Lassen Community College Course Outline

GSS-80 Custom Rifle Seminar – Metalsmithing 1.0 Unit

I. Catalog Description A course designed to provide the student with an overview of advanced state of the art in design, technique and tools for the custom rifle metalsmith. Instruction includes tools and equipment and their use. The course includes common metal customizing and modifications.

Recommended Preparation: Successful completion of ENGL105 or equivalent assessment placement.

Does Not Transfer to UC/CSU 4 Hours Lecture, 46 Hours Lab Scheduled:

II. Coding Information Repeatability: Take 1 Time Grading Option: Credit/No Credit Only Credit Type: Credit - Degree Applicable TOP Code: 099900

III. Course Objectives A. Course Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: Describe the state of the art in design, technique and tools for the custom rifle metalsmithing as presented by the selected instructor.

B. Course Objectives Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: 1. Identify common metalsmithing concepts. 2. Demonstrate proper machining of rifle receiver. 3. Correctly polish bolt raceways and magazine rails.

IV. Course Content A. Safety in shop 1. Shop equipment 2. Hand tools B. Tools and Equipment 1. Metalworking, hand, machine 2. Checkering, metal 3. Installations, fixtures 4. Sanding and polishing 5. Finishing 6. Sharpening and maintanance 7. Sources of supply C. Principles and Techniques 1. Stock fittings (grip caps, but plates, sling swivels) 2. Sights and sight bases and rings

GSS-80 Custom Rifle Seminar Page 1 3. Safeties 4. Bolt handles 5. Custom barrels 6. Trigger guard and floorplate assemblies D. Metal accessories 1. Availability and sources 2. Proper use or application 3. Fitting E. Fit and finish 1. Surface grinding 2. Polish inside and out 3. Seamless fit 4. The finished ensemble

V. Assignments A. Appropriate Readings Student will be assigned readings from various instructor handouts and trade journals. B. Written Assignments The student will be required to keep a journal of notes. C. Expected Outside Assignments See 'A' and 'B' above. D. Specific Assignments that Demonstrate Critical Thinking Students will demonstrate critical thinking by fabricating tools used to complete class assignments.

VI. Methods of Evaluation Students will be evaluated on class participation and quality of finished projects.

VII. Methods of Delivery Check those delivery methods for which, this course has been separately approved by the Curriculum/Academic Standards Committee.

Traditional Classroom Delivery Correspondence Delivery

Interactive Television Delivery Online Delivery

Lecture, Laboratory, Demonstration

VIII. Representative Texts and Supplies Instructor Handouts, Trade Journals

IX. Discipline/s Assignment Gunsmithing

X. Course Status Current Status: Active Original Approval Date: 10/23/1990 Revised By: John Martin Curriculum/Academic Standards Committee Revision Date: 12/03/2013 Instructional Program Review Date with no Revision: 03/25/2014

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