Our AR-15/M-16 armorer course in the premier armorer course in the United States and the benchmark certification for the industry. This two-day course is designed for professionals who seek 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.

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 will be provided by Constellis.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge and familiarity of AR15/M16 platforms

Ammunition Requirements

None.

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The Academi Carbine One course is a two-day course designed for the individual with no formal firearms training.  Students will learn and understand firearms safety rules, safety procedures and how to make a firearm safe from any condition.  The students will learn the fundamentals of carbine shooting.  The core topics will be marksmanship, presentation from different ready positions, reloads and malfunctions, and various shooting positions.

Topics

• Weapon safety, range safety
• Characteristics
• Disassembly and reassembly
• Maintenance
• Equipment selection and use
• Ballistics
• Loading, unloading
• Grouping and zeroing
• Prone shooting
• Kneeling and standing
• Malfunction clearing

pre-Requisites

• Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
• Current law enforcement ID –or-
• Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/

Gear requirement

• Carbine
• Sling
• Minimum three carbine magazines
• Magazine holders
• Belt
• Clear wraparound ballistic eye protection
• Ear protection
• Firearm cleaning kit
• A water bottle or other hydration system
• Rain gear
• Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions

ammunition requirement

• 800 carbine rounds

Method of instruction

Classroom lecture, PowerPoint presentation, practical live fire applications on the range.

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The ACADEMI Precision Rifle course is an in-depth, three-day course. The course will take an individual with little or no experience with scoped precision rifles through all the training required to become self-sufficient in the operation and handling of a rifle. ACADEMI instructors are all qualified military or law enforcement snipers with many years of experience in the field.

All topics presented during the course are proven fundamentals of long-distance marksmanship. The instruction is detailed and comprehensive.

Students will come away with a solid foundation on which to build their long rifle shooting skills whether for hunting or target practice.

Topics

• Precision rifle characteristics
• Safety precautions
• Maintenance and cleaning
• Break-in theory discussion
• Scope characteristics
• Mounting and fitting
• Pre-fire checks
• Theory of a group
• Zeroing the rifle
• Common units of measurements
• Ballistics
• Correcting for wind
• Short to mid range shooting applications
• Unsupported and supported positions
• Mid-to-far range shooting applications

pre-Requisites

• Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
• Current law enforcement ID –or-
• Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/

Gear requirement

• Suitable match-grade firearm with mounted scope; bolt action is preferred but not mandatory (common caliber is .308, however up to .338 is fine; smaller calibers such as .223 are not recommended due to some of the farther ranges)
• Day pack (backpack large enough to carry ammunition, notebook and any other gear needed for the range)
• Eye and ear protection
• Small notebook, preferably water-resistant
• Cleaning kit specific to caliber of your firearm system
• Rain gear
• Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
• A water bottle or other hydration system
• Ammunition Requirement- 200 rounds match-grade ammunition

Method of instruction

The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications. Student-to-instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.

Skill Prerequisites- None

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Over 40,000 people are killed each year on our nation’s roads in motor vehicle collisions. Ninety percent of these mishaps are due in some part to driver error. Through the advanced highway driver course, students will reduce the chances of being involved in a collision.

The Advanced Driver Training course focuses on the ability to systematically control the position and speed of the vehicle in a smooth and safe fashion. The course will enhance skills learned in existing driver education courses or through years of driving experience to coordinate vehicle handling skills with mental concentration, anticipation and planning. The training day emphasizes a minimum of classroom instruction with the primary focus being in-vehicle practical application using ACADEMI-provided training vehicles. Skills discussed in the classroom will be applied on the track using various drills designed to have the student experience multiple weight transfers, corrective skid control measures and the use of multiple traction environments.

AIM-To teach the student to use observation, planning and vehicle-handling skills to respond effectively to any hazardous situation that might arise during highway driving.

Topics

• Understanding instinctive response
• Driver reaction
• Controlling sensory input
• Proper use of the eyes
• Steering wheel management
• Proper body position
• Emergency braking techniques (ABS and non-ABS)
• Weight transfer control
• Anticipatory driving
• Correct tire inflation pressure
• Straight-line braking
• Braking and turning/turning and braking
• Multiple lane-avoidance drills
• Instinctive reaction drills (surprise)
• Distracted driver skills
• Off-road recovery drills
• Skid control on skid pad
• Highway-speed driving techniques

pre-Requisites

• Current, valid drivers license

Gear requirement

• Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
• A water bottle or other hydration system

Method of instruction

Ten percent classroom instruction and 90 percent in-vehicle training including high-G maneuvers.

Skill Prerequisites

Valid driver’s license (if less than 18 years of age, parent or guardian must be on-site).

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Handgun ONE provides a solid foundation of pistol-shooting skills. This course is designed for shooters with little to no previous experience with the handgun. It covers gun safety, marksmanship fundamentals and core pistol manipulation.

Topics

• Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
• Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
• Shooting Positions and Shooting Qualifications
• Scoring Targets, and Selecting and Maintaining Your Pistol
• Continued Opportunities for Skill Development

pre-Requisites

• Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
• Current law enforcement ID –or-
• Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/

Gear requirement

Pistol, holster, magazine pouch, 3 high-capacity magazines (15 round magazines) or 6 low-capacity magazine (10 or less round magazines), 700 rounds of ammunition, belt, wrap around ballistic eye protection, hearing protection, clothing appropriate for an outdoor range (no shorts, no open toe shoes), water bottle or hydration system.

If you do not have the required equipment/ gear, Academi can provide at an additional cost.

Method of instruction

Classroom lecture, PowerPoint presentation, practical live fire applications on the range.

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This two-day course covers both the Mossberg 500/590/590DA “pump action” and the Mossberg 930 “semi-auto” shotgun systems. The Mossberg Shotgun Armorer course provides instruction on how to diagnose and repair malfunctions, return shotguns to factory specifications, perform function inspections, check headspace and more.

Topics

• Product information
• Nomenclature
• Specifications
• Clearance procedure
• Loading and unloading procedure
• Cycle of Operation
• Field stripping
• Detailed armorer dis-assembly, assembly, and inspection
• Cleaning and lubrication
• Head-spacing
• Proofing
• Troubleshooting
• Practical and written exam

Gear

All firearms and armorer tools used in the course will be provided by Constellis and Mossberg.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with Mossberg 500/590/930 shotgun platforms

Ammunition Requirements

None.

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