NRA Short-term Gunsmithing, Knife Making, & Law Enforcement Armorer
School Courses 2009
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May
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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.
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May 11-May 15 |
$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
11-15 |
$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.
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May
11-15 |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Mark Hunt |
Machine Shop
Introduction to machine tools: drill press,
lathe, Milling machine and bench grinder. Learn
basic hand tools, grinding tools, and measuring
instrument use. |
May18-29(No Weekends) |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
John Davis |
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June
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Firearms Repair
Learn to do basic gun repair covering: basic
tools, function/cycle of operation of shotguns,
rifles, and handguns, disassembly and reassembly
of firearms, diagnostics, fitting and adjusting
parts, cleaning and preventive maintenance. |
June 1-5 |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Len Fagan |
* 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.)
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June 8-12 |
$350 (8
student limit) |
James Messer |
Customizing the 98 Mauser Action
This intesive class will teach you how to
rework and customize the M98 Mauser.
Students will learn how to do custom work on the
receiver, bolt body, bolt shroud, bolt handle
and bottom metal. When you complete this
course you should have a custom Mauser action
ready to barrel and put into a custom stock. |
June 15-26(No Weekends) |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
John Davis |
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July |
AR-15
Alternate Caliber Class
This intensive class will focus on some of
the more popular modifications and caliber
trends unique to the AR-15 platform. Learn
proper parts selection, correct assembly
technique and the machine shop modifications
required to build an AR-15 in .22 rimfire and in
the Alexander Arms 6.5 Grendel cartridge. |
July 6-10 |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Len Fagan |
Custom
1911 45 Accurizing
Extract the maximum precision, reliability,
and shootability out of the 1911.
Instruction includes slide tightening and
fitting an oversize match barrel,
troubleshooting, headspacing, lug engagement,
barrel crowning, sight installation,
reliability, and trigger work.
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July 13-24 (No Weekends) |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Jerry Keefer |
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August
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Beginning Intermediate Metal Engraving
This two-week course will focus on drawing and
cutting basic and intermediate designs for engraving metal. The course will be
self paced depending on the Students' needs.
During the second week students will be drawing
and cutting designs on their own projects.
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Aug 3-14 |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Jess
Houser |
Action
Jobs
During this ten day course Ron will teach
you how to do action jobs on several of today's
most popular and profitable firearms. You
will learn how to do an action job on a Ruger
single action revolver, S&W double action
revolver and a Ruger 10-22. Due to
retirement this will be the last class Ron will
teach at MCC. |
Aug
3-14 (No Weekends) |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Ron
Power |
Alternative Metal Finishes
The purpose of this class in to familiarize
the student with various alternative finishes
other than hot caustic bluing. Instruction
and demonstration in hot water bluing treatments
such as Brownells Classic Rust Blue, Dicropan
IM, and Nitre Blue. The students will also
be instructed in the setup and use of Zinc and
Managanese Parkerizing and in the setup and
application of various spray-on finishes to at
least one firearm and possibly a second one if
time allows.
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Aug
10-14 |
$60 + $50 supply fee |
Brownells' Tech |
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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.
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Apr 30-May 3 |
$315 |
Ed
VanHoy |
*Grinding Knife Blades
Learn fixed blade design using the basic
principles and methods of knife construction,
including how to grind and heat
treat knife blades, as well as fitting and finishing handles.
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Jun 4-7 |
$315 |
Barry
& Phillip Jones |
*Silver Wire Inlay
Learn the decorative art of inlaying silver
wire into wooden gunstocks and knife handles.
Students will learn design, layout and proper
tool technique to make beautiful patterns. |
Jul
17-19 |
$240 |
Steve
Keeslar |
*Basic
Knifemaking
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. |
Aug
20-23 |
$315 |
Travis
Daniel |
*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.
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Sept
10-13 |
$315 |
Ed
VanHoy |
*Forged Scagel
Learn the basics of forging and assembling a
classic William Scagel style folding knife.
Students will learn how to forge the blade and
prepare it with a file and grinder for heat
treating. Course is designed for all
levels of student skills. |
Sept
24-27 |
$315 |
James
Batson |
*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.
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Oct 1-4 |
$315 |
Phillip Jones |
*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.
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Oct
16-18 |
$240 |
Tommy
McNabb |
