Iowa Valley Grinnell Campus

Has the lining of your trunk case seen its better days?  This class will focus on the relining of a case that fits an existing firearm. If time permits, we may be able to touch on refitting. Dave Bennetts is a retired gunsmith and stock maker. He was trained by Marvin Huey in case restoration…

Take your stock-making skills to the next level through checkering! Most gun and firearm stocks are fairly basic. Checkering is a traditional way of cutting lines and shapes into wood. Not only is this technique decorative, it helps give the person a better grip on the stock, especially when wet or greasy.   Doug Mann has…

Have you wanted to build your own rifle? Now’s your chance! This course will teach concepts and techniques of building the accurate single shot rifle. You will work on your own project in the fully equipped shop under the guidance of the instructor. Basic tool machine skills are required.  Instructor Glenn Fewless is an ACGG professional custom metalsmith who specializes in American and…

Want to take the crafting of fine firearms to the next level? Engraving will do just that! Robert E. “Bob” Strosin started engraving in 1980. At that time there were no formal engraving classes or even informal studies with other engravers. That same year the Firearms Engravers Guild of America started organizing; it became official…