Can I, a civilian become a Glock Armorer?

BigMike · January 17, 2001, 02:49 AM

I was just wondering as to if this were possible, as I saw an interesting job with the LVMPD, as Firearms Specialist. LVMPD(las vegas metro) carries Glocks. Any repsonse would be appreciated. Thanks,

Mike

BBBBill · January 17, 2001, 05:33 PM

Well, I went as a civilian several years ago when Jerry Lane had the contract to teach. I think I was the only one in the class. All the rest were LE & military. They didn't charge for the class back then either. It cost me one night in a motel room ,gas, & food. They still might allow civilians although I've heard that they charge for the class now. We had fun with the G18 at the indoor range on site.

Danomite 45 · January 18, 2001, 03:39 AM

Mike,
I am a gunsmithing student at the Colorado School of Trades in Lakewood Colorado. Every six months or so the Glock Armorers course is offered. The cost is $90 to students. I am not sure if it is the same price to others.
It is an one day class and comes with lunch and a tool kit.
If you are close it should be worth the drive.
I have taken the Colt, and Beretta Factory courses and find them very worthwhile.
Daniel :-)

mrsMTN · March 2, 2001, 07:28 PM

(Danomite... we, Mickthenailer and I, know who you are! Your turn.)

Walt Sherrill · March 3, 2001, 06:59 PM

Civilians can go to the Glock school, but typically must be a certified gunsmith (in business, a graduate of a gunsmithing school, etc.) or sponsored by a range or gun shop that can do or does do repairs.

(A friend of mine worked at our local range and got into the school that way; he's now going to gunsmith school.)

Steve Rose · March 6, 2001, 10:31 PM

Where can we get more information (class dates, etc) on the Glock schools ?

January 18, 2001, 03:39 AM	#3
Danomite 45 Junior Member Join Date: January 11, 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 12	Glock Armorer Mike, I am a gunsmithing student at the Colorado School of Trades in Lakewood Colorado. Every six months or so the Glock Armorers course is offered. The cost is $90 to students. I am not sure if it is the same price to others. It is an one day class and comes with lunch and a tool kit. If you are close it should be worth the drive. I have taken the Colt, and Beretta Factory courses and find them very worthwhile. Daniel :-) __________________ 1Peter 5:8

January 17, 2001, 02:49 AM	#1
BigMike Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1999 Location: North Central/Panhandle Florid Posts: 569	I was just wondering as to if this were possible, as I saw an interesting job with the LVMPD, as Firearms Specialist. LVMPD(las vegas metro) carries Glocks. Any repsonse would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike

January 17, 2001, 05:33 PM	#2
BBBBill Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 197	Well, I went as a civilian several years ago when Jerry Lane had the contract to teach. I think I was the only one in the class. All the rest were LE & military. They didn't charge for the class back then either. It cost me one night in a motel room ,gas, & food. They still might allow civilians although I've heard that they charge for the class now. We had fun with the G18 at the indoor range on site.

March 2, 2001, 07:28 PM	#4
mrsMTN Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2000 Location: Middlebury, VT USA Posts: 450	(Danomite... we, Mickthenailer and I, know who you are! Your turn.)

March 3, 2001, 06:59 PM	#5
Walt Sherrill Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 6,348	Civilians can go to the Glock school, but typically must be a certified gunsmith (in business, a graduate of a gunsmithing school, etc.) or sponsored by a range or gun shop that can do or does do repairs. (A friend of mine worked at our local range and got into the school that way; he's now going to gunsmith school.)

March 6, 2001, 10:31 PM	#6
Steve Rose Junior Member Join Date: March 4, 2001 Posts: 9	Where can we get more information (class dates, etc) on the Glock schools ?