AR-15 / M-16 Carbine Armorer

About This Course

The ACADEMI armorer course is the premier AR-15/M-16 armorer course in the United States and is the benchmark certification for the industry. This 2-day course is designed for the professional who wants 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. Armorer training classes are a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on exercises, enabling each student to achieve a high degree of proficiency with the topics covered. After completing this course, the student will be able to repair and maintain the AR-15/M-16 platform to military specifications. Graduates will be issued a three-year certification and receive one-on-one ACADEMI phone and/or email support. RCO Ref WO 17311.

$ 375.00 / 2 days
Includes a certificate of completion.
Rental equipment available.
ALL COURSES
REQUIRE APPROVAL
Next Available Classes
Monday - Tuesday
November 2014
3 - 4
Register
$ 450.00 / 2 days
Includes a certificate of completion.
Rental equipment available.
ALL COURSES
REQUIRE APPROVAL
Next Available Classes
Tuesday - Wednesday
September 2014
9 - 10
Register
$ 450.00 / 2 days
Includes a certificate of completion.
Rental equipment available.
ALL COURSES
REQUIRE APPROVAL
Next Available Classes
Wednesday - Thursday
October 2014
1 - 2
Register
$ 400.00 / 2 days
Includes a certificate of completion.
Rental equipment available.
ALL COURSES
REQUIRE APPROVAL
Next Available Classes
$ 450.00 / 2 days
Includes a certificate of completion.
Rental equipment available.
ALL COURSES
REQUIRE APPROVAL
Next Available Classes
Tuesday - Wednesday
September 2014
23 - 24
Register
$ 450.00 / 2 days
Includes a certificate of completion.
Rental equipment available.
ALL COURSES
REQUIRE APPROVAL
Next Available Classes
Tuesday - Wednesday
December 2014
2 - 3
Register
Course Details
  • 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 are provided by ACADEMI
  • Ammunition requirements
    • None
  • Skill prerequisites
    • Basic knowledge and familiarity of AR15/M16 platforms