The college will offer its first ever gunsmithing course starting in January.
The trade of repairing, modifying or building guns, gunsmithing gaining popularity from entrepreneurs and hobbyists alike. The average age of gunsmiths working in the industry is increasing, creating a demand for newer, younger smiths to enter the field.
“This is a program we would like to develop, depending on interest in the area,” said Bruce Mack, vice president of economic and workforce development at CCC.
At Cleveland Community College, the gunsmithing course will focus on safely handling and disassembling weapons as well as machining parts to repair broken components.