AR15/M16/M4/AR308 Armorer 2 Day Course

Cost: $550.00

Duration: 16 hours over 2 days (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily with one hour lunch break)

Course Overview

This comprehensive armorer certification program is designed to equip law enforcement personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain, service, and repair AR-pattern rifles and related weapon systems. The course provides an industry-standard 5-year armorer's certification and is taught by FBI and NRA certified instructors, following manufacturer guidelines throughout.

Law enforcement agencies increasingly deploy AR15, M16, M4, and AR308 carbine rifles to patrol officers, supervisors, and tactical units. This course addresses the critical need for qualified armorers and range masters who can properly service and maintain these weapons on an ongoing basis.

Course Content

The intensive two-day program covers comprehensive instruction on all M16, AR15, M4, and AR308 type weapon systems and their variants, including:

• Weapon history and development
• Cycles of operation
• Complete disassembly and assembly procedures
• Nomenclature and component identification
• Inspections, stress analysis, interval maintenance, and parts replacement schedules
• Accessories and upgrade options
• Cleaning and maintenance protocols
• Timing and suppressor considerations
• Barrel replacement procedures
• Headspace measurement, firing pin protrusion, and gauging techniques
• Piston and direct gas impingement systems
• Ballistic issues and solutions
• Troubleshooting and repair methods
• AR308 platform variants
• Parts interchangeability
• Semi-automatic, full-automatic, burst trigger systems, and conversion techniques

Hands-On Training

Students are required to bring their own weapon systems to become familiar with their specific configuration and modifications. This allows for thorough cleaning, inspection, and any necessary parts replacement or repair during the course. All required tools, manuals, and instructional materials are provided by the training facility.

About the Instructor

The primary instructor, Greg Sullivan (known as "Sully"), is an experienced and highly credentialed firearms instructor. SWAT Magazine has featured both his work and SLR15 Rifles on their cover. Sully has also been extensively published in Guns & Ammo Magazine, SWAT Magazine, Gun & Weapons for Law Enforcement Magazine, Shooting Times Magazine, Precision Rifle Magazine, and numerous other firearms publications.

Availability

This course is designated as law enforcement only and is offered at multiple locations throughout 2026 and 2027. For specific dates and hosting locations, contact the training provider at [email protected] or call 763-712-0123.

Note: Organizations interested in hosting a course should contact the training provider directly. Host agencies receive a minimum of two complimentary course spots.