NRA Short-term Gunsmithing, Knife Making, & Law Enforcement Armorer
School Courses 2008
|
May
|
Welding for Gunsmithing
Introduction to TIG welding equipment, proper
applications and types of welds for the gunsmith.
Instructor has experience as both a welder and
gunsmith.
|
May 12-May 6 |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Tom
Beverly |
Gunstock Checkering
Learn layout and hand-cutting of a standard
point pattern, layout and hand-cutting of a
fleur-de-lis pattern, and recutting of existing
patterns to include stamped checkering. |
May
12-16 |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Tim Carrick |
Match Accurizing AR-15
Learn the current techniques in accurizing
an AR-15. Topics include tightening upper
and lower receivers, barrel replacement, and
trigger jobs. During this one week course
learn to hone the AR-15 to a competitive edge.
|
May
12-16 |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Mark Hunt |
European & American High Grade
Learn to correctly disassemble and re-
assemble high grade doubles, how to set ejector
timing and repair as needed, how to properly fit
a shotgun stock to a shooter, how spring
manufacturing is related to doubles, how to
adjust trigger pulls and maintain a safe
firearm.
|
May
12-16 |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Jack Rowe |
Machine Shop
Introduction to machine tools: drill press,
lathe, Milling machine and bench grinder. Learn
basic hand tools, grinding tools, and measuring
instrument use. |
May19-30(No Weekends) |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
John Davis |
|
June
|
Custom 1911 45 Accurizing
Extract the maximum precision, reliability,
and shootability out of the 1911. Instruction
includes slide tightening and fitting an over-
size match barrel, troubleshooting,
headspacing, lug engagement, barrel
crowning, sight installation, reliability, and
trigger work.
|
June 16-27(No Weekends) |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Jerry Keefer |
* Bolt Action Accurizing
Learn precision action work, threading,
chambering, other accurizing techniques.
Improve performance of bolt action rifles
from muzzle to breech. Bedding and
Trigger work methods. (Working knowledge
of lathes required.)
|
June 9-13 |
$350 (8
student limit) |
James Messer |
|
July |
Intermediate/Advanced Cowboy Guns
During the first week students will complete
intermediate and advanced work on Colt
and Ruger single-action revolvers and their
clones. Bill will also cover the tooling and the
building of a loop lever for lever action
rifles. During the second week the students
will build a fast draw revolver.
|
July 7-18 (No Weekends) |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Bill Oglesby |
|
August
|
Metal Engraving Scroll and Scroll Design
This two-week course will focus on drawing and
cutting various types of scroll design. Beginning
and advanced students will be able to pace
themselves based on their own abilities. During
the second week, students will be drawing and
cutting scroll designs onto live projects.
|
Aug 4-15
(No Weekends) |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Jess
Houser |
Single Action Revolvers
This class is for the hobbyist or gunsmith.
Basic tuning theory, troubleshooting, simple
custom modifications and related metal working
techniques will be demonstrated and preformed.
Class is geared to popular Ruger single-action
revolvers but Colt and others are welcomed.
Some alterations for cowboy shoots will be
discussed.
|
Aug
11-15 |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Hamilton Bowen |
Spray-on Alternative Metal Finish
Learn how to safely and effectively apply
advanced spray-on metal finishes to firearms
with professional results. This intensive one-week
course, led by a Brownells' technical representative,
thoroughly covers equipment selection, color choice,
proper metal preparation, spraying techniques for
correct coverage, application of multi-color
patterns, and the final baking process.
|
Aug
11-15 |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Brownells' Tech |
|
Knife Making Courses |
* Custom Folding Knives
Design and craft a custom liner-lock folding
knife. The class will show the basic principles
and methods of construction required to make a
folding knife. It will cover design, machine work,
drilling, tapping, grinding the blade and
finishing. Each student will complete a knife
using boh machine shop and common hand
tools.
|
May 1-4 |
$315 |
Ed
VanHoy |
*Grinding Knife Blades
Learn fixed blade design using the basic
principles and methods of knife construction,
including how to hollow-grind and heat
treat knife blades, how to make guards, and
how to finish a handle.
|
July
25-27 |
$240 |
Ed
Halligan |
*American Bowie Knife
Learn the basics of forging an American
classic knife from the foremost Bowie expert
in the nation. You will learn how to forge the
blade, prepare it with a file and grinder for
heat treating. You will also learn how to
heat treat the blade and sharpen it. Course
is designed for all levels of student's skill.
|
Aug 1-3 |
$240 |
James
Batson |
*Automatic Folding Knives
Design and craft a spring-loaded folding
knife. The course will include the basic
principles and methods of construction
required to make a spring-loaded automatic
folder. Techniques will include drilling,
tapping, grinding and finishing.
|
Sept
11-14 |
$315 |
Ed
VanHoy |
*Forged Tomahawks
Forge and finish an early American
tomahawk including forging, grinding,
heat-treating, and finishing the blade
and handle. A hands-on course.
Instructor will furnish all the supplies for
the students to purchase.
|
Sept
26-28 |
$240 |
Wayne
Whitley |
*Basic Knife Making
Learn knifemaking by designing and making
a knife under the guidance of the instructor.
Each student will grind, heat, and finish a
knife using the stock removal method. This
class is for beginners to intermediates who
want to perfect their knife making talents.
|
Oct. 2-5 |
$315 |
Tommy
McNabb |
*Basic Damascus Steel Making
This will be an intensive class covering
Damascus steel making, basic and
advanced pattern development and
finishing. The class will address may many
aspects of making Damascus steel
including billet preparation, steel
combination, and tooling.
|
Oct
10-12 |
$240 |
Tommy
McNabb |
*The Art of Mokume Gang
Learn the ancient Japanese techniques
of combining different copper-based
metals. The decorative skills can be
used in knifemaking or jewelry making.
|
Oct
24-26 |
$240 |
Phillip Jones |
