2021 Summer Gunsmithing Program

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Trinidad State Junior College 600 Prospect St. Trinidad, Colorado 81082 1-800-621-8752 ext. 5724 or 719-846-5724 Fax 719-846-5062 (faxes come directly to Donna’s email account) [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page Number Welcome 3 General Information 4-7 Gunsmithing Technician Certificate 8 Prior Learning Assessment 9-11 Tuition & Fees 12 Scholarship Opportunities 13 Using the GI Bill for Courses 14 Canadian Student Visa 14 Shipping of Firearms 14-15 2021 Class Schedule 16 Instructor email addresses 17 Weekend Machine Labs 18 Week 1 – May 31-June 4 18-21 Week 2 – June 7-11 22-29 Week 3 – June 14-18 30-37 Week 4 – June 21-25 37-44 Week 5 – June 28-July 2 45-56 July 5-9 No Classes Week 6 – July 12016 57-63 Week 7 – July 19-23 63-70 Week 8 – July 26-30 70-75 Registration Form & Instructions 76-77 Map of Campus & Driving Directions 78 Appendix A – Student Payment Agreement 79-84

WELCOME

It is our pleasure to welcome you to the Trinidad State Junior College Summer NRA Program. Whether you are new to TSJC or a seasoned veteran of our Summer Program, we are sure you will find courses to meet your needs.

Please take a few minutes to read the general information section as you will most likely find the answers to your questions within this section.

If you are taking summer classes as professional development for your job, classes are available for CEU’s (Continuing Education Units). Be sure to let us know when you register that you are taking classes for CEU’s so your certificate of completion will reflect the units earned.

A variety of scholarships are available to students. Information is available on the TSJC Educational Foundation’s scholarship page. To explore all scholarship opportunities available to Trinidad State students, visit https://trinidadstate.edu/scholarships/index.html. If you need assistance, please contact Toni DeAngelis at 719-846-5520 or [email protected].

Thank you for considering Trinidad State for your Gunsmithing and Firearms Safety education. We look forward to seeing you!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Welcome to Trinidad State Jr. College’s 2021 Summer NRA Program. These short-term summer courses are designed for anyone interested in learning Gunsmithing as a hobby or a vocation. Courses are available for the novice, the current student, or the professional. Each course is organized individually for those who wish to learn a new skill, refine a technique, or study new technical information. Students may sign up for one course or multiple courses depending on their goals; however, because courses last from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, you may only sign up for one course per week.

If you plan to pursue Gunsmithing as a career, our summer classes may give you a good start on needed skills; however, we highly recommend you attend a full-time Gunsmithing program if this is your goal.

Students must bring firearms to work on, and any supplies or parts necessary to complete their project. See course descriptions and tool lists for details. Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need. All participants must comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding firearms. All persons enrolled in Gunsmithing courses must be able to legally own and possess firearms. NO WORKING FIREARMS or ammunition are allowed in the residence halls with the exception of firearms checked into the gun vault located in O’Connor Hall. You must be staying in TSJC housing to use the O’Connor vault. Ask your RA about firearms check in when you arrive. You may check your firearms into the tool room gun vault on Monday morning. All firearms brought into the classroom will need to have a day tag. Further information will be provided at orientation.

Some courses list prerequisites. If you are unsure as to whether or not your education/training/life experience meets the stated prerequisites, please contact the course instructor.

Most classes are conducted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some classes may run on a weekend or for extended hours each day – please be sure to read any notes associated with the course description throughout this document. TSJC/NRA certificates of completion are awarded for each course completed. TSJC has a longstanding affiliation with the National Rifle Association. The NRA, however, is not an accreditation agency. Trinidad State Junior College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. You will find all of our courses professional, thoughtfully constructed, and well, fun.

Payment is due at the time of registration; however, if you use a credit or debit card, the card will not be charged until April of the year the class is held. Although your bill is paid at the time of registration, the TSJC Business Office now requires that we collect a Student Payment Agreement on every student. A copy of this agreement is located in Appendix A.

It is important to register for courses at least 5 weeks in advance to allow adequate time for the school to purchase supplies and equipment. NOTE: some actions and other gun parts may take up to 2 months for delivery so please allow adequate time to purchase your parts.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Trinidad State is happy to welcome students from our neighbor, Canada; however, we are not able to enroll students from any other countries in Gunsmithing-related courses at this time due to Federal ITAR rules. All International students may take courses that do not require working on a firearm or using firearm parts such as engraving, scrimshaw, gun leather, etc.

**Canadian students taking classes for credit toward a certificate will have to apply for a student visa. For assistance with student visa questions, please contact Miguel Chaparro, International School Official, at 719-589-7090 or [email protected]. This does not apply to Canadian students taking non-credit courses for personal enrichment.

TUITION If you take a course as continuing education, you will pay a flat rate per week regardless of where you live. The tuition for each course is shown with that course in the body of this document. Out-of-state residents taking courses for credit will pay out-of-state tuition; however, rates may vary depending on where the student lives current tuition rates. Colorado residents taking classes for credit will need to register for the College Opportunity Fund (COF). Registration for COF may be done by clicking here. If you previously took classes for credit, you do not need to register for COF again. If you are not registered for COF, you will not receive the stipend on your account and will pay higher tuition. There is a once per semester registration fee of 14.35. However, if you take a blend of credit and non-credit classes, you will be charged $14.35 for each method. Please note that the housing and meal information on the tuition rate sheet does not apply in the summer. See housing and meals sections below for additional information. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Donna Haddow at 719-846-5724, 1-800-621-8752 ext. 5724 or [email protected].

Payment for classes may be made by telephone or by mailing your registration to: Trinidad State Jr. College, NRA Program Attn: Donna Haddow 600 Prospect St., Trinidad, CO 81082 • Phone:1-800-621-8752 ext. 5724---Fax 719-846-5062 • email: [email protected]

STUDENT PORTAL Once you have been processed through the TSJC admissions process, you will automatically have a student portal account. You will need your ID, or “S”, number in order to access the portal. You may access the portal through the “P” section in the A-Z listing on the TSJC home page. The portal will allow you to:

• Check your student email 5

• Register for courses – Registration for Summer NRA Courses can only been done through Donna • View and pay your tuition bill • Get financial aid information • Access D2L & CCCOnline • View and order transcript

Access to the portal will also give you the option to download Office 365, which will be active for as long as you are a student.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Classes are NON-REFUNDABLE with one exception: classes which TSJC cancels due to insufficient enrollment will be reimbursed in full. Classes with less than 6 students are subject to cancellation at the discretion of the College. We will make every effort to notify you of a cancellation at least four weeks in advance of the class.

COURSE TIMES and LOCATION Unless otherwise stated, classes are conducted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Orientation is held each Monday morning at 8 a.m. in room 306 of the Mullen Building. Students will then proceed to their classrooms. It is possible some courses may be held, at least in part, at the Prator Gun Range.

HOUSING

Housing will be in O’Connor Hall. Single rooms available at a cost of $120 per week-married student rooms (a room with two twin beds on the 3rd floor or in another building depending on the number of people using campus housing that week) will be $150.

Rooms include bed, bedding, workbench and a desk. Please bring your own towels and personal items. There is no air conditioning in housing and we recommend you bring a box fan or desk fan. **PLEASE NOTE – TSJC does not offer microwaves or refrigerators. If you will need a refrigerator or microwave for medical purposes, you will need to bring one with you or purchase one at the local Walmart store. You may check in on Sunday afternoon before classes begin at no additional charge. If you are here for multiple weeks, you may stay the weekend in between classes at no extra charge. NO ALCOHOL OR AMMUNITION is allowed in the dorms.

MEALS Cafeteria dates and hours may vary depending on the number of students on campus. Meal cards will be available for $37.50 for a 5-meal card or $67.00 for a 10-meal card. Please check with Sodexo Campus Services at 719-846-5629 if you have questions before you come so you will be prepared to eat in the cafeteria or plan to eat off campus. Off-campus dining information is available at https://visittrinidadcolorado.com/.

The NRA Program hosts a free dinner for students each Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Room located in the Sullivan Center (same building as the cafeteria and bookstore). If you plan to bring a guest or do not plan to attend the dinner, please let Donna know during orientation on Monday. Tickets for guests are $12 each. In order for us to have an accurate head count.

INSURANCE Students enrolled in TSJC classes are NOT covered by any type of health or accident insurance. Students are expected to arrange their own insurance.

LOCATION Trinidad is located 200 miles south of Denver and 120 miles south of Colorado Springs, Colorado on Interstate 25. We are about 170 miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The nearest major airport is in Colorado Springs. If you are driving, take either exit -Exit 14 from the north side of Trinidad or Exit 13B from the south side of Trinidad. **SEE MAP ON PAGE 78**

COMPUTER ACCESS Trinidad State Junior College has free WIFI for students throughout the campus. Password will be available at residence hall check in and orientation on Monday morning.

Gunsmithing Technician Certificate - 16 credits

Core classes required for certificate Course Information Name Credit Hours GUN 120 Basic Machine Shop 2 GUN 121 Advanced Machine Shop 2 GUN 116 Welding for Gunsmiths 2 GUN 103 Bluing 2 GUN 192 Benchmetal Hand Tools & Metallurgy 2 Three electives from courses offered for credit 6

Other summer courses offered for credit may be taken as electives toward the certificate. Courses offered as continuing education only do not count toward the certificate.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

Did you know that you may be able to earn college credit for your non-college or experience-based learning? Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit is awarded for college-level learning: knowledge, skills and competencies. PLA includes skills gained from work and life experiences such as:

• Correspondence and extension courses • Individual study and reading • Civic, community and volunteer work • Participation in formal courses and in-service training sponsored by associations, business, government and industry.

Trinidad State Junior College will accept in transfer from within the institution and from other state institutions of higher education prior learning assessment credit awarded for GT Pathways requirements. Trinidad State will not prohibit students from meeting general education/GT Pathways requirements with prior learning assessment credit.

Standards for awarding PLA credit:

• PLA credit may be awarded if the following standards have been met: o You have been admitted to TSJC o You have declared a degree or certificate (changing your declared degree or certificate will result in the reassessment of the applicability of PLA credit) o Your prior learning is equivalent to college level • PLA credit may only be awarded for courses and credits required in your declared degree or certificate. • PLA credit may satisfy course prerequisite requirements • PLA credit cannot be used to satisfy the TSJC degree or certificate residency requirements* • All work evaluated for PLA credit must meet or exceed ‘C’ level work • PLA credit cannot duplicate any previously-awarded credit • PLA credit is specifically noted on the transcript as such and is considered transfer coursework (and not institutional coursework): o PLA credit is not calculated into your grade point average (GPA) o PLA credit noted on your transcript will have a grade of ‘PLA’ o If the PLA credit assessment determines that the prior learning does not warrant the awarding of credit, or if the standardized / institutional exam is not passed, the PLA credit does not appear on your transcript • PLA credits are not included as part of your semester enrollment for the purposes of financial aid, veteran benefits or any other purpose predicated on total hours of enrollment for a given semester

PLA credit may be earned through a combination of the following:

• National Standardized Placement Tests • Institutional Challenge Examinations • Published Guides (including military) • Portfolio Assessment • Faculty Evaluated Industry & Workplace Credit

The cost at the time of this writing is $65 per credit hour

Portfolio Guidelines

INTRODUCTION

A portfolio is one of the approved PLA methods in Board Policy 9-42 (https://internal.cccs.edu/board- policies/bp-9-42-prior-learning-assessment-credit/ ), and System President’s Policy 9-42 (https://internal.cccs.edu/system-presidents-procedures/sp-9-42-prior-learning-assessment-credit/), for a student to demonstrate learning acquired outside of the traditional classroom. It is a collection of information gathered by the student and presented in a systematic format that validates the experiential learning that has occurred. Each course for which portfolio credit is requested must be in the college curriculum and must be part of the student’s certificate or degree requirements.

FACULTY AND STUDENT ROLES IN THE PORTFOLIO PROCESS

Preparation and content of the portfolio is the responsibility of the student. A PLAadvisor will assist the student in following the established procedures. Once a portfolio has been prepared, it will be assessed for the awarding of credit. A faculty or a subject matter expert will evaluate and determine if the student has provided sufficient documentation to demonstrate attainment of the learning outcomes and/or met the competencies of the course.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONTENT OF THE PORTFOLIO There are certain items that must be included in a logical order before the portfolio can be considered for evaluation. • Cover Page and Table of Contents: Each portfolio will have a cover page identifying the portfolio and the student who prepared it for credit. A table of contents listing the separate parts of the portfolio will also be included. • Request for Portfolio Credit: A short letter on which the student will indicate the course(s) s/he is requesting for the awarded credit. • Narrative of Intent: This document should introduce the student to the evaluator. It is a relevant but brief autobiographical presentation that ties together why the portfolio is being submitted and why the credit should be awarded. It is a general overview of what will be discussed in detail later. 10

• Relevance: If general education courses are being requested for award, the student must show how his or her life experiences relate to the request. If occupational courses are being requested for award, the narrative will include the student’s relevant work experiences and may include those life experiences relating to the request. • Resume: A resume must be submitted when courses are being requested for credit awards. • Course Requests: This portion of the portfolio will have a separate section for each course for which credit is being requested. Course competency statements and/or learning outcomes (provided to the student by the PLA advisor or by the instructional unit) should be the starting point for the development of this section. The student then will describe how his or her learning relates to this specific course and how he or she has accomplished the competencies/learning outcomes expected of a person who successfully completed the course. • Documentation: Supporting documentation will be presented in the portfolio to support the student’s request for awarding credit. The supporting documents will be of sufficient breadth and depth to validate the student’s stated learning and provide the evaluator with qualitative evidence for evaluation. Types of documentation are as follows: o Certificates of Training: Students who have received training through non-traditional methods should provide a copy of a certificate of completed training, a lesson plan or training content (if available), dates of attendance, and/or other information showing what was taught. Evidence of evaluation may also be required (e.g., proficiency exam scores). o Portfolio of Works: Students requesting awarded credit in some fields may have a portfolio of their work, which will support their request. o Demonstration of Competency: Some students may request credit in courses that can only be evaluated after a performance of their skills. o Oral Interview: The evaluator may contact the student for a verbal discussion of his/her portfolio as a supplement to the written information provided. o Awards and Honors: The student may provide copies of any awards and honors directly related to the competencies. o Job Descriptions, Performance Evaluations, and Letters from Employers/Supervisors: These documents may be included to verify attainment of the competencies and/or learning outcomes for which the student is seeking credit.

For additional information, visit https://trinidadstate.edu/pla/index.html

Room and Board fees shown on the above do not apply to Summer Gunsmithing students Rates apply only to students taking courses for credit. There may be additional fees not shown on this chart.

Using your VA Benefits

Many NRA Summer Classes are available for credit. Classes taken for credit are eligible for payment using financial aid, GI Bill, and Vocational Rehab. Certain restrictions may apply. Please talk to our financial aid office concerning your individual case: Wilma Atencio, Director Financial Aid, at 719-846-5555 or [email protected] Click here for complete information on using your veteran benefits.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT YOUR PARTICIPATION IN ALL HOURS OF CLASS IS CRITICAL IF YOU ARE TAKING A CLASS FOR CREDIT. FAILURE TO BE PRESENT THE ENTIRE WEEK OF CLASS CAN RESULT IN A DROP IN YOUR GRADE, WHICH IS RECORDED ON AN OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT.

**GI Bill and Tools**

Effective January 1, 2020, tools for Gunsmithing/Summer NRA courses will not be eligible for reimbursement by the Veterans Administration/GI Bill. Students will be responsible for purchasing, and having available, the tools and materials listed in the description for each course in order to complete class projects. If you are unsure whether a particular tool is required to complete your project, please contact your instructor.

Many items that are required for programs like gunsmithing, automotive and the line technician programs may be purchased at the TSJC bookstore, but may also be available through other vendors.

CANADIAN STUDENT VISA

Canadian students taking classes for credit toward a certificate will have to apply for a student visa. For assistance with student visa questions, please contact Miguel Chaparro, International School Official, at 719- 589-7090 or [email protected]. This does not apply to Canadian students taking non-credit courses for personal enrichment.

SHIPPING OF FIREARMS

If you need to ship your firearms and/or tools to the school, they should be addressed to yourself in care of the school. The firearm will be received in our mail room and given to the Gunsmithing Department to place in the gun vault. If you ship through UPS or FedEx, and get a pre-paid shipping label, you will be able to ship the gun back through our mailroom. If you do not get a pre-paid label, you may take the firearm to the local UPS center – UPS’s only receives packages for shipping between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. Please address your package to the school as follows:

Trinidad State Junior College Attn: John Doe, NRA Student 600 Prospect Street Trinidad, CO 81082 14

Handguns must be shipped by overnight air.

If you have any questions about shipping firearms, please call the tool room at 719-846-5469.

The College mailroom is located on the first floor of the Berg Building.

Firearms on Campus: If you are licensed to carry a concealed firearm, they are allowed on campus per Colorado State law; however, for safety reasons no loaded firearms are allowed in the Gunsmithing classrooms. Please do not bring concealed firearms or ammunition to your class. If you are staying in campus housing, a gun vault is available to store firearms in O’Conner Hall. Firearms you are using as class projects may be stored in the gun vault in the tool room.

When transporting firearms on campus, please carry them in a gun case.

Classes listed in Red are required for the Gunsmithing Technician Certificate SRHS = The Heritage School at Trinidad State Classes in italics are scheduled for weekends

May 31-June 4 Stockmaking – week 1 Bob Campbell Mullen 101 Introduction to Gunsmithing Ryan Newport Mullen 306 Welding for Gunsmiths Robert Sanchez Banta Welding Lab June 7-11 Stockmaking – week 2 Bob Campbell Mullen 101 Take Down Lever Action Rifles – Week 1 Lee Hadaway Mullen 106 Basic Machine Shop Logan Schmit Mullen 211 Leather Holster Making Bob Calkins Berg 401 A.R. Mitchell Museum of Hat Making Tom Hirt Western Art Damascus Billet Making Steve Rollert Banta Welding Lab June 12-13 Weekend Machine Lab Logan Schmit Mullen 211 June 14-18 Gun Sight Installation Bob Campbell Mullen 101 Take Down Lever Action Rifles – Week 2 Lee Hadaway Mullen 106 Advanced Machine Shop Logan Schmit Mullen 211 Precision Load Development Rich Machholz Mullen 306 Gun Leather II and Western Cowboy Leather Bob Calkins Berg 401 Basic Bladesmithing Steve Rollert Banta Welding Lab June 21-25 Bluing Bob Campbell Mullen 106 Action Blueprinting (limited to 8 students) Logan Schmit Mullen 211 Single Action Revolver Tuning Ryan Newport Mullen 306 Basic Western Style Engraving Rex Crawford Mullen 414 Knifemaking – Basic Stock Removal Steve Rollert Banta Welding Lab June 28-July 2 Conserving Vintage Firearms Jeffrey Myers Mullen 101 Hydrographics Ryan Newport Mullen 106 Barreling Precision Rifles Logan Schmit Mullen 211 Scrimshaw Jim Stevens Mullen 414 Hat Making Tom Hirt Valley Campus July 5-9 NO CLASSES July 12-16 Introduction to Gunsmithing for Veterans Howard Massingill Mullen 101 Benchmetal Hand Tools and Metallurgy Fred Weisenborn Mullen 106 Basic Machine Shop Logan Schmit Mullen 211 Reloading 101 (changed from Intro to Handgun Rel.) Bob Stahl Mullen 306 July 17-18 Weekend Machine Lab Logan Schmit Mullen 211 July 19-23 Building a Race Gun – Week 1 Steve Pitt Mullen 101 1911 Frame Modifications Ryan Newport Mullen 106 Advanced Machine Shop Logan Schmit Mullen 211 Black Powder A-Z Jeff Myers Mullen 306 July 26-30 Building a Race Gun – Week 2 Steve Pitt Mullen 101 The Small Arms of the World Wars Jeff Myers Mullen 106 Tools & Fixtures (limited to 8 students) Logan Schmit Mullen 211

Classes may be added or cancelled Follow our website for the most current information 16

Instructors Email Addresses

We are grateful for the following instructors who are willing to share their knowledge with our students If your instructor is not listed here, please contact Donna at 719-846-5724 and she will have the instructor contact you.

Bob Calkins [email protected] Bob Campbell [email protected] Rex Crawford [email protected] Lee Hadaway [email protected] Rich Machholz [email protected] Howard Massingill [email protected] Ryan Newport [email protected] Steve Pitt [email protected] Steve Rollert [email protected] Robert Sanchez [email protected] Logan Schmit [email protected] Bob Stahl [email protected] Jim Stevens [email protected] Jeffrey Van Myers [email protected] Fred Weisenborn [email protected]

Please note that our full-time instructors may not be available for questions between semesters. If you are unable to reach any of the instructors above, please feel free to call Donna at 719-846-5724 and we will try to contact them on your behalf.

Summer nra 2021 course descriptions

We have included lists of the minimum tools required for each class within the course descriptions below. Because of the variety of student projects, it is impossible for us to list all tools you may need. If you believe you may need something else, please bring it with you. The TSJC bookstore carries many tools. For a list of tools available in the bookstore.

Machine Shop Lab $150 per weekend Open Machine Shop Lab is for students with machining experience. This will be a lab only with a minimum of formal instruction. Students should bring their own tools, projects, and materials. There must be at least four students signed up in order to hold a weekend lab. Labs are scheduled for the weekends of June 12-13 and July 17-18

Instructor: Logan Schmit

WEEK ONE - May 31-June 4

Stockmaking - Week 1 $700 or 4 credit hours You must take both weeks of this class

Introduces stockmaking techniques for a bolt action rifle from a semi-inletted blank. The course will cover in- letting the barrel and trigger guard, glass bedding, installing grip cap, recoil pad, fore-end tip, swivels, shaping, sanding, and finishing. Bob Campbell graduated with an AAS degree in Gunsmithing from Trinidad State Junior College in 2009. He worked for the Williams Gun Sight Company as a Gunsmith from 2011 to 2019. In The Fall of 2019, he joined Trinidad State as a full time instructor teaching Stock Making, Conversions, and Metal Finishing. [email protected] office# (719)846-5533

Bob Campbell

Tools/Supplies

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

Safety glasses (OSHA approved) 1 #3 Rawhide mallet or dead blow 1 #49 cabinet makers rasp 1 half round bastard file Assortment of files of different shapes and sizes (desirable/optional) 1 recoil pad Assortment of sandpaper 120 gr. To 220 gr. 1 block forend tip wood (only if desired on stock) 1 type of oil stock finish (hand rubbed) 1 medium regular screwdriver 1 medium Phillips screwdriver 1 ¼” straight push chisel 1 9/16” “U” gouge 1 8/16” straight push chisel 1 9/16” Barrel channel rasp (optional) 1 Jerry Fisher green scraper 1 Jerry Fisher blue scraper 220 grit wet or dry sandpaper 320 grit wet or dry sandpaper Barreled action Grip cap

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Introduction to Gunsmithing $400 or 2 credit hours

This course will cover operational theory, disassembly and assembly, proper use of hand tools and precision measuring instruments, and an introduction to basic bench work of the Gunsmithing trade. Consideration will be given to minor gun repair and the installation of firearm accessories. A brief study of Federal Firearm Law and record keeping will be included. Students should bring some type of project to work on during lab times under the supervision of the instructor. Students may bring projects related to the scheduled topic outlines. For other projects, please contact the instructor. Ryan Newport is an alumnus of Trinidad State Junior College. After graduation he spent several years working as a repair gunsmith for Browning Arms on their high end line of shotguns and rifles. Ryan returned to TSJC in 2011as an Associate Professor of Gunsmithing teaching Bench Metal, Firearms Conversions, Firearms Metal Finishing, Alternative Metal Finishes, Shotgunsmiting, Custom Pistolsmithing, and Firearms Repair. [email protected] office # 719-846-5525

Ryan Newport

Tool List

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

Pliers w/side Cutters Small tap handle Hacksaw with medium blade – Note: any of the above tools can be substituted with a like tool from home. The thing about most gun work is you don't know you will need it until you need it, so you may choose bring extra tools you find handy. All tools listed can be purchased on campus at the Trek-Inn Bookstore or through Brownells, Inc. 200 South Front St., Montezuma, Iowa 50171Ordering/Tech Support: 800-741-0015

********************************************************************************** Basic Precision Welding (Welding for Gunsmiths) $400 or 2 credit hours (core class for certificate)

This course will cover basic safety and hands-on instruction to introduce the student to various micro welding practices including small metal fixtures and parts with a small emphasis toward Gunsmith welding. If time allows, other types of welding may be covered by the instructor. Robert Sanchez is the full-time welding instructor for TSJC. Prior to working at the college, Robert worked for Topar Welding as a gas field welder. He has been welding since 1998 where he started out as a structural welder working on schools and other buildings. 719-846-5566 [email protected]

Basic Welding Tool List

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

2% 3/32” Tungsten Safety glasses Leather gloves for TIG welding (thin Goat skin) Welding helmet (self-darkening is best) Cotton shirt Blue jeans okay Pliers Vice Grips No nylon clothing or jackets Small bench vise, nothing too big. i.e. drill press vise. Small metal grinder with sanding and metal grinding disc's (4 1/2 in. or a 2 in. air grinder) would be a good thing to have. You will need to supply your own discs. 21

WEEK TWO June 7-11

Take Down Lever Action Rifles – 10 day course June 7-11 and June 14-18 $800 or 4 credit hours You must take both weeks of this class

This course is designed to give students hands-on experience in the techniques and skills needed to convert Marlin lever-actions into takedown rifles. Students should bring their own firearms to work on. Pre-requisite: Basic Machine Shop or consent of the instructor. NOTE - This course has been described as being "very intense". Hand skills, parts fitting and finishing and basic machine skills are a must!!!

Lee Hadaway is a 1990 graduate of the TSJC Gunsmithing Program with an AAS and an Advanced Firearms Repair certificate. Lee's first job out of school took him to Tulsa, Oklahoma. There he worked for a shop that performed warranty repair work for most of the Wal-Marts in the country. He performed warranty repairs for Smith & Wesson, Remington, Winchester, Browning, Savage, Colt, and Mossberg repairing over 2000 firearms. He later bought into an existing business, The Ammo Shop, Inc. which included retail sales, gunsmithing, pawn business, commercial ammo manufacturing, and running the indoor range. Lee also contracted with The Ordnance Depot and converted 65 Marlin Lever Actions into Takedowns. Eventually he went to work for Scattergun Technologies and was put in charge of the Rebuild Program and performed the service of rebuilding ragged out Law Enforcement 870s and 1100s. He performed work for over 200 Law Enforcement Departments or Agencies, including FBI, DEA, INS, HUD, US Postal Inspectors, Federal Reserve and US Marshals. In his spare time, Lee provided Gunsmithing services to Game Fair Limited, a very high end gun shop. This gave Lee the opportunity to work on Purdy, Holland & Holland, Westley Richards, Parker, and LC Smith side by sides. Lee chose to move back to Trinidad, Colorado and teach for his old alma mater, Trinidad State Junior College. For 3 years, Lee taught the Third Year Advanced Firearms Repair Program. He has also regularly taught Blueing, Winchester High Wall I & II, and Shotgunsmithing. Lee has also taught in the NRA Summer Program at Trinidad State. His summer classes are Takedown Lever Actions, Tactical Shotguns, Handgun Repair, Long Gun Repair, and Blueing & Metal Finishing. He has operated The Arms Room since 1999. www.thearmsroom.com

Lee Hadaway

Takedown Lever Actions Tool List

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

- Marlin Centerfire Lever Action (used is fine) - Safety Glasses - Assorted Gunsmithing Screwdrivers - Assorted Hand Tools – Pliers, Needlenose, Vise Grip, etc. - Allen Wrenches - 10” Flat Smooth File - 10” Second Cut File - 10” Bastard File - 12 – 16oz Dead Blow, Rawhide or other Non-Marring Hammer - Set of Vise Safe Jaws - 6” Dial or Digital Calipers - 25’ 1 ½” 180 grit Emery Cloth - 25’ 1 ½” 240 grit Emery Cloth - 25’ 1 ½” 320 grit Emery Cloth Most of the above tools will be available at the school bookstore

- 2 Packages Dremel ½” Sanding Drums, Coarse 60 grit (not available locally) - 2 Packages Dremel ½” Sanding Drums, Fine 120 grit (not available locally) - Dremel Tool (not required but you’ll wish you had one)

Brownell’s Magna Tip Marlin 336 Bit Set #080-087-011 $10.99 (Nice to have but not required) Ball Detents will be available from the instructor for $5

You are welcome & encouraged to bring any additional tools you want. There will be extensive lathe and mill work so feel free to bring any machining tools also. Cutting tools will be available for use from the tool room if necessary.

** Please feel free to contact Lee at [email protected] 719-680-1255 if you have any questions. Lee will have the person who makes his leather cases come by the class so any students who wants a case can order a custom one

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Basic Machine Shop $400 or 2 credit hours (Core Class for Certificate)

This class offers instruction and hands-on experience in machine tool operation. Students will gain experience with the metalworking lathe and milling machine in the manufacture of parts and tools.

Logan Schmit is the Machine Shop Instructor for the Trinidad State Gunsmithing Program. A 2010 suma cum laude graduate of the program, Schmit had also attended the Brownells Trinidad American Firearms Technology Institute. It was during this time that he was recruited by George Gardner to join GA Precision, located in North Kansas City Missouri. At GA, employed as a Precision Bolt Rifle Specialist, fitting and chambering of barrels became a specialty for Schmit. Additional areas of expertise included barrel fluting, bedding, final assembly, and blueprinting actions. During this time Schmit completed several builds at the request of Team GA members. His work was also featured in the 2014 advertising brochure for Manners Composite Stocks LLC and highlighted on their banner at Shot Show in Las Vegas.

In December 2014, Schmit was asked to join the Mile High Shooting Accessories team to continue to develop and grow the custom side of their successful firearms business. As Senior Precision Rifle Builder and Director of Barreling and Custom Builds, Schmit oversaw a growing custom rifle-building department where, along with producing precision custom firearms to fulfill MHSA client requests, he had developed programming specific to the needs of the facilities CNC equipment. In 2017 Schmit was honored to complete barrels for Dave Walls, Ady Newberry and Scott Seigmund of Accuracy International, for their team in the 50 Cal World Championship on the 2000 yard range.

A native of Central Wisconsin, Schmit began his career in rifle building by enrolling in the NRA Summer Program at Trinidad State. Surrounded by experts in the field and students from across the United States and around the world, Schmit’s interest was ignited. His choice for a degree program was Trinidad State where, in 2009, he formally enrolled and was accepted as a full-time student in the two year Gunsmithing Degree program. Every summer he augmented his education with a series of NRA summer classes. Since experiencing his first NRA Summer Program class in 2007, Schmit has immersed himself in the exciting and challenging profession of rifle building in particular, and the firearms industry in general.

In August 2018, after teaching two NRA Summer Program classes, Schmit was offered the opportunity to join the faculty at Trinidad State as a full time Gunsmithing Instructor. This experience offers Schmit the ability to share his knowledge of firearms manufacture with a new generation of students and to continue, and further the long and exceptional history of the Trinidad Gunsmithing program.

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Basic Machine Shop Tool List

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

#2 center drill 5/16" or 1/4" HSS lathe tool bit blanks 6" dial caliper Mighty Mag, indicator holder 0-2” Dial Indicator 6" steel rule 60-degree center gauge Assorted files with handles Carbide tipped scribe 115 piece Drill Bit Set 320, 400, 600 Grit Wet/Dry Polishing Paper (2 sheets each) Layout dye Safety Glasses Thread pitch gauge 6" or 8" adjustable wrench Allen wrench set up to 3/8” Gunsmith pin punch set 4oz Ballpein Hammer Pliers Screwdrivers Metric Allen wrench set

Please note that this list is bare minimum. If you have other tools or supplies that may be useful, bring them. You can never have too many tools.

Contact your instructor to make sure your project will fit our facilities and time restraints.

Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have questions about any of these items.

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Leather Holster Making $300 Does not include leather, which you will need to purchase when you arrive Continuing Ed Only – not for college credit

This class was created to teach students how to construct quality gun leather using methods and techniques requiring a minimum number of leather tools. Since the work is by hand (no sewing machines, etc.) reasonable hand strength and dexterity is necessary for class participation. Students will learn the methods I used to design, layout, stitch, wet mold, edge, burnish, apply oil or antique finish, and basket stamp holsters. As the class progresses, each student will construct two holsters for guns of their choice. I would suggest a pancake holster for a semi auto (model 1911’s are great) as well as a revolver holster of either a conventional or western design. You will have the opportunity to basket stamp one of these holsters if you so desire. Students may wish to bring two personal handguns to use in constructing these holsters (no scoped handguns, please). If time permits, we will discuss construction of gun belts, cartridge loop sewing, magazine cases, saddle scabbards, and knife sheaths. Robert (Bob) Calkins is an active shooter, hunter and firearms collector who has made gun leather for himself, friends, and customers for over 50 years. In 1990, he and his wife, LaVon, decided to establish 3 Cross Custom Gunleather as a part-time business. Upon retiring from the Department of the Interior in 1994, gun leather became a full- time occupation. Bob crafts gun rigs for cowboy competitors, which has included State, National, and World Champion shooters. Hunters, outdoorsmen, casual shooters, and concealed-carry holders, make up the balance of his business. At age 81, Bob has cut back on working hours, but still produces several holsters and gun belts every week. In his opinion, there are numerous good leather craftsmen. However, he believes an individual with a true appreciation of firearms and their use is essential to building a truly functional piece of gun leather. Bob Calkins 505-598-0208 (h) 505-716-3233 (c) or [email protected]

Bob Calkins

Leather Holster Making Tool List

Quality leather will be made available to students through the college bookstore. Costs will be based on projects to be developed. Students will go to the bookstore as a group at the beginning of class in order to pay for their share of the leather. Needles, thread, oil, stamping tools, etc. will be furnished at no charge by the instructor.

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

Three Dremel drill presses will be available in class

• ¼” light weight electric drill (optional) • Dremel tool with sanding drums • Clear safety glasses • Sponge and quart size water container (large butter tub is great) • Straight edge ruler • 16: x 20” piece of ¾” plywood with smooth side • Exacto knife with blades • Rawhide #4 Mallet (such as Tandy #3300-04) • Craft Tool Leather Shears (such as Tandy #3050-00) • Grooving tool (such as Tandy 8074-00) • Edging tool (such as Tandy #8077-03 or Osborne #127-4 preferred) • Craft tool Overstitcher #6 (such as Tandy 8079-06) • #14 Punch (such as Tandy 3777-14) • #9 Punch (such as Tandy 3777-9) • 12” x 12” Granite piece (minimum 1” thick)

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HAT MAKING with Tom Hirt $325 Continuing Ed only-not for college credit

PLEASE NOTE THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT THE A.R. MITCHELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART, 150 E. MAIN STREET, TRINIDAD, CO 81082

Students will learn to use the equipment and techniques to make a hat with products that most people have or can readily get from home. Students will learn how to shape the hat by hand, ironing of the brim, sizing and hand cutting of the brim, hand pouncing and hand finishing the crown. If time allows, the class may touch on hat binding and trim by hand. Students will leave class with a completed hat and the skills needed to practice what they learned at home and make additional hats with supplies they have on hand. Tom will provide a hat box with all the tools and materials needed for each student. This class has some down time while waiting for processes to complete. To fill this time, students may bring a hat in need of repair and/or plan to make a second hat as time permits. Tom Hirt is old-fashioned guy who does things the old fashioned way. You might call him a throw-back to a bygone era-that time when h and cowboys and craftsmen took care of business with their hands. Hirt continues that tradition to this day as a hat maker who makes superior-quality beaver felt hats one at a time by hand. Known as the hat maker for the movies, he has designed hats for many famous clients including Val Kilmer, Sam Elliot, and Sharon Stone. His credits include Tombstone, the Quick and the Dead, Conagher, and many others. After almost 20 years, he is considered one of the West’s most notable and most established hatters. Hats of the West or email Tom at [email protected] 719-372-9399

Tom Hirt Tool/Supply list

Students will need to register no later than May 8th in order for Tom to get the materials he will need for the class. Students should contact Tom at the number above to get a complete list of other supplies [at students expense] they need to bring and provide their hat size for ordering the block, etc. Students will reimburse Tom for the cost of supplies and should contact him for pricing and to provide hat size information.

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Damascus Billet Making $400 Continuing education only – not for college credit

This class is a hands on class for the students. This class will be focused on the making of Damascus (pattern welded) steel for use in gun hardware and knife blades. Each student should finish the class with at least one billet of Damascus steel to take home. This focus of this class is to teach "dry welding" technique, that is the making of Damascus steel using no flux. This approach provides steel of much greater consistency and strength. We will be using gas forges to weld our steel not coal. Subjects covered will include: Dry vs. Wet forge welding, steel selection, tool selection, use of power equipment such as power hammers and forging presses, pattern development, heat treating and etching. Steve Rollert has been making knives for over 40 years, starting with a Burr King grinder in the spare bedroom of a duplex in Denver, Colorado in 1980. Steve's interest in knifemaking started while attending Skunk Hollow Blacksmithing School. After graduation Steve sought out Japanese Swordsmith, Kuzan Oda, then in Colorado Springs. Kuzan taught Steve the Japanese mindset and disciplines of knifemaking necessary to produce knives of enduring quality and value.Steve has progressed to producing Damascus Steel and hand forging fine blades in his large shop in Keenesburg, CO. He is well known for his quality pattern welded Damascus and his earlier work in cable welded Damascus. In 1999 Steve started Keen Edge Knives in response to a number of requests for high quality training knives from his fellow martial artists. Over the years Steve has strived to provide the best quality product possible at a reasonable price.

Tool list

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

Students will pay the instructor $30 per billet for the raw steel at the time of the class

Safety glasses Respirator either dust mask or double filter (preferred) Work apron Baseball or other brimmed hat Hearing protection Welding gloves One pair large vice grips Hammers - cross pein and ball pein of about 1.5 to 2.5 pound in weight Grinding belts - 2 each in 36-40, 60, 220, 400 grit - Zircon or ceramic recommended but aluminum oxide is acceptable but will not wear as long, size: 2 inch by 72 inch in length Please bring a refillable water bottle since we will be working around hot forges in June 29

Week 3 June 14-18

GUN SIGHT INSTALLATION $400 or 2 credit hours

This course covers the installation of sights on barrels for rifles or handguns or slides on pistols. The class will cover drilling and tapping, silver solder, and cutting dovetails. We will discuss measuring the barrel to determine the correct height of the sights. Bring your projects that you will be installing sights on, as well as the sights to be installed. Experience using a drill press or milling machine is a plus, but not mandatory.

Sight Installation Topics: Covers installation of barrel-mounted sights Drilling and tapping barrel Sight height (finding the correct height) Front & rear ramped sights Aperture sights Pistol sights Revolver sights Adjusting for elevation Use of jigs for installation

For additional information or questions, call 719-846-5724 to be directed to the instructor.

***Discount on peep sights are available from John McLaughin, McLaughlin Firearms. 406-422-0867 or [email protected]***

Brownells has a sight height calculator on their website. Which will help determine the correct height of sight to order for your project.

Bob Campbell graduated with an AAS degree in Gunsmithing from Trinidad State Junior College in 2009. He worked for the Williams Gun Sight Company as a Gunsmith from 2011 to 2019. In The Fall of 2019, he joined Trinidad State as a full time instructor teaching Stock Making, Conversions, and Metal Finishing. [email protected] office# (719)846-5533

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Tools and Supplies

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

Firearm Sights to be installed Safety glasses (OSHA approved) Taps Hand Tools Gunsmith screw drivers Tape measure, 6 ft. minimum Allen wrenches 6” steel ruler Safety glasses Torx bit set Scribe 6” dial or digital caliper Grease pencil Small machinist level Soft jaws, optional, but good to have – recommend Wagner Tool box or bag

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Advanced Machine Shop (Core class for certificate) $400 or 2 credit hours

This class will provide further instruction and practice on machine tool operation. The students will be instructed in rifle barrel re-barrel techniques as well as some advanced machine shop operations. Projects will vary according to individual interests. PREREQUISITE: Basic machine shop or consent of instructor.

Logan Schmit

Advanced Machine Shop Tool List

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

6" Steel rule 60° Thread center gauge Assorted files (with handles) Carbide tip scribe 115 piece Drill Bit Set 320, 400, 600 Grit Wet/Dry Polishing Paper (2 sheets each) Layout dye Safety glasses Thread pitch gauge While not required, assorted hand tools can provide a useful addition: 6" or 8" Adjustable wrench Allen wrench set up to 3/8" Gunsmithing pin punch set Gunsmithing screwdrivers 4oz Ballpein Hammer Pliers Tool box Metric Allen wrench set Depth micrometer 0-3”

Please note that this list is bare minimum. If you have other tools or supplies that may be useful, bring them. You can never have too many tools.

Contact your instructor to make sure your project will fit our facilities and time restraints

Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have questions about any of these items.

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Precision Load Development $350 Continuing education only – not for college credit

This class will be intended primarily for centerfire rifle shooters of at least intermediate reloading skill with an interest in developing the absolute best load for his or her rifle.

Rich Machholz was a ballistic technician at Sierra Bullets for many years and a long-range Benchrest competitor. He began hunting at a very early age and reloading followed shortly thereafter. In the early 1980's he got an idea, made some drawings, hired an attorney and eventually received a design patent for case spinners. He resurrected his old Sportsman Supply Company, which was a retail sales company, but soon developed into a small manufacturing company building portable shooting tables, rifle rests, target stands and the SSC Case Spinners. That eventually lead to freelance writing and later yet got him in the door at Sierra Bullets. [email protected]

Rich Machholz

Tool/Supply List

It is essential you bring your own equipment, both reloading and shooting.

You will need the following:

Proper eye and ear protection

Your rifle and 100 new, unfired cases of the same cartridge as the rifle

Cleaning equipment for your rifle.

At least 100 matching bullets of the same brand and caliber as the rifle (you may bring as many different brands of bullets as you want)

100 primers of the same maker to go with the cases (you may bring as many different brands as you like)

At least 1 pound of the powder that has performed the best in your rifle so far. (you may bring as many different powders as you like) Remember, matching lot numbers are essential as is adequate quantity so don't bring half a pound of this and half a pound of that and expect excellent results.

Front pedestal rest and bags

Do not forget the following:

Your COMPLETE reloading setup including press, dies, gauges, calipers and any other specialized equipment you would normally use.

Good shooting and safe travels

Rich Machholz [email protected]

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Gun Leather II and Western and Cowboy Leather $300 Does not include leather, which you will need to purchase when you arrive Continuing Ed only – not for college credit

Gun leather II was created to expand methods and techniques learned by students in Basic Holster making. The course will take students to the next level of gun leather construction and will include an emphasis on Western and Cowboy leather techniques. Students will review principles learned in Basic Holster making with emphasis on development of a gun belt, holster, and associated leather for a complete gun rig. The remainder of the class will give students the latitude to develop projects of their choice associated with guns, knives, and cartridge retention. Students will be required to provide their own firearms and knives for project development.

Robert (Bob) Calkins is an active shooter, hunter and firearms collector who has made gun leather for himself, friends, and customers for over 50 years. In 1990, he and his wife, LaVon, decided to establish 3 Cross Custom Gunleather as a part-time business. Upon retiring from the Department of the Interior in 1994, gun leather became a full- time occupation. Bob crafts gun rigs for cowboy competitors, which has included State, National, and World Champion shooters. Hunters, outdoorsmen, casual shooters, and concealed-carry holders, make up the balance of his business. At age 81, Bob has cut back on working hours, but still produces several holsters and gun belts every week. In his opinion, there are numerous good leather craftsmen. However, he believes an individual with a true appreciation of firearms and their use is essential to building a truly functional piece of gun leather. Bob Calkins 505-598-0208 (h) 505-716-3233 (c) or [email protected]

Bob Calkins

Leather Holster Making Tool List

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Three Dremel drill presses will be available in class

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Basic Bladesmithing $400 Continuing Education only – not for college credit

This class will cover the forging and grinding of both full and hidden tang blades to shape. We will cover steel selection, tool considerations, different forging approaches, several heat treating techniques, and basic finishing techniques.

Steve Rollert has been making knives for over 40 years, starting with a Burr King grinder in the spare bedroom of a duplex in Denver, Colorado in 1980. Steve's interest in knifemaking started while attending Skunk Hollow Blacksmithing School. After graduation Steve sought out Japanese Swordsmith, Kuzan Oda, then in Colorado Springs. Kuzan taught Steve the Japanese mindset and disciplines of knifemaking necessary to produce knives of enduring quality and value.Steve has progressed to producing Damascus Steel and hand forging fine blades in his large shop in Keenesburg, CO. He is well known for his quality pattern welded Damascus and his earlier work in cable welded Damascus. In 1999 Steve started Keen Edge Knives in response to a number of requests for high quality training knives from his fellow martial artists. Over the years Steve has strived to provide the best quality product possible at a reasonable price.

Tool list

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

Safety glasses Respirator either dust mask or double filter (preferred) Work apron Baseball or other brimmed hat Hearing protection Welding gloves One pair large vice grips Hammers - cross pein, and ball pein of about 1.5 to 2.5 pound in weight Grinding belts 2 each in 60, 220, 400 grit, zircon or ceramic recommended but aluminum oxide is acceptable, but will not wear as long, size: 2 inch by 72 inch in length.

Please bring a refillable water bottle since we will be working around hot forges and in June weather. Steel is provided by the instructor for a fee payable at the time of the class.

WEEK FOUR June 21-25

Bluing $400 or 2 credit hours (core class for certificate)

In this course we will mainly be covering hot salt blueing as it applies to the firearms industry. This course includes instruction and hands on training in metal preparation, hot bluing, niter bluing, and some alternative finishes such as Parkerizing and spray finishes. Students should supply their own firearms or parts to work on. The focus of this class is to learn quality metal finishing skills, not to blue a large volume of guns. It would be better to end your week with 3-4 exceptional quality projects, rather than 15-20 incomplete and lacking quality finishes. Bob Campbell graduated with an AAS degree in Gunsmithing from Trinidad State Junior College in 2009. He worked for the Williams Gun Sight Company as a Gunsmith from 2011 to 2019. In The Fall of 2019, he joined Trinidad State as a full time instructor teaching Stock Making, Conversions, and Metal Finishing. [email protected] office# (719)846-5533

Bob Campbell

Tools (Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

6” adjustable wrench Allen wrench set Aluminum oxide polishing cloth 180, 240, and 400 grits Assorted files with handles smaller sizes 6" or 8" may be most useful Bench block - we can make this from a hard rubber hockey punch. Dust mask Guns to blue Gunsmith screwdriver set. Hammer Long sleeve shirt and pants (Required) Tall rubber boots or galoshes Needle nose pliers Pin punch set Safety glasses (Required) Scotch brite pads (Maroon and Gray) This list reflects minimum requirements. If you have other tools or supplies that maybe useful, bring them because you can never have enough tools.

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Blueprint Bolt Actions (Action Blueprinting) $400 or 2 credit hours *Class is limited to 8 students*

Focuses on the study of the necessary modifications to convert the standard bolt action into a varmint, bench rest, or match rifle action. Emphasizes the re-machining of the main line and lock up areas of the action. These operations create a straight action concentric to its bore. Lab work will consist of building specialized tools and fixtures and re-machining of actions and bolts. Prerequisite – Basic and Advanced Machine Shop or Machine 2 at TSJC

Prerequisite – Basic and Advanced Machine Shop or Machine I at TSJC Logan Schmit is the Machine Shop Instructor for the Trinidad State Gunsmithing Program. A 2010 suma cum laude graduate of the program, Schmit had also attended the Brownells Trinidad American Firearms Technology Institute. It was during this time that he was recruited by George Gardner to join GA Precision, located in North Kansas City Missouri. At GA, employed as a Precision Bolt Rifle Specialist, fitting and chambering of barrels became a specialty for Schmit. Additional areas of expertise included barrel fluting, bedding, final assembly, and blueprinting actions. During this time Schmit completed several builds at the request of Team GA members. His work was also featured in the 2014 advertising brochure for Manners Composite Stocks LLC and highlighted on their banner at Shot Show in Las Vegas.

Logan Schmit

Action Blueprinting Class Tool List

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

Remington 700 action or a Winchester 70 Pre contoured barrel of choice.

A finish reamer and headspace gauge set with pilots to match your bore size. A reamer with interchangeable pilots is preferred to ensure the best fit and results from your barrel. Various reamer manufacturers offer student discounts. If you don’t own the chamber reamer and headspace gauges that you plan on using, please contact the Tool Room at (719)-846-5469 to ensure availability. An alternative would be to rent a reamer and headspace gauge set from either 4D Reamer Rentals (406)-752-2520, or Elk Ridge Reamer Rentals (541)-471- 9161.

A range rod in a size that will match the bore size of the barrel that you plan to chamber. Typically these will be sold with an interchangeable pilot, I would recommend that you request a size that you don’t currently have, as a way of expanding your collection.

6” quality dial caliper. 1” quality micrometer. Depth micrometer 0 – 3” Two 1/4” high speed steel lathe bit blanks. One 5/16” high speed steel lathe bit blank. Calculator and notepad. Thread pitch gauge One set of thickness gauges. Set of hex wrenches .050 to 3/8. 0-2” dial indicator (0.001” resolution) Dial test indicator (0.0001” resolution) Magnetic Base Indicator Holder (Noga Model: 09560400 preferred). 40

Mighty mag PTG medium Sako extractor #38 carbide drill bit 11/64” carbide endmill Boring bar with 1⁄2” carbide insert Safety glasses.

Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have questions about any of these items.

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Single Action Revolver Modifications (Tuning) $400 or 2 credit hours

In this course we be working on Colt style single action revolvers and Ruger single action revolvers. We will explore the cycle of operations and timing of each and how to perform a complete action job, this will reduce the trigger pull weight along with cleaning up the entire feel of the action. Ryan Newport is an alumnus of Trinidad State Junior College. After graduation he spent several years working as a repair gunsmith for Browning Arms on their high end line of shotguns and rifles. Ryan returned to TSJC in 2011as an Associate Professor of Gunsmithing teaching Bench Metal, Firearms Conversions, Firearms Metal Finishing, Alternative Metal Finishes, Shotgunsmiting, Custom Pistolsmithing, and Firearms Repair. [email protected] office # 719-846-5525

Ryan Newport

Required Tools

A working Ruger, Colt, or Colt style singe action revolver. A set small screwdrivers for disassembly of your revolver Safety glasses Small brass hammer Ceramic stone set-Brownells 080-721-000WB A set of replacement performance springs from Wolff or another reputable spring company for your particular make and model of revolver. Ammunition for test firing at the range on Friday along with eye and hearing protection

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Basic Western Style Engraving June 1-5, 2020 Cost $300 Class is limited to 10 students Continuing ed only, not for college credit

Course Outline I. Introduction and overview a. Tools b. Types of gravers and how to sharpen them II. Design Layout a. Basic scroll design b. Basic design layout c. Do’s and don’ts of design layout III. Getting started a. Basic cuts b. Putting cuts together c. Practice practice practice

IV. Tips & Tricks a. Layout tips b. Transfer tips and tricks c. Books & CD resources d. Online resources (YouTube and others) e. More practice f. More advanced techniques if time permits

Rex Crawford- Walsh, Colorado

If anything can be said about Rex Crawford, it’s that he knows the cowboy lifestyle in and out. His appreciation

for all things Western developed while growing up on ranches in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. Rex first became interested in hand crafting Western gear in 2000 after receiving a pair of spurs built by his father- in-law. Since that time, Rex has been designing, handcrafting and engraving spurs, buckles, bits, jewelry and decorative items in his own style. This style is a blend of single point and bright cut engraving that is distinctive and unique. When Rex speaks about his craft, it is clear he has a lot of heart. He says the best part of crafting his custom pieces is knowing they will live on in the lives of his customers. Rex believes in keeping his work true to tradition, making “heirloom quality” pieces that owners would be proud to pass down through their families. Rex also has a very good-natured approach to his craft. When asked, he says he has no secrets to his trade. “The way I see it,” he said, “I was born not knowing how to do these things; I had to learn from somebody else.” Without sharing what he knows, Rex would be unable to pass on the trade that he loves so much. Because of this, he is a strong advocate for education in these arts. Rex regularly takes classes to improve his skills in the engraving trade, and encourages others to learn by teaching classes himself. Having a creative mind, Rex finds it difficult to identify the inspiration for his art. It’s mostly his “crazy ideas” that come organically and become beautiful Western pieces. One such idea became one of his very favorite pieces, a “Cowgirl Keepsake Box,” that won top awards in several competitions. In addition to Rex’s unique engraving style, a tell-tale sign of his work is a Bible verse stamped near his maker’s mark. He enjoys creating his own designs in addition to trophy pieces and custom gear for collectors and working cowboys. In 2015, Rex was honored by the Academy of Western Artists as the Engraver of the Year.

Required tools and supplies 18-10 Straight liner 14-6 Straight Liner QC-42 Flat Graver or QC-45 Flat Graver QC-37 Flat Graver Glensteel V Point 120 degree Glensteel V Point 105 degree QC handle of your choice Chinese White (pigment) Traditional QC 10 pack Dividers Scribe Optivisor #3 Pencil & Sketch pad of your choice

The above tools are available from GRS engraving tools (Glendo Corp.) Please contact Aaron McMichael at (800) 835-3519 or [email protected]. Aaron will put together a package deal of all of the above supplies and materials needed (except the sketch

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Knifemaking – Basic Stock Removal $400 Continuing Ed only-not for college credit

This basic Knifemaking course will cover knife design, handle materials, soldering, steels, heat treatment, polishing, and sharpening. One knife and sheath will be made in the class.

Tool list

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

Safety glasses Respirator either dust mask or double filter (preferred) Work apron Baseball or other brimmed hat Hearing protection Welding gloves Grinding belts 2 each in 36-40, 60, 220, 400 grit, zircon or ceramic recommended but aluminum oxide is acceptable, but will not wear as long, size: 2 inch by 72 inch in length.

Please bring a refillable water bottle since we will be working around hot forges and in June weather.

WEEK FIVE - June 28-July 2

Conserving Vintage Firearms: Lock, Stock, and Barrel $250 (Continuing ed only, not for college credit)

Students will be introduced to the primary mainstream infantry rifles common during the 100+ year "glory" of the British Empire, including: the "Brown Bess", a .70 caliber flint-lock, black powder ("BP"), smooth-bore, muzzle loader (circa 1800); the Enfield Pattern 53 ("P53"), a .577 caliber percussion cap, BP, rifled muzzle loader (circa 1856); the Snider-Enfield cartridge conversion of the P53 (circa 1862); the Martini-Henry, a .577/450, BP, necked cartridge, lever action (circa 1877); and the Lee-Enfield, a .303 caliber, BP or smokeless powder, necked cartridge, bolt-action (circa 1889). Note 2: the only primary Empire infantry rifle I lack is the Baker Rifle - if someone has one, PLEASE BRING IT! Note 3: I consider the Brunswick (circa 1837) to be a transition model between the successful Bess-type flint- locks and the excellent P53 percussion cap; although produced for more than 50 years, I am not aware of its use in any significant combat arena. Again, if you have one, please bring it to share with the class. Caveat Emptor: Many thousands of "Kyber Pass" copies of the Bess, the Brunswick and P53 models were fabricated, and many are still being marketed as originals. Fortunately, careful research and examination can usually distinguish the clones from the originals. For some of these models, I have carbine versions issued to mounted troops, and, sometimes, artillerists. If time allows, I may present additional 19-Century military firearms, e.g., the Springfield Trap-door (Model 1873), the Werndl, a strange Austrian design (circa 1870), the revolutionary French 8mm Lebel (circa 1886), and the fantastic Mauser Gewehr 98 (circa 1889). We will fully disassemble each of these, and discuss techniques for detecting problems in each of the mechanical components. To the extent possible, I will describe techniques and sources for returning many of these components to functional condition. However, great care MUST be taken if you decide to actually fire a truly vintage firearm. I will discuss techniques for doing so, with the primary goal of protecting YOU from possible injury, but also to minimize the risk that the gun will incur irreparable damage or possible destruction. Since the wooden stocks of many current examples of these fine weapons have been "refinished" using modern coatings, e.g., varnish or (Heaven forbid!) polyurethane, I will demonstrate my preferred techniques for removing these inappropriate finishes and restoring the original RAW Linseed Oil finish.

Note 4: some of these chemicals are considered moderately hazardous (at least in California) - students should advise me of any sensitivity to these types of solvents. If in doubt, ASK!

Background: When it comes to the topic of preserving vintage firearms, opinions tend to be highly polarized. One school of thought insists that NOTHING be done to any firearm over about 50 years old, and even the critical age is subject to spirited discussion. According to the fundamental underlying theory of this group, these are "historical relics" and, thus, it is our responsibility to preserve each of these firearms, as is, for posterity. Thus, we should do nothing beyond the barest minimum to arrest any serious corrosion of the metal components or decay of the wooden components ... and some extremists consider even this "intervention" to be unacceptable. The second school of thought tends to be more pragmatic, focusing more on the original "form, fit and function" of each specimen than its current condition. According to the fundamental underlying philosophy of this group, it is wholly unrealistic to assume that any of these firearms is still in a condition comparable to when it was in its prime. Rather, it is considered more reasonable to assume that, in its passage though a long chain of possessors, at least one has, in some way, significantly altered the original nature of the firearm, sometimes due to simple failure to maintain the gun in proper working order, but more often in various attempts to adapt the gun to somewhat different purposes than was originally intended. Thus, it is deemed entirely acceptable to perform any of a number of "conservation" measures in an effort to restore the firearm, to the extent reasonably possible, to its original "form, fit and function." While I, personally, can fully respect the first approach, I have chosen to subscribe to the second approach, especially in view of the fact that most, if not all, of the really "vintage" firearms that are not already hidden away in private collections, have been grossly modified in an effort to enhance their marketability to gullible consumers. Not only are these "bastards" unworthy of treatment like authentic originals, I submit that they deserve to be returned to as close to original condition as reasonably possible. Note 1: I will NOT demonstrate ANY blueing or browning techniques as I deem this action to be beyond the legitimate scope of "conservation".

Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic rules of firearm safety. Basic skills employing standard hand tools useful in disassembling and reassembling firearms. Although not required, I encourage all students to bring at least one firearm older than 75 years, and, frankly, the older the better! WWII specimens will be acceptable, but WWI or older would be more appropriate.

Jeffrey Van Myers

Jeffrey Van Myers hails from the Brush Country of Deep South Texas. In 1954, at the ripe old age of 8, he received, as a gift from a family friend, his first "vintage" firearm - an original 1894 Stevens Favorite .22 rifle; the barrel is still shot out and the unique "7 o'clock ejector" is still missing, but he still has it in his collection. His love of these old classics dates from this very special event. Over the course of the intervening years, he has collected, and conserved, many more of these "Old Ladies". In part due to his 50+-year study of war, warfare and warriors, he has focused primarily on military firearms, and, in particular, on the amazing series of infantry rifles designed especially for use by the foot soldiers of the British Empire. However, he has also collected and conserved specimens of the primary infantry rifles used by all of the major participants in the Great War (WWI). One of his prize possessions is a Japanese Arisaka Type 99, that he suspects was a "carry- back" from the battle for Guadalcanal in 1942. Although still an active Patent Attorney, Jeffrey owns and operates the Armeria del Sur, Driftwood, TX, and its international partner, Armeria del Sur, in Costa Rica. He is a Viet Nam veteran, holds both an FFL and an FEL, and has been attending summer classes at Trinidad since 2015.

Tools: (Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need) Basic hand tools, preferably of smith quality, especially the screwdrivers and drift punches (I use and recommend both Grace and Wheeler Engineering). If you bring something special to share with the class and you happen to have any unique tools for your "old friend", please bring them as I may not have what we need to fully disassemble it. Supplies: —RAW (not "boiled") linseed oil, approximately 1 qt. per project; this is rarely sold in normal hardware/lumber stores, so I special order it on-line; "Sunnyside" brand is what I use: http://www.sunnysidecorp.com/product.php?p=cf&b=s&n=873G5 —Minwax Antique Furniture Refinisher, approximately 1 qt. per project - should be easy to get at your local Home Depot: http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/preparation/minwax-antique-furniture-refinisher —Mineral spirits - approximately 1 qt per project - may be furnished by the school. —Ballistol - 4 oz bottle of liquid - I am a dealer and may be able to obtain samples for each student. —Froglube - 4 oz paste - I am a dealer and may be able to obtain samples for each student: http://shop.froglube.com/FrogLube-CLP-Paste-4-oz-Jar-FLP-P412.htm —Steel wool #0000 - 1 pkg, available at most hardware/lumber stores. —Wet/dry sandpaper 220 and 400 grit; available in the Trinidad campus book store. —Nitrile (or equivalent) gloves - 1 pkg (we will go through these pretty quickly, depending on the condition of the wood components). —A US nickel - this, plus the Froglube, does an amazing job of removing surface rust!

2. I may also have time to teach how to make a pretty good bullet lube from the following: —Paraffin wax, unscented - 16 oz will make a nice batch; available in most grocery stores, e.g., Walmart. —Moly-fortified wheel bearing grease - 1 lb can; I like the Valvoline: https://www.valvoline.com/our-products/grease-gear-oil/moly-fortified-multi-purpose-grease —Lard - 1 lb box, available at most grocery stores. —Muffin tin - makes convenient sized "pucks" when allowed to cool and harden. —Cookie pan/sheet (needs a rim around all 4 sides) - used to immerse the lube groove(s) of a batch of cast bullets, base down, in liquefied lube; when cooled and hardened, the bullets can be extracted with the lube grooves full of the lube mix; something like this (but does not need to be non-stick): https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wilton-Bake-It-Better-10-x-15-Cookie-Sheet/25420423

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Hydrographics $250 or 2 credit hours

This course will cover the substrate preparation, application of hydrographics, and final finishing of the film.

Ryan Newport is an alumnus of Trinidad State Junior College. After graduation he spent several years working as a repair gunsmith for Browning Arms on their high end line of shotguns and rifles. Ryan returned to TSJC in 2011as an Associate Professor of Gunsmithing teaching Bench Metal, Firearms Conversions, Firearms Metal Finishing, Alternative Metal Finishes, Shotgunsmiting, Custom Pistolsmithing, and Firearms Repair. [email protected] office # 719-846-5525

Ryan Newport

Required tools

Contact Northstar Hydrographics at https://northstar-hydrographic-supply.myshopify.com/collections/nra- student-kits And purchase the NRA Student Kit. KG Industries at https://shop.kgcoatings.com/kg/product-category/protective-coatings/1200-series-air-cure/ and purchase either 1209F or 1209S depending on the sheen you desire on you final product. 1-4oz. HVLP gravity feed touch up spray gun. Any tools need for disassembly and re assembly of your projects 48

1 box of Diamond Grip latex gloves in your size MF-300-L Safety glasses

Also, a few small projects to be completed through the week.

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Barreling Precision Rifles $400 or 2 credit hours

The primary focus of this class will be to complete a barreled action that will be ready for you to apply a final finish of your choice and to install in the chassis or mini-chassis that you have selected.

Basic familiarity with lathes, mills and an elementary concept of threading would be helpful to complete your project within the allotted time.

We will be discussing shop safety, a fundamental overview of measuring tools, different actions common to Precision Rifles, strategies to determine correct headspace, methods of barrel indication, various chambering techniques, efficient order of operations, timing of breaks and fluted barrels, and finally, custom thread protectors.

Given the wide range of actions from which to choose and individual student goals for each project, a comprehensive parts and tool list is difficult to compile without overlooking something for one possible project, or requesting some items that are surplus to the needs of others.

This concept also extends to the equipment available to accommodate the different setups and techniques of barreling actions that will be demonstrated. If given time to prepare the proper tools and fixtures, most projects can be accomplished with the available machines.

With that said, I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your project with you before you register for the class. This will ensure compatibility and enable suggestions specific to your individualized needs and goals.

Please feel free to email me at [email protected]

Prerequisite – Basic and Advanced Machine Shop or Machine 2 at TSJC

bedding, final assembly, and blueprinting actions. During this time Schmit completed several builds at the request of Team GA members. His work was also featured in the 2014 advertising brochure for Manners Composite Stocks LLC and highlighted on their banner at Shot Show in Las Vegas. In December 2014, Schmit was asked to join the Mile High Shooting Accessories team to continue to develop and grow the custom side of their successful firearms business. As Senior Precision Rifle Builder and Director of Barreling and Custom Builds, Schmit oversaw a growing custom rifle-building department where, along with producing precision custom firearms to fulfill MHSA client requests, he had developed programming specific to the needs of the facilities CNC equipment. In 2017 Schmit was honored to complete barrels for Dave Walls, Ady Newberry and Scott Seigmund of Accuracy International, for their team in the 50 Cal World Championship on the 2000 yard range. A native of Central Wisconsin, Schmit began his career in rifle building by enrolling in the NRA Summer Program at Trinidad State. Surrounded by experts in the field and students from across the United States and around the world, Schmit’s interest was ignited. His choice for a degree program was Trinidad State where, in 2009, he formally enrolled and was accepted as a full-time student in the two year Gunsmithing Degree program. Every summer he augmented his education with a series of NRA summer classes. Since experiencing his first NRA Summer Program class in 2007, Schmit has immersed himself in the exciting and challenging profession of rifle building in particular, and the firearms industry in general. In August 2018, after teaching two NRA Summer Program classes, Schmit was offered the opportunity to join the faculty at Trinidad State as a full time Gunsmithing Instructor. This experience offers Schmit the ability to share his knowledge of firearms manufacture with a new generation of students and to continue, and further the long and exceptional history of the Trinidad Gunsmithing program.

Logan Schmit

Barreling Precision Rifles Parts List

An action of your choosing. As mentioned above, I would like to talk with you about your plans for your build before you register, to ensure compatibility of parts and the best results for your project.

If your action uses a separate recoil lug, one would also be required. There are a number of quality aftermarket options available that are already surface ground and ready to be used.

A barrel from a quality manufacturer in the caliber and contour of your choosing. Because of the differences in the available machinery, actions using Unified National Standard threads would benefit from starting with a 22” or longer barrel. For actions that call for metric threads, starting with a barrel that is at least 26” in length will simplify the initial setup. The final length of your barrel is flexible (within federal regulations).

If you’re interested, a muzzle break with threads compatible with your selected barrel contour. A good rule of thumb is that the barrel should be at least .100” larger in diameter at the shoulder of the muzzle threads than the nominal thread diameter. 50

A trigger, scope, rings/base, and chassis/stock will be needed to finish the project, but not required for the class.

Tool List

Safety Glasses Toolbox of your choosing ½” Shank insertable carbide threading tool (e.g., Iscar: SER 0500 F16) (2) Inserts for the above mentioned threading tool (e.g., Iscar: 16ER AG 60 IC908) (2) 3/8” High speed steel tool bit blanks (1/2”, or 5/8” shank insertable turning tools are an optional substitution; at least one should have an insert point radius of .005” or less. If you were to only have one insertable turning tool, I would recommend a “NKLCR0805V” with “KCGX110301R15, grade KC5010” inserts).

¼” High Speed Steel tool bit (to grind a crowning bit). A boring bar with a minimum bore diameter of 3/8” and a max depth of cut compatible with the cartridge that you are planning to ream. As an example, MSC# 05253489 would be workable for chambers with a case head to shoulder length of less than 2”. Other bars are acceptable as well. If you have any questions about this, please contact me.

A finish reamer and headspace gauge set with pilots to match your bore size. A reamer with interchangeable pilots is preferred to ensure the best fit and results from your barrel. If you don’t own the chamber reamer and headspace gauges that you plan on using, please contact the Tool Room at (719)-846-5469 to ensure availability. An alternative would be to rent a reamer and headspace gauge set from either 4D Reamer Rentals (406)-752-2520, or Elk Ridge Reamer Rentals (541)-471-9161.

The Tool Room has a limited number of floating reamer holders available for use during summer classes, they are on a first come, first served basis. Therefore purchasing one of your own is optional, but recommended. I have always used a JGS Floating Reamer Holder for 7/16” reamer shanks, with #2, or #3 Morris Taper Arbor. The size of the arbor depends on the machine required (the lathes setup for cutting metric threads call for a #3 MT arbor). Mighty Mag, indicator holder 0-2” Dial Indicator Noga Magnetic Base Indicator Holder (Model: 09560400 preferred). Dial Test Indicator with 0.0001” resolution. 6” Caliper 0-3” Depth Micrometer 51

Pin Punch Set Bench block 4oz Ballpein Hammer Layout Dye 6” Smooth File with handle 60 Degree Thread Center Gauge Thread Pitch Gauge (Unified National Standard) .050” to 3/8” Allen Wrench Set 320, 400, 600 Grit Wet/Dry Polishing Paper (2 sheets each) A 600 Grit EDM Stone (1/4” x 1/2” x 6”) 115 piece Drill Bit Set is preferred if available. (Otherwise a stub length drill bit that is .040” under the shoulder diameter of the cartridge you are planning to ream is acceptable.)

A one foot length of 5/16” diameter brass rod. (We will use this to make a chamber polishing tool, please try to get a piece without nicks or dings.)

A three foot length of 1/8” brass rod. A bag of cleaning patches to match your bore size. A bag of cotton balls. A box of Q-tips.

OPTIONAL DEPENDING ON YOUR PROJECT, OR GOALS:

0-1” Micrometer (Helpful if your action requires a separate recoil lug.) Thread Pitch Gauge (Metric) 1.5 to 5mm Allen Wrench Set (or equivalent). 6” or 8” adjustable wrench T10 to T30 Torx Wrench Set Thickness Gauge (Necessary if your action features a cone breech.) A Tap matching your desired muzzle thread pitch, in class GH3 (Necessary if you plan on making a thread protector).

Endmills or woodruff key cutters would be necessary if your action requires an extractor cut in the barrel.

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Scrimshaw $250.00 Continuing ed only-not for college credit

Learn the Art of Scrimshaw one-on-one with Jim Stevens. You do not need an interest in Gunsmithing to take this course. The techniques taught are the same for anyone wanting to learn how to create beautiful scrimshaw on ivory, resins, and powder horns. An intensive, hands-on course taught by artist, sculptor, and scrimshander Jim Stevens. Jim Stevens is a world-renowned scrimshander, writer and artist. He has three books published on scrimshaw techniques, has been commissioned to create works for collectors throughout the world, and is a Kennedy Center Registered VSA Artist in both the visual and literary arts. Jim brings his expertise and his no- fail attitude to inspire all who attend his classes. No other art form in American has a longer history. No other expression of art has such significance or influence on the American spirit. Jim Stevens is a world-renowned scrimshander, writer and artist. He has been commissioned to create works of art for collectors throughout the world. Jim brings his expertise and his no-fail attitude with him to inspire all who attend his classes, paving the way for all to express themselves in a media that warms the soul. No other art form in American has a longer history. No other expression of art has such significance or influence on the American spirit. Visit Jim’s website or email Jim at [email protected]

Jim Stevens

MATERIALS LIST FOR SCRIMSHAW

Jim Stevens is a world-renowned scrimshander, writer and artist. He has been commissioned 53

to create works of art for collectors throughout the world. Jim brings his expertise and his no- fail attitude with him to inspire all who attend his classes, paving the way for all to express themselves in a media that warms the soul. No other art form in American has a longer history. No other expression of art has such significance or influence on the American spirit. Visit Jim’s website or email Jim at [email protected]

SCRIMSHAW TOOL/SUPPLY LIST The most expensive item on the following list is less than $40. I have purchased everything on the list and spent less than $100. All the items are small enough to carry in your luggage (don't pack liquids or aerosol cans) but it is still easier to buy what you can from the College supply store. Everyone will be given time on our first day to go to the supply store and purchase materials.

The College has a first-class tool, art and office supply store on campus. It is called "The Trek- Inn Bookstore", phone 719-846-5610. Their prices seem to be equal to or less than prices on the outside. Also, buying at the school store can definitely save you a lot of shopping or packing time. You can even give them a call ahead of time and let them know what you need so you can be assured they will have what you want when you arrive. If you already have any of these items, bring them. There's no need to repeat your purchases.

Where to shop, source index: (You can always order materials from the internet if you prefer.) a=school store, b=local art store or jewelry supply store or hardware store, c=local supermarket, d=local department store (like Walmart or Kmart)

Source Item a, b One hobby knife handle (ie: X-Acto knife) (with rubber grip if you prefer) a, b Package of #11 hobby knife blades a, b One small tube of Titanium White artist's oil paint a, b One small tube of Ivory Black artist's oil paint a,b One #2 pencil (Mechanical pencil with fine-point HB lead also okay) a, b One black aquarellable pencil (Stabilo or other brand) a, b One white aquarellable pencil (Stabilo or other brand) a, b One pencil sharpener (small hand held type) a, b One roll of transparent tape a, b One pair of scissors a, b One pink eraser a, b A clear plastic ruler (6 inches long is fine) a, b One small can of spray adhesive a, b One small bottle of rubbing alcohol a, b One small pair of pliers a, b One headband magnifier (ie: Opti-visor or other brand) a, b Two sheets each of #220, #320, #400, and #600 wet/dry sandpaper a, b One small package of .0000 steel wool a, b One paper dust mask (to use while sanding and polishing) a, b Safety glasses or goggles (required in school’s tool shops) c, One small package of facial tissue c, One package #8 size Sharps hand sewing needles c, One small package of cotton swabs (Q-tip or other brand) 54

c One small package of toothpicks d, One small flexible-neck desk lamp. (Optional - see lighting note below) a, b One double-ended reversible pin vise (one end with zero minimum capacity)

Scrimshaw Materials: The Scrimshaw materials in-class fee is $20. This offsets some of the cost of ivory, faux ivory, Tagua vegetable ivory, cattle horn, and black buffalo horn used for special in-class projects. This is the only in-class fee. I will have all these materials on hand when you arrive.

Headband Magnifier Note: If you have one, bring it. For those buying one for the first time, Opti-visors headband magnifiers are one of the few that come with a choice of lenses. Lens powers are designated by the numbers 3,5,7, and10. A #3 lens is 1x magnification and allows you to work about 14 inches from your material. Not much bending, but frankly not much help either. A #5 is 2x magnification and allows you to work about 8 inches from your material. I find this is fine for most work. A #10 gives 3x magnification but only about 4 inches of work distance. This is great for minute details but can be hard on the back over long periods of time. I use a #5 Opti-visor lens for general work and switch to a #10 for those times when I need the extra power for very fine details. I guess the best advice I can give new buyers is to get what you think will work the best for you and what fits your budget.

Other Types of Magnification: We will talk about Opti-visors, microscopes, thread counters, combination lamp/magnifiers, jewelers loupes, binocular loupes and other types of magnifiers during the course. If you already use any of these magnifiers (or another) and are comfortable and enjoy using what you have, go ahead and bring it.

Lighting (desk lamp note): Our classroom has good desk lighting, however you may benefit from additional lighting on your bench. This is why a desk lamp is an optional item on the materials list. Your lamp should have a flexible neck so the light can be positioned at a very low or high angle to the working surface.

Other Items: (Not required but nice. Bring them if you can.) Plastic box for your tools and supplies. Notebook and pen (For taking notes during discussions). Seat cushion for your stool (they are hard). Three old hand towels (to pad your work and your elbows and for wiping your fingers). Also bring any additional tools and/or supplies you feel you may want or need and a file folder for holding handouts.

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HAT MAKING with Tom Hirt --- TSJC VALLEY CAMPUS June 28-July 2, 2021 $325 Continuing Ed only-not for college credit

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THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN ROOM 120 TRINIDAD STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE VALLEY CAMPUS 1011 MAIN STREET, ALAMOSA, CO 81101

Tom Hirt Tool/Supply list

Students will need to register no later than June 1st in order for Tom to get the materials he will need for the class. Students should contact Tom at 719-372-9399 to get a complete list of other supplies [at students expense] they need to bring and provide their hat size for ordering the block, etc. Students will reimburse Tom for the cost of supplies and should contact him for pricing and to provide hat size information.

June 29-July 3

NO CLASSES THIS WEEK

WEEK SIX July 12-16

Introduction to Gunsmithing for Veterans Class is free – limited to 10 students

This class is being offered to honorably-discharged military veterans or retirees and active-duty military personnel. Applicants will need to provide a copy of their active military or retiree ID card or DD 214. Current Gunsmithing students or Gunsmithing alumni are not eligible for this class – class is open only to first-time Gunsmithing students. Because the class is not offered for college credit, the GI Bill will not cover tools. Students will be responsible for providing their own tools/supplies as listed below. The class is limited to 10 students on a first-come, first-served basis. This course will cover operational theory, disassembly and assembly, proper use of hand tools and precision measuring instruments, and an introduction to basic bench work of the Gunsmithing trade. Consideration will be given to minor gun repair and the installation of firearm accessories. A brief study of Federal Firearm Law and record keeping will be included. Students should bring some type of project(s) to work on during lab times under the supervision of the instructor. Students may bring projects related to the scheduled topic outlines. For other projects, please contact the instructor. Howard Massingill is an alumnus of Trinidad State Junior College. Howard enlisted in the US Army in 1981, spending the next 26 in the Army, retiring as a Sergeant Major in 2007. After graduation from TSJC in 2014, he opened M2TSG Guns and Gunsmithing in Pueblo, Colorado in March of 2015. His shop won the “Best of Pueblo” in their first year of business and received the Bronze Award for 3rd place in 2016. [email protected] # 719-250-0879

Howard Massingill

Introduction to Gunsmithing Tool List

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

Safety Glasses - OSHA Approved Screwdrivers - miscellaneous assortment designed to fit gun screws Small Hammer - 4oz brass or metal Small pin punches Metal files - assortment of small and medium metal cutting File Handles - one to fit each file Hand Grinder - (suggested but not mandatory) Cutters for hand grinders - misc. assortment of metal and stones Dial Caliper - 6" Steel 6" Rule 3" wide Vise Jaws to protect work - (1/4" plywood lined with cork will do) File Card Needle Files Dental Pick Pliers w/side Cutters Small tap handle Hacksaw with medium blade – Note: any of the above tools can be substituted with a like tool from home. The thing about most gun work is you don't know you will need it until you need it, so you may choose bring extra tools you find handy. All tools listed can be purchased on campus at the TSJC Bookstore or through Brownells, Inc. 200 South Front St., Montezuma, Iowa 50171 Ordering/Tech Support: 800-741-0015

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Gunsmithing Hand Tools (Benchmetal Hand Tools and Metallurgy) $400 or 2 credit hours (core class for certificate)

One of the greatest skills a gunsmith can have is the ability to do fine hand work. In Gunsmithing Hand Tools, we will be covering not only use of hand tools, but how to make your own high quality tools, such as chisel and screwdrivers. We will also working on basic metallurgy including steel identification, and selection, forging, soldering, brazing, and heat treating. The tools that we will be covering are based on what would be found in just about every gun shop across America, from major manufactures to home hobby shops. These tools include the use and care of files, vises, torches, hammers, pliers, and some power tools such as drill presses and belt sanders. Fred Weisenborn grew up in the Ozark hills of Missouri, where his father introduced him to the art of blacksmithing. As a teenager, Fred joined the local blacksmith association, where he worked with artists and craftsmen throughout the country and developed a passion for creating things from metal. He spent the summer of 2002 at the Touchstone Center for Crafts in PA, where he was able to work with many master smiths like 58

Raymond Rybar Jr. and Bill Fiorini. When the time came to choose a career, Fred decided to attend Trinidad State Junior College's gunsmith program. In the next two years, Fred was taught everything from basic machining to building his own 50 caliber rifle. After college, he worked for two years as a gunsmith for Gander Mountain in Foreset Lake, MN. He decided to make a career change in 2007 and moved to the St. Louis area in the hopes of more career opportunities in the firearm business. In 2010 he began working for Midwest Gun Works in Pevely, MO as a gunsmith. Fred enjoys the daily challenges that come with his trade, and believes that through hard work and the ability to collaborate with others, no problem is too big to solve. Fred designs and makes knives and pens in his spare time and still enjoys creating work over the forge. He sells items online as well as at local craft shows and consignment shops.

Fred Weisenborn

STUDENT TOOL LIST

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

1. Safety glasses (required) 2. Pants (required) 3. Gloves 4. 1 lb to 3 lb hammer for forging (example: ball-peen or cross peen hammer) 5. Blacksmith tongs or vise-grips to hold 1/2" round stock and 1/4" stock 6. Hacksaw with extra blades 7. Tape measure 8. Ruler 9. Black permanent marker 10. Metal scribe 11. File card & brush 12. Assortment/variety of files- Magicut files are good (example: 6'' mill bastard cut, 8'' mill bastard cut, 12" mill bastard cut) ***Must have: 6'' mill bastard cut 10'' round rat tail, 10" mill bastard cut, 14" half round second cut, 8'' half round mill bastard or comparable*** 13. Aluminum oxide sand paper 80, 120, 180, 240, 320 grit CLOTH BACKED! shop rolls or sheets- Norton and 3M brands are good 14. Telescoping magnetic pickup tool 15. Pliers- needle nose and standard utility 59

16. Soft vise jaws (example: Bessey- non-marring vise jaws from Home Depot) 17. 2 pieces of SPENT!! bottle neck cartridge brass (example: 30-06) 18. Torch glasses or goggles for oxyacetylene cutting/welding 19. 6" adjustable wrench -This list reflects minimum requirements. If you have other tools or supplies that maybe useful, bring them because you can never have enough tools. Optional Tools 1. Propane or MAP Gas Torch

**************************************************************** Basic Machine Shop $400 or 2 credit hours (Core Class for Certificate)

This class offers instruction and hands-on experience in machine tool operation. Students will gain experience with the metalworking lathe and milling machine in the manufacture of parts and tools.

Logan Schmit

Basic Machine Shop Tool List

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

Please note that this list is bare minimum. If you have other tools or supplies that may be useful, bring them. You can never have too many tools.

Contact your instructor to make sure your project will fit our facilities and time restraints.

Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have questions about any of these items.

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Reloading 101 $300 Continuing Ed Only – not for college credit

PLEASE NOTE – THE CONTENT OF THIS COURSE WAS REVISED FROM THE ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION ON APRIL 8, 2021 IN ORDER TO COVER RIFLE AND HANDGUN LOADING

A week-long course covering metallic reloading is designed to enable shooters with little or no prior experience in reloading to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitude to produce safe, consistent and accurate reloaded rifle and handgun ammunition. The class includes discussion and hands-on instruction. We will cover reloading safety, case preparation, primer selection, powder, bullets, reloading equipment; and the use of manuals, ballistic tables and component assembly. Rifle and handgun calibers: new modern calibers, old and discontinued, target loads, hunting loads, black powder loads. We will spend three days in lecture and demonstrations. On the last two days students who wish can load a small amount of ammo of their choice. Those wishing to load on the last couple of days, will need to supply the following:

Reloding dies Shell holder Powder Primers Bullets Brass (cases) Non-loading students on the last couple of days are encouraged to observe and watch the different processes.

TSJC will supply reloading presses; however, you are welcome to bring your own if you choose

Recommended reading prior to class - Any of the following texts are excellent: Lyman Pistol & Revolver Handbook Western Handloading Guide Any of the loading manuals offered by the bullet or powder companies.

Any questions concerning the class can be directed to the instructor, Bob Stahl, at 720-881-2929

Bob Stahl

Your Instructor: Robert Stahl (Bob) Certified NRA Metallic & Shot Shell reloading instructor. Over five decades of loading ammunition at all levels. Owner of Colorado Custom Cartridge Co. Federal licensed ammunition manufacture with over 400 calibers being offered. Specialize in unique calibers that rare, discontinued or obsolete. Match grade ammunition, special loads for sub-sonic, hunting loads and more. Questions in regards to this course can be directed to Bob at [email protected] or call 970-881-2929

WEEK SEVEN July 19-23

BUILDING A RACE GUN - 2 week class $750 or 4 credit hours Students are required to take both weeks of this class

This will be a two week course covering the techniques and methods used to build a race gun utilizing the STI/SVI 2011 high capacity pistol. These guns are the “Ferrari’s” of the Practical Shooting sports and are the platform of choice for the top IPSC/USPSA competitors.

Students can choose to build either an Open (with optics and compensator) or Limited (no scope or compensator) gun as both will be covered. Open guns are typically chambered in 38Super/38Supercomp or 9mm. Limited guns are typically chambered in 40 S&W. It is HIGHLY recommended that students order the frame/slide and barrel ahead of time. Do not wait until close to class time as these parts can sometimes be on backorder. Previous experience with the 1911 platform is highly recommended, but not required. Advanced machining or equivalent experience is required. Students should have the following skills: Lathe- Turning/boring/facing to .001” tolerance. External threading. Mill- Tram mill, edge finding, mill part to .001” tolerance.

The course will cover lightening slides, fitting barrels to slide, barrel porting, mounting optics, fitting grip safeties, triggers, compensator design and fitting, magazine tuning, fitting of internals and reloading tips for race guns. Also covered are tuning the gun (spring weights, firing pin stop radius are examples).

There are a myriad of choices in building a race gun, many will be based on the shooter’s choice. Range time will be provided so students can shoot several different configurations to understand how gun configuration affects recoil control, dot/sight tracking, recoil feel and target transitions. Ammunition and firearms will be provided for this range session. Time permitting, there will be range time the last day of class for students to fire the guns they built and run through an IPSC practical stage.

Steve Pitt is the owner of Yukon Arms, Ltd. and has been a competitive shooter since 1995. He holds a Master class rating in USPSA Open, Limited and Limited10 divisions.

Steve Pitt

Recommended parts list-

Frame/slide- It is highly recommended to get an unramped frame. STI, CKARMS and SVI are good choices for slides and frames. A prefit slide/barrel kit is ok, but not preferred. Generally for an Open gun- a classic slide with standard dust cover is preferred. For Limited- a “Unique” slide and full dust cover are the most common. Barrel - STI, STI Trubor, Barsto, Kart and KKM are all good barrels. Barsto’s in particular take long time to order. If you have a different brand you like that is fine. A Bull barrel is preferred, but not required, depending on the compensator. Compensator- STI Trubor (barrel and compensator together) is a good choice. It also comes as a compensator blank if you would like a different hole configuration. Brazos Custom and CKArms also make a good compensator.

Internal parts- These can be ordered during class as there are a lot of options to discuss. STI, Harrison Designs, EGW and Wilson (not their value line) are quality parts.

Optics- The C-more slide ride for frame mounted optics.

(The brands listed are only examples and are not required. There are definitely a lot of other good choices).

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

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Students should bring general gunsmithing tools such as:

Gunsmith Screwdriver Set Armorer’s Bench Block Hammer Punch Set 6” stones (medium, fine, and ceramic) Dremmel Tool w/Cratex wheels Needle File set Assorted files Rolls of sand paper- 180-400 grit Dial calipers

Nice to have if you fit a lot of 1911’s

Slide holding jig- the Yavapai jig is a good one (Brownells part # 080-835-002WB) Hammer/Sear jig- I prefer the Power Custom Series 1 (Brownells part # 713-070-002WB)

Endmills- misc. carbide endmills- 5/8”, 3/8”, ¼”, 1/8” are common sizes. 1911 locking lug file (Brownells part # 080-751-000WB) 1911 lug fitting kit (Brownells part # 080-000-089WB)

Specialty tools will be supplied, but please bring anything you might have that you think will be useful. Please contact Steve Pitt for any questions on tools.

************************************************************ 1911 Frame Modifications $400 or 2 credits

This course will cover the exeterior modifications of the frame and slide on 1911 style handguns. This will include raising the front strap and checkering, slide serrations, bobtail mainspring, installation of new sights, high grip beaver tail safety. Ryan Newport is an alumnus of Trinidad State Junior College. After graduation he spent several years working as a repair gunsmith for Browning Arms on their high end line of shotguns and rifles. Ryan returned to TSJC in 2011as an Associate Professor of Gunsmithing teaching Bench Metal, Firearms Conversions, Firearms Metal Finishing, Alternative Metal Finishes, Shotgunsmiting, Custom Pistolsmithing, and Firearms Repair. [email protected] office # 719-846-5525

Ryan Newport

Required tools

Complete 1911 to be modified, any aftermarket parts desired to be installed (if your gun does not have a commander style hammer and you desire to install a beaver tail safety, you will need to purchase a new fire control kit with a commander style hammer). Any tools needed to completely disassemble your 1911.

**************************************************************** ADVANCED MACHINE SHOP $400 or 2 credit hours (Core class for certificate)

Logan Schmit

Advanced Machine Shop Tool List

(Please keep in mind that the tools suggested for each class are the minimum tools you should bring. Please feel free to bring any additional tools you feel you may need)

Barrel fitting requires that you provide one pre-contoured barrel, and an action that suits the class project. If you have more needs or would like to include something else, bring two. Call if you think you want other instruction. #2 or #3 Center drill 1/2 ", 4 Flute double end mill 5/16" - 3/8" HHS tool bits 6" Dial caliper Mighty Mag, indicator holder 0-2” Dial Indicator 6" Steel rule 60° Thread center gauge Assorted files (with handles) Carbide tip scribe 115 piece Drill Bit Set 320, 400, 600 Grit Wet/Dry Polishing Paper (2 sheets each) Layout dye Safety glasses

Thread pitch gauge While not required, assorted hand tools can provide a useful addition: 6" or 8" Adjustable wrench Allen wrench set up to 3/8" Gunsmithing pin punch set Gunsmithing screwdrivers 4oz Ballpein Hammer Pliers Tool box Metric Allen wrench set Depth micrometer 0-3”

Please note that this list is bare minimum. If you have other tools or supplies that may be useful, bring them. You can never have too many tools.

Contact your instructor to make sure your project will fit our facilities and time restraints

Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have questions about any of these items.

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Black Powder A-Z $200 Continuing ed only – not for credit

When it comes to the topic of black powder ("BP") firearms, opinions tend to be significantly varied. Most folks who have never fired one tend to consider them to be not just obsolete but entirely unnecessary: smokeless firearms are cleaner, less stinky and overall what a modern shooter would prefer; those who have observed others using BP firearms often agree. Furthermore, many who have actually fired a decent BP firearm also agree, and have no further desire to participate in such activities. Fortunately, there are a non-trivial number of BP enthusiasts ... and that number is once again, growing. Traditionalists, especially, believe that we owe it not only to ourselves, but to posterity to preserve this technology, and to keep alive the memories of our forebearers who relied on BP firearms as an essential component of their daily lives. Skills to be covered: 1. Handling and storage of BP; 2. Casting/lubing BP bullets (see, Options, below); 3. Loading of muzzle loaded firearms; 4. Hand loading BP cartridges; 5. Shooting both muzzle and cartridge loaded BP firearms; and 6. Cleaning/storing BP firearms.

If you have no black powder experience, it is recommended you take one of the NRA Muzzleloading courses offered through the Trinidad State NRA Certified Training Center the week before this course. This is not a requirement, just a suggestion. (see page 18 for the schedule)

Jeffrey Van Myers hails from the Brush Country of Deep South Texas. In 1954, at the ripe old age of 8, he received, as a gift from a family friend, his first "vintage" firearm - an original 1894 Stevens Favorite .22 rifle; the barrel is still shot out and the unique "7 o'clock ejector" is still missing, but he still has it in his collection. His love of these old classics dates from this very special event. Over the course of the intervening years, he has collected, and conserved, many more of these "Old Ladies". In part due to his 50+-year study of war, warfare and warriors, he has focused primarily on military firearms, and, in particular, on the amazing series of infantry rifles designed especially for use by the foot soldiers of the British Empire. However, he has also collected and conserved specimens of the primary infantry rifles used by all of the major participants in the Great War (WWI), except for the Russian Nagant. One of his prize possessions is a Japanese Arisaka Type 99, that he suspects was a "carry-back" from the battle for Guadalcanal in 1942. Although still an active Patent Attorney, Jeffrey owns and operates the Armeria del Sur, Driftwood, TX, and its international partner, Armeria del Sur, in Costa Rica. He is a Viet Nam veteran, holds both an FFL and an FEL, and has been attending summer classes at Trinidad since 2015.

Tools/Supplies

Instructor-supplied BP firearms: From my personal collection, I will bring at least the following vintage BP firearms: 1. "Brown Bess" (circa 1800): .75 muzzle loader; 2. Enfield P53 (1856++): .577 round ball or .58 Minie muzzle loader; 3. Snider conversions of Enfield P53 (1862++): .577 Snider cartridge; 4. Charleville (French or Dutch) musket (circa 1840): converted to Snider-type breechloader and bored to 12 ga shotgun; 5. Martini-Henry (1871++): .557/450 cartridge; 6. Springfield Trapdoor (Model 1873): .45-70 cartridge; 7. Chassepot (Model 1866): 11 mm cartridge; 8. Lebel (Model 1886): 8 mm cartridge - first military firearm to use smokeless powder; and 9. Remington Rolling Block (Model 1): either .43 Spanish or .43 Egyption - we will cast the chamber and slug the barrel to determine which. I will also have several modern replicas of BP rifles and pistols.

Note: If you have any old BP firearms, please bring them with you, together with casting/loading equipment (if you have any). Also, I have NO modern in-line muzzle loader specimens - if you have a nice one, bring it!

Student Supplied Tools:

Basic hand tools, preferably of smith quality, especially the screwdrivers and drift punches (I use and recommend both Grace and Wheeler Engineering).

If you bring something special to share with the class and you happen to have any unique tools for your "old friend", please bring them as I may not have what we need to fully disassemble it.

Student Supplies Materials: —Mineral spirits - approximately 1 qt per project - may be furnished by the school. —Murphy Original Oil Soap- 1 bottle: https://www.murphyoilsoap.com/products/original-oil-soap —Ballistol - 4 oz bottle of liquid - I am a dealer and may be able to obtain samples for each student. https://ballistol.com/ —Froglube - 4 oz paste - I am a dealer and may be able to obtain samples for each student: https://www.froglube.com/product-page/froglube-clp-paste-4oz —Steel wool #0000 - 1 pkg, available at most hardware/lumber stores. —Wet/dry sandpaper 220 and 400 grit; available in the Trinidad campus book store. —Nitrile (or equivalent) gloves - 1 pkg. —A US nickel - this, plus the Froglube, does an amazing job of removing surface rust!

Options: 1. Given the difficulty of finding ammo for really old BP guns, I am prepared to work with my students to cast bullets and then re-size to correct diameter, provided that we have access to the bluing room during this portion of the class. 2. I may also have time to teach how to make a pretty good bullet lube from the following, which students should bring if they plan to do cast bullets:

—Paraffin wax, unscented - 16 oz will make a nice batch; available in most grocery stores, e.g., Walmart. —Moly-fortified wheel bearing grease - 1 lb can; I like the Valvoline: https://www.valvoline.com/es-ecuador/our-products/grease/valvoline-moly-fortified-multi-purpose-grease-ford —Lard - 1 lb box, available at most grocery stores. —Muffin tin - makes convenient sized "pucks" when allowed to cool and harden. —Cookie pan/sheet (needs a rim around all 4 sides) - used to immerse the lube groove(s) of a batch of cast bullets, base down, in liquefied lube; when cooled and hardened, the bullets can be extracted with the lube grooves full of the lube mix; something like this (but does not need to be non-stick): https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wilton-Bake-It-Better-10-x-15-Cookie-Sheet/25420423

WEEK EIGHT July 26-30

The Small Arms of the World Wars $200 Continuing ed only-not for college credit

When it comes to the topic of preserving vintage firearms (including those used in combat in both WWI and WWII), opinions tend to be highly polarized. One school of thought insists that NOTHING be done to any firearm over about 50 years old, and even the critical age is subject to spirited discussion. According to the fundamental underlying theory of this group, these are "historical relics" and, thus, it is our responsibility to preserve each of these firearms, as is, for posterity. Thus, we should do nothing beyond the barest minimum to arrest any serious corrosion of the metal components or decay of the wooden components ... and some extremists consider even this "intervention" to be unacceptable. The second school of thought tends to be more pragmatic, focusing more on the original "form, fit and function" of each specimen than its current condition. According to the fundamental underlying philosophy of this group, it is wholly unrealistic to assume that any of these firearms is still in a condition comparable to when it was in its prime. Rather, it is considered more reasonable to assume that, in its passage though a long chain of possessors, at least one has, in some way, significantly altered the original nature of the firearm, sometimes due to simple failure to maintain the gun in proper working order, but more often in various attempts to adapt the gun to somewhat different purposes than was originally intended. Thus, it is deemed entirely acceptable to perform any of a number of "conservation" measures in an effort to restore the firearm, to the extent reasonably possible, to its original "form, fit and function." While I, personally, can fully respect the first approach, I have chosen to subscribe to the second approach, especially in view of the fact that most, if not all, of the really "vintage" firearms that are not already hidden away in private collections, have been grossly modified in an effort to enhance their marketability to gullible consumers. Not only are these "bastards" unworthy of treatment like authentic originals, I submit that they deserve to be returned to as close to original condition as reasonably possible. Note 1: I will NOT demonstrate ANY blueing or browning techniques as I deem this action to be beyond the legitimate scope of "conservation". Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic rules of firearm safety. Basic skills employing standard hand tools useful in disassembling and reassembling firearms. Although not required, I encourage all students to bring at least one WWI or WWII firearm, especially handguns!

Course Description: I shall introduce my students to the primary mainstream infantry rifles used in combat during WWI, including: USA: Springfield Model 1903, a bolt action rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield; United States Rifle, Model of 1917 (Enfield), an Enfield P14 bolt action rifle, rechambered from .303 British to .30-06 Springfield; British Empire: Enfield Pattern 14 (P14), a bolt action rifle chambered in .303 British; France: Chassepot, a bolt action rifle, rechambered from a 11 mm paper-cartridge needle-gun to a 11 mm Gras metal cartridge; Lebel, a bolt action rifle chambered in 8x50mmR; Italy: Carcano, a bolt action rifle chambered in several calibers, including 6.5x52mm Carcano* and 7.92x55mm Mauser; Russia: Mosin-Nagant, a bolt action rifle chambered in several calibers, including 7.62x54mmR; Germany: Gewehr 98, a bolt action rifle chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser

and WWII: USA: M1 Garand, a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield; British Empire: Enfield Pattern 14 (P14), a bolt action rifle chambered in .303 British; Russia: Mosin-Nagant, a bolt action rifle chambered in several calibers, including 7.62x54mmR; Germany: Gewehr 98, a bolt action rifle chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser; Karabiner 98*, a shortened version of the Gewehr 98; Italy: Carcano, a bolt action rifle chambered in both 6.5x52mm Carcano* and 7.35x51mm Carcano; Japan: Arisaka Type 38*, a bolt action rifle chambered in 6.5x50mm Arisaka; Arisaka Type 99, a bolt action rifle chambered in 7.7x58mm Arisaka. * Note 2: I do not, at present, have one of these in my collection. I invite my students to bring one if possible. I have only a few vintage handguns, but DO have a nice Webley Model V chambered in .455 Webley (but, unfortunately, the cylinder has been "shaved" to accommodate .45 Auto Rimmed). We will fully disassemble each of these, and discuss techniques for detecting problems in each of the mechanical components. To the extent possible, I will describe techniques and sources for returning many of these components to functional condition. However, great care MUST be taken if you decide to actually fire a truly vintage firearm. I will discuss techniques for doing so, with the primary goal of protecting YOU from possible injury, but also to minimize the risk that the gun will incur irreparable damage or possible destruction. Since the wooden stocks of many current examples of these fine weapons have been "refinished" using modern coatings, e.g., varnish or (Heaven forbid!) polyurethane, I will demonstrate my preferred techniques for removing these inappropriate finishes and restoring the original RAW Linseed or Tung Oil finishes. Note 3: some of these chemicals are considered moderately hazardous (at least in California) - students should advise me of any sensitivity to these types of solvents. If in doubt, ASK! Tools: basic hand tools, preferably of smith quality, especially the screwdrivers and drift punches (I use and recommend both Grace and Wheeler Engineering). If you bring something special to share with the class and you happen to have any unique tools for your "old friend", please bring them as I may not have what we need to fully disassemble it.

is a Viet Nam veteran, holds both an FFL and an FEL, and has been attending summer classes at Trinidad since 2015.

Jeffrey Van Myers Supplies: —RAW (not "boiled") linseed oil, approximately 1 qt. per project; this is rarely sold in normal hardware/lumber stores, so I special order it on-line; "Sunnyside" brand is what I use: http://www.sunnysidecorp.com/product.php?p=cf&b=s&n=873G5 Note 4: however, see, https://thecmp.org/wood-cleaning-article/ —Minwax Antique Furniture Refinisher, approximately 1 qt. per project - should be easy to get at your local Home Depot: http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/preparation/minwax-antique-furniture-refinisher —Mineral spirits - approximately 1 qt per project - may be furnished by the school. —Ballistol - 4 oz bottle of liquid - I am a dealer and may be able to obtain samples for each student. —Froglube - 4 oz paste - I am a dealer and may be able to obtain samples for each student: http://shop.froglube.com/FrogLube-CLP-Paste-4-oz-Jar-FLP-P412.htm —Steel wool #0000 - 1 pkg, available at most hardware/lumber stores. —Wet/dry sandpaper 220 and 400 grit; available in the Trinidad campus book store. —Nitrile (or equivalent) gloves - 1 pkg (we will go through these pretty quickly, depending on the condition of the wood components). —A US nickel - this, plus the Froglube, does an amazing job of removing surface rust!

Optional: 1. Given the difficulty of finding ammo for these really old guns, I am prepared to teach the class how to cast bullets and then re-size to correct diameter, provided that we have access to the bluing room during this portion of the class. 2. I may also have time to teach how to make a darn good bullet lube from the following: —Bee's wax - 45% by weight; —Castor Wax (saponified castor oil) - 5% by weight; —Castor Oil - 50% by weight; —Muffin tin - makes convenient sized "pucks" when allowed to cool and harden. If no lubri-sizer press is available in our class room, we can use a cookie pan/sheet (needs a rim around all 4 sides) - used to immerse the lube groove(s) of a batch of cast bullets, base down, in liquefied lube; when cooled and hardened, the bullets can be extracted with the lube grooves full of the lube mix; something like this (but does not need to be non-stick): https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wilton-Bake-It-Better-10-x-15-Cookie-Sheet/25420423

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Tools & Fixtures $400 or 2 credits *Class is limited to 8 students*

Serves as a one-week machine shop course that covers the making of various specialized tools and fixtures used in the gunshop. Projects vary depending on the requirements of the individual student and the types of firearms they wish to work on. PREREQUISITE: Basic machine shop or consent of instructor.

Logan Schmit

Tool List

Required Tools: #2 center drill 5/16” or 1/4” HSS lathe tool bit blanks 6” dial caliper 6” steel rule 60-degree center gauge Allen wrench set up to 3/8” Assorted files with handles Carbide tipped scribe 320, 400, 600 Grit Wet/Dry Polishing Paper (2 sheets each) A 600 Grit EDM Stone (1/4” x 1/2” x 6”) 115 piece Drill Bit Set Layout dye Safety Glasses Thread pitch gauge While not required, assorted hand tools can provide a useful addition: 1” micrometer Endmills (if required for your project) 6” or 8” adjustable wrench Gunsmith pin punch set 4oz Ballpein Hammer Pliers Screwdrivers

Please note that this list is bare minimum. If you have other tools or supplies that may be useful, bring them. You can never have too many tools.

Contact your instructor to make sure your project will fit our facilities and time restraints

Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have questions about any of these items.

Registration Form Instructions

** Note: You may print, complete and email a scanned copy to [email protected], fax to 719- 846-5062 (fax comes to my email), or complete and submit the fillable copy available on the NRA Program website. However; classes are filled on a first-come-first-served basis and we highly recommend you register by phone at 719-846-5724 in order to assure your spot in a class.

If you have attended TSJC previously and don’t know your student or “S” number, you leave the line blank and we will complete it on our end. If you have not attended in the past, we need your Social Security number.

If you plan to take courses for credit, you will need to apply for admission to Trinidad State and then contact Donna by phone to register for classes. http://trinidadstate.edu/admissions/process.html

Because classes are offered for credit or as continuing education, please be sure to mark CE or CR on the form.

Continuing Education or Colorado Resident for credit $400.00 or as indicated in the description of each class.

Out-of State, for credit -- please see tuition sheet

*Note – tuition for some continuing education courses may vary

When computing your total due, be sure to include the registration fee of $14.35 in your payment as well as total tuition and campus housing at $120 per week.

Colorado residents taking classes for credit will need to register for the College Opportunity Fund. Registration may be done by going to https://cof.college-assist.org. If you took classes for credit previously, you do not need to register for COF again. If you are not registered for COF, you will not receive the credit on your account and will pay higher tuition. 76

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 719-846-5724.

Donna

Donna Haddow Continuing Education Coordinator Trinidad State Junior College

APPENDIX A

STUDENT PAYMENT AGREEMENT

Student Payment Agreement

Dear Student:

The following is the Agreement between us (Colorado Community College System) and you, regarding our delivery of educational services for which you agree to pay in the future in accordance with this agreement. The Colorado Community College System includes Arapahoe Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Front Range Community College, Lamar Community College, Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero Community College, Pueblo Community College, Pikes Peak Community College, Red Rocks Community College, Trinidad State Junior College, and the System Office hereinafter collectively referred to as 'the College'. By allowing charges to be applied to your student account, you will be bound by this Agreement.

1. Use of Account – You authorize us to add to your account all tuition, fees, and other charges incurred by you as a result of attending the College.

2. Promise to pay – By registering for classes or authorizing charges to be added to your account, you represent to us that you have the intention and ability to pay and you promise to pay for all charges placed on your account as well as any service fees or collection agency fees, if any, that may be due. This includes subsequent registrations for this term and any part of term within this term of registration. It also includes 100% of the tuition and fees for all withdrawn courses.

3. Student Account and Billing Statement – Student Account activity is available electronically via the student portal. In addition, the College may send electronic billing statement notices to the student's College-issued email address on record. The College may also send paper billing statements to the student's physical address on record with the college of attendance, but is not required to do so. Failure by a student to view their Student Account or receive any billing statement does not constitute valid grounds for waiving late payment penalties, collection fees, or registration, grade, diploma or transcript holds.

4. Minimum Payment – Billed tuition, fees, and other charges are due in full by the payment deadline determined by each college. Check with your college of attendance for more information. Accounts not paid in full by the college deadline will be placed on hold for future registration, grades, diplomas, and transcripts. This hold on services includes all Colorado Community Colleges.

5. Types of Payments – The College is able to accept payment on your account by cash, check, money order, and most major credit cards. Deferred payment plans and third party payer authorizations may also be available at the college of attendance. Check with your college of attendance for more information. Payments are accepted in person or by mail at the cashier's office of the College. Credit card payments are accepted online through your student web portal. For more information on paying online, contact the cashier's office at the College you are attending. Students who have previously provided a check that was dishonored by their financial institution (insufficient funds check or EFT) and students who have previously filed bankruptcy may be required to pay in cash or with other certified funds. Check with your college of attendance for more information.

6. Other Fees - • Returned Check Fee – A returned check fee will be added to your account for any check returned by your financial institution. The College reserves the right to pursue all legal remedies available to collect on a returned check. • Collection Agency Fees – Collection agency fees will be assessed on the unpaid balance of your account, including internal collection fees of no more than 40% of the unpaid balance, after internal collection efforts have failed to induce you to pay your account or enter into a payment Agreement. Your account will be sent to a collection agency and may be reported to one or more credit bureau reporting service(s). To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to pay all costs, fees and disbursements, including collection fees and reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by us in legal proceedings to collect or enforce your indebtedness. • Interest – the college you are attending or the collection agency may assess interest on the unpaid portion of your past due student account. Interest may be assessed up to the maximum permitted under Colorado law.

7. Payments – Payments and credits posted after the due date totaling less than the entire balance owed to your college will reduce the balance due as of the date posted but will not remove restrictions and holds on registration, grades, diplomas, and transcripts. All payments received will be applied to the billed unpaid balance. Payments made to your account through the Office of Financial Aid will be applied as mandated by the State, the Federal government or the organization providing the funds. Any excess amount paid to your account through the Office of Financial Aid will be automatically refunded to you, without a request on your part. If you have activated your Higher One card, your refund will be processed according to the refunding 82

preference you established with Higher One. If you do not have a Higher One account a check will be mailed to your current address on file. Please note: Federal financial aid regulations do not permit the College to automatically apply your upcoming financial aid refund to a past due balance from a previous term. If you expect a refund of financial aid to pay off a prior term balance from a previous financial aid year, you will need to personally receive the refund and then separately pay your balance due at the Cashier's Office for your college of attendance. Similarly, financial aid received for one college may not be applied to a balance you owe at a different Colorado Community College.

8. Hold on Services – The Colleges will not permit you to register for classes, release a diploma, or provide a transcript, if you have an outstanding financial obligation to any of the Colleges other than a loan that is not yet due or on which payments are current. In addition, the Colleges may withhold other services if you have an outstanding financial obligation with any other school within the Community College System.

9. Credit Reports – We may release information to credit reporting agencies about our experience with your account. We may obtain a credit report on you at any time in the future to review your account and information from that review may be used to influence your ability to obtain credit with the College.

10. Entire Balance Due – If you fail to make a required payment when due or break any other promise under this Agreement or a separate payment Agreement, we can declare the entire balance of your account due and payable at once without notice or demand.

11. Removal from Classes – The College reserves the right to drop your enrollment in class for failure to abide by this Agreement or any other payment Agreement you have entered into with the College.

12. Collection Fees – To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to pay all fees and disbursements and to reimburse us the fees of any collection agency, which may be based on a percentage at a maximum of 40% of the debt, and all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, we incur in such collection efforts or in legal proceedings to collect or enforce your indebtedness.

13. Bankruptcy – Enrollment in (a) class(es) constitutes a financial obligation between the student and the College. Any and all services received by the student under this Agreement are for educational purposes and constitute an educational loan pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a) (8) that is non-dischargeable in bankruptcy.

14. Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) – I authorize the College and their respective agent(s) and contractors to contact me regarding my loan request or my loans(s), including 83

repayment of my loan(s), at the current or any future telephone number either provided or acquired for my cellular phone or other wireless device using an automated telephone dialing equipment or artificial or pre-recorded voice or text messages.

15. Change of Terms – The College may change the terms of this Agreement at any time. The College will provide notice of such change on your student portal account and allow you the opportunity to pay your account in full if you dispute the change. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of any changes, including changes to any and all tuition and fees. Changes may apply to all outstanding unpaid indebtedness and to any future transactions on your account.

16. Disclaimer of Liability – The College offers your account in our own interests and disclaims any duty or responsibility other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.

17. Assignment – The College may assign your account and any of our rights under this Agreement without your consent or notice to you.

18. Governing Laws – This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado and all applicable federal laws. Any provision of this Agreement that is rendered null and void by the operation of this provision shall not invalidate the remainder of this Agreement, to the extent capable of execution.

19. Notices – All notices required to be given by the College in connection with your account shall be deemed to have been delivered on the day when they are deposited in the United States - mail, properly addressed and with postage prepaid. Any notice by email is considered received when the email enters the information processing system that the recipient has designated or uses for the purpose of receiving email. Student account information is considered received when the information is posted on the student portal.

20. Billing Rights Summary – In case of errors or questions about your account, if you think your account is inaccurate, or if you need more information about a transaction on your account, write to the College immediately at the address shown on your bill, or call the College Cashier's Office at the number on your bill.

21. State of Colorado Offset – As an agency of the State of Colorado, the College has the authority to intercept state income tax refunds or other funds due you from the State of Colorado (vendor, lottery, gaming etc.) for debts owed to the state.

YOUR REGISTRATION IN ANY COURSE IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL THIS PAGE HAS BEEN SIGNED, DATED AND RETURNED If you do not know your Student ID number, please leave it blank and we will add it for you.

PLEASE SEND TO DONNA HADDOW: FAX: 719-846-5062 SCAN AND EMAIL: [email protected] U.S. MAIL: TRINIDAD STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE, ATTN: DONNA HADDOW, 600 PROSPECT STREET, TRINIDAD, CO 81082

By reading and signing this document, you signify your acceptance of this statement regarding payment of fees. You must agree to this statement regarding payment of fees as a condition to registering for classes. If you have questions, please contact the Cashier's Office at your institution.

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______Parent Name (print) Parent Signature If under 18 years old

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