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Customer Highlight: Lassen Community College

    Lagun Engineering Customer Highlight of Lassen Community College

    Empowering the Next Generation of Gunsmiths with Precision Engineering

    At Lagun Engineering, we are proud to support institutions that are dedicated to providing top-tier vocational training. Lassen Community College (LCC), home to the oldest gunsmithing school in the United States, is a shining example of this commitment. Since its establishment in 1945, LCC’s Gunsmithing Program has been at the forefront of firearms education, offering an Associate in Science Degree in Firearms Repair and Certificates of Achievement in Gunsmith Machinist and Metal Finisher.

    Lassen Community College equips its students with a comprehensive skill set necessary for success in the firearms industry. Through courses covering design, function and repair, firearm laws and regulations, machining, metallurgy, stock fabrication, and welding, students are prepared to handle everything from basic firearm repairs to advanced customization. The program’s modern 1800 square foot machine shop is designed to replicate a real-world environment, ensuring students not only learn but also apply their knowledge in a practical setting.

    Supporting LCC’s hands-on curriculum, our Lagun machines, including ten AT-1340-G-TW high speed engine lathes and six manual vertical knee mills (two FTV1 and four FTV2F), stand as pillars of reliability and precision. The AT-1340-G-TW, known for its stability and compact design, is ideal for educational settings where precision is as vital as practicality. The FTV2F mills, featuring unique square and dovetail ways, provide unmatched rigidity and accuracy, critical for the meticulous work of gunsmithing. At Lagun Engineering, we are not just building machines; we are helping to build futures. Our enduring partnership with LCC underscores our commitment to the next generation of craftsmen and women, ensuring they have the best tools to forge their path in the industry.