Gunsmithing/Gunsmith

Gunsmithing/Gunsmith is offered as a two- to four-year certificate program at Montgomery Community College, a public institution located in Troy, NC. This program falls within the precision metalworking and firearms technology field (CIP 47.0402) and provides training in firearm repair, maintenance, stock fitting, metal finishing, and the legal and safety standards governing firearms handling and commerce.

Montgomery Community College also offers related programs including a shorter Gunsmithing/Gunsmith certificate, Electrician, Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse certificates. Students in the two- to four-year gunsmithing program can expect in-depth technical instruction in both hand tools and machine operations specific to firearm service and repair, preparing graduates for work in gun shops, sporting goods retailers, and manufacturing.