Review: Review the content on modern firearms finishes in Chapters 4 and 5 of the course text, as well as the supplemental content provided for this week of instruction.
Research: It may be helpful to seek out other examples of firearms that have been finished with DuraCoat, CeraKoat, hydrographics, etc.
Reflect: How can you visually identify one modern firearm finish from another?
Respond: Explain at least four visual characteristics that the firearms professional can use to identify a particular modern finish. These characteristics can span the spectrum of finishes, or focus on a single one.
Create: Develop a checklist of cues you can refer to when attempting to identify the finish on a firearm by completing and submitting the attached worksheet.