What is The Glock Armorers Course

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This website is not affiliated with the Glock Company Training Program. If you have specific questions please contact their Training Department.

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 their handguns.

How Often Do I Have to Take the 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Old and outdated copies of the Glock Armorer’s Manual can be found on the internet.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 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 Armorer’s Course.

How can I Attend the Glock Armorer’s?

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

FEEDBACK – QUESTIONS & COMMENTS

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Course Eligibility

I am an Army contractor that is an armorer and conduct technical inspections, gauging, service and repair. Does that make me eligible to attend your class?

Response – Joe, 
“This website is not affiliated with the Glock company training program. If you have specific questions please contact their training department.”
Tanner

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Glock Armorers Certificate

I completed the Armorers re-cert in Little Valley, N.Y. 09/20/11 and was told if I did not receive my certificate to contact Glock Training. I work as a Sub-contractor to D.O.E. and my company Allied Barton Security told me payment was made prior to the class date by credit card. Could you please inform me what the status is?
Lenny

Response – Lenny
You contacted the wrong person.
This website is not affiliated with the Glock company training program. If you have specific questions please contact Glock Training.
http://www.glocktraining.com/Contact.aspx
Good luck.
Tanner

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Glock Armorers Classes

Please contact me regarding armorers classes. I am a civilian and, would like to become a Glock armorer.
Thanx, Peter

Response – Peter, 

I am not affiliated with the Glock company training program. If you have questions please contact Glock Training.
http://www.glocktraining.com/Contact.aspx

Best regards,
Tanner

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Glock Armorers Course Qualifications

To Whom it may concern, I am a disabled vet and work for the DOD at the local arsenal. I attended Colorado School of Trades for gun-smithing some years ago, would I be considered for your school?
Thank You for your time.
Dave

Response – David,
August 13, 2011
I am not affiliated with Glock Training. You will have to contact them directly. Here is a link.
http://www.glocktraining.com/Contact.aspx

Best regards,
Tanner

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Glock Certification Course

I would like to take the Certification Course in the Petersburg-Richmond, VA area. I’m a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, and work as an armorer for the Army. If you have information on locations I can enroll for the 8 hour course, I would very much appreciate your time and effort. Shawn

Response – Shawn,

Here is the link for their training schedule and contact information.
https://www.glocktraining.com/Schedule.aspx

Best regards,
Tanner

Glock Training Information Contact Information

P.O. Box 1254
Smyrna, GA 30081
USA

Tel.: 770 – 432 1202
Fax.: 770 – 437 4712
E-Mail: training@glock.us

U.S. Headquarters
6000 Highlands Parkway
Smyrna, GA 30082
USA

Tel.: 770 – 432 1202
Fax.: 770 – 433 8719

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