Our AR-15/M-16 armorer course in the premier armorer course in the United States and the benchmark certification for the industry. This two-day course is designed for professionals who seek the designation of AR-15/M-16 armorer. It covers the AR-15/M-16 platforms and provides instruction on how to diagnose and repair malfunctions, return firearms to military specifications, perform function inspections, check headspace and more.
TOPICS
• History of the AR-15/M16 rifle
• Function of the five major assemblies
• Clearance, loading and unloading procedures
• Field stripping the rifle
• Function check
• Gas operating system
• Cycle of operation
• Difference between semi-automatic and automatic parts
• Legal barrel length with or without a permanent flash suppressor
• Disassembling and assembling lower receiver group to include stock
• Disassembling and assembling bolt carrier group
• Disassembling and assembling upper receiver group
• Bullet trajectory and battle sight zero
• Headspacing
• Barrel replacement
• Cleaning, maintenance and lubrication
GEAR
All firearms and armorer tools used in the course will be provided by Constellis.
PREREQUISITES
Basic knowledge and familiarity of AR15/M16 platforms
AMMUNITION REQUIREMENTS
None.
This two-day course covers both the Mossberg 500/590/590DA “pump action” and the Mossberg 930 “semi-auto” shotgun systems. The Mossberg Shotgun Armorer course provides instruction on how to diagnose and repair malfunctions, return shotguns to factory specifications, perform function inspections, check headspace and more.
TOPICS
• Product information
• Nomenclature
• Specifications
• Clearance procedure
• Loading and unloading procedure
• Cycle of Operation
• Field stripping
• Detailed armorer dis-assembly, assembly, and inspection
• Cleaning and lubrication
• Head-spacing
• Proofing
• Troubleshooting
• Practical and written exam
GEAR
All firearms and armorer tools used in the course will be provided by Constellis and Mossberg.
PREREQUISITES
Familiarity with Mossberg 500/590/930 shotgun platforms
AMMUNITION REQUIREMENTS
None.
Duration: 2 days
The Academi Carbine One course is a two-day course designed for the individual with no formal firearms training. Students will learn and understand firearms safety rules, safety procedures and how to make a firearm safe from any condition. The students will learn the fundamentals of carbine shooting. The core topics will be marksmanship, presentation from different ready positions, reloads and malfunctions, and various shooting positions.
TOPICS
• Weapon safety, range safety
• Characteristics
• Disassembly and reassembly
• Maintenance
• Equipment selection and use
• Ballistics
• Loading, unloading
• Grouping and zeroing
• Prone shooting
• Kneeling and standing
• Malfunction clearing
PRE-REQUISITES
• Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
• Current law enforcement ID –or-
• Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/
GEAR REQUIREMENT
• Carbine
• Sling
• Minimum three carbine magazines
• Magazine holders
• Belt
• Clear wraparound ballistic eye protection
• Ear protection
• Firearm cleaning kit
• A water bottle or other hydration system
• Rain gear
• Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
AMMUNITION REQUIREMENT
• 800 carbine rounds
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
Classroom lecture, PowerPoint presentation, practical live fire applications on the range.
