This 20 hour block of instruction takes the individual armorer to a new level of weapons training by creating a synthesis of real-world & technical material-rarely presented to Law Enforcement and Military personnel.

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

Day 1 - 1300 START TIME

302 W Cotton Longview, TX 75601 (Longview Police Department)

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

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

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.

Specialized Armament - M16 : M4 : AR-15 Armorer Course Certification

                                    Within the past 12 months (from time of course)

                                    We would prefer that a person has attended at least one other M16 Armorer Course

                                    In the past - Not required

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

Recommendations: Other armorer or gunsmith courses/experience:  Not required, but very helpful

Host Hotel:

Homewood Suites located at 205 N. Spur 63, Longvew, TX 75601; telephone: 903-234-0214, web site: https://www.ttpoacp.com/Training/www.longview.homewoodsuites.com .

The rate will be $85 a night and that includes a breakfast (6a-10a) and a dinner on the weekdays (5p-7p) Monday- Thursday.