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NRA Home Firearm Safety Class
$30
with Tim Sipe

This is a class that does not have a shooting portion. It informs the students how to safely handle and make safe firearms they may come in contact with. In their home, or in other places. It teaches ways to store firearms and ammunition. Book avalaible for purchase at the class for $15.
Autodesk Fusion for Beginners
$150
with Lindsey Hegemann

This course will guide you through the fundamentals of 3D Design using Blender, a highly accessible, free, open source 3D modeling program. It can be used for a wide variety of purposes, like mockup engineering, sculpting, drawing, animation, 3D printing, game development, physics simulation, video editing, compositing, and rendering.
Manufacturing Makers' Friday: Skills Center Manufacturing Access
$200
with Lindsey Hegemann

1 additional session
on
Aug 8, 2025
This course is designed to give facilitated and curated access to equipment in CGCC's Skills Center. It provides access and basic training on the use of GTAW/SMAW/GMAW welding equipment, a shear, a sheet metal bender, CNC plasma machines, laser engraving, plastic and resin 3D printing equipment, manual milling equipment, CNC milling equipment, CNC lathe equipment, and small format CNC waterjet. Think of it as the ultimate maker space and a chance to learn on industrial grade and quality equipment that can scale upwards or downwards. Small business participation is encouraged!
Equipment access is available on a first-come-first-serve basis during the listed class hours. A CGCC instructor will be present to facilitate use and teach basic CAD/CAM for CNC equipment, but prior experience or knowledge is beneficial. Students can be approved for independent equipment use through a badging process.
Basic and small scrap materials are provided. For more in depth projects, materials can be purchased at cost from CGCC. A general safety course must be taken prior to usage of equipment. The training is provided by S/P2 and will be done on the first day of class. Proof of completion must be provided and retained by CGCC.
NRA Pistol Safety Course
$110
with Kevin MacIntyre

The NRA Basics of Pistol Safety Course covers pistol safety, handling and responsible firearm ownership for beginners and intermediates.
• Classroom and indoor range are located in the basement of the Mid
Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W 9th St, The Dalles, OR.
• Students will be required to certify to their legal eligibility and
sign a Firearm Release Form.
• Students are responsible for acquiring their own ammunition, and
will be instructed on how to complete this assignment.
• Must attend all four sessions to complete the course. Emergency
situations considered.
Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion,
which is required to apply for an Oregon Concealed Handgun License.
No discounts or waivers.
NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting
$100
with Tim Sipe

The course Introduces the student to the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a rifle safely. Students will learn about basic rifle handling, ammunition, gun safety, and rifle shooting skills. For hunting, shooting for fun or shooting sports.There is a $30, lab fee to be paid at start of class. Class is held at the Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W. 9th St. the Dalles, OR.