Semi-Automatic (Austrian) Pistol Armorers Course
Precision Starts Here
This course equips law enforcement professionals with the skills to maintain Austrian pistols safely and effectively. From design and function to preventive maintenance and documentation, you’ll master every detail.
What This Course Is About:
Austrian Pistol Armorer Course: Hands-On Expertise for Law Enforcement
The Austrian Pistol Armorer Course is an immersive, hands-on training program designed for law enforcement personnel responsible for maintaining duty pistols and ensuring firearm reliability, safety, and compliance.
This course equips participants with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to perform armorer-level inspection, maintenance, and repair with confidence and precision.
Through guided instruction and supervised bench work, students will gain an in-depth understanding of pistol design, mechanical function, and integrated safety systems. Training emphasizes safe handling practices, manufacturer-approved procedures, and real-world troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and correct common malfunctions.
Participants will progress from field stripping to detailed disassembly and reassembly, learning to identify worn or damaged components, conduct function checks, and restore firearms to operational readiness. The curriculum also covers preventive maintenance, approved cleaning methods, and documentation practices that support agency accountability and defensible firearms programs.
Legal responsibilities, recordkeeping, and Minnesota POST Board considerations are integrated throughout to reinforce professional and ethical standards. By the end of the course, students will demonstrate proficiency through a practical skills assessment and return to their agencies as a trusted armorer resource.
Ideal for agencies seeking to enhance firearm reliability, reduce downtime, and ensure consistent maintenance practices that prioritize officer safety and public trust.
What You’ll Learn:
Gain the technical expertise to maintain and troubleshoot your agency’s pistols with confidence.
🔹 Disassembly & Reassembly
Safely take apart and reassemble pistols to the armorer level following manufacturer specifications.
🔹 Component Function & Safety Systems
Understand the role of major components and integrated safety mechanisms.
🔹 Inspection & Diagnostics
Identify wear, damage, and improper function using standardized armorer practices.
🔹 Troubleshooting Malfunctions
Diagnose and resolve common issues related to feeding, firing, extraction, and ejection.
🔹 Routine Maintenance & Repairs
Perform cleaning, maintenance, and replace worn components for optimal performance.
🔹 Function Checks
Verify operational readiness after maintenance or repair through proper function testing.
🔹 Documentation & Compliance
Record maintenance and repair activities in alignment with agency policy and POST standards.
Master the skills that keep your firearms mission-ready.
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