Skip to content

Short-Term Gunsmithing and Knifemaking


Womenโ€™s Training Day

March 20, 2026 

Free Opening Event from 9:00 โ€“ 11:00 

Led by Beth Alcazar. This course empowers women with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves in a variety of situations. Youโ€™ll learn how to be the โ€œwrongโ€ person for an attacker to target by developing a survivor mindset and establishing strong personal boundaries. Weโ€™ll cover the color codes of awareness and the critical strategies of avoiding, escaping, and defending. The course also explores the use of force, and weโ€™ll discuss other self-defense options helping you choose the best tools to keep yourself safe. Please view the courses below or click here for more information.

Following Events are $20/experience

While situational awareness and other defensive strategies are the key to avoiding a physical altercation, understanding how to deal with these situations can be crucial. This session provided practical, real-world strategies for managing confrontation, taught by a skilled martial arts instructor. Youโ€™ll learn simple, effective principles for protecting yourself, without needing strength, speed, or prior experience.

While situational awareness and other defensive strategies are the key to avoiding a physical altercation, understanding how to deal with these situations can be crucial. This session provided practical, real-world strategies for managing confrontation, taught by a skilled martial arts instructor. Youโ€™ll learn simple, effective principles for protecting yourself, without needing strength, speed, or prior experience.

Explore your creative side in this unique hands-on session led by a world-class engraver renowned for exceptional work on firearms and jewelry. Youโ€™ll get an introduction to professional engraving tools, learn the basics of metal design, and have the chance to apply your own artistic touch. Every participant will also take home a special laserโ€“engraved souvenir from the class.

Step into a hands-on, confidenceโ€‘building session designed to help women manage realโ€‘world medical emergencies with calm and clarity. Beyond the Bandโ€‘Aid goes further than basic first aidโ€”this class empowers you with practical skills to recognize and respond to common injuries, sudden illnesses, and unexpected situations before professional help arrives.

Youโ€™ll learn how to assess a patient, control bleeding, manage fractures and sprains, identify lifeโ€‘threatening conditions, and provide effective care using everyday tools and simple techniques. No prior medical experience is neededโ€”just a willingness to learn in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Gain the knowledge to protect yourself, your family, and your community when it matters most.

Step confidently into the world of firearms with an empowering, intimidation-free experience designed for women who are brand new to shooting, feeling a little rusty, or just starting their self-defense journey.

This 90-minute session makes learning easy, approachable, and fun! Youโ€™ll explore the universal safety rules, gain a clear understanding of basic handgun terminology, and enjoy hands-on training in safe firearm handling and operation. Whether youโ€™ve always been curious about handguns or youโ€™re ready to trade hesitation for confidence, this class is the perfect first step. Itโ€™s a comfortable, encouraging environment to ask questions, build foundational skills and take your first shots with knowledge, control, and courage.

Discover a stronger sense of readiness with Beyond the Basics session, an intentionally designed womenโ€™s defensive handgun experience for those who want to elevate defensive handgun skills with confidence and clarity.  

You will dive deeper into the real-world principles behind responsible armed self-defense. This class emphasizes understanding the โ€œwhyโ€ behind defensive choices, strengthening safe firearm-handling habits, and developing more efficient techniques for managing your handgun. Youโ€™ll explore topics such as lawful use of deadly force, practical considerations for defensive carry, and the essentials of drawing from a holster or concealment.  


SHORT-TERM GUNSMITHING & KNIFEMAKING REGISTRATION

Registration by credit card may be made online (click for instructions)

Or download and complete a registration form and

  • Call 910-898-9672 with your complete registration and credit card information OR
  • Email completed registration form and credit card information to nra-registration@montgomery.edu OR
  • Fax completed registration form and credit card information to 910-576-5162 OR
  • Mail completed registration form with payment to: MCC, Attn: ConEd Registration, 1011 Page Street, Troy, NC 27371 OR
  • Visit us in the Workforce Development Center located adjacent to Blair Hall (Bldg. 100) Monday through Thursday, 8 AM – 5 PM, or Friday, 8 AM – 12 PM.

Refunds: No refunds will be made for classes with a self-supporting (SS) designation. Self-supporting classes are non-refundable except in the case of cancellation by Montgomery Community College. Classes without a self-supporting designation are eligible for a full refund if the registrant withdraws prior to the class start date. Partial refunds may be made up to the 10% point of class meeting hours. Please click here to view Montgomery Community College’s Continuing Education Refund

For information about the Short-term gunsmithing & knifemaking classes please contact Michael Gardner at 910-898-9742 or email gardnerm8558@montgomery.edu.


Check Us Out on YouTube!

Scroll to Top

Admissions/Advising1