How to become an armorer?
Anybody know what you need/have to do in order to become an armorer? I have heard of a Glock armorer, is there one for each type of gun? How do you get certified? I have looked into being a gunsmith, how is an armorer different?
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Yeah I would like to know also...thanks[:)]
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This should be on the "Ask the Experts" if you want a quick reply from guys that know pretty much about guns. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by whompuss
This should be on the "Ask the Experts" if you want a quick reply from guys that know pretty much about guns.
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Each manufacturer of law enforcement type firearms conducts armorer training.
This isn't in depth gunsmith training, only armorer's training that ranges from one to five days. In these courses you're taught maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, parts replacement/fitting, etc. You'll also get a slight discount on parts and contact info for armorer support from their factory personnel.
These schools are conducted both at the factory and in the field, with the length varying dependent upon the type of firearm and number of models covered. The same material is covered in the field classes, which are taught by factory personnel and hosted by law enforcement agencies or academies around the country.
Most agencies and academies who host these field schools limit attendance to people employed by law enforcement agencies. You'd need to contact the manufacturer to find out if you'd be eligible to attend one of their factory schools. Armorer training inquiries can usually be made through the law enforcement area of their websites.0 -
The SIG armorer course is two days and not challenging at all. If you are reasonably able with your hands and can read, you can do as well by simply reading the armorer's manual. And you need tools. A 3mm cup tip punch, a roll pin punch, a SIG combo tool, a mallet, and a bench block. 0 -
Here's one for Glock's
Glock Armorers Course:
Sponsored by: Glock, Inc.
Start Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
End Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Duration: 1 Day
Time: 8:00am-4:30pm
Cost: $150
Registration: Directly to Glock Training Department@1-770-319-4779
Lodging & Meals: Provided By the Student
Special Requirements: Must be Law Enforcement, Military, Government Agency, Glock Armorer needing to re-certify, Armorer/Gunsmith for an authorized Glock deler, stocking dealer, or Range Program Armorer.
This course is designed for the department Armorer, firearms instructor, and technical service personnel. The course will provide the attendee with the knowledge and expertise concerning stripping, inspection, trouble-shooting, and maintenance of the Glock pistols.
http://www.eastbrunswick.org/publicsafety/course_detail.asp?TrainingID=1170 -
why can't a regular person take this class? i understand people that actually use a pistol on a regular basis need maintance alot more but why couldn't i a regular civilian take it? mabe i don't want to pay someone cause I'm a do it my selfer and so are alot of others here. 0 -
With all of the lawsuits gun manufacturers have to fight my guess would be they need to keep it a low number of people affiliated to their name...so they don't have as much to worry over.
"I had my gun worked on by an official armorer of your company and lost three fingers and one eye!!!"
Wouldn't THAT be bad to worry over? Hey...I'm a stocking dealer for several companies and I know for a fact you DON'T want me working on your gun! (so I am skipping that class)0 -
course is designed to maintain guns sold to organizations on contract, with cost cutting motives. instead of sending a gun to the factory, its cheaper to send a rep to get qualed, and return him to the organization to inspect and maintain the inventory. 0 -
...Do as David said. You cna buy an entire armourors "kit" if you want...and be pretty well set. Find out the best books on the gun you want to work on, study, and tear into it; that's what I did with Colt 1911's...no pistolsmith anywhere close I could ever find and I don't/didn't care to send 'em off.
...I can tear a 1911 apart now, down to the bone, frame and slide components. Polish and true trigger bows (need a jig block) polish most pcs, install dissconnectors and sears etc., except I wont touch the honning of a sear/hammer, too much for me there. PLENTY of high qaulity "custom" parts around to buy and instal that will lghten you trigger pull a LOT, smooth the trigger w/o honning and screwing up, making the gun unsafe through lack of knowledge in THAT department.
It's easy w/the RIGHT tools. I don't think there is a part I can't replace...and with knowing how everything works and why, you can easily figure out a probllem if you have one.
...I'd find a couple of the best books on the gun you want to learn about, buy the tools you need, not a bunch you don't,and GOOD quality one's too; study, and tear into one. Don't buy the CD's blah blah, most of those start off figuring you can take one down to the bone to begin w/and get into some pretty tricky custom work you don't/wont do.
Heck, the money for a "course" will go a good ways toward some "good" books, and the right tools, go for it!
...B'Nells is a good place for your tools and you get a discount w/your FFL on file w/them...luck!...[^]0
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