General Information

Welcome to Trinidad State Jr. College’s 2012 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.

For most courses, students need to bring their own hand tools. Those courses where tools and supplies are provided are noted in the course descriptions. 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 actual Gunsmithing courses must be able to legally own and possess firearms.

Some courses list prerequisites. If you are unsure as to whether or not your education/training/life experience meets the stated prerequisites, please contact either the course instructor or Speedy Gonzalez, the director of TSJC summer classes, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 1-800-621-8752 ext. 5578.

Classes are conducted from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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.

NO FIREARMS or ammunition are allowed in the dorms. You may check your firearms into our gun vault on Monday morning.

All classes must be prepaid at least five 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.