM front sight .062". 16-3/4" or 1" putty knife. 17-1/8" carbide drill bit. 18- small bottle #271 Loctite. 19- .65" straight reamer. 20- (2) 6-40X1/4" set screws and hand tap. Optional 21- small 3/8"X4" Long smooth flat Mill file w/ safe edge to make a NM frt sight. 22- if stock refinishing- bring sand paper, stain, stock finish, your choice.. I will note be teaching finishing.. 23 - #7 taper reamer to modify M14/M1a flash suppressor(I will have mine). 24 - rifle cleaning kit, rod, patches, solvent. if you have spare M1,M14/M1a parts, bring them someone may need and want to buy them I will have some parts available for sale. *****************************************************************************

Engraving Problems Course This course is designed for students that have completed the Introductory Hand Engraving and Advanced Hand Engraving courses. It is an individualized course that will focus on specific needs of the student. Students can bring projects that they would like to get assistance with and specialized instruction. Students that register for this course should contact the instructor prior to the beginning of the class so that appropriate instructional arrangements can be made. Dr. Michael J. Pierson has been an academic administrator and taught technical subjects in a university setting for over 35 years. He has been engraving for 24 years, was trained by Frank Hendricks, and is a member of the Firearms Engraver’s Guild of America. He is proficient with both the hammer and chisel and pneumatic engraving techniques and a wide variety scroll patterns. 49

Dr. Michael J. Pierson

Engravers Chasing Hammer 1 – 1/8” face Glensteel 120 degree graver Three cobalt gravers, .085 sq. x 2-1/2” #7 straight liner in standard width #12 straight liner in standard width #20 straight liner in standard width Steel ruler, 6 inch Dividers Scribe Stabilio #8008 pencil Burnisher Dot punch set, No. 1, 2, and 3 Optivisor, #3 lens recommended Ngraver handle, Nos. 2, heavy duty 35mm empty film canister Talcum powder Clear tape Etching ink

Tool List

TOOL & SUPPLY SOURCES GRS Tools 900 Overland Road Emporia, KS 66801 Phone : 620-343-1084 Toll Free: 800-835-3519 Fax: 620-343-9640 E-mail: [email protected]

The Ngraver Company 67 Wawecus Hill Road Bozrah, CT 06334-1529 Phone: 800-823-1533 Fax: 860-823-1533 Web site: Ngraver.com/engrave.htm

Rudolph Faust, Inc. 542 South Ave. East Cranford, NJ 07016 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 908-276-6555

Stuller P.O. Box 87777 Lafayette, LA 70598-7777 Phone: 800-877-7777 Web site: www.stuller.com

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Introductory Western Bright Cut Engraving This course covers basic concepts and skills related to engraving the scrolls, flowers, and leaves that form the Western style of engraving. Special emphasis will be placed on tool sharpening, pattern theory, designing, transferring, and cutting patterns. The techniques used on belt buckles, saddles, tack trim, bits, spurs, and jewelry are covered. Dr. Michael J. Pierson has been an academic administrator and taught technical subjects in a university setting for over 35 years. He has been engraving for 24 years, was trained by Frank Hendricks, and is a member of the Firearms Engraver’s Guild of America. He is proficient with both the hammer and chisel and pneumatic engraving techniques and a wide variety scroll patterns.

Dr. Michael J. Pierson

TOOL LIST: Engraver’s Chasing Hammer, #011-471 (GRS Tools) Four Glensteel gravers, #002-120 (GRS Tools) #7 straight liner in standard width (The Ngraver Company) #12 straight liner in standard width (The Ngraver Company) #20 straight liner in standard width (The Ngraver Company) Steel ruler, GAU-189.10 (Jewelry Tools) Dividers, DIV-400.99 (Jewelry Tools) Scribe, SCB-530.00 (Jewelry Tools) Stabilio #8008 pencil, 56540 (Mister Art) Burnisher, BRN-200.25 (Jewelry Tools) Dot punch set, No. 1, 2, and 3 (The Ngraver Company) Optivisor, #002-710 (GRS Tools) GRS Hand Chuck, #004-000 (GRS Tools) Talcum powder (Wal-Mart) Clear packaging tape (Wal-Mart) Etching ink (Rudolph Faust, Inc.) TOOL & SUPPLY SOURCES: Mister Art Web site: misterart.com GRS Tools 900 Overland Road Emporia, KS 66801 51

Phone: 620-343-1084 Toll Free: 800-835-3519 Fax: 620-343-9640 The Ngraver Company 67 Wawecus Hill Road Bozrah, CT 06334-1529 Phone: 800-823-1533 Fax: 860-823-1533 Web site: Ngraver.com/engrave.htm Rudolph Faust, Inc. 542 South Ave. East Cranford, NJ 07016 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 908-276-6555 Stuller P.O. Box 87777 Lafayette, LA 70598-7777 Phone: 800-877-7777 Web site: www.stuller.com Jewelry Tools 1521 W. 2550 S. Ogden, UT 84401 1-866-453-6147 Web site: jewelrytools.com

WEEK FIVE June 23rd - June 27th Stockmaking Week 2 This is the second week of the two-week course is designed to introduce the participant to custom stockmaking. Different types of gunstock wood, layout, shaping and finishing will be covered. Hands on experience is emphasized. Clayton Nelson graduated from Trinidad State Junior College in 1955. He has been a full-time custom riflemaker since 1966 and has produced over 850 custom rifles to date. He is still active at his bench on a full-time basis choosing his love for his craft over retirement. He has created several innovative procedures in his career that have been adopted and practiced by other custom riflemakers. His rifles are pieces of art created through his vision and exceptional metalwork and stockmaking skills. Clayton Nelson, 506 Ash St., Trinidad, CO 81082 phone 719-846-3720.

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Custom Stockmaking Tool List Safety Glasses (OSHA Approved) 1 Recoil Lug Chisel 1 #3 Rawhide Mallet 1 Jar Inletting Black 1 Toothbrush 1 #49 Cabinet Makers Rasp Assortment of files of difference shapes and sizes (desirable/optional) 1 Rubber Sanding Block 1 Recoil Pad Assortment of sandpaper 120 gr. to 500 gr. 1 Block Forend Tip Wood (only if desired on stock) 1 Type of Oil Stock Finish (hand rubbed or spray) 1 Medium Regular Screwdriver 1 Medium Phillips Screwdriver 1 5/32” Straight Push Chisel 1 ½” Straight Scraper 1 ½” Curved Scraper 1 ¼” “U” Scraper 1 ¼” Straight Scraper 1 ¼” Curved Scraper 1 9/16” “U” Gouge 1 9/16” Straight Push Chisel 1 9/16” Barrel Channel Rasp (optional)

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Sporting Shotguns In the world of the shooting sports it is hard to find an arena that has exploded in the past few years like those that use the shotgun. Whether it is Trap, Skeet, or Sporting Clays, having a working knowledge of what the competitors are looking for and how to achieve those results can be very beneficial to today’s gunsmith. We will be covering what it takes to transform a field gun into one that is used for sports; we will also look at the most common modifications and upgrades. These include chokes, forcing cones, other barrel work, adjustable combs, gun fit, sight picture, point of impact, recoil reduction, and several other aspects. Students must supply their own shotgun for the class, an over/under is 53

recommended but some semi-autos will work also. Please contact the instructor prior to registration so that we can discuss your projects. Ryan Newport is an Alumni of Trinidad State Junior College. After graduation he spent 6 years working as a repair gunsmith on the high end line of Browning shotguns, since that time he has returned to TSJC as an instructor teaching Benchmetal, Firearms Conversions, Shotgunsmithing, Blueing, and several Machine Shop classes. [email protected] office # 719-846-5525

Ryan Newport

Recommended Tools and Materials List

6” adjustable wrench Allen wrench set Assorted files with handles smaller sizes 6" or 8" may be most useful Bench block - we can make this from a hard rubber hockey punch. Shotgun to work on Gunsmith screwdriver set. Hammer Needle nose pliers Pin punch set Safety glasses (Required) This list reflects minimum requirements. If you have other tools or supplies that maybe useful, bring them because you can never have enough tools. Also any products for your shotgun i.e. recoil reducers, choke tubes, adjustable combs. You will need to provide.

******************************************************* Scrimshaw Learn the Art of Scrimshaw one-on-one with Jim Stevens. You do not need an interest in Gunsmithing to take this course. The techniques taught are the same for anyone wanting to learn how to create beautiful scrimshaw on ivory, resins, and powder horns. An intensive, hands-on course taught by artist, sculptor, and scrimshander Jim Stevens. Jim Stevens is a world renowned scrimshander, writer and artist. He has three books published on scrimshaw techniques, has been commissioned to create works for collectors throughout the world, and is a Kennedy Center Registered VSA Artist in both the visual and literary arts. Jim brings his expertise and his no-fail attitude to inspire all who attend his classes. No other art form in American has a longer history. No other expression of art has such significance or influence on the American spirit. Jim Stevens is a world renowned scrimshander, writer and artist. He has been commissioned to create works of art for collectors throughout the world. Jim brings his expertise and his no-fail attitude with him to inspire all who attend his classes, paving the way for all to express themselves 54

in a media that warms the soul. No other art form in American has a longer history. No other expression of art has such significance or influence on the American spirit. [email protected] www.scrimshawstudio.com

Jim Stevens SCRIMSHAW TOOL/SUPPLY LIST The most expensive item on the following list is less than $40. I have purchased everything on the list and spent less than $100. All the items are small enough to carry in your luggage (don't pack liquids or aerosol cans) but it is still easier to buy what you can from the College supply store. Everyone will be given time on our first day to go to the supply store and purchase materials. The College has a first-class tool, art and office supply store on campus. It is called "The Trek-Inn Bookstore", phone 719-846-5610. Their prices seem to be equal to or less than prices on the outside. Also, buying at the school store can definitely save you a lot of shopping or packing time. You can even give them a call ahead of time and let them know what you need so you can be assured they will have what you want when you arrive. If you already have any of these items, bring them. There's no need to repeat your purchases. Where to shop, source index: (You can always order materials from the internet if you prefer.) a=school store, b=local art store or jewelry supply store or hardware store, c=local supermarket, d=local department store (like WalMart or Kmart) Source

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One hobby knife handle (ie: X-Acto knife) (with rubber grip if you prefer) Package of 5, #11 hobby knife blades One small tube of Titanium White artist's oil paint One small tube of Ivory Black artist's oil paint Mechanical pencil with fine-point HB lead One #2 pencil One black aquarellable pencil (Stabilo or other brand) One white aquarellable pencil (Stabilo or other brand) One pencil sharpener (small hand held type) One roll of transparent tape One pair of scissors One pink eraser A clear plastic ruler (6 inches long is fine) 55

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One small can of spray adhesive One small can of artist's spray fixative One small bottle of rubbing alcohol One small pair of pliers One small sharpening stone One headband magnifier (ie: Opti-visor) (see note below) Three sheets each of #400 and #600 wet/dry sandpaper One small package of .0000 steel wool One paper dust mask (to use while sanding and polishing) Safety glasses or goggles (required in school’s tool shops) One small package of facial tissue One package of assorted fine point, hand sewing needles One small package of cotton swabs (Q-tip or other brand) One small flexible-neck desk lamp. (see lighting note below) One 6 or 9 foot extension cord for desk lamp One double-ended reversible pin vise (one end with zero minimum capacity)

Scrimshaw Materials: The Scrimshaw materials in-class fee is $12. This covers the cost of ivory, Tagua vegetable ivory, cattle horn, and black buffalo horn used for special in-class projects. This is the only in-class fee. I will have all these materials on hand when you arrive. Headband Magnifier Note: If you have one, bring it. For those buying one for the first time, Optivisors headband magnifiers are one of the few that come with a choice of lenses. Lens powers are designated by the numbers 3,5,7, and10. A #3 lens is 1x magnification and allows you to work about 14 inches from your material. Not much bending, but frankly not much help either. A #5 is 2x magnification and allows you to work about 8 inches from your material. I find this is fine for most work. A #10 gives 3x magnification but only about 4 inches of work distance. This is great for minute details but can be hard on the back over long periods of time. I use a #5 Opti-visor lens for general work and switch to a #10 for those times when I need the extra power for very fine details. I guess the best advice I can give new buyers is to get what you think will work the best for you and what fits your budget. Other Types of Magnification: We will talk about opti-visors, microscopes, thread counters, combination lamp/magnifiers, jewelers loupes, binocular loupes and other types of magnifiers during the course. If you already use any of these magnifiers (or another) and are comfortable and enjoy using what you have, go ahead and bring it. Lighting (desk lamp note): Our classroom has good overhead light, however you'll soon learn that you need additional lighting on your bench. This is why a desk lamp is on the materials list. Your lamp should have a flexible neck and use a regular incandescent or low power tungsten bulb. What you want is a lamp whose light can be positioned at a very low angle to the bench, with the back of the lamp pointed towards you while reflecting light off the material you are working on. Other Items: (Not required but nice. Bring them if you can.) Plastic box for your tools and supplies. Notebook and pen (For taking notes during discussions). Seat cushion for your stool (they are hard). Three old hand towels (to pad your work and your elbows and for wiping your fingers). Also bring any additional tools and/or supplies you feel you may want or need, any artwork or pictures you would like to work from, and a file folder for holding handouts. 56

Final Project: For your final project you will need to purchase and bring with you the material you want to use. If you do not bring your own material for your final project, you may select from what I will have remaining on hand. I have no business relationship with them, but The Boone Trading Company is a reputable company that has any material you may want for your final project. Their number is 1-800-423-1945. You can go online to review their materials. Their web address is: http://www.boonetrading.com/. Go to their "Scrimshaw Findings" page. Your final piece should be a belt buckle, pendant, or money clip. Please make your project one of these three items with the ivory already fitted in the finding. I recommend a flat ivory blank rather than a domed cabochon, since domed cabochons are harder for beginners, but a domed cabochon will still be okay if that is what you prefer. Also, for pendants, order a pendant at least 30-40mm in length. ********************************************************************

Metalsmithing Single Shot Rifles Week 1 This will be a two-week long hands-on course on Metalsmithing the falling block rifle. The emphasis will be on the high quality workmanship and the accurate single shot rifle. The student will be led through the process of properly preparing and barreling their own single shot action. Class will cover the various US and British single shot action designs of the late 19th century up through WWI. Classroom instruction will cover the various action designs, simple and set trigger designs, chamber and extractor/ejector designs, and basic metallurgy and heat treating theory. PREREQUSITES: Mill, lathe and hand tool experience or consent of instructor.

Glenn Fewless is an American Custom Gunmakers Guild member specializing in building high quality BPCR rifles and classic single shot rifles. Glenn not only demonstrates his ability to create works of art in metal and wood, but also as a seasoned competitor in NRA Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette, Midrange and Creedmoor matches as well as the American Single Shot Rifle Association. [email protected]

Glenn Fewless

Metalsmithing the Single Shot Rifle Tool List Single shot falling block action of your choice, original or reproduction. There are reproductions of some of the old actions available, such as Steve Earle’s Wesson #1 Long Range and CPA’s Steven’s 44-1/2 action. Barrel blank. Students choice of caliber, twist, contour and make. Contouring or octagoning of blank can be done in class, but if you obtain a contoured or octagon blank it will save some time that could be used elsewhere on the project. Most any of the barrel makers will supply the barrels 57

contoured and some offer octagon. Green Mountain offers quality octagon barrels in large calibers at a reasonable price. Chamber reamer. Most SAMMI spec reamers are available for use in the TSJC tool room. If you have specific desires for chamber dimensions you will need to provide your own reamer and head space gauges if required. Sights or scope blocks, as desired. Shop tools. As the students are expected to have a working knowledge of lathes and milling machines, they will have a good idea as to what tools they will need. A basic list would include. Quality 6” caliper Quality 1” micrometer 6” scale ¼ and 5/16” high speed tool bits. Center gauge Thread pitch gauge Milling cutters, ¼, 3/8 and ½” 3/8” 60* dovetail cutter Set of feeler gauges Quality dial test indicator Magnetic base indicator holder Calculator and note book Set of Allen wrenches .050” to 3/8 8” mill file 6” Swiss pillar files #0 and #2 cut Handles for files Polishing tools and techniques. All polishing will be done by hand, requiring a small assortment of abrasive stones and QUALITY abrasive paper. 1/2 “ and 3/8” triangular stones in medium and coarse would be a good start. Abrasive paper in 120, 180, 240, 320, 400 and 600 grit. Safety glasses are required in the machine shop labs. Prescription glasses are acceptable. If your eyes have a lot of miles on them you might consider a low to medium power Optivisor to help with the detail work. I use a #3 lens most of the time. Students are encouraged to contact instructor for advice on tools and materials for their specific project. Many of the tools and measuring instruments are available at the TSJC Book Store at student discount prices ****************************************************************

Double Guns Week 1 This course will cover book work on high grade double guns, including regulating triggers, repairing locks and restoring guns to safe condition. Resetting sprung ribs and tightening loose actions will also be discussed. Students will bring their own guns to work on. PREREQUISITE: Machine shop or consent of instructor. See additional information from the instructor below. Dennis Potter has been Gunsmithing full time since 1974, specializing in side-by-side and over/under shotguns. As both stock maker and metal smith he offers all phases of repair and restoration. He has been a member of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild since 1984 an has serve on the Guild’s Board of Directors. [email protected] Shop Phone 414-425-4830 58

Dennis Potter

A MESSAGE FROM THE INSTRUCTOR Welcome to Trinidad State Junior College and the course in Side By Side and Over/Under Shotgun Repair. I am looking forward to meeting all of you and intend to give you a great deal of information concerning repair of these guns. My plan is to spend an hour or so of time each day in a lecture environment with the handout I will provide you with at the start of the class. As a rough outline, the class will cover, Barrels, bores, dents and honing. Introduction to metal finishes including rust bluing, leaf spring making, making various metal parts, resoldering ribs, refitting (tightening) actions and trigger pulls. We will cover some stock repairs, but not stock making per se. Stockmaking is a separate subject itself. Your projects are what we are going to work on, whatever they may be. Each student must provide the guns they will be working on. I would suggest bringing at least two guns, bring as many as you can; we don’t want to run out of project guns with time remaining. The school cannot provide guns to work on, so the class is geared to your guns and their problems, and not everyone will be working on the same projects at the same time, but we will use each other’s projects as learning experiences for all. No ammunition is allowed in the classroom at any time. Safety is our first concern. If you have questions you can reach me at my shop at 414 425 4830 or email [email protected]. I will do my best to answer your questions as soon as possible but please remember I have my business to run also. This class will cover side by side and over/under shotgun repair and rebuilding. The class is primarily a workshop, with the student working on the guns he or she provides. Instruction will be focused on the work required on each gun. I will also provide a certain amount of instruction on specific topics listed below. Most of my instruction is centered on how I do the task, not that this is the only way or even the best way. I have a multi-page handout you will get the first morning of class. Safety, introduction, basic tools and fixtures, assessment of condition, disassembly principles. Metal finishes Barrels bores, dents, honing, bulges, chambers, striking barrel exteriors. Making parts, steel selection, heat treatment, case hardening, screws, shop made cutters welding and soldering. Spring making and heat treatment Soldering ribs and forend loops Refitting actions and barrels, hinge pin, hook, locking bolt, barrel bite and forend fit Wood repairs Trigger pull principles, regulation and safety

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Double Guns Tool List The following tool list is a guideline, what I feel you need to tackle class projects. You may not need or use all the tools listed here, but they are all necessary for many tasks, and even if you don’t use all of them in the class on your projects, you will use them if you continue with shotgun work. After some of the tools I have listed a code for source of the tool, eg: MSC for MSC Supply, BR for Brownells. 1 pair of safety glasses with side shields 1 1oz ball peen hammer 1 soft faced hammer eg; Stanley #594 MSC 1 common slip-joint pliers 1 pair of cheap needle nose pliers. We may degrade these with heat so buy a cheapy. 1 8 “ #0 extra narrow pillar file BR 360 312 131 1 8” #2 extra narrow pillar file BR 360 312 151 1 8” three square (triangular) file 1 8” mill bastard file 1 10 “ mill bastard file 1 roll of heavy duty paper towels Some cotton rags or shop towels 1 pink pearl rubber eraser 2 ½ x 1 x ½ 1 Exacto knife with #11 blade or a good pocket knife 1 3/8’ variable speed drill If you intend to do some rust bluing bring the following: 1 pair brown or white cotton gloves 1 pr rubber gloves, I like the Bluettes brand 1 package of oil free 0000 grade steel wool. It must be oil free, like the Liberon brand from wood workers supply houses. Common hardware store wool is full of oil and not of any use in bluing 1 6 “ half round #0 cut file 1 ¼ “ chain saw file 1 5/16 round smooth cut file MSC All file must have handles, even corn cobs if you are on a budget 1 set of needle files, you don’t need expensive ones to start 1 6 “ dial caliper (Vernier type) or a 0 to 1” micrometer 1 center punch 1 6 “ scale or ruler 1 hacksaw with a high quality 10 “ 24 tooth blade 1 steel scriber 1 large magic marker 1 roll 1 “ masking tape 2 12 x 12 “ ¼ thick cork sheet. This will be used for making padded vise jaws. Walmart may even have these, else MSC 1 12 x 12 “ scrap carpeting for more vise jaws 1 Dremel tool or equivalent, should be variable speed with accessories kit. The ability to control (lower) speed is important 1 each 10 ft roll or sheet of 120, 240, 320 abrasive cloth. I like the two inch wide but one inch or sheets are ok, for metal polishing 1 each sheets of 400 and 600 wet or dry abrasive paper 1 Mapp or propane torch 1 sheet grey Scotchbrite (Reg). scouring pad 60

1 set of screwdrivers. Suggest Brownells set # 080 103 081 as a good start. Don’t use cheap screwdrivers on your expensive gun. 1 apron, if you wish. I always wear one as I can get dirty, and you probably will too And last but not least, some good gun oil (preferably not WD 40) and some solvent The book store here has a lot of tools but I would not count on getting everything there. Bring as many tools as you can, it’s pretty hard to have too many tools, or too many guns. There also is a pretty good hardware store just down the street from the school, and a Walmart down the road.

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Reloading A-Z This class will address all facets of reloading from the basics to the most advanced techniques. Students should bring their own equipment if convenient and instructor will concentrate on precision reloading long range preparation but not limited to that. We will look at Exterior Ballistics and how bullet shape can influence accuracy. Plus we will follow an informal format trying to be open to all pertinent questions.

Rich Machholz has been a ballistic technician at Sierra Bullets for 21 years and a long range Benchrest competitor for over half that time. He began hunting at a very early age and reloading followed shortly thereafter. In the early 1980's he got an idea, made some drawings, hired an attorney and eventually received a design patent for case spinners. He resurrected his old Sportsman Supply Company which was a retail sales company but soon developed into a small manufacturing company building portable shooting tables, rifle rests, target stands and the SSC Case Spinners. That eventually lead to free lance writing and later yet got him in the door at Sierra Bullets. [email protected]

Reloading A-Z Tool List

1" Micrometer 6" Calipers (No plastic RCBS) Reloading dies for their caliber of choice. Bullets for their caliber of choice. Powder for their caliber of choice. Primers for their caliber of choice. Brass for their caliber of choice. Pad of engineering paper Reloading tray Front rest and or appropriate front and rear bags Bore cleaning equipment proper eye and ear protection Rifles or Pistols to check for problems & proper function, and shoot later in the week providing the weather is good. 61

WEEK SIX June 30th - July 4th Metalsmithing Single Shot Rifles Week Two This will be the second week of the course on metalsmithing the falling block rifle. The emphasis will beo n high quality workmanship and the accurate single shot rifle. The student will be led through the process of properly preparing and barreling their own single shot action. Class will cover the various US and British single shot action designs of the late 19th century up through WWI. Class room instruction will cover the various action designs, simple and set trigger designs, and basic metallurgy and heat treating theory. PREREQUISITES: Mill, lathe and hand tool experience or consent of instructor. Class limited to 10 students. Glenn Fewless is an American Custom Gunmakers Guild member specializing in building high quality BPCR rifles and classic single shot rifles. Glenn not only demonstrates his ability to create works of art in metal and wood, but also as a seasoned competitor in NRA Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette, Midrange and Creedmore matches as well as the American Single Shot Rifle Association. [email protected]

Glenn Fewless

Metalsmithing the Single Shot Rifle Tool List Single shot falling block action of your choice, original or reproduction. There are reproductions of some of the old actions available, such as Steve Earle’s Wesson #1 Long Range and CPA’s Steven’s 44-1/2 action. Barrel blank. Students choice of caliber, twist, contour and make. Contouring or octagoning of blank can be done in class, but if you obtain a contoured or octagon blank it will save some time that could be used elsewhere on the project. Most any of the barrel makers will supply the barrels contoured and some offer octagon. Green Mountain offers quality octagon barrels in large calibers at a reasonable price. Chamber reamer. Most SAMMI spec reamers are available for use in the TSJC tool room. If you have specific desires for chamber dimensions you will need to provide your own reamer and head space gauges if required. Sights or scope blocks, as desired. Shop tools. As the students are expected to have a working knowledge of lathes and milling machines, they will have a good idea as to what tools they will need. A basic list would include. Quality 6” caliper 62

Quality 1” micrometer 6” scale ¼ and 5/16” high speed tool bits. Center gauge Thread pitch gauge Milling cutters, ¼, 3/8 and ½” 3/8” 60* dovetail cutter Set of feeler gauges Quality dial test indicator Magnetic base indicator holder Calculator and note book Set of Allen wrenches .050” to 3/8 8” mill file 6” Swiss pillar files #0 and #2 cut Handles for files Polishing tools and techniques. All polishing will be done by hand, requiring a small assortment of abrasive stones and QUALITY abrasive paper. 1/2 “ and 3/8” triangular stones in medium and coarse would be a good start. Abrasive paper in 120, 180, 240, 320, 400 and 600 grit. Safety glasses are required in the machine shop labs. Prescription glasses are acceptable. If your eyes have a lot of miles on them you might consider a low to medium power Optivisor to help with the detail work. I use a #3 lens most of the time. Students are encouraged to contact instructor for advice on tools and materials for their specific project. Many of the tools and measuring instruments are available at the TSJC Book Store at student discount prices. ******************************************************************************

Double Guns Week Two This is the second week of a two-week course, which will cover book work on high grade double guns, including regulating triggers, repairing locks and restoring guns to safe condition. Resetting sprung ribs and tightening loose actions will also be discussed. Students will bring their own guns to work on. PREREQUISITE: Machine shop or consent of instructor. Dennis Potter has been Gunsmithing full time since 1974, specializing in side-by-side and over/under shotguns. As both stock maker and metal smith he offers all phases of repair and restoration. He has been a member of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild since 1984 an has serve on the Guild’s Board of Directors. [email protected] Shop Phone 414-425-4830

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A MESSAGE FROM THE INSTRUCTOR Welcome to Trinidad State Junior College and the course in Side By Side and Over/Under Shotgun Repair. I am looking forward to meeting all of you and intend to give you a great deal of information concerning repair of these guns. My plan is to spend an hour or so of time each day in a lecture environment with the handout I will provide you with at the start of the class. As a rough outline, the class will cover, Barrels, bores, dents and honing. Introduction to metal finishes including rust bluing, leaf spring making, making various metal parts, resoldering ribs, refitting (tightening) actions and trigger pulls. We will cover some stock repairs, but not stock making per se. Stockmaking is a separate subject itself. Your projects are what we are going to work on, whatever they may be. Each student must provide the guns they will be working on. I would suggest bringing at least two guns, bring as many as you can; we don’t want to run out of project guns with time remaining. The school cannot provide guns to work on, so the class is geared to your guns and their problems, and not everyone will be working on the same projects at the same time, but we will use each other’s projects as learning experiences for all. No ammunition is allowed in the classroom at any time. Safety is our first concern. If you have questions you can reach me at my shop at 414 425 4830 or email [email protected]. I will do my best to answer your questions as soon as possible but please remember I have my business to run also. This class will cover side by side and over/under shotgun repair and rebuilding. The class is primarily a workshop, with the student working on the guns he or she provides. Instruction will be focused on the work required on each gun. I will also provide a certain amount of instruction on specific topics listed below. Most of my instruction is centered on how I do the task, not that this is the only way or even the best way. I have a multi-page handout you will get the first morning of class. Safety, introduction, basic tools and fixtures, assessment of condition, disassembly principles. Metal finishes Barrels bores, dents, honing, bulges, chambers, striking barrel exteriors. Making parts, steel selection, heat treatment, case hardening, screws, shop made cutters welding and soldering. Spring making and heat treatment Soldering ribs and forend loops Refitting actions and barrels, hinge pin, hook, locking bolt, barrel bite and forend fit Wood repairs Trigger pull principles, regulation and safety Double Guns Tool List The following tool list is a guideline, what I feel you need to tackle class projects. You may not need or use all the tools listed here, but they are all necessary for many tasks, and even if you don’t use all of them in the class on your projects, you will use them if you continue with shotgun work. After some of the tools I have listed a code for source of the tool, eg: MSC for MSC Supply, BR for Brownells. 1 pair of safety glasses with side shields 1 1oz ball peen hammer 1 soft faced hammer eg; Stanley #594 MSC 1 common slip-joint pliers 64

1 pair of cheap needle nose pliers. We may degrade these with heat so buy a cheapy. 1 8 “ #0 extra narrow pillar file BR 360 312 131 1 8” #2 extra narrow pillar file BR 360 312 151 1 8” three square (triangular) file 1 8” mill bastard file 1 10 “ mill bastard file 1 roll of heavy duty paper towels Some cotton rags or shop towels 1 pink pearl rubber eraser 2 ½ x 1 x ½ 1 Exacto knife with #11 blade or a good pocket knife 1 3/8’ variable speed drill If you intend to do some rust bluing bring the following: 1 pair brown or white cotton gloves 1 pr rubber gloves, I like the Bluettes brand 1 package of oil free 0000 grade steel wool. It must be oil free, like the Liberon brand from wood workers supply houses. Common hardware store wool is full of oil and not of any use in bluing 1 6 “ half round #0 cut file 1 ¼ “ chain saw file 1 5/16 round smooth cut file MSC All file must have handles, even corn cobs if you are on a budget 1 set of needle files, you don’t need expensive ones to start 1 6 “ dial caliper (Vernier type) or a 0 to 1” micrometer 1 center punch 1 6 “ scale or ruler 1 hacksaw with a high quality 10 “ 24 tooth blade 1 steel scriber 1 large magic marker 1 roll 1 “ masking tape 2 12 x 12 “ ¼ thick cork sheet. This will be used for making padded vise jaws. Walmart may even have these, else MSC 1 12 x 12 “ scrap carpeting for more vise jaws 1 Dremel tool or equivalent, should be variable speed with accessories kit. The ability to control (lower) speed is important 1 each 10 ft roll or sheet of 120, 240, 320 abrasive cloth. I like the two inch wide but one inch or sheets are ok, for metal polishing 1 each sheets of 400 and 600 wet or dry abrasive paper 1 Mapp or propane torch 1 sheet grey Scotchbrite (Reg). scouring pad 1 set of screwdrivers. Suggest Brownells set # 080 103 081 as a good start. Don’t use cheap screwdrivers on your expensive gun. 1 apron, if you wish. I always wear one as I can get dirty, and you probably will too And last but not least, some good gun oil (preferably not WD 40) and some solvent The book store here has a lot of tools but I would not count on getting everything there. Bring as many tools as you can, it’s pretty hard to have too many tools, or too many guns. There also is a pretty good hardware store just down the street from the school, and a Walmart down the road. ******************************************************************* 65

Benchmetal Hand Tools and Metallurgy One of the greatest skills a gunsmith can have is the ability to do fine hand work. In Gunsmithing Hand Tools, we will be covering not only use of hand tools, but how to make your own high quality tools, such as chisel and screwdrivers. We will also working on basic metallurgy including steel identification, and selection, forging, soldering, brazing, and heat treating. The tools that we will be covering are based on what would be found in just about every gun shop across America, from major manufactures to home hobby shops. These tools include the use and care of files, vises, torches, hammers, pliers, and some power tools such as drill presses and belt sanders. Fred Weisenborn grew up in the Ozark hills of Missouri, where his father introduced him to the art of blacksmithing. As a teenager, Fred joined the local blacksmith association, where he worked with artists and craftsmen throughout the country and developed a passion for creating things from metal. He spent the summer of 2002 at the Touchstone Center for Crafts in PA, where he was able to work with many master smiths like Raymond Rybar Jr. and Bill Fiorini. When the time came to choose a career, Fred decided to attend Trinidad State Junior College's gunsmith program. In the next two years, Fred was taught everything from basic machining to building his own 50 caliber rifle. After college, he worked for two years as a gunsmith for Gander Mountain in Foreset Lake, MN. He decided to make a career change in 2007 and moved to the St. Louis area in the hopes of more career opportunities in the firearm business. In 2010 he began working for Midwest Gun Works in Pevely, MO as a gunsmith. Fred enjoys the daily challenges that come with his trade, and believes that through hard work and the ability to collaborate with others, no problem is too big to solve. Fred designs and makes knives and pens in his spare time and still enjoys creating work over the forge. He sells items online as well as at local craft shows and consignment shops. He and his wife and their three children reside in the small town of Columbia, IL, just outside of St. Louis, MO.

Fred Weisenborn Recommended Tools and Materials List

6” adjustable wrench Aluminum oxide polishing cloth 180, 240, and 400 grits Assorted files with handles smaller sizes 6" or 8" may be most useful Gunsmith screwdriver set. Hammers (4oz&16oz) Long pants are required – no shorts please Pliers- heavy duty to hold material while forging Safety glasses (Required) This list reflects minimum requirements. If you have other tools or supplies that maybe useful, bring them because you can never have enough tools. 66

WEEK SEVEN July 7th – July 11th Finishing Damascus Barrels The main focus of this course is to bring out the pattern and contrast of Damascus barrels. The course will cover both Brown and Black finishing. We will start with your old set of barrels and progress through stripping, draw filing, polishing, degreasing, coloring, etching for contrast and cleaning and polishing the finish project. If time allows we may spend some time on Charcoal and Niter bluing of small parts. Mark Beasland owns and runs Marks Born Again Birdguns (MBABLLC). Mark buys, sells, repairs and restores firearms with an emphasis on double guns. Mark is a life member of the NRA and regular member of the American custom gun makers guild. If you have questions on the course or what to bring Mark can be reached at [email protected] or 715-571-3006

Mark Beasland

What to bring At least one set of Laminated steel barrel ( Damascus, Twist, etc..). Barrels should have tight leak free ribs( loose rib repair is not covered in this class).Small parts needing bluing ( trigger guard, top leaver, screws, safety, forend metal etc.. ) Charcoal and niter bluing of small parts will be covered if time allows. Tools, supplies and equipment Abrasive rolls 2in wide 80, 100, 120, 220, 320 grit 400 and 600 grit paper Files for draw filing Baking soda Kitchen cleanser Bristle scrub brush Tools for disassembly of guns. Scotch bright pads gray and maroon Paper towel

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Spur Making Students will begin with pattern development and continue through the various processes of spur making. These include jig and fixture design and construction. Fabrication of spur parts, welding, grinding, sanding and finishing. Spurs built in this class should be of a simple design to allow time to complete the project. Prerequisite: Tig welding skills are an asset, however they are not required. Frank {Buddy} Knight was raised on a ranch south of Marfa, Texas and learned from his father and grandfather to appreciate quality gear. Early on he wanted to work with his hands and spur making was a perfect fit. He built his first pair of spurs in the Vocational Agriculture Shop at Marfa High School when he was fourteen. His work has been displayed at The Trappings of Texas in The Museum of the Big Bend at Sul Ross State University Alpine, Texas, at The Western Folk Life Center in Elko Nevada, The Cowboy Classic in Phoenix Arizona, and The Trappings on the Llano at the Llano County Historical Museum in Llano, Texas. He demonstrated spur making at the 25th Texas State Folk Life Festival at the Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio, Texas. Today Buddy operates a shop in Marfa, Texas. He produces bits, spurs, silver buckles, jewelry, and some ornamental iron.

Buddy Knight

List of tools needed for spur making class 1. Jewelers saw 2. 2/0 or 4/0 jewelers saw blades --- about a dozen 3. Assorted files with handles a. 6” or 8” half round b. 6” square c. 6’ or 8” three square slim taper--- 2nd cut d. 8” or 10” flat e. 4” half round or flat f. 8 “ or 10” round 4. Hack saw 5. Layout dye 6. Scribe 7. Ball peen hammer 68

8. Stick or spray glue 9. 6” or 12” steel rule Tools good to have but not necessary 1. Dye grinder with 3/8” radius end burr 2. Dremel tool with 3/8” or ¼” sanding drum and 60 grit sanding bands Materials needed to build spurs 1 Heel band material 3/16” X ¾” or 1” or 1 ¼ x 8 ¼” long strap 2 Hanger materials 1/16” x ½” X 3” strap Rowel blanks ¾” 1” 1 ¼ ” 1 ½ I buy these thing at: Metal Fab Products PO Box 14367 Odessa TX 79768 432 362 3617 Shank materials 2 options 3/8” X 2” or ½ X 2” mild steel bar stock Can be purchased at any metal supply store Button materials Truss head rivets ¼” X ½” and 5/16” X ½” -- 2 each I buy rivets at: RJ Leahy Co. 1475 Yosemite Ave. San Francisco, CA 94124 415 861 7161

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www.trinidadstate.edu http://nra.trinidadstate.edu Home Phone (719) 846-7954

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Basic Machine Shop Tool List

Required Tools: #2 center drill 5/16" or 1/4" HSS lathe tool bit blanks 6" dial caliper or 1" micrometer 6" steel rule 60-degree center gauge Assorted files with handles Carbide tipped scribe Emery cloth: 120, 220, 320 and 400 grit Layout dye Safety Glasses Thread pitch gauge While not required, assorted hand tools can provide a useful addition: 6" or 8" adjustable wrench Allen wrench set up to 3/8” Center punch Gunsmith pin punch set Hammer Pliers Screwdrivers A list of required tools is also enclosed. Please note that this list is bare minimum. If you have other tools or supplies that may be useful, bring them. You can never have too many tools. Contact your instructor to make sure your project will fit our facilities and time restraints

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Cowboy Pump Guns (Course is NOT available for credit toward the Gunsmithing Technician Certificate)

This will be a one-week, hands-on course of Colt Lightning pump rifles (manufactured for a brief period from the 1880's to about 1904), their various generations, and the current reproductions. It will consist of repair and restoration for original function, as well as a thorough understanding of the operation and preparation for cowboy action shooting competition. This will include the medium and large frame pump rifles. The medium frames are acceptable for Main Match competition, and the large frames can be used in the long range side match repeater category. Part of the week will also include the operation and preparation of the Winchester 1897 pump shotgun (and their "clones") for cowboy action shooting. 70

Even though these original long guns are many decades old, with proper restoration and upgrades, they are extremely competitive in cowboy action shooting against lever rifles and double shotguns. Eldon Penner is a Life Member of SASS and the NRA, and has spent nearly 30 years as a gunsmith repairing and restoring Colt Lightning rifles (all calibers), as well as the other cowboy action shooting firearms. Prior to joining SASS 20 years ago, he built IPSC and IDPA 1911-style competition guns. Early in his life, he started as a blacksmith for logging equipment, went to college to study machining and metallurgy, and just recently returned to college to upgrade his knowledge with CAD CAM to manufacture replacement parts for the Colt Lightning rifles and single-shot BPCR rifles. About 10 years ago, he consulted with and worked for several of the current companies who have manufactured the reproduction Lightning pump rifle. Eldon and his wife have traveled extensively and competed in Europe, Canada, and the Western U.S. in various shooting sports.

Eldon Penner

Tools/Supplies I strongly suggest the student bring an original Colt Lightning medium frame rifle and/or a '97 pump shotgun. Reproductions could be American Western Arms (AWA) or USFA manufacturers. A reproduction '97 shotgun is also okay. There will be originals and reproductions of all in the classroom provided for demonstration purposes, but the students need to have as many of their own for "hands-on" instructions as possible. Hand tools to assemble and disassemble would include a set of gunsmith screwdrivers, various small punches, and small ballpeen hammer. Because an original Colt Lightning pump rifle usually needs some new or upgraded parts to make it completion ready, I will show examples of some of the parts developed for that purpose.

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Welding for Gunsmiths (core class for certificate) This course will cover basic safety and hands-on instruction will be provided to introduce the student to various welding practices used in the art of Gunsmithing. Fabrication and repair of small metal fixtures and parts related to the gunsmith will be highlighted. If time allows, other types of welding may be covered by the instructor.

Mike Taunt worked as a precision tig welder in the art and architectural metal fabrication industry for over

22 years. With experience in welding most metals including bronze, brass, steel, aluminum and stainless steel and is a proud graduate of the gunsmithing program at TSJC.

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Basic Welding Tool List Students should bring their own firearms for welding repairs Safety glasses Leather gloves for TIG welding (thin Goat skin) Welding helmet (self-darkening is best) Cotton shirt Blue jeans okay Pliers Vice Grips Stainless Steel Brushes No nylon clothing or jackets Drop light Small bench vise, nothing too big. Small metal grinder with sanding and metal grinding disc's ( 4 1/2 in. or a 2 in. air grinder ) would be a good thing to have. You will need to supply your own disc's.

WEEK EIGHT July 14th – July 18th Advanced Welding for Gunsmiths This class will be advanced study of gun and gun parts welding Prerequisite: Welding for Gunsmiths

Mike Taunt worked as a precision tig welder in the art and architectural metal fabrication industry for over

22 years. With experience in welding most metals including bronze, brass, steel, aluminum and stainless steel and is a proud graduate of the gunsmithing program at TSJC.

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Advanced Welding Tool List Welding hood Gloves Pencil grinder with 1/8 collet and a set of carbide or diamond 1/8 shank. Harbor Freight carries the grinders and bits for a reasonable price Students “MUST” have a broken or pitted gun or gun parts or a kit gun in flats Small vice grips needle and flat nose 6” bastard file (TSJC bookstore has great files) 120, 240, 320 grit sandpaper rolls. (bookstore has good paper)

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Introduction to CAD/CAM This course will introduce the student to the world of modern CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) and the first steps of CNC machining.

Brian Cumby is the full-time CNC machining instructor for TSJC. He previously owned the Salida Sign Shop and has extensive experience with CAD/CAM design work using CadKey, BobCad, Artcam, flexisign, and Autocad. In addition to machining and design, he is experienced in general metal work and machining by hand. Brian has a B.A. degree in Engineering Management (Business Administration)

Brian Cumby The class will cover the following: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Introduction to standard blueprint reading Introduction to CAD (AutoCad) Introduction to Cam (BobCad Software will be used) CNC Machining final using Haas “Super Mini Mill” 73

Class Tool List:  Engineering Paper  Pen & Pencils

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Advanced Machine Shop (Core class for certificate) This class will provide further instruction and practice on machine tool operation. The students will be instructed in rifle barrel re-barrel techniques as well as some advanced machine shop operations. Projects will vary according to individual interests. PREREQUISITE: Basic machine shop or consent of instructor. Keith Gipson has been a full time Gunsmithing instructor at TSJC since 1987. Keith is an experienced machinist and gunsmith who specializes in gun repair, metalworking, and CNC programming. [email protected] www.trinidadstate.edu http://nra.trinidadstate.edu Home Phone (719) 846-7954

Keith Gipson

Advanced Machine Shop Tool List Barrel fitting requires that you provide one pre-contoured barrel, and an action that suits the class project. If you have more needs or would like to include something else, bring two. Call if you think you want other instruction. Required Tools: #2 or #3 Center drill 1/2 ", 4 Flute double end mill 5/16" - 3/8" HHS tool bits (and/or appropriate turning and facing carbide bits) 6" Dial caliper 6" Steel rule 60° Thread center gauge Assorted files (with handles) Carbide tip scribe Emery cloth: 80, 120, 240, 320, 400 grit Layout dye 74

Safety glasses Thread pitch gauge While not required, assorted hand tools can provide a useful addition: 6" or 8" Adjustable wrench Allen wrench set up to 3/8" Center punch Gunsmithing pin punch set Gunsmithing screwdrivers Hammer Pliers Tool box Please note that this list is bare minimum. If you have other tools or supplies that may be useful, bring them. You can never have too many tools. Contact your instructor to make sure your project will fit our facilities and time restraints ******************************************************************************

Spring Piston Airguns Present an overview of airgun power plants focusing on the spring piston air guns. Explain how the energy to power the pellet is generated by the helical coil spring. Cover the reasons for mainspring failure. Start the repair process with the initial inspection, special tools, disassembly, preparation of the compression cylinder for installation of new parts, install new parts, reassembly and subsequent testing. Limited tuning and improving the operation will be addressed. Also proper lubrication and maintenance will be covered. The special tools used for disassembly and assembly will be introduced. Randy Bimrose whose gun repair experience dates back 47 years, puts the same dedication, determination, exactness and consistency into every repair. It does not matter if it is a shooter setting a world record, a national champion or the casual plinker wanting to hit that spinner as he relaxes in the backyard. The desire of each shooter is to have an airgun that works properly and hits where it is aimed. His experience and background include: A retired U.S. Marine Corps Match Armorer, Former Senior Gunsmith for Beeman Precision Airguns for over 10 years, former gunsmith for C&J Enterprises, Repair Consultant for Beeman Precision Airguns, Member of Marine Corps Distinguished Shooter Assoc., Life member of NRA & CRPA (CA Rifle & Pistol Assoc), also on the CRPA Board of Directors and member of NSSF . [email protected]

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Recommended Textbook: Exploded Airgun Drawings 2nd Edition—Revised June 14, 2010 (ISBN 0-9674667-2-5) – John Groenewold Students should bring a minimum of six and a maximum of twelve different spring piston air guns from the list below. It will most beneficial if they are as many different models as possible. Pistols: Beeman P1, 700, Original 5; Diana 5; HW 45, HW 70; HyScore 815, 825; Webley Hurricane, Tempest, Mark I & II, Senior, Premier, Junior; Winchester 353. Rifles: Beeman R series (any model), Model 100, 200, 250, Original 27, 35, Falcon I & II, FX 1 & 2, S 1, GS 950, GS 1000, GT 600, GT 650, GT 700, C1, Kodiak; Crosman Challenger; Diana 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 34, 35, 36, 38, 350 Magnum, 45, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54; FWB 124, 127; HW 30, 35, 50, 55, 77, 80, 85, 95, 97, 98, 99; HyScore 801, 807, 809, 828; Marksman 45, 28, 55, 59, 60, 61, 70, 71, 72; Webley Eclipse, Vulcan I, II & III, Omega, Patriot; Winchester 425, 427. The student should bring a new mainspring, piston seal and breech seal for each gun. Some guns will require other parts during disassembly and when changing the piston seal. These include the earlier Diana and other brands that are the same models. If you have any questions or doubts contact Randy. If anyone has a problem getting any parts please contact me at least 3-4 weeks ahead of the class meeting time. AIRGUNSMITHING COURSE – GENERAL TOOL LIST Safety glasses Bench pad – rubber or similar to protect the gun Soft jaws for the vise (felt, leather or molded plastic) Assorted screwdrivers Ball peen hammer (4 oz. Best) Rawhide or non-marring hammer Pin punch set Roll pin punch set 76

Allen wrenches – SAE .050- ¼; Metric 1.5 – 6 mm Assorted pliers – needle nose, slip joint, parallel action Adjustable wrench – 8” best, 6” OK Pin vises for holding small screws and pins Files – 6” Swiss pattern pillar #2, #0 Needle file set #2 Dental picks – assorted Deburring tool Lathe tool bit – 3/8 or 1/2 12 gauge shotgun cleaning rod with slotted tip 3/8” variable speed drill (reversible is nice sometimes but not necessary) Small flashlight – recommend Mag light with 2 AA batteries, it is bright and focuses to a spot for looking down inside the tubes/compression cylinders or one with LED with several bulbs for a bright beam Paper towels – 1 roll M-Pro 7 Gun Cleaner or Mil-Comm MC25 Gun Cleaner/Degreaser M-Pro 7 Gun Oil LPX or Mil-Comm TW-25 Oil Mil-Comm TW-25B Lubricating Light Grease Almagard Vari Purpose Lubricant #3752 or Moly based grease Rubbing alcohol – 91% is best, 70% OK Plastic food storage tray (like Rubbermaid or similar), size 5-7” wide by 10-12” long and about 3” deep max. A small inner tray to keep the screw and pins helps to keep things organized. AIRGUNSMITHING COURSE -- SPRING PISTON GUNS TOOL LIST All Manufacturers -- Mainspring compressor—Home made or commercial (Commercial available from JG Airguns) FWB 124 -- 11 mm Open end wrench or adjustable wrench Marksman International Series -- 9 mm socket (1/4 or 3/8 drive) Marksman International Series -- Circlip pliers

WEEK NINE July 21st – July 25th Bluing (core class for certificate)

In this course we will mainly be covering hot salt blueing as it applies to the firearms industry. This course includes instruction and hands on training in metal preparation, hot bluing, niter bluing, and some alternative finishes such as Parkerizing and spray finishes. Students should supply their own firearms or parts to work on. The focus of this class is to learn quality metal finishing skills, not to blue a large volume of guns. It would be better to end your week with 3-4 exceptional quality projects, rather than 15-20 incomplete and lacking quality finishes. Ryan Newport is an Alumni of Trinidad State Junior College. After graduation he spent 6 years working as a repair gunsmith on the high end line of Browning shotguns, since that time he has returned to TSJC as an instructor teaching Benchmetal, Firearms Conversions, Shotgunsmithing, Blueing, and several Machine Shop classes. www.trinidadstate.edu [email protected] office # 719-846-5525 77

Ryan Newport

Recommended Tools and Materials List 6” adjustable wrench Allen wrench set Aluminum oxide polishing cloth 180, 240, and 400 grits Assorted files with handles smaller sizes 6" or 8" may be most useful Bench block - we can make this from a hard rubber hockey punch. Dust mask Guns to blue Gunsmith screwdriver set. Hammer Long sleeve shirt and pants (Required) Needle nose pliers Pin punch set Safety glasses (Required) Scotch brite pads (green and gray) This list reflects minimum requirements. If you have other tools or supplies that maybe useful, bring them because you can never have enough tools. ********************************************************************

Checkering Course includes pattern design and layout, scribing, pattern transfer, checkering techniques, and finishing. In addition, instruction on the use of the latest hand and power tools is provided. Glen Morovits

Glen Morovits

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1-- " " 3-20 spacing tool 1-- " " 4-20 spacing tool 1-- " " 2, 3, or 4 line cutter ( optional ) 1-- “ “ 2-20 spacing tool 1-- Jointer tool 1-- Dem- Bart 90 deg. vainer 4-- W.E. Brownell full view handle 1-- white or yellow grease pencil 1-- thread pitch gauge or Brownells chekrchex ( optional ) 1--no. 2 optivisor (optional ) 1--3/4" roll of masking tape 1--small brush ( tooth brush or fingernail brush ) 1--small screwdriver NOTE: All of the above tools and supplies can be purchased At the TSJC bookstore or through Brownells Inc., 200 South Front St., Montezuma, Iowa 50171 Ordering/Tech Support: 800-7410015 and any can be substituted with something like it you have at home. The TSJC Bookstore caters to the full-time Gunsmithing students and carries a wide range of books, tools and parts including their own FFL. To purchase items from the bookstore in advance or to ask questions, call Sandra Rodman or staff at 1-800-621-8752, ext. 5610. ***********************************************************************

NRA Instructor Training Home Firearms – Basic Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun

(Course is NOT available for credit toward the Gunsmithing Technician Certificate)

Instructors Keith Gipson & Jim Hamilton COURSE DESCRIPTION AND TOOL/SUPPLY LIST AND PRICE WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE WHEN AVAILABLE.

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TSJC/NRA 2014 SUMMER COURSE REGISTRATION SHEET

Date: _______/______/____________ D.O.B.: _________________________________ Name: ___________________________Please Provide a Valid Student ID # or Social Security # Mailing Address: ____________________________TSJC Student #: _S____________________ City: _____________________________ or Social Security#: __________________________ State: ________________Zip:__________ Country: ___________________________________ Phone: _____________________________ Cell: ______________________________________ Email: _____________________________ Emergency Contact #: _________________________ Name of Emergency Contact & Relationship to you: _____________________________________ Please be sure to circle check whether you are taking EACH class as continuing education (CE) or for credit (Credit). Note: single housing $100 per week – married housing $130 per week – check off S or M to indicate which type of housing you need. Week 1 – May 26- May 30_______________________________ CE Credit On Campus Housing – S__ M __

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Week 2 – June 2-6 CE Credit

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Week 3 – June 9- 13 CE Credit

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Week 4 – June 16 -20 CE Credit

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Week 5 – June 23-27 CE Credit

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Week 6 – June30/July 4 CE Credit

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Week 7 – July 7 -11 CE Credit

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Week 8 – July 14 - 18 CE Credit

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Week 9 – July 21-25 CE Credit

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Total due for all courses and campus housing $______________ CHECK #______________ PAYABLE TO: TRINIDAD STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE VISA: MASTER CARD: DISCOVER: DEBIT: PIN#:_____________ CARD#:___________________________________________ EXPIRATION DATE: ______/_____/___ I certify that I am able to own and possess firearms. Date:

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STUDENT NEEDS: (Please check any of the following you will need during your stay with us.) Handicap Access: Yes______ Computer Access (not WIFI): Yes______ Cafeteria: Yes_______ Married student housing ($130 per week) __________

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Registration Form Instructions If you have attended TSJC previously and don’t know your student or “S” number, you may contact Donna Haddow at 719-846-5541 or 1-800-672-8752 ext. 5541 [email protected] to obtain your number or simply fill in the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you have not attended in the past, we need your Social Security number. Because classes are now offered for credit or as continuing education, please be sure to circle CREDIT or CE on the form. Tuition is as follows: Continuing Education or Colorado Resident for credit $375.00 Out-of State, for credit -- please contact Donna *Note – tuition for some continuing education courses may vary Colorado residents taking classes for credit will need to register for the College Opportunity Fund. Registration may be done by clicking here or by visiting our website at www.trinidadstate.edu and clicking on the COF button. If you took classes for credit previously, you do not need to register for COF again. If you are not registered for COF, you will not receive the credit on your account and will pay higher tuition. New this year is the option for married student housing. Please mark on the bottom of the form if you will require married accommodations. Single students are $100 per week, married rooms $130 per week. NO CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED, COUPLES ONLY If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me

Donna Donna Haddow Executive Assistant to the President and NRA Coordinator Trinidad State Junior College 600 Prospect Street Trinidad, CO 81082

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http://www.historictrinidad.com/tourism.html Outdoor activities in the area include hiking, fishing, camping, horseback riding, backpacking and bicycling and motorcycling. At scenic Trinidad Lake State Park, about three miles west of Trinidad off the Scenic Highway of Legends (Highway 12) provides a place for fishing and water sports such as boating, sailing and water skiing. Camping is available. The City of Trinidad has an outstanding nine-hole Municipal Golf Course. Monument Lake Resort, located 36 miles west of Trinidad in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, is an ideal fishing spot. Campgrounds and a 20-unit lodge are available to visitors. For history and art buffs, Trinidad has the Trinidad History Museum with the Bloom Mansion (a Victorian house built in 1882), the Baca House (a Territorial-style adobe built in 1869) and the Santa Fe Trail Museum. The Louden-Henritze Archaeology Museum, located in the Freudenthal Memorial Library on the Trinidad state Junior College campus, contains fossils, artifacts, and dioramas pertaining to the geology and prehistory of the region. The A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art features the work of western artist and illustrator A.R. Mitchell plus the works of other known artists. The Aultman Photographic collection is also housed at the Mitchell. Park your car and explore historic Trinidad in style. Take a ride on the Trinidad Trolley. It’s free and you can get off and back on as often as you like. The scenic Highway of Legends, from Trinidad to Walsenburg (Highway 12), has marvelous scenery and many interesting historic legends. By taking a short drive south to New Mexico, such attractions as the NRA Whittington Center in Raton and Mount Capulin – an extraordinary extinct volcano near Capulincan be seen. Taos is also nearby. The sites listed below will provide you with an abundance of information on things to do and places to see while you are visiting the area. www.historictrinidad.com/tourism/tourism.html http://www.trinidadchamber.com/index.html http://www.sangres.com/colorado/lasanimas/trinidad.htm http://www.colorado.com/colorado-welcome-center-trinidad

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Activities Trinidad’s public green spaces are second to none for a town of its size. In addition to its worldclass skatepark, a new and radical disc golf course, and a riverwalk, four public parks offer bocce ball, fishing, running trails, soccer, basketball, baseball, and playgrounds as well as a historic bandshell for public concerts. Trinidad has a historic nine-hole golf course as well as a new Nicklaus Design course at Cougar Canyon. At the junction of Scenic Highway of Legends lake country and Santa Fe Trail Scenic Byway grasslands and canyons, Trinidad is the gateway to unparalleled opportunities for recreation and daytrips in southern Colorado.st en

Trinidad’s Riverwalk, part of the town’s expanding trails system, meanders for 3.5 miles along the lazy Purgatoire River.

Historic Kit Carson Park has a Victorian bandshell, bike paths, and a cast bronze statue of Kit Carson, considered one of the finest equestrian works in the country.

Avid Golfer rates Trinidad’s municipal golf course one of the “ten hidden gems in the country.” More on golfing in Trinidad.

Cougar Canyon HAS CLOSED

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Los Nino’s Soccer Complex is one of Trinidad’s newest parks.

Central Park’s pond is stocked with rainbow trout for fishing by the under-14 set only.

Trinidad’s skatepark is rated ninth in the world by champion skater Tony Hawk. With lots of lines and no kinks, the skatepark provides fast full-arena runs and also accommodates the young ones.

Cimino Downtown Park, bordering Trinidad's riverwalk, has a state-ofthe-art playground and fountain that welcome youngsters as well as a lighted bocce ball court for quiet sundown evenings.

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Trinidad's Family Aquatic Center opened in June 2008. It is located at South Side Park near the town's world-class skatepark, frisbee golf park, and community center.

The center includes a wading pool for toddlers, a 140-foot "flume" slide, six-lane lap pool, concession area, "funbrellas" offering shade, and tables and chairs for relaxing. Dressing rooms have a separate area for families. The entire center is ADA accessible. 719-846-2675 or 719-846-4454 x14. Open swim is 1pm-5:40pm every day. Other swim times: Lap Swim: Mon 6pm-7:20pm, Sat & Sun 9:30am-10:30am. Sr. Citizen Lap Swim: Sat & Sun 12pm-12:50pm Family Swim: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 6pm-7:20pm, Sat & Sun 10am-12pm. Moms and Tots: Tues 12pm-12:50pm

NRA Whittington Center: http://www.nrawc.org/index.html Southern Colorado Repertory Theater: http://www.scrtheatre.com/scrtheatre.com/Home.html Trinidad Lake State Park: http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/TrinidadLake/Pages/TrinidadStateParkHome.aspx Earth Mountain Education Farm: earthmountainfarm.org Picketwire Canyon: http://www.exploresoutheastcolorado.com/picketwire.htm Trinidad Triggers Baseball Team http://www.trinidadtriggers.com

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The Fine Print While attending classes at TSJC, all students must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE Student Code of Conduct: It is the intent of this code to ensure that students at TSJC neither lose their rights nor escape the responsibility of citizenship in the college community. While the activities covered by the laws of the larger community and those covered by TSJC’s rules may overlap, it is important to note that the community’s laws and TSJC’s rules operate independently and that they do not substitute for each other. TSJC may pursue enforcement of its own rules whether or not legal proceedings are underway or in prospect, and may use information from third party sources (such as law enforcement agencies and the courts) to determine whether TSJC rules have been broken. A TSJC student is not exempt from local, state, or federal laws and TSJC students have the additional obligation of abiding by all of TSJC’s regulations. It is the personal responsibility of every member of the campus community not only to protect his/her own rights, but to respect the rights of others and conduct themselves in a manner conductive to learning in an educational environment. TSJC expects students to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. In addition, TSJC recognizes that many programs offered identify additional standards of ethics, accountability and program expertise. The following programs at TSJC require students to follow the standards identified in their program handbook: Automotive Service Technology Cosmetology Early Childhood Education Emergency Medical Services Gunsmithing Massage Therapy Nursing Certified Nurse Assistant Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy (CLETA) The following guidelines attempt to balance the student's needs and the needs of the College community. If an individual is found in violation of the Student Code of Conduct, the College's primary interest will be to help that individual avoid further inappropriate behavior and become a responsible member of the College community. However, if an individual fails to correct inappropriate behavior, or if the violation of The Student Code of Conduct is serious, the College will have no choice but to consider taking disciplinary action that may, in some cases, lead to suspension or expulsion from the College. There are some behaviors that will not be tolerated because they threaten the safety and violate the basic purpose of the College community or the personal rights and freedoms essential to other members of the community. The following list of conduct outlines violations for which students and student organizations are subject to disciplinary action. It identifies misconduct for which action may be taken if a violation occurs, together with the range of penalties associated with the violation. Conduct that violates student rights and is subject to disciplinary action, includes but is not limited to: 87

1. Acts of academic dishonesty, which include but are not limited to: plagiarizing, cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty or helping someone else violate reasonable standards of academic behavior. (Penalty Range: Sanctions are determined by the instructor but may range from an “F” in the course to Official Reprimand - Probation – Dismissal from the program) 2. Non-violent intentional obstruction, disruption, or interference with teaching, disciplinary proceedings, or other College activities, including its public service functions or other authorized activities on the College premises. (Penalty Range: Official Reprimand - General College Discipline - Disciplinary Probation) 3. Non-violent willful obstructions or interference with the freedom of movement of students, College officials, employees, and invited guests to all facilities of the College. (Penalty Range: Official Reprimand - General College Discipline - Disciplinary Probation) 4. Disorderly conduct or lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression on property owned or controlled by the College or at any College sponsored function. (Penalty Range: Official Reprimand - General College Discipline - Disciplinary Probation) 5. Physical abuse of any person on property owned or controlled by the College or at any function sponsored or supervised by the College, or conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any such person. (Penalty Range: Suspension - Disciplinary Dismissal Expulsion) 6. Harassment and/or hazing in all forms, which includes, but not limited to striking, laying hands upon, threatening with violence, or offering to do bodily harm to another person with intent to punish or injure, or other treatment of a tyrannical, abusive, shameful, insulting, or humiliating nature. (Penalty Range: Suspension - Disciplinary Dismissal - Expulsion) 7. Prohibited entry to, or use of College facilities, defined as unauthorized entry or use of College property or facilities for illegal purpose or purposes detrimental to the College. (Penalty Range: Probation - Suspension - Disciplinary Dismissal - Expulsion) 8. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of College documents, records, or instruments of identification with intent to defraud the College. (Penalty Range: Suspension - Disciplinary Dismissal Expulsion) 9. Theft or willful damage to College property and the private property of students, College officials, employees, and invited guests, when such property is located upon or within College buildings, facilities, or grounds. (Penalty Range: Suspension - Disciplinary Dismissal Expulsion) 10. Possession of firearms, explosives, dangerous chemicals or other dangerous weapons within or upon the grounds, buildings, at College sponsored activities or any other facilities of the College. (Gunsmithing students must abide by the firearms policy of the College). (A dangerous weapon is an instrument that is designed to or likely to produce bodily harm. Weapons may include, but are not limited to, B-B. guns, slingshots, martial arts devices, brass knuckles, Bowie knives, daggers or similar knives, or switch blades. A harmless, instrument designed to look like a firearm, explosive, or assault weapon, is expressly included within the meaning of a firearm, explosive, or dangerous weapon). (Penalty Range: Suspension Disciplinary Dismissal - Expulsion) 11. Engaging in the unauthorized or unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use/abuse of alcohol or illicit drugs on property owned by or under the control of TSJC or as part of college activities whenever they may occur. (Penalty Range: Probation - Suspension - Disciplinary Dismissal) 12. Possessing, consuming or distributing any alcoholic beverage in violation of college rules and regulations, or appearing on campus while under the influence or intoxicated. (Penalty Range: Probation - Suspension - Disciplinary Dismissal) 88

13. Use of any kind of tobacco product is prohibited in college owned or leased facilities. (Penalty Range: Probation - Suspension - Disciplinary Dismissal) 14. Off-Campus: Physical abuse of any person, or conduct that threatens/endangers the health or safety of any person, or conduct which interferes with the public or private rights of citizens, when it is determined that the continued presence of the student would clearly constitute a threat or danger to the College Community. (Penalty Range: Suspension - Disciplinary Dismissal - Expulsion) 15. Leaving children unattended in campus buildings or on campus grounds. (Penalty Range: Official Reprimand - Probation - Suspension) 16. Aiding or encouraging others in community, or initiating others to commit any act of misconduct. (Penalty Range: Probation - Suspension - Disciplinary Dismissal) 17. Any illegal downloads of electronic files, including but not limited to: music, pictures, that are not public domain, copyrighted materials, software, or aiding others in this illegal act will initiate disciplinary action. The student(s) will be responsible for the payment of any fines initiated by the local, state, or federal governments, and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Campus disciplinary action will also be determined. (Penalty Range: Probation Suspension - Expulsion.) Discipline: Administration of student discipline at TSJC is a responsibility shared by students, faculty, and administrative staff. In situations where the behavior of the student(s) may require the intervention of the College administration, a Vice President, Dean, or the Chief Student Services Officer one of three possible hearings where the student(s) may voice their point of view. Note: Disciplinary action will not take effect until the conclusion of the hearing, unless the student poses a threat to the health, safety, and/or welfare of the College. TSJC reserves the right to temporarily suspend or impose other sanctions while conducting a disciplinary investigation. Disciplinary Procedures: The responsibility of administering the discipline system is delegated by the President of Trinidad State Junior College to the Vice President of Student Affairs on the Trinidad Campus and to the Dean of Student Services on the Valley Campus. Trinidad State Junior College will attempt to handle discipline matters at the lowest possible level. Discipline related activity is monitored and reported through the Vice President of Student Affairs. Disciplinary regulations are set forth in writing through CCCS Board Policy (BP 4-30) and System President’s Procedure (SP 4-30) in order to give students general notice of prohibited conduct. These rules and regulations should be read broadly and are not designed to define prohibited conduct in exhaustive terms. It is recognized by Trinidad State Junior College that students are adults and are expected to obey the law and take personal responsibility for their conduct. A. PURPOSE The following procedures are designed to afford certain procedural protection to any student alleged to have committed an infraction of the Student Code of Conduct that warrants disciplinary action. Such discipline, which is separate from criminal proceedings, may be imposed for misconduct apart from academic performance, and is subject to the procedures described below. When accused of a violation, the student has the right to review the evidence against him or her but this does not necessarily mean the right to confront a witness. B. DEFINITIONS 1. Student Code of Conduct: Document developed/published by TSJC, which defines prescribed conduct of students. 89

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Impartial Decision Maker: The Disciplinary Standards Committee (DSC) designated by the TSJC President to hear student disciplinary appeals. Chief Student Services Officer: The Chief Student Services Officer is designated by the TSJC President to administer student affairs and be responsible for administering TSJC’s Student Conduct Code and this procedure. Notice: Notices, which are required to be given by this procedure, shall be considered served upon the student when given by personal delivery or mailing by certified mail to the address the student has filed with the College’s admissions and records office. If notice is mailed, student shall be given (3) additional days to respond. Sanctions: One or more of the following may be given when there is a finding that a student has violated the Student Code of Conduct. a. Warning: A notice served upon the student advising him/her that he/she is violating or has violated College regulations. b. Probation: After a finding of violation of the Student Code of Conduct, restriction of student’s privileges for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe disciplinary sanctions if the student is found to be violating any College regulations during the probationary period. c. Other Disciplinary Sanction: fines, restitution, denial of privileges, assignment to perform services for the benefit of the College or community; or other sanction that doesn’t result in the student being denied the right of attending classes. d. College Suspension or Expulsion: An involuntary separation of the student from the College for misconduct apart from academic performance for a specified period of time. Suspension is a separation that shall not exceed two academic terms per suspension for any singular offense or situation. While a student is suspended, he or she is not eligible for admission or re-admission at any of the community colleges within the Colorado Community College System. Once the suspension is lifted the student is eligible for admission or re-admission. Students may be suspended from a class, residence hall, use of a college facility or an activity in the sole determination by an authorized college employee that the conduct is in violation of Code subject only to an appeal to the Chief Student Services Officer to ensure that the action was taken pursuant to college policies. Students may be suspended from one class period by the responsible faculty member, longer suspensions can be done only in accordance with college procedures. Expulsion is a separation for more than two academic terms. While a student is expelled, he or she is not eligible for admission or re-admission at any of the community colleges within the Colorado Community College System. After the expulsion, a student’s eligibility for re-admission is contingent upon their ability to prove the behavior that resulted in the expulsion has been resolved. e.

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Summary Suspension: An immediate action taken by the Chief Student Services Officer to ensure the safety and well-being of members of the college community or preservation of college property; to ensure the student’s own physical or emotional safety and wellbeing; or if the student poses a definite threat of disruption or interference with the normal operations of the college. In the event of a summary suspension, the hearing before the Impartial Decision Maker (if requested by the student), shall occur as soon as possible following the suspension. Clear the Record: Should the Chief Student Services Officer find the charges against the student unsubstantiated, s/he may exonerate the student and clear his/her record. 90

Day: Refers to calendar day unless otherwise noted below. C. PROCEDURES 1. DECISION The Chief Student Services Officer or his/her designee shall receive all allegations of student misconduct, investigate the complaints and make a decision. S/He may decide that the charges can be disposed of administratively by mutual consent of the parties involved on a basis acceptable to him. If an administrative resolution is not achieved, the Chief Student Services Officer or designee shall issue a Decision which determines whether the alleged conduct occurred; whether the conduct violated the Student Code of Conduct or College policies or procedures; and impose a sanction(s) if appropriate. The student shall receive written Notice of the Decision and be advised of his/her right to appeal the Decision by filing a written appeal with the Chief Student Services Officer within seven (7) days of service of the Decision. In the case of suspension or expulsion, the sanction shall be imposed no earlier than six days after service of the Notice unless it is a summary suspension or the sanction is agreed to by the student. If an appeal is requested, suspension and/or expulsion shall not be imposed until the appeal procedures below have been completed. 2.

APPEAL a. In the event of an appeal, the Chief Student Services Officer shall give written Notice to the student and the Impartial Decision Maker which describes the conduct to be inquired into; the Student Code of Conduct and/or College policies or procedures which were allegedly violated; the date, time and place of the alleged violation; the sanction that is threatened and the date, time and place of the hearing before the Impartial Decision Maker. The Notice shall be given at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing, unless a shorter time is agreed to by the parties. b. Conduct of Hearings. The Impartial Decision Maker (Disciplinary Standards Committee) shall determine its own hearing procedures, keeping in mind the following guidelines: 1) Students shall have the right to be heard by the Impartial Decision Maker (DSC). In the event that the student is under the age of eighteen or incapacitated, he/she may have an advisor present to assist him/her in presenting his/her case. 2) Students do not have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings except in the case when civil or criminal actions concerning the student are pending and in that case the attorney’s role shall be advisory only. The Student is responsible for presenting his/her own case and, therefore, advisors are not permitted to speak or to participate directly in any hearing except as provided in #1 above. 3) Students shall have the right to identify documents, witnesses and other material he/she would like the Impartial Decision maker (DSC) to review before making a final decision. 4) Hearings shall be conducted in private unless all parties agree otherwise. 5) The Impartial Decision Maker should maintain a record of the hearing. (DSC) c. Determination by Impartial Decision Maker (DSC). The Decision Maker (DSC) shall make its findings and determinations in closed meetings out of the presence of the Chief Student Services Officer and the student charged. Separate findings are to be made as to the conduct of the student, and on the sanction(s), if any, to be imposed. No discipline shall be imposed on the student unless the Impartial Decision Maker is persuaded by a preponderance of the evidence that the student committed the alleged conduct and that it constituted a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and/or college regulations; that the 91

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student should be sanctioned (including modifying the sanction imposed below) and that the discipline is reasonable given the violation. The student and the Chief Student Services Officer shall be given written Notice of the decision. The decision shall be issued within five calendar days of the close of the hearing and it shall become final unless a petition for review is filed. Petition for Review. The Chief Student Services Officer or the student may petition the President of the College to review the Impartial Decision Maker’s (DSC) decision by filing a written petition within five (5) days after notification of the decision. If a review is requested, the other party will be given three (3) days to respond to the petition and his/her response materials will be given to the President to review before a decision on the petition is made. President’s Decision. The President shall review the record of the case and the petition and may affirm or reverse the decision of the Impartial Decision Maker. The record shall consist of the Impartial Decision Maker’s written documents and the recording of the hearing and any written materials submitted in support of the Petition for Review. The President shall notify the Chief Student Services Officer and the student in writing of his/her decision within fourteen (14) days of service of the Petition for Review. The President’s decision is final.

MISCELLANEOUS a. College disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against a student charged with violation of a law if the violation occurred at the College or College-sanctioned activities or was of such a nature as to impact upon the College which is also a violation of the College’s Student Code of Conduct. Proceedings under this Procedure may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following civil or criminal proceedings off-campus. b. Time limits for scheduling of hearings may be extended at the discretion of the Impartial Decision Maker. c. The student may waive the above procedural rights.

Referenced from SP 4-30, revised 4/20/2011 and BP 4-30 at www.cccs.edu. Record of Discipline: The record of disciplinary actions will be kept in the office of the Chief Student Services Officer. When the student completes graduation requirements, the notation of disciplinary actions taken may or may not be removed from the student's record, depending on the circumstances surrounding the individual case. If he/she transfers to another institution, this information may or may not be sent to the new institution, depending on the circumstances surrounding the individual case.

Additional Residence Hall Information

Laundry Each residence hall has laundry facilities located in the building. Residents needing change for the laundry facilities may ask the Bookstore for change during normal business hours. If laundry equipment is broken or not functioning properly please contact the Housing Office at 719.846.5458. Residence Hall Room Telephone Service There is phone service in every room for resident’s personal use; resident must provide phone to use this service. The phone number is already assigned to your room and cannot be changed. No long distance service is provided, but phone cards may be used and are available in the bookstore. A 92

service fee will be charged to each student, regardless of utilization of service to off-set 911 phone service. Cable TV Services Each room is equipped with a cable TV hookup providing basic service channel selections. If you have a cable-ready TV there is no extra charge or equipment necessary for these basic services. For problems with your cable service contact Comcast at 1.800.COMCAST (1.800.266.2278). Internet Connections in the Residence Halls In order to use the high-speed Internet connection, residents must have a LEGAL copy of an operating system (OS) and meet basic security requirements. These requirements include up-to-date OS patches, antivirus definitions, and antispyware definitions. All Administrative level and user accounts on personal computer systems must be password protected. You must abide by Housing and College Network/Internet policy. You are responsible for your computer system regardless of where it is used or by whom. For problems with your wireless connection, please call or leave a voice mail with the Technology Services Help Desk at 719.846.5663 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Other Devices If you have other devices that will not work (e.g. game systems, VoIP phones, TiVo) contact the Technology Services Help Desk at 719.846.5663. Technology Access – Special Needs Do you have difficulty accessing a standard computer or electronic information due to a disability? Those needing assistance may include students who: experience pain when computing, cannot see the computer screen, cannot access a standard keyboard or mouse, or have visual, language, or auditory processing difficulties. Please contact Ron Barros at 719.846.5456 (for Career & Tech students) or Peggy Weurding at 719.846.5557 (for Arts & Sciences students). Furnishings, Bunks, Lofts, and Other Alterations Students are responsible for the College furnishings provided in their rooms. All rooms are furnished with a twin-size bed, dresser, closet, desk and chair. Residents must provide their own towels and personal articles. Furnishings designed for use in public areas are not to be moved into students’ rooms. Portable air conditioners and evaporative coolers are not allowed in any hall due to electrical restrictions. Nearly all other forms of movable furniture are permitted within the guidelines presented on the following pages. All furniture pro-vided in your room must remain in the room you are assigned. It is recommended that you not bring or rent additional furniture. Failure to follow the Furnishings Policy may result in disciplinary action and charges to replace/repair damages. Refrigerators/Microwaves Students may bring their own refrigerators as long as it meets the following requirements: The unit specifications are not to exceed the maximum of 4.6 cubic ft. Cannot exceed 115 volt, 60 cycles AC 100 watt. The appliance must be electrical and UL approved. Housing and maintenance personnel have the final authority to approve or deny use of appliances. The College reserves the right to inspect refrigerators for unsanitary conditions. DO NOT bring full-sized refrigerators. Repairs What Housing Does Not Repair • Cable Television: For problems with your cable service contact Comcast at 1.800.COMCAST (1.800.266.2278). 93

• Refrigerators and Microwaves: Contact the appliance's manufacturer. • Phones: Contact your phone’s manufacturer • Personal Items Maintenance Requests in YOUR living space can be placed by: • Contacting the housing office at 719.846.5458 or 719.846.5497 during regular business hours. If you leave a message please include the following: • NAME • CALL BACK NUMBER (let us know the best time to reach you) • RESIDENCE HALL • ROOM NUMBER • NATURE OF THE PROBLEM NOTE: All requests received will be processed in a reasonable amount of time. You should expect response or feedback within two business days. Non-Emergency Service and Maintenance Request (These requests must go through the Housing Office) • Keys • Pest control • Furniture changes/requests Emergency: Emergency is defined as fire, life, and safety issues and Trinidad Police Department should be called at 911. Also, the TSJC security should be called at 719.845.6042 and Housing at 719.846.5458 or 719.846.5497 Urgent Service and Maintenance Contact the person on duty for your residence hall: your RA or the Housing Office. Urgent response is defined as safety/security issues, heat, alarm malfunctions, and any utility problem that may cause damage to College facilities. Urgent requests include: • Loss of hot or cold water • Loss of heat • Loss of electricity (room light out is not an emergency) • Electrical hazard • Flooding or major leak • Fire (call 911) • Gas leaks • Lock malfunction or breakage • Any condition that represents a significant imminent threat or potential hazard to the community • Glass window breakage (this is a potential safety and security hazard) • Toilets (loss of service in suite halls) Alcohol Policy Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted in any state building or state property including the residence halls (Huggins, O’Connor, Johnson and Romero) and surrounding grounds. Any student or guest possessing or consuming alcohol, possessing empty alcohol containers in the residence halls or elsewhere on campus will be subject to residence hall disciplinary sanctions which could lead to suspension from residence halls or total expulsion from campus. This includes students and guests above and below 21 years of age. Bias Incidents Bias incidents are non-criminal activity against a person or property that is motivated, in whole or in part, by the offender’s bias against perceived or actual race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, ability, age, gender, gender expression, socioeconomic status or sexual orientation. Bias incidents are prohibited in the residence halls. Such incidents may result in the immediate removal and permanent expulsion from the residence halls. 94

Candles and Open Flames Due to fire safety standards candles (including unburned or decorative) and any items with an open flame or exposed heating coils are NOT allowed in residence hall rooms. Incense burning is also NOT permitted. Compliance With Officials Residents and their guests are expected to comply with the verbal or written directions of any College official or police officer acting in the performance of their duties and in the scope of their employment. Damage • Students are liable for any damage that they cause to College property and may need to pay replacement or restoration costs. • Students representing an informal or organized group that sponsors a social event are liable for any damage to College property that occurs in connection with that event. • Students are expected to assist staff by accepting responsibility for damage to College property, and to identify those students who are responsible for such damage. • Extensive or recurring damage to community areas may result in charges being incurred by the community and possible disciplinary action. Drug Policy Use, possession, manufacturing, or distribution of illegal drugs including but not limited to marijuana, narcotics, methamphetamines, cocaine, opiates, LSD, mushrooms, heroin, designer drugs such as Ecstasy and GHB, or other controlled substances is prohibited. Use or possession of prescription drugs or over the counter products other than for the person prescribed, inappropriate use of, or for use other than the prescribed purpose is prohibited. Possession or use of drug paraphernalia including but not limited to equipment, products, and materials used to cultivate, manufacture, distribute, or use illegal drugs is also prohibited. MEDICAL MARIJUANA POLICY Trinidad State Junior College policy since November 2010 is: “Although possession and use of marijuana for certain medical conditions consistent with the requirements of the Colorado Constitution is no longer a crime in the State of Colorado, the possession and use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Consistent with federal law, including the Controlled Substances Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, the use and/or possession of marijuana continue to be prohibited while enrolled as a TSJC student is on campus, including while in campus housing.” In addition, students must adhere to the regulations specified in program handbooks and may be subject to disciplinary action for failure to comply. Emergency Procedures • For emergencies call 911. • TSJC Security will contact the most appropriate emergency service whether it is fire, victim assistance, emergency counseling, ambulance, paramedic, or police. • Tell the dispatcher what the situation is and stay on the phone until all questions have been answered and the dispatcher tells you to hang up. • Residence hall staff should then be called immediately and informed of the emergency. Entering a Student Room If practicable, the College will not enter a student’s room unless accompanied by the student, their authorized representative, or a second authorized College representative. However, the College reserves the right to enter student rooms for the purpose of inspecting the premises for adherence to fire- and life-safety guidelines, routine cleanliness inspections, housekeeping, maintenance, necessary repair, to serve a warrant for the arrest of a resident/guest of the room, or with a search warrant for the room itself, to aid in an arrest which began outside the room, or when an authorized agent has reasonable suspicion of a violation of contract that includes: a) an occupant of the room 95

may be physically harmed or endangered; b) damage is being done to College property; or c) College policy is not being adhered to as stated in the College General Catalog, Student Handbook and the Residence Hall Handbook. Explosives Explosives of any nature, including flammable liquids, fireworks, and ammunition, are not permitted in the residence halls. This includes lighter fluid and Zippo®-type lighters. Hate Crimes Hate crimes are prosecutable offenses committed against a person or property with the intent to intimidate or harass another person because of perceived or actual race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, ability, age, gender, gender expression, socioeconomic status or sexual orientation. Hate crimes are prohibited in the residence halls. Passive Involvement Being a member of a community means understanding and adhering to community standards and policies. It also means taking an active role in the development and well-being of that community. One community role is to ensure that community standards are upheld. As a community member, you are responsible for your behavior, the choices that you make, and the behavior of your guests. It is our hope that you will choose to abide by all College and housing policies as well as community standards. If you are ever in the presence of a policy violation, you have some choices: • You may attempt to stop the violation, • You may contact residence hall staff, or • You may remove yourself from the situation. If you choose to remain at the scene of a policy violation, you may be included on the incident report and may be held accountable for a policy violation. Pets • Residents are not permitted to have fish in their rooms. Residents having pets in their rooms may face disciplinary action and be charged for damages and/or cleaning. Pets include but are not limited to: dogs, cats, snakes, turtles, salamanders, newts, fish, frogs, rodents, etc. • See the section on “Service Animals” for information regarding service animals. Pranks and Practical Jokes Individual or group pranks and practical jokes that may lead to any of the following are not permitted: • Actual or perceived harassment • Accident • Injury • Damage to College property • Damage to personal property • Damage that requires abnormal and/or unnecessary cleaning of residence hall buildings and facilities. Residents in violation of this policy may receive disciplinary action and monetary fines. If no one comes forward, all residents of the residence hall may be fined to cover the expense of repairing/replacing damaged items. Public Areas • All furniture located in public areas must remain in those locations. Removal of furniture from designated areas will be considered theft. • When removing your personal room trash and recycling, please use the receptacles located outside of your residence hall. Please do not place personal trash or recycling in stairwells, bathrooms, or public trash cans within your hall. 96

• Study rooms are designed for academic use only. • No illegal activities are permitted in the public areas. • Under no circumstances are students to sit on windowsills, climb out of windows, or be on exterior window ledges. Students also are not permitted to climb on residence hall buildings, ledges, or roofs. • Students are prohibited from throwing any object out of room windows, or the window of any public area or lounge in the building. • Students are also prohibited from removing window screens, whether in a residence hall room or public area. • Students may not use their residence hall room, its address or phone number for commercial or business purposes. • Students may post a message board on the exterior of their room door. The exterior of the door may not have any wording or material that is obscene or pornographic. Quiet Hours Students have the right to sleep and study in the residence hall environment. It is very important that residents take the responsibility to follow the Quiet Hours and Courtesy Hours Policies in the residence halls and those areas directly surrounding the residence halls. For the residence halls Quiet Hours are in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This means that even on weekends, residents have the right to sleep and study and may ask other students to keep the noise level down if they are being bothered by excessive noise. A Quiet Hours violation is defined as any noise, from any source, being audible one door away from the source. For the those areas surrounding the residence halls Courtesy Hours are in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This means that during the day and even on weekends, residents have the right to sleep and study and may ask other students to keep the noise level down if they are being bothered by excessive noise. A Courtesy Hours violation is defined as any sustained noise, from any source, being audible over 50 feet from the source of the noise. Sales and Solicitation Policy Door-to-door solicitation, distributing, and advertising is prohibited. A student or organization must secure authorization to sell on campus. In the case of residence hall authorization, it must be obtained through the Housing Office, 719.846.5458. On-campus sales by students or authorized student organizations are limited to designated areas, as approved by College Administration. Service Animals Students with specific disabilities may have service animals if the need is documented. Students are responsible for behavior of the animals in regard to other standard policies of the residence halls and city codes. Exceptions to these policies may be requested and granted by the Housing Office. The training of service animals is limited to public areas in the hall. Animals in training must be with their trainer at all times and are not allowed to reside in the facilities. Smoking The residence halls at Trinidad State Junior College are smoke-free buildings. Residents, guests, and staff members may NOT smoke in any residence hall. Individuals who choose to smoke will need to exit the residence halls and only smoke in the outside location that has been designated as a smoking area. Smoking is prohibited in all College buildings and within twenty feet of the building. Stalking Stalking is a crime in the state of Colorado and is generally defined as willful and repeated following and harassment combined with a credible threat intended to cause the victim to be in fear for their safety. Stalking behaviors can affect the mental and physical health of the victim. 97

Incidents of this kind should be reported immediately to the police and then notify the Housing Office. Don’t hesitate to ask for help. Theft, Stolen Property Theft or unauthorized use of College or others’ personal property is prohibited. The Trinidad Police Department may be informed of cases involving stolen property. In the event a theft occurs, the student is responsible for reporting and filing a report with the Trinidad Police Department. The student should also notify the Housing Office. The police may choose to refer the student to the student conduct system or file charges. Threats Threats of any kind – real, false, implied, or perceived – against a person or property will not be tolerated. Housing staff are expected to always be cautious and respond to any knowledge of threat or injury to residents. Students who makes threats to others or to themselves can be assured that staff and possibly the Trinidad Police Department will respond. College Safety Equipment The residence halls have a zero tolerance policy on tampering with College safety equipment. Students caught altering their room or hall safety equipment may be held financially responsible for replacement and/or judicial action may be taken. Videotaping and Camera Use Consistent with state law and College policy, persons living in or visiting the College residence halls have rights as well as responsibilities regarding the privacy of others. No person may videotape, audio record, or take photographs of any person in a private location without that person’s explicit knowledge and consent. Private locations include, but are not limited to, residence hall rooms, bathrooms, and lounges. Weapons Students may not bring firearms or other weapons (hunting knives, archery, fencing, paintball guns, pellet guns, taser guns, air soft guns, martial arts equipment, slingshot, any item that is a reasonable facsimile, etc.) into the residence halls. Firearms, weapons, or ex-plosives of any nature (including fireworks and flammable liquids) are strictly prohibited in the residence halls. If firearms are brought to campus, storage accommodations must be made through the Gunsmithing Department 719.846.5578. Exotic weapons (such as swords, nunchucks, etc.) are also not permitted on College property. Firearm Allowances To present an authorized public demonstration or exhibition pursuant to instruction in conjunction with an organized school or class or to participate in an authorized extra-curricular activity or athletic team. Students must obtain prior written approval from the proper authorities. Specified repair/modification or to be used at the TSJC Prator Gun Range. By authorized law enforcement officers while in performance of their duties. For purposes of storing firearms in a college vault and instructional purposes in the Gunsmithing or CLETA programs. Gun safes are NOT ALLOWED to be kept in residence hall rooms. To present an authorized public demonstration or exhibition pursuant to instruction in conjunction with an organized school or class or to participate in an authorized extra-curricular activity or athletic team. Students must obtain prior written approval from the proper authorities. Specified repair/modification or to be used at the TSJC Prator Gun Range. By authorized law enforcement officers while in performance of their duties. For purposes of storing firearms in a college vault and instructional purposes in the Gunsmithing or CLETA programs. Gun safes are NOT ALLOWED to be kept in residence hall rooms. 98

Firearm Authorized Use The College’s Gunsmithing Department shall develop procedures and regulations pertaining to the use of firearms as part of the only recognized programs of instruction that re-quire access to a firearm as an integral part of the instructional program. Gunsmith students residing in the residence halls are allowed to keep NON-OPERABLE firearms in their room. Firearm ammunition is NOT permitted to be stored in the residence halls. The College reserves the right to inspect such firearms at any time for any reason. Failure to comply with this policy may result in housing, College, and legal disciplinary action, including but not limited to immediate removal from the residence halls, expulsion from the College, and a legal citation. Trinidad State Junior College is committed to providing a safe living environment for all residents. Personal security in and around campus residence halls has been approached proactively, and personal security in a student’s residential living space has the highest priority. Residents should feel most safe and secure in their rooms. To travel from outside a residence hall to a residential room, residents will have to successfully pass through at least one (1) control point. Key access allows residents to enter their hall and floor. Guests must always be escorted when inside a residence hall Please call 719.846.5458 or 719.846.5497 with any questions. The College provides residence hall supervision through Campus Security, Trinidad Police Department, and Resident Assistants. Entry/exit areas, parking lots, and the exterior buildings may be monitored through camera surveillance. Safety and Security The Housing Office has taken several steps to improve the safety of its residents: 1. Student doors have heavy duty, high security locksets on solid core doors. 2. Door viewers on student doors. 3. Twenty-four hour lock up on all residence hall access areas key access only. 4. Smoke and fire detection systems in all halls. 5. Crash bars on all exit doors. 7. Security latches on the windows. 8. All exterior doors in the residence hall system are monitored for proper position and alarmed; all external fire tower doors are designated “Emergency Exit Only” and will activate an alarm if opened. 9. TSJC Security and Trinidad Police Department patrol the residence halls on a frequent schedule. Reporting Disabilities It is suggested that residents with disabilities share that information with their Resident Assistants (RAs) at the beginning of the semester. This information assists emergency personnel in providing appropriate help in case of evacuations and emergencies. Re-porting is not a guarantee of safety during an evacuation. Reporting is strictly voluntary. Reporting Hazards Report non-emergency hazards to the hall office. The information will be passed to the appropriate department for correction. In emergency situations, dial 911. Always re-main on the line until the emergency dispatcher has adequate information and tells you that it is okay to hang up (if your safety is threatened at the location of the telephone you are using, evacuate the area). Window Screens Window screens are there for your safety and protection. Removal of the window screen is a safety violation and a charge will be assessed for its replacement. Disciplinary action may be taken. Report any lost, damaged, or stolen screens immediately to the Housing Office. 99

Security Security procedures such as desk services, security patrols, evening lock up, and restricted-access plans are regularly reviewed and open to changes and improvements. Students are expected to observe lock-up procedures and cooperate with programs de-signed to maintain the security of residents. Propping of entrance doors is prohibited. Bicycles/Motorcycles To assist with safe building evacuation, bicycles/motorcycles are not allowed in hall-ways or stairwells, nor are they to be chained to stairwells, railings, or trees at or near building exit routes. Theft Unfortunately, theft can be a problem in College residence halls. For this reason, you are encouraged to be sure your personal possessions are covered by some form of insurance either as a part of your parents’ homeowners’ policy or by a separate renter’s insurance policy. We also recommend inventorying your valuable possessions with the Housing Office. For this reason, it would be helpful to engrave an identification number on your valuable possessions and have a list of items including description, value, model number, and serial number prepared in advance. It is important for you to protect your possessions and those of your fellow students. Keep your room door locked whenever you are out of your room, sleeping, or napping. When you see strangers who do not appear to belong on your floor, find out who they are and what they’re doing. Remember, “if you like your stuff, someone else will, too!”

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Gunsmithing Department Information Fall 2014

Our Mission:

To prepare our students for employment as a gunsmith, providing them with a broad based educational experience, which includes a balanced curriculum and practical hands on education in the use of gunsmithing hand tools, gunsmithing machine tools, firearms repair, stockmaking, and customizing firearms.

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Victor Gutierrez, Advisor 600 Prospect Street Campus Box 340 Trinidad, CO 81082 (719)846-5650 (719) 846-5620 Fax [email protected]

Gunsmithing AAS Degree 73 credit hours Required General Education courses Math 107 or above 3 English 115, or 121 3 Nine credit hours from the following: Science, Social & Behavior Science, Business, Accounting or Speech TOTAL General Education requirements 15 Required Gunsmithing Elective courses Approved GUS elective courses to be selected from those courses marked * on attached Gunsmithing Program Course Catalog Descriptions. TOTAL Gunsmithing Elective requirements 3 First Semester Credits GUS 100 Orientation & Firearms Safety .5 GUS 102 Introduction to Firearms 2 GUS 110 Firearms Bench Metal 5 GUS 112 Machine Shop I 7 WEL 175 Welding for Gunsmiths 2 General Education 3 Semester Credits 19.5 Second Semester GUS 135 GUS 136 GUS 139 GUS 147

Third Semester GUS 119 GUS 205

Firearms Conversion Firearms Metal Finishing Stock Duplicating and Semi-Inlets Firearms Repair I Basic Workplace Skills General Education Semester Credits

Stockmaking I Machine Shop II General Education Semester Credits

Credits 5 2 1 5 1 6 20

6 6 3 15

Fourth Semester GUS 245 GUS 247 GUS 265

Stockmaking II Firearms Repair II Comprehensive Skills Evaluation General Education Semester Credits Required Approved Gunsmithing Elective Courses To be taken as appropriate to students course work Total Degree Credits

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5 7 .5 3 15.5 3 73

Gunsmithing Certificate 58 credit hours Required Gunsmithing Elective courses Approved GUS elective courses to be selected from those courses marked * on attached Gunsmithing Program Course Catalog Descriptions. TOTAL Gunsmithing Elective requirements 3 First Semester Credits GUS 100 Orientation & Firearms Safety .5 GUS 102 Introduction to Firearms 2 GUS 110 Firearms Bench Metal 5 GUS 112 Machine Shop I 7 WEL 175 Welding for Gunsmiths 2 Semester Credits 16.5 Second Semester GUS 135 GUS 136 GUS 139 GUS 147

Third Semester GUS 119 GUS 205

Fourth Semester GUS 245 GUS 247 GUS 265

Firearms Conversion Firearms Metal Finishing Stock Duplicating and Semi-Inlets Firearms Repair I Basic Workplace Skills Semester Credits

Stockmaking I Machine Shop II Semester Credits

Credits 5 2 1 5 1 14

6 6 12

Stockmaking II Firearms Repair II Comprehensive Skills Evaluation Semester Credits

5 7 .5 12.5

Approved Gunsmithing Elective Courses To be taken as appropriate to students course work Total Gunsmithing Certificate Credits

3 58

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Estimated Tuition and Fees 2012/2013 School Year

Tuition and Fees (estimated may be subject to change) Tuition Non-Resident $ 209.80 per credit hour WICHE State Residents $ 158.80 per credit hour Resident $ 105.85 per credit hour Registration Fee $ 11.65 per semester General Student Fees Based on average full-time estimated $ 290.00 per semester Room and Board Single Room with 19 meal plan Double Room with 19 meal plan

$2,942.10 per semester $2,558.85 per semester

Approximate Tool Cost This is the approximate cost of tools needed for class for minimum quality tools purchased through the bookstore. First year $ 2,750 Second year $ 2,250 TOTAL $ 5,000 Estimated Cost For A Full-Time Student for 4 semesters

In State Tuition and Fees Room and Board (single room/19 meal plan) Tools for required classes TOTAL

A.A.S. Degree $ 8,781 $11,770 $ 5,000 $25,551

Out of State Tuition and Fees $16,265 Room and Board (single room/19 meal plan) $11,770 Tools for required classes $ 5,000 TOTAL $33,035 These figures are estimates only and are subject to change Please expect a 3-5% increase on tuition each year

Certificate $ 7,195 $11,770 $ 5,000 $23,965 $13,116 $11,770 $ 5,000 $29,886

TO QUALIFY FOR RESIDENT TUITION YOU MUST HAVE LIVED IN COLORADO FOR AT LEAST ONE FULL YEAR, BE REGISTERED TO VOTE, OBTAIN A COLORADO STATE DRIVERS LICENSE, HAVE PAID STATE INCOME TAXES, ETC.

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Gunsmithing Program Course Catalog Descriptions GUS 100

Orientation & Firearms Safety .5 Credit The first part of this course is an orientation into the gunsmithing program. The second part of the course will introduce the student to the basic principles of firearm safety. Completing students will receive an NRA home firearm safety certificate of completion. GUS 102

Introduction to Firearms 2 Credits Explores the history of firearms and ammunition, firearms design and the function of modern firearms. CO/PREREQUISITE: GUS 100.

GUS 110

Firearms Bench Metal 5 credits Introduces theory and practice of basic metalworking lathe, milling machine operations and shop safety. Students will demonstrate proper use of machine tools while making specialized gun shop tools and fitting, chambering, and contouring a barrel for a bolt action rifle. CO/PREREQUISITE: GUS 100

GUS 112

Machine Shop I 7 Credits Introduces theory and practice of basic metalworking lathe, milling machine operations and shop safety. Students will demonstrate proper use of machine tools while making specialized gun shop tools and fitting, chambering, and contouring a barrel for a bolt action rifle. CO/PREREQUISITE: GUS 100

GUS 119

Stockmaking I 7 Credits Introduces stockmaking techniques for bolt action rifles from semi-inletted blanks. The course will cover inletting the barrel and trigger guard, installing grip cap, recoil pad, fore-end, swivels, shaping, sanding and finishing. PREREQUISITE: GUS 100

GUS 135

Firearms Conversion 7 Credits Examines various techniques for conversion of military rifle actions into customized sporter rifle actions. Bolt handles, safeties, iron sights, scope mounts, adjustable triggers, and trigger guard contouring and other custom conversions and accessories will be included. PREREQUISITES: GUS 100, GUS 102, GUS 110, and GUS 112

GUS 136

Firearms Metal Finishing 2 Credits Focuses on the skills necessary to perform firearms bluing and parkerizing techniques. Topics include necessary equipment, chemical mixing procedures, and safety as they apply to hot caustic bluing, rust bluing, parkerizing and metal preparation. PREREQUISITES: GUS 100 and GUS 110.

GUS 139

Semi-inletting Gunstocks 1 Credit Introduces basic stock duplicating machine operations. Students will produce a semi-inletted gunstock. CO/PREREQUISITE: GUS 147

GUS 147

Firearms Repair I 5 Credits Explores firearms repair theory and practice. Topics include necessary tools, design, function, takedown, troubleshooting, assembly and repair of selected handguns, shotguns, and rifles. PREREQUISITES: GUS 100, GUS 102, GUS 110 and GUS 112

GUS 153

Ballistics and Handloading* 2 Credits Course includes the discussion of interior ballistics, exterior ballistics, components and their manufacture, reloading equipment, rifle, handgun, and shot shell loading, bullet casting, and safety.

GUS 162

Gunstock Checkering* 2 Credits Construction and use of checkering cradles, layout templates and tools. Layout and operation of hand and electric checkering tools.

GUS 201

Tools & Fixtures 2 Credits Study and manufacture of tools: Milling Cutters, Taps, Dies and Reamers. Study and measurement of screw threads. Projects will include milling cutters, reamers, taps, and dies. PREREQUISITE: GUS 112

GUS 205

Machine Shop II 6 Credits Advanced study of machine tool operation with special emphasis on gunsmithing procedures. Course work includes safety, cutting speeds and feeds, rifle barrel lining, carbide tooling, machine maintenance, advanced barrel fitting and chambering. PREREQUISITE: GUS 112

GUS 240

Shotgunsmithing* 2 Credits This course is designed to give the advanced gunsmithing student the theories and principles of the post popular shotgun modifications. Emphasis will be placed on back boring, choke tubes, forcing cones, shotgun beads, and dent removal.

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PREREQUISITES: GUS 147 GUS 245

Stockmaking II 5 Credits Explores advanced stockmaking techniques for one and two piece gunstocks of both wood and synthetic materials. Techniques in glass bedding, gun fitting, installation of custom hardware and finishing techniques will also be studied. PREREQUISITES: GUS 140

GUS 247

Firearms Repair II 8 Credits Provides an advanced gunsmithing course in firearms repair theory and practice. Topics include design, function, takedown, troubleshooting, assembly and repair of selected shotguns, rifles, and handguns. Also included is the use of specialized tools and fixtures. PREREQUISITE: GUS 147

GUS 250

Competitive Rifles* 2 Credit This course will include the study of necessary modifications to convert the standard issue AR-15, into a match grade firearm. PREREQUISITES: GUS 100, GUS 112

GUS 251

Bolt Rifle Accuracy / Blueprinting* 2 Credits This course will include the study of necessary modifications to convert the standard bolt action rifle into a varmint, bench rest, or match grade firearm. PREREQUISITES: GUS 100, GUS 112

GUS 252

Competitive Rifles* 2 Credit This course will include the study of necessary modifications to convert the standard issue M1 Garand, and M1-A into a match grade firearm. PREREQUISITES: GUS 100, GUS 112

GUS 257

Firearms Bus Practices I 3 Credit This course is designed specifically for the individual who is opening a firearms (repair and/or retail) business. The student will select an ownership method, create a business plan, develop inventory controls, ensure compliance with regulatory agencies specific to firearms, apply basic accounting principles, develop pricing strategies, and be able to apply human resource management skills to ensure business success.

GUS265

Comprehensive Skills Evaluation .5 Credit Provides a comprehensive evaluation of skills and knowledge attained after students have completed the Gunsmithing Program curriculum. PREREQUISITE: Successful Completion of all required GUS classes

GUS266

Gunsmithing Shop Management I 12 Credits Designed to give the student the practical experience of owning and operating a shop that practices in rifle/gun/pistol repair, customization, specialized accessories, and enhanced performance mechanisms. It is also geared toward teaching the student how to customize modifications for the end user. The course will include repair and enhancement of the shotgun, pistol, and rifle with a detail to profitability for business success. This course will also instruct the student in advanced metal finishing and reloading concepts.

GUS267

Gunsmithing Shop Management II 12 Credits Demonstrates proper gunsmithing shop practice. Topics will continue in advanced rifle/gun/pistol repair, customization, specialized accessories, and enhanced performance mechanisms. Course instructs student in performing modifications for the customer. The course will include repair and enhancement of the shotgun, pistol, and rifle with a detail to profitability for business success. This course will also instruct the student in advanced metal finishing and reloading concepts.

GUS 268

Custom Pistolsmithing* 3 Credits This course is designed to teach the advanced gunsmithing student the principles necessary to modify a Colt, Government Model .45 auto (or its copies) into a competition firearm, as used in various shooting sports. Emphasis is on safety, reliability, accuracy and the fabrication and use of specialized tools, jigs, and fixtures. PREREQUISITES: GUS 100, GUS110, and GUS105

GUS 269

Custom Revolversmithing* 3 Credits This course is designed to teach the advanced gunsmithing student the principles necessary to modify a revolver into a competition firearm. Emphasis is on safety, reliability, accuracy, and use of specialized tools, jigs and fixtures. PREREQUISITES: GUS 100, GUS110, and GUS105

GUS272

Firearms Bus Practices II 3 Credit This course is designed specifically for the individual who is opening a firearms business. The student continues to explore best business practices in the following areas: customer service, human resource management, time and motion studies, marketing and advertising, equipment purchase and maintenance, and managing growth.

GUS 287

Gunsmithing Cooperative Program 18 Credits This cooperative program is individually structured and is designed to give the advanced student practical field experience in the area of their choice. It is a final elective component to provide the student with the actual shop operational practice and consists of approximately 13 weeks of concentrated training. PREREQUISITE: Prior Approval.

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Required Tools and Materials for Gunsmithing AAS or Certificate programs. The list of required tools and supplies is attached. This list indicates prices and part numbers in effect at the Trinidad State Junior College TrekInn Bookstore , January 2012. These prices are subject to change. These tools are available from many sources in addition to the Trek-Inn Bookstore. Recommended Tool Suppliers Trek-Inn Bookstore 719-846-5610 Trinidad State Junior College Brownells, Inc. 200 South Front St. Montezuma, Iowa 50171 515-623-5401 Jantz Supply 309 West Main St. PO Box 584 Davis, Oklahoma 73030-0584 1-800-351-8900 J&L Industrial Supply 31800 Industrial Rd. Livonia, Michigan 48151-1820 1-800-521-9520 MSC Industrial Supply Co www.mscdirect.com 1-800-645-7270

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Gunsmithing School Admission Requirements For Fall 2014 Enrollment Acceptance into the Gunsmithing School is determined on a point system criterion. If there are more applicants than space available, the applicants with the highest scores will be admitted first. If a space becomes available due to a student declining admission, the applicant with the next highest score will be contacted. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified and can reapply the next semester. Students who have been accepted but decline admissions must reapply if they would like to attend at a later date. Students seeking admission into the Gunsmithing School for Fall 2014 will complete the following requirements. All required documents should be mailed (unless otherwise noted) to the Career and Technical Education (CTE) advisor at: CTE Advisor/Victor Gutierrez Trinidad State Junior College 600 Prospect St. Trinidad, CO 81082 If you have questions about the Gunsmithing admissions process, please contact Victor Gutierrez at (719) 846-5650 or [email protected] Steps 1-3 - Deadline: January 31, 2014 1 - Apply for admission to Trinidad State Junior College Apply online at www.trinidadstate.edu/students/admissions/apply 2 - Submit Driver’s License, official high school transcript, immunization records and Birth Certificate - Mail to CTE Advisor using the address above 3 - Submit ACT or Accuplacer test scores Students can take the Accuplacer at Trinidad State Junior College or a local community college if permitted (check with college for accommodations and pricing). Please provide them with your Trinidad State Student ID number. Applicants will be rated in the following areas based on ACT or Accuplacer test scores: ACT scores

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