AK 47 // 74 & PKM

ARMORER // OPERATOR

MAINTENANCE COURSE

COURSE DATES

2 Day Course - 2025
 

MARCH

9th - 10th

Henderson, NV

SEPTEMBER

14th - 15th

Henderson, NV


JUNE

8th - 9th

Henderson, NV

DECEMBER

14th - 15th

Henderson, NV


 

COURSE AGENDA

• Introduction of the instructor(s) and class participants and description of contents of the course
• Safety discussion, proper safety procedures
• Clearing the weapon and making safe
• System components ID
• Operator inspection
• Field stripping, lubrication & cleaning requirements
• Armorer disassembly & reassembly including full function checks
• Maintenance & troubleshooting
• Gauging techniques
• Range drills

COURSE SUBJECTS

INCLUDED COURSE TOPICS:

  • Safe and proper weapons handling procedures

  • General data and nomenclature for all included weapons

  • Design fundamentals

  • Unloading and clearing

  • General and detailed disassembly of weapons

ARMORER-LEVEL DISASSEMBLY

  • Component analysis & inspection procedures
  • Field stripping & reassembly
  • Detail disassembly
  • Repair parts & specialty tools
  • Special maintenance requirements
  • Assembly & function checks

WEAPON SPECS & DIAGNOSTICS

  • Options / alternate parts
  • Model variations
  • Maintenance and inspection of weapon components
  • Identification and replacement of worn or broken parts
  • Care, cleaning and lubrication
  • Field maintenance
  • Cycle of operation
  • Malfunctions and troubleshooting, including immediate and remedial actions

During the course, participation in range drills is utilized to reinforce classroom instruction. Instructors focus on field-expedient maintenance methods to assist armorers/operators both in the field and on the range. These intense drills develop the ability to troubleshoot and fix a firearm when necessary to keep it functioning.

RANGE DRILLS

  • Proper loading and unloading procedures
  • Zeroing procedures
  • Malfunction drills
  • Field-expedient maintenance
  • Reloads
  • Performance under stress