Gunsmithing/Gunsmith

The Gunsmithing/Gunsmith program at Lenoir Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Kinston, NC. Classified under CIP code 47.0402 in the precision systems repair field, the program trains students in firearm inspection, repair, customization, and maintenance, as well as relevant safety regulations and metalworking techniques applied in gunsmithing practice.

Gunsmithing programs prepare graduates for work in firearm retail and repair shops, manufacturer service centers, and independent gunsmithing operations. Lenoir Community College also offers related programs including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, and Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. Students with interests in precision metalworking may find the Machine Shop Technology certificate at the same Kinston campus a complementary area of study.