Certificate in Firearms Technology – Gunsmithing Coursework

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The Certificate in Firearms Technology – Gunsmithing program is broken into 2, 16 week semesters. Because of our flexible learning options, students choose to study at whatever time of day works best. Though schedules will vary, students will take courses from the following list:

Firearms Technology Discipline

Total Firearms Technology Credit Hours: 32-semester-credit-hour

BBS 100: Basic Ballistics
3 Credit Hours / 8 Weeks

FTT 100: Introduction to Firearms
3 Credit Hours / 8 Weeks

FTT 104: Gunsmithing Tools Lab
2 Credit Hours / 4 Weeks

FTT 111: Firearms Inspection and Troubleshooting
4 Credit Hours / 8 Weeks

FTT 114: Custom Kydex Lab
2 Credit Hours / 4 Weeks

FTT 201: Firearms Finishes and Engraving
4 Credit Hours / 8 Weeks

FTT 221: Sights, Optics, and Accuracy
4 Credit Hours / 8 Weeks

FTT 231: Machining and Manufacturing of Firearms
3 Credit Hours / 8 Weeks

FTT 240: Shooting Sports Management
3 Credit Hours / 8 Weeks

*FTT 299: Firearms Technology Elective
4 Credit Hours / 8 Weeks

Total Program Semester Credit Hours

32

Course Descriptions

 

*FTT 299: Elective Options: Course availability may vary each semester. Not all courses may be offered each term.

  • FTE 211: 1911 Advanced Armorer (not currently offered)
    (Students must be 21 years of age to select FTE 211 course)
    (Students MUST complete a firearms transfer with a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer to be eligible to select FTE 211 course).
  • FTE 217: Modern Sporting Rifle
    (Students MUST complete a firearms transfer with a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer to be eligible to select FTE 217 course).
  • FTE 218: Pump Shotgun Armorer (not currently offered)
    (Students MUST complete a firearms transfer with a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer to be eligible to select FTE 218 course).
  • FTE 225: Developing a Business Plan

ANY student who fails the firearm transfer background check and appeal process will only be eligible to select FTE 225 to meet the FTT 299 elective
requirement.
*Additional Information Regarding State-Restricted Elective Options (these restrictions and guidelines are subject to change at any time):


Residents of California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York may not enroll in the FTE 211 course due to state restrictions.