Specialized Armament has integrated over 20 yrs of first-hand knowledge, engineering, and experience with a new Advanced Armorer manual, specialty tools,  precision gages, proto-type fixtures, custom training aids, and skillful hands-on techniques to form a 2.5 day advanced class that no one will soon forget.

Firearms covered:    M16 : M4 : AR-15^® series weapons

            (5.56mm/223 REM)

                                    Semi-Automatic, Automatic, Burst, 4-Way

                                    Special Operations Weapons

M16 : M4 : AR-15^®  Advanced Armorer Course

2.5 Days, 20 Hours

Copyright Kenneth E. Elmore 1999

Day 1 - 1300 START TIME

Class will be held @ 2603 Esters Rd Irving Tx 75062

Course Outline and Objectives (Advanced Armorer Manual)

Specialty Armorer Tools, Gages, and Workshop Requirements

Lower Receiver:  Types and Changes

Fire Control Systems -Automatic, Burst, Semi-Auto, 4-Way, Low-Mass, 2-stage

Operations and Malfunctions ("common to exotic")

Nomenclature - parts ID & Interchangeability study

Drills - Fire Control Systems (all types) - Problem Solving

Buttstocks & Pistol Grips-types, components, and issues

Review

Day 2 - 0800

QUIZ 1 - Fire Control

Ammunition:  Components & terminology (Military, Commercial, LE)

                        Applications & Concerns 

Magazines:  Types, Materials, Capacities, Upgrades, Maintenance & Inspection

In-depth look at "M16" Rifles and Carbines (models, variants, and nomenclature)

Commercial vs. Military Grade weapons ($ vs. reality)

Interchangeability problems - "upgrading older weapons"

Barrels - Intro

Chamber Components

Bolt Group and Gas System (Analysis:  Direct vs. Piston)

Malfunctions

Lunch

Barrels - Advanced

Changes, modifications, and developments

Recurring Problems:  Sighting, Feed, Extraction, Cycling, Wear & Damage

Specialty tools, fixtures, gauges, and techniques

Analyzing malfunctions:  Basic, Advanced, and Multi-Variable (Cost-Benefit considerations)

Parts ID Drills

Configuration Drills (limitations)

Malfunction Scenarios: small groups (Identification and Correction) (if possible)

Review

DAY 3 - 0800

QUIZ 2 - Take-Home

Sound suppressors, aiming devices, lights, rails, accessories and more

Common mistakes and "after-market parts"

Lubricants & Maintenance, Checks & Inspections - various types of units

Drills and Review

Lunch

Question & Answer

Test:  Advanced disassembly, parts recognition, and malfunctions.

QUIZ 3 - Comprehensive

Evaluations and Certificates

Restricted to military, law enforcement, corrections, security and related agencies with

TWO (2) - M16 Armorer Course Certifications, LE/Military

(1)  M16 Armorer Course, COLT or Specialized Armament, (1997-2007)

                           And       

(1)   M16 : M4 : AR-15 Armorer Course Certification (20 hr or 24 hr)

Specialized Armament, (2008-2009)

                             Or

Instructor Approval-for special situations (Military or Foreign Training)

Note-taking material

May bring to class any AR-15/M16 style weapons with problems or questions

SPECIALIZED ARMAMENT WILL PROVIDE

              All Training weapons

              All Classroom tools

            Training materials (Manuals and handouts)

Advanced Armorer Course  Class will be held at Irving Police Training Academy  2603 Esters Rd Irivng, TX 75062.

Registration

Course Cost:  $475

($400 if registering for Basic at the same time)

Reservations or Info:  training@specializedarmament.com  or (480) 940-7397

Checks or Purchase orders made payable to: Specialized Armament

(W9 available on request)

$50 administration fee charged for early cancellations.

No cancellations accepted within 30 days of course date

Registration for this course is handled at:  http://specializedarmament.com/issues/2010_A_M16.pdf

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