Rifles-Carbines-Sub-Machine Guns
Each graduate will gain a complete understanding of the design theory, nomenclature, dynamics, compatibility, interchangeability, detailed disassembly, assembly, maintenance and trouble-shooting of the M16/AR-15 family of weapons including rifles, carbines, and sub-machine guns.
| Day One (All courses begin at 0800) |
| 1 hour |
Brief history, design, nomenclature, variants, features and controls |
| 1 hour |
Field disassembly, reassembly and function check |
| 1 hour |
Theory and cycle of operation |
| 2 hours |
Complete and detailed disassembly, parts identification |
| 3 hours |
Reassembly and inspection |
| Day Two (All courses begin at 0800) |
| 1.5 hours |
Complete and detailed disassembly |
| 1 hour |
Removal and installation of barrel and front sight assembly |
| 1.5 hours |
Design changes and parts interchangeability |
| 2 hours |
Reassembly and inspection |
| 1 hour |
Headspace, firing pin protrusion, gas tube alignment inspections |
| 1 hour |
Fire control theory, design and unauthorized modifications |
| Day Three (All courses begin at 0800) |
| 1 hour |
Maintenance and trouble shooting |
| 45 min |
Application of specific models |
| 30 min |
Rifle disassembly |
| 1.5 hours |
Rifle reassembly and inspection |
| 1 hour |
Written Test |
| 1 hour |
Test-Disassembly of Rifle |
| 1.5 hours |
Test-Reassembly of Rifle |
| 15 min |
Instructor/course evaluation |
- Graduation Requirements: Students must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: disassembly, reassembly, identification of mechanical deficiencies and corrective actions. The student must also attain a score of 70% or better on the Armorer Written Test.
- Certification: 3 Year Colt Law Enforcement Rifle/Carbine/SMG Armorer
- Cost: $450.00 per student *
- Payment: Checks and Department Purchase Orders made payable to Colt Defense, LLC.
CHECKS AND PURCHASE ORDERS TO BE SENT TO COLT DEFENSE (Colt Defense LLC, P.O. Box 118, Hartford, CT 06141).
Credit Cards: Contact Seth Bielucki (800-962-2658 x1408). NO CASH.
- Eligibility: Active Law Enforcement, Corrections, Military, Nuclear Security Only.
- Resources: Colt will provide all necessary tools and firearms to conduct training and each graduate will receive a new (CM118) Armorer Manual.
- Enrollment: 2011: Enrollment is a coordinated with the host agency and Colt Law Enforcement Training coordinator. 2012 All enrollment will be processed by Colt.
* Closed course option is available. Contact
Seth Bielucki (800-962-2658 x1408) for more information.