SLR15 AR15 / M16 / M4 / AR308 Armorer Course
AR15/M16/M4/AR308 Armorer 2 Day Course
Cost: $550.00
Duration: 16 hours over 2 days (8am to 5pm with one hour lunch break)
Instructor: FBI and NRA Certified Instructors, including primary instructor Greg Sullivan ("Sully")
Target Audience: Law Enforcement Only
This comprehensive armorer certification course is designed for law enforcement agencies that are deploying or planning to issue carbine rifles to patrol officers, supervisors, and tactical units. The program provides an Industry Standard 5-year Armorer's Certification and covers all M16, AR15, M4, and AR308 type weapon systems and their variants.
Participants will gain certification in the proper maintenance, care, and repair of these weapon systems, including both semi-automatic and select-fire trigger systems. The curriculum follows manufacturer guidelines and is taught by experienced instructors whose expertise has been featured in SWAT Magazine, Guns & Ammo Magazine, Gun & Weapons for Law Enforcement Magazine, Shooting Times Magazine, and Precision Rifle Magazine.
Course Topics Include:
- Weapon history and cycles of operation
- Complete disassembly and assembly procedures
- Nomenclature and component identification
- Inspections, stress analysis, and parts replacement schedules
- Accessories and upgrade options
- Cleaning and maintenance protocols
- Timing and suppressor considerations
- Barrel replacement techniques
- Headspace, firing pin protrusion, and gauging
- Piston and direct gas impingement systems
- Ballistic issues and troubleshooting
- AR308 variants and parts interchangeability
- Semi-automatic, fully automatic, and burst trigger systems with conversion options
All necessary tools, manuals, and reference materials are supplied by the course. Students are required to bring their own weapon systems to become familiar with their specific configurations and modifications, which also allows time for thorough cleaning, inspection, and any necessary repairs or parts replacement.
Available Dates and Locations (2026-2027):
- August 3 & 4, 2026 - Newton, Kansas
- August 13 & 14, 2026 - Stevens Point, Wisconsin
- August 18 & 19, 2026 - Dickinson, North Dakota
- August 25 & 26, 2026 - Maple Lake, Minnesota
- August 31 - September 1, 2026 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- September 9 & 10, 2026 - Belvidere, Illinois
- September 15 & 16, 2026 - Binghamton, New York
- September 22 & 23, 2026 - Greenwood, Indiana
- October 6 & 7, 2026 - McMurray, Pennsylvania
- October 12 & 13, 2026 - Allentown, Pennsylvania
- October 15 & 16, 2026 - Brooklyn, Ohio
- November 3 & 4, 2026 - West Bend, Wisconsin
- November 10 & 11, 2026 - Hutchinson, Kansas
- November 16 & 17, 2026 - Vermillion, South Dakota
- December 3 & 4, 2026 - Fargo, North Dakota
- December 8 & 9, 2026 - Douglas, Wyoming
- December 15 & 16, 2026 - Littleton, Colorado
- December 21 & 22, 2026 - Independence, Missouri
- January 5 & 6, 2027 - Columbus, Ohio
- January 11 & 12, 2027 - Hagerstown, Maryland
- February 2 & 3, 2027 - Madison, Wisconsin
- February 4 & 5, 2027 - Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
- February 8 & 9, 2027 - Huron, South Dakota
- February 18 & 19, 2027 - Oak Grove, Missouri
- June 22 & 23, 2027 - Evansville, Indiana
To register or request an invoice, email [email protected] with student name, agency, contact email, and preferred course location.
Agencies interested in hosting a course should contact Defensive Edge Training, as hosts receive a minimum of 2 complimentary course spots. Only a suitable classroom is required to host.