Gunsmith Technology

Build, Maintain, and Master the Craft! 

Do you have a passion for firearms and a knack for precision? Gunsmiths possess a unique combination of technical and mechanical skills, with those who master the artistry of gunsmithing being highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. 

Our two-year Gunsmith Technology program provides highly sophisticated training for students interested in careers as technicians in the firearms manufacturing and distribution industry, as well as with the U.S. military and police departments. The program prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to make, repair, maintain, and modify firearms according to blueprints or customer specifications using specialized hand tools and machines. Our hands-on program is taught in a specially equipped Gunsmithing lab, ensuring all students have daily access to the tools and equipment they need. Graduates may work for gun shops, sporting goods stores, gun manufacturers, police departments, or even start their own businesses. 

This program is the only one of its kind in Iowa, and one of only seven in the nation! Apply today and become a part of this unique field! 

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