Glock Armorer's Course
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Company Training Program. If you have specific questions please contact
Training.
What Is The Glock Armorer's Course?
The course is a one day training program sponsored by Glock and with successful completion certifies you to become a Glock Certified Armorer.
Who Can Take The Glock Armorer's Course?
All students must be citizens of the United States or have an export license granted through the U.S. State department. Applicants must also be current law enforcement officers, members of the U.S. military, or employees of a Glock stocking dealer and must furnish a written letter on agency or company letterhead stating their eligibility in accordance with Glock, Inc. Corporate policy. Honorable retired law enforcement or military personnel may also be accepted. Occasionally, others may be approved. Please contact the training division if there are questions regarding any exceptions to this requirement.
Course Outline
Safety rules
History
Models/calibers
Basic operation
Fields stripping (disassembly and reassembly)
Details strip the slide (disassembly and reassembly)
Detail strip the receiver (disassembly and assembly)
Cleaning and maintenance
Trouble shooting
Written test
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this training, the student should have the ability to service all Glock pistols. They should be able to successfully detail disassemble and reassemble all pistol models. Students should have the information necessary, be able to understand all faucets of the safe action system and demonstrate the knowledge and ability to maintain, troubleshoot and service Glock handguns.
How Often Do I Have To Take The Glock Armorer's Course To Stay Certified?
To maintain the certification you must re-take the course every 3 years.
How can I get a copy of the Glock Armorer's Manual?
Old and outdated copies of the Glock Armorer's Manual can be found on the internet. Official copies of the manual can only be obtained by attending the Glock Armorer's Course.
How much does the Course cost?
$195 U.S. (2011)
How long does the Course last?
8 hours, one day.
What is included in the Course?
Morning - Introduction, safety rules, safe action
system design, function of safeties, unloading and clearing,
field
stripping and reassembly, detail disassembly and reassembly of slide.
Lunch break.
Afternoon - Detailed disassembly and reassembly of the receiver, fire
control component configurations and engagement, multiple practice
disassembly and reassembly of entire pistol, options and alternate parts
offered, sights & tools, diagnostics and trouble shooting guides,
review, written examination (minimum score of 80%), class completion &
farewell. Note - this is a generic agenda in may be altered some want to
buy the instructor.
What pistols are covered?
All model pistols except G18C/Select-Fire models are covered by the Glock Armorer's Course.
How Can I Attend The Glock Armorer's Course?
Visit the following Training Schedule link.
https://www.glocktraining.com/Schedule.aspx
Glock also provides an Advanced Armorer's Course
Cost - $300
Length - 16 hours (2 days)
Class Hours - 8am - 5 pm
Certification - 5 years
How Much Do Glock Armorers Make?
GLOCK Certified Armorer Services (as of May 2011)
Approximate Prices
Pistol inspection - $30
Pistol cleaning - $20
Pistol Repair - $60 per hour






