Montgomery Community College




Montgomery Community College


Wayne Bernauer, Coordinator
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-6222

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Montgomery C.C. Website

 
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
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are non-refundable except in the case of cancellation by the college. Montgomery Community College reserves the right to cancel any course due to low enrollment.

Make checks payable to: MCC
Mail to: MCC Continuing Education Dept.
1011 Page St.
Troy, NC 27371
Phone: 910-576-6222, ext. 253
Fax: 910-576-5162