Instructor:

 Dean Caputo  
Class: AR15/M16 Operator Diagnostic Course  
Dates: Not Offered in 2010  
Location:    
Cost: $300  
Prerequisites: None  

Course Description:

Dean Caputo, a factory certified law enforcement instructor, designed this 2 day course for the operator/shooter of the M16/AR15 (type) weapon system.  This class will enable you to completely understand how to keep this weapon system up and running.  He will cover all variants within the family of M16/AR15 (type) weapons.  Upon completion of the course you will know the proper maintenance, care, and repair of this weapon system including semi-auto and select fire trigger systems.  

This course will cover:

  • History of the weapon and variants
  • Nomenclature
  • Field disassembly/reassembly
  • Safety function checks for all variants
  • ID of common problems and parts
  • Proper cleaning/issues
  • Limited Technical Inspection/LTI
  • Gas tube repair
  • Headspacing
  • Fire control theory
  • Cycle of operation
  • Maintenance/troubleshooting
  • Malfunction solutions and magazines
  • Accessories
  • Sighting-in considerations
  • Ballistics
  • Application of specific models

Equipment:

• M16/AR15 type rifle & magazines (NO live ammunition)
• White towel to work on
• Paper/pencil/pen
• Large/long flat bladed screwdriver
• 1/8" punch
• Small Hammer