Instruction Set 1
Learning Strategies
The advantages of learning at home; types of study materials; types of examinations; accessing and using the features of our website; determining what kind of learner you are; establishing a study schedule; using study tips; preparing for and taking examinations.
Getting Started in the Firearms Industry
The firearms trade and its functions; definition of a Gunsmith; career opportunities; government licensing safety; gunsmithing tools and their uses; basic firearm disassembly/ assembly procedures.
Instruction Set 2
Identifying and Evaluating Firearms
Procedures for identifying firearms; identifying caliber; determining if a firearm is safe to shoot.
Gun Stocks
Gun stock function and design; identifying materials used in making gun stocks; procedures for inletting and finishing gun stocks.
Customizing Gun Stocks
Glass bedding; checkering; stippling; carving a gun stock; installing recoil pads and buttplates.
Practical Exercise 1
Supplements:
• Cartridge Wall Chart
• Using a Micrometer
• Applying for Your Federal Firearms License
• Firearms Glossary
• Gun Pricing Guide
Equipment: Gun Cleaning Kit
Instruction Set 3
Rifles
A brief history of rifle development; design and function of various rifle types; repair and modification of various rifle types.
Basic Metalwork and Machine Tool Operation
Basic metallurgy; overview of the welding process; soldering; brazing, heat treatment techniques.
Gunsights
Design, function, and installation of metallic rifle sights, handgun sights, shotgun beads, and optical sights; sighting rifles and pistols; altering bolts for scope mounting; installing new safeties; mounting scopes.
Practical Exercise
Supplements:
• Customizing Rifles
• Drill and Tap Wall Chart
• Firearms Record Book
• Gunsmith’s Tool and Supply Catalog
Instruction Set 4
Shotguns
A brief history and development of shotguns; choke installation and modification; rib installation and repair.
Muzzleloaders
History of muzzleloaders; loading and firing procedures; equipment and accessories; troubleshooting and repair; custom-building kits and accessories.
Metal Finishing
Various types of metal finishes; metal preparation; instructions for metal finishing; touch-up blueing.
Practical Exercise
Supplements:
• Customizing Shotguns
• Gun List trial subscription
• Firearms Assembly: The NRA Guide to Rifles and Shotguns
• Metal Finishing Instructions
• Parts Catalog
Instruction Set 5
Handguns
A brief history of handguns; identifying handguns; revolvers; single shot/specialty pistols.
Ammunition, Reloading, and Basic Ballistics
Basic ballistics; reloading tools and their uses; reloading procedures; bullet casting procedures.
Starting Your Own Business
Establishing a retail gun business; sales and services; types of ownership; licensing requirements.
Practical Exercise
Supplement
• Customizing Handguns
• Firearms Assembly: The NRA Guide to Pistols and Revolvers
• Parts, Services, and Suppliers’ Listing
• Reloading Manual
• Smith & Wesson® Wall Chart
Graduation Set
(Sent to you when all program requirements and financial obligations have been met.)
• Long-nose pliers
• Angle-point tweezers
• 8 oz. ballpeen hammer
• Replaceable pin punch set
• Brass hammer
• Nylon/ brass/aluminum punch set
• Hex key set
• Screwdriver set and needle file set
• Toolbox
• Graduation patch
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