Gunsmithing

Gunsmithing Training Program in DeSoto, TX

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements before being admitted into Gunsmithing program at MT Training Center: Possess a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, or be able to pass the Accuplacer Test; be able to read and write English; be at least 18 years of age or honorably discharged from the military; be physically and mentally capable of performing the projects and the classwork required for the Gunsmithing program; be able to pass a background check through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The ATF Form 4473 criteria is as follows: Must not be under indictment or information in any court for a felony, or for any other crime for which the judge could imprison you for more than one year*; Cannot have ever been convicted in any court of a felony, or any other crime for which shorter sentence includes probation*; Cannot be a fugitive from justice*; Is not an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance*; Warning: The use or possession of marijuana remains unlawful under Federal law whether or not it has been legalized or decriminalized for medicinal or recreational purposes in the state where you reside*; Has never been adjudicated as a mental defective OR have ever been committed to a mental institution*; Was not discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions**; Is not subject to a court order restraining you from harassing, stalking, or threatening your child or an intimate partner or child of such partner*; Has ever been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence*; Must be capable of exercising sound judgment with respect to the proper use and storage of a variety of weapons. Applicants must schedule an interview with the admissions office and submit a completed application. All students will be notified concerning their acceptance after review from the Admissions Department. Once accepted, they will be subject to the school’s refund and cancellation policy. Class size is limited based upon space availability. MT Training Center is open to all candidates without regard to race, color, nationality, national origin, religion, age, sex, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, or marital status. The admission standards are in complete compliance with the Texas Workforce Career School and Colleges Regulatory Board, the Texas Veterans Commission, and the U.S. Department of Education’s regulations and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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Graduation Requirements

The successful student will have completed 80% of clock hours at a 2.0 G.P.A. or higher. The student must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to safely handle firearms and operate all machinery and equipment proficiently. Students are also expected to have a comprehensive understanding of gun safety and ballistics. Upon successful completion of the program and all practical examinations, the student will be issued a certificate of completion by MT Training Center.
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What Is a Gunsmith?

Gunsmiths clean, repair, fabricate, assemble, and disassemble firearms. They use machinery or design their own tools. Gunsmiths typically specialize in one particular area. A gunsmith needs a license to customize, engrave, and work on guns. More importantly, gunsmiths are teachers to their customers and students as they are the most knowledgeable about firearms.

Class Schedule

Day classes are scheduled Monday through Friday, as indicated below. Upon completion of the program and successfully completing passing written and practical examinations, the student will be issued a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION. Enrollment into the program begins every Monday of every month.

Day Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Evening Schedule

Monday - Friday 3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Programs & Subjects

Details

Clock Hours:

1540 Hours

Length:

44 Weeks Day / 62 Weeks Evening

Ratios:

10:1 (Students / Instructors)

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