MGS_ADVANCED_GUNSMITHING
65_LESSONS ▸ 17_UNITS ▸ 765_CLOCK_HOURS ▸ ACCREDITED_PROGRAM
▸ COURSE_OVERVIEW
Modern Gun School — Advanced Gunsmithing Program. Self-paced, online, accredited (national + regional). Covers firearms repair, customizing, barrel work, stock fitting, bluing, checkering, business operations, and safety compliance. 7 hands-on projects. Alpha Foxtrot 1911 build kit included on completion.
▸ ALL COURSE PDFs (Google Drive)18 files, 240 MB
65
LESSONS
LESSONS
765
CLOCK HOURS
CLOCK HOURS
7
PROJECTS
PROJECTS
> THE_RULE
EVERY FIREARM IS LOADED UNTIL YOU PERSONALLY HAVE INSPECTED ITS CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE.
No exceptions. This is the one rule you never break under any circumstances.
▸ Never point at anything you don't intend to shoot
▸ Do not cock unless you intend to fire
▸ Beware barrel obstructions — cease firing on weak/peculiar report
▸ Test-fire every serviced firearm yourself before turning it over
> COURSE_MAP
17 units, 65 lessons. Each unit covers gunsmithing topics alongside specific firearms platforms and business skills.
UNIT 1FOUNDATIONS
LESSONS 1-3Where & How to Begin ▸ Safety — First, Last & Always ▸ Beginning Your First Project
PLATFORMS: S&W .38 Chief's Special, Colt M-1911 .45 Auto, S&W .38 Military & Police
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 2FIRST_PROJECTS
LESSONS 4-6Completing Your First Project ▸ Stock Finishing & Refinishing ▸ Professional Stock Finishing
PLATFORMS: Ruger Bearcat, Ruger Automatic, Charter Revolver
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 3HARDWARE_COMPLIANCE
LESSONS 7-9Fitting Custom Recoil Pads ▸ Butt Plates, Swivels & Pads ▸ Checkering Fundamentals
PLATFORMS: Colt Single Action Revolver, Hi-Standard Sentinel, Daisy Air Rifle
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 4SHOP_SETUP_BALLISTICS
LESSONS 10-12Checkering Extras & Carving ▸ Setting Up Your Own Shop ▸ Setting Up Your Workbench ▸ Gunpowder & Ballistics
PLATFORMS: Crosman 760, Remington M-550, Remington M-572
▸ PROJECT 1: Stock Finishing
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 5HAND_TOOLS_MEASURING
LESSONS 13-16Guide to Hand Tools ▸ Guide to Measuring Tools ▸ Choosing Power Tools ▸ More Power Tools
PLATFORMS: Remington M-66, Remington M-514, Marlin M-39A, Beretta M-92F
▸ PROJECT 2: Precision Filing
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 6LATHE_SOLDERING
LESSONS 17-19Choosing Your Lathe ▸ Using Your Lathe ▸ Step-by-Step Soldering
PLATFORMS: Savage M-88, Savage M-24, Winchester M-200
▸ PROJECT 3: Silver Soldering
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 7WELDING_SIGHTS_CLEANING
LESSONS 20-23Step-by-Step Welding ▸ All About Sights ▸ Sights and Scopes ▸ Keep It Clean
PLATFORMS: Marlin M-49/99, Winchester M-94, Savage M-99, Remington M-700
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 8REPAIR_METHODS
LESSONS 24-27Cleaning Supplies & Lubricants ▸ Basic Repair Methods Pt 1 ▸ Basic Repair Methods Pt 2 ▸ Basic Barrel Repair
PLATFORMS: Remington M-740/742, Remington M-760, Remington M-788, Browning Hi-Power
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 9BARREL_REBUILDING
LESSONS 28-30Barrel Rebuilding ▸ Antique Restoration ▸ Public Relations
PLATFORMS: Winchester M-88, Glock 17, Marlin M-336
▸ PROJECT 4: Hand Tool Fabrication
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 10POLISHING_PLATING
LESSONS 32-33Polishing & Jeweling ▸ Custom Finishing & Plating
PLATFORMS: Remington M-11, Winchester M-61, Winchester M-12, Winchester M-62A
▸ PROJECT 5: Stone Polishing
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 11STOCK_WORK_CUSTOMIZING
LESSONS 36-38Fitting & Shaping Inletted Stock ▸ Customizing ▸ Customizing & Sporterizing
PLATFORMS: Winchester M-1400, Remington M-8/M-81, Winchester M-1200
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 12BUSINESS_HEADSPACING
LESSONS 40-42Full or Part Time ▸ Business Administration ▸ Headspacing
PLATFORMS: Stevens M-94, Winchester M-97
▸ PROJECT 7: Micromeasurement
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 13SHOTGUN_SPECIALIST
LESSONS 44-46Shotgun Bores, Chokes & Ribs ▸ Parker Double-Barrel ▸ Savage Model 24
PLATFORMS: Parker, Savage 24
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 14BARREL_INSTALLATION
LESSONS 48-50Installing Shotgun/Handgun/Rifle Barrels ▸ Ruger #1 & .44 Magnum ▸ Ruger #3 & Winchester 55
PLATFORMS: Ruger #1, Ruger .44 Mag Carbine, Ruger #3, Winchester 55
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 15ADVANCED_TOPICS
LESSONS 52-55Tricks of the Trade ▸ Muzzle-Loaders ▸ Accurizing Colt .45 Auto
PLATFORMS: Colt .45 Auto
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 16SPECIALIZED_FIREARMS
LESSONS 57-59Crosman Air Guns ▸ Remington & Browning Pistols ▸ Savage M-110 Rifle
PLATFORMS: Crosman M-130, Crosman M-140, Remington Pocket Pistol 51, Browning 1922, Savage M-110
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDEUNIT 17FINAL_REVIEW
LESSONS 62-65Remington M-552 Semi-Auto ▸ Beretta Semi-Auto Shotgun ▸ Springfield M-1903 ▸ Colt DA Revolvers
PLATFORMS: Remington M-552, Beretta, Springfield M-1903, Colt Official Police
▸ PDF_STUDY_GUIDE> HANDS_ON_PROJECTS
PROJECT 1
Stock Finishing
Unit 4
PROJECT 2
Precision Filing
Unit 5
PROJECT 3
Silver Soldering
Unit 6
PROJECT 4
Hand Tool Fabrication
Unit 9
PROJECT 5
Stone Polishing
Unit 10
PROJECT 7
Micromeasurement
Unit 12
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