Glock Armorers Course

[omgwtfbbq]

Calling all certified Glock Armorers!


I'm attending the Armorers course next week and I just wanted to ask if there are any CGNers who've take the course and have words of wisdom regarding it.

Also what equipment do you suggest bringing along with you?

[Spyder]

I've been through it a few times, and they provide everything you need. They even fed me lunch.

[D0Over]

I've been through it a few times, and they provide everything you need. They even fed me lunch.

Even as i type this, i know it will come off as sarcastic but, what did you learn from the course that you couldn't look up on youtube? I have plenty of glocks. I've stripped them down to bare frame and reassembled multiple times.

Did you find value in the course?

[SoCalPI]

Did it about 10 years ago. Don't need anything. Very good course.

[SoCalPI]

That was in the days before YouTube. You've got a live person in front of you that you can ask questions as you go. Also, you know you're getting solid info without taking a chance that the YouTubber is an idiot.

[Glocked@45]

I have taken the course and I just showed up with my G21 and Glock punch.
I agree that youtube is a great source for information but nothing beats a classroom with a competent instructor where its hands on and you can ask questions.

[vintagearms]

You do not need to bring anything, even a pen. They provide gun, tool, pen, manual and lunch. Informative and worthwhile if your not going into it just to learn to take it apart and put it back together.

[axhoaxho]

Bring eye protection.... as during the practices, some little parts may launch themselves to the air, and poke us right in the eyes.

And a flashlight is helpful.

Also, some cash... in the class they have some cool Glock merchandises for sale at good prices (e.g. cool Glock Armorers patch.)

Finally, just enjoy and have fun!

[Spyder]

Even as i type this, i know it will come off as sarcastic but, what did you learn from the course that you couldn't look up on youtube? I have plenty of glocks. I've stripped them down to bare frame and reassembled multiple times.

Did you find value in the course?

Try working on government owned guns without Glock backing up the work being done. Liability much?

[D0Over]

Try working on government owned guns without Glock backing up the work being done. Liability much?

I would assume the course would be a minimum requirement for a department armorer...

[AceGirlsHusband]

Try working on government owned guns without Glock backing up the work being done. Liability much?

Yep! Certification is necessary for Armorers. Besides, the lunch was good, you get the little, pokey, Glock tool, a cap, bumper stickers, and you get to see a couple of films during the day.

[DFence]

Even as i type this, i know it will come off as sarcastic but, what did you learn from the course that you couldn't look up on youtube? I have plenty of glocks. I've stripped them down to bare frame and reassembled multiple times.

Did you find value in the course?

Not to mention there is more to being a Armorer then just taking something apart and putting it back together without coming up with extra parts.

Understanding how the firearm works and how to troubleshoot problems for example.


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[AceGirlsHusband]

Not to mention there is more to being a Armorer then just taking something apart and putting it back together without coming up with extra parts.

Understanding how the firearm works and how to troubleshoot problems for example.


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So very true. And being able to explain to a jury the cycle of operations of a particular weapon

95% of what I know as an Armorer I've learned through sheer experience over 27 years Police and 12 years military. The manufacturer's courses are just a foundation on which you grow. There are tricks you learn and things you see no course will ever teach you.

[1911su16b870]

Note taking material (pen and note pad)
Eye protection (prescription glasses ok)
Small flash light