What does a Journeyman Rifle Smith do, and what are the requirements for the certificate?
Journeyman Rifle Smith: 8,000 hrs. Works on all types of rifles: single shot, bolt, pump, lever, semi auto, NFA when licensed. Cleans repairs, diagnoses problems, replaces broken or worn parts, qualified to work with machine tools (lathe, mills, etc…), action blue printing, barrel replacement, chambering, stock fitting, sight work, metal coating, heat treating. 1. Work experience in the safe use of tools 350 hrs. 2. Bench time 2,500 hrs. 3. Machine tool Operations 1,500 hrs. 4. Fixture making 250 hrs. 5. Stock work & fitting 750 hrs. 6. Action work 750 hrs. 7. Firearms theory 1,000 hrs. 8. Metal coating 400 hrs. 9. Barrel work 500 hrs. Total Hours: 8,000 hrs.
