2016 Summer NRA Program NRA Program Gunsmithing Program Trinidad State Junior College 600 Prospect St. Trinidad, Colorado 81082 1-800-621-8752 ext. 5541 or 719-846-5541 [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS Section _____ Page # President’s Welcome 3 Summer Coordinator’s Welcome 4 General Information 5-7 Gunsmithing Technician Certificate 8 Gunsmithing Fine Arts Certificate 8 NRA Firearms Safety Instructor Certificate 9 Using the GI Bill for courses 10 Shipping of Firearms 10 The NRA Foundation Scholarships 11-12 Bill Prator Gun Range 13 2016 Class Schedule 14-15 2016 Firearms Safety Instructor Schedule 16 Detailed Class Schedule – Description, Instructor Information and Tool Lists Week 1 Pgs. 18-25 Week 2 Pgs. 25-36 Week 3 Pgs. 36-45 Week 4 Pgs. 45-55 Week 5 Pgs. 55-61 Week 6 Pgs. 62-64 Week 7 Pgs. 64-75 Week 8 Pgs. 75-85 Week 9 Pgs. 86-91 Registration Form 92 Map of Campus and Driving Directions 94 What to do in and around Trinidad 95 Hotel, Restaurant and Attraction Information The fine print 99 2 PRESIDENT’S WELCOME Excellence. One word says it all. The Gunsmithing School at Trinidad State Junior College has a long tradition of excellence. But don’t take our word for it. Our affiliation with the National Rifle Association assures students that the TSJC Summer NRA program is high quality. For nine glorious weeks, the finest craftsmen and artists from the Gunsmithing world gather in Southern Colorado to offer hands-on courses to students from all over the nation and the world. Come enjoy the tradition. Immerse yourself. Welcome to America’s Premier Gunsmithing School. Sincerely, Carmen M. Simone, Ph.D. President Trinidad State Junior College 3 Welcome from the NRA Coordinator It is my 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. I am pleased to announce that we will have a class for women taught by a female instructor, Sheila Miles, this summer. For all you ladies out there who have wanted to get a taste of Gunsmithing, but didn’t want to be the only woman in the class, this is your chance to participate! The class is scheduled for the week of June 27th. Trinidad State offers several educational options: Two-year Associates of Applied Sciences in Gunsmithing (73 credit hours) Two-year Certificate (58 credits) NRA Firearms Safety Instructor Certificate (18 credits) Gunsmithing Technician Certificate (16 credits) Gunsmithing Fine Arts Certificate (18 credits) Each option is eligible for Federal financial aid, GI Bill, and Vocational Rehab benefits depending on your personal circumstances. Additional information about these options can be found on our website at http://www.trinidadstate.edu/gunsmithing/ . The web address for the NRA Program has changed to http://trinidadstate.edu/gunsmithing/nra_summer.html. If you are taking Gunsmithing-related courses for credit in the summer program, you may be eligible for an NRA Foundation scholarship. This does not apply to the NRA Firearms Safety Instructor courses. NRA Foundation scholarships are based on financial need. Information and an application form are available on pages 11/12. Scholarship applications are due by April 29, 2016. Be sure to check out the workshops available for your spouse through the Southern Rockies Heritage School at Trinidad State by visiting www.southernrockiesheritageschool.org. New classes are continually added to this website so be sure to check back more than once. Thank you for considering Trinidad State for your Gunsmithing and Firearms Safety education. We look forward to seeing you! Donna Donna Haddow Executive Assistant to the President and NRA Program Coordinator 600 Prospect Street Trinidad, CO 81082 Phone 719-846-5541 Toll free 1-800-621-8752 ext. 5541 Fax 719-846-5062 http://trinidadstate.edu/gunsmithing/nra_summer.html 4 GENERAL INFORMATION Welcome to Trinidad State Jr. College’s 2016 Summer NRA Program. These short-term summer courses are designed for anyone interested in learning Gunsmithing or art forms that have been associated with 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. 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. You may check your firearms into our 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 located with the course description. A TSJC/NRA certificate of completion is 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 North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. You will find all of our courses professional, thoughtfully constructed, and well, fun. All classes must be paid at the time of registration. 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. TUITION COST If you take a course as continuing education, you will pay $380 per week regardless of where you live. The tuition for some courses may be higher. Colorado residents taking courses for credit will also pay $380 per week. 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 can be viewed at http://www.trinidadstate.edu/pdf/students/fia/tuition_schedules_trinidad.pdf . There is a one-time registration fee of $12.85. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Donna Haddow at 719-846-5541, 1-800-621-8752 ext. 5541 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. 5541---Fax 719-846-5062 email:[email protected] 5 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. Due to high interest in the program, we can no longer give refunds to students who cancel without proof of medical illnesses or deaths in the family. If you must cancel due to a medical emergency or death in the family, you will need to provide proof of the illness or death. COURSE TIMES and LOCATION Unless otherwise stated, classes are conducted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday morning orientation will be held in room 306 of the MULLEN BLDG at 8:00 a.m. Students will then proceed to their classrooms. It is possible some courses may be held, at least in part, at the Prator Gun Range. Courses related to the NRA Firearms Safety Instructor Certificate will have dates and times listed in the course schedule chart located in this document. HOUSING On-campus housing is available for $120 per week for single rooms, $150 for married housing in our residence halls. Rooms include bed, bedding, workbench and a desk. Married rooms will have two single beds. Please bring your own towels and personal items. A box fan or desk fan is recommended; however a limited number of fans will be available to rent for $5 per week. TSJC has a limited number of micro/fridges available at no charge for those with medical needs (such as diabetics who need to store insulin). If the units are not in use by those with medical needs when you are here, they will be available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis for $20 per week. 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. Each room contains a phone jack and hook up to basic television cable services.