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**New Dates**M16 : M4 : AR-15 Basic Armorer Course

Date: 11/1/2010-11/3/2010
TTPOA Member Tuition: $400.00
Non-TTPOA Member Tuition: $400.00
 
Location: Irving, Region 7 Instructor(s): Ken Elmore
 
Contact Info: Graham Smith, 817-825-2712
 
Course Details:

The TTPOA in conjunction with S.A.W. is proud to announce a M16 : M4 : AR-15 Basic Armorer Course.  This state-of-the-art training was developed to give law enforcement & military personnel a broad based understanding of specific firearms, their real world applications, and the knowledge necessary to keep these weapons operational under all conditions.

 

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

                                      (5.56mm/223 REM)

                                      Automatic & Semi-Automatic

 
Course Topics:

Day 1 - 0800 START TIME @ 2603 Esters Rd. Irving, Tx 75062(Irving Police Training Academy)

Introduction, Course Outline, Objectives (Armorer Manual)

Weapons Safety and Procedures

Intro to M16 Groups and Components

Operator Field Strip and Detailed Inspection

Operating Systems

Cycle of Operation

The "Stoner" Direct Gas System (M16)

Lunch

Basic Weapons Nomenclature

Armorer Techniques and Special Tools

Complete Disassembly

            Bolt Group Components & Problem Areas

Lower Receiver Group & Buttstocks

Upper Receiver Group & Sights (3)

Reassembly

Study Objectives

Day 2 - 0800

Question & Answer (Review)

Fire Control Systems

            Safe-Semi-Auto and Semi-Only

            Overview of Parts and Mechanical Operation

Selector Positions - Parts Interactions

Components and Retaining Functions

Hammer/Trigger Pins (types and sizes)

Spring Placement & Orientation

Mechanical Operation

Parts Interchangeability

Unauthorized Modifications

Malfunctions-Failure to Feed, Extract, Cycle

Lunch

Armorer Disassembly I (Entire Firearm)

Correctly Re-Assemble Firearm - Proper Tool Use

Student Checks and Inspections

Armorer Disassembly II (Entire Firearm, Mixed Parts)

Correctly Re-Assemble Firearm

Instructor Inspections

Day 3 - 0800

Question & Answer (Review)

Pre-Test-Armorer Disassembly III (Mixed Parts)

Written Examination

Corrections, Review & Final Score

Firearm Examination (1.5 hrs)

Certificates

Final Comments-1200 course end time

 
Prerequisites

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

 
Required Equipment
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)

 
Payment Instructions/Host Hotel Information:

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

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

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_B_M16.pdf

 

Host Hotel:

 countryinndfw.com   (TTPOA Room Rate)

Country Inn & Suites DFW Airport South (Irving)

2000 Hard Rock Road

Irving, TX 75061

 



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