Safety First: Armorer Training Programs
Weapons are tools and instruments capable of causing harm, injury, incapacitation, sickness, or destruction of living organisms and non-living things from various distances, subject to licensing.
Safety First: Armorer Training Programs
Weapons are tools and instruments capable of causing harm, injury, incapacitation, sickness, or destruction of living organisms and non-living things from various distances, subject to licensing. [1] Weapons can be classified into several categories, including melee weapons like knives and swords, explosives, and firearms, among others. Throughout history, weapons have been used in defense, combat, hunting, and competitions.
Firearms, a specific type of weapon, are defined as devices utilizing high-pressure gunpowder gas or explosive force to propel projectiles such as bullets or pellets over long distances. [1] Over the years, firearms have undergone significant changes, diversifying into various classes, including pistols, rifles, grenade launchers, autocannons, and even mortars and regular cannons based on their size and type. These firearms are utilized by military and law enforcement forces, individual users, as well as civilians for different purposes. Safe usage, proper maintenance, and care of firearms necessitate training and expertise.
Armorer Training Programs generally aim to impart skills such as disassembly, assembly, and maintenance procedures for firearms. They also cover topics such as the mechanical functions of firearm parts, methods for repairing faults, and safe usage and storage procedures within the framework of general safety rules for firearms. These training programs cater to individuals at all levels, including military and law enforcement personnel, professional shooters, and civilian and recreational users of firearms. Armorer Training Programs include a variety of topics focusing on both theory and practice, as follows:
- General Firearms Safety Rules and Laws and Regulations
Universal safety rules for firearms are designed to ensure maximum safety for users and those around them, preventing accidents and teaching how to use firearms in a controlled and safe manner. The use of firearms is constrained by national and international laws and regulations, varying by country and region. Armorer training programs provide information on legal regulations of firearms, responsible firearm ownership, and safe storage of firearms.
- Firearms 101
Armorer training programs provide general information on the mechanical evolution of firearms throughout the ages and how they were and are used. The training aims to expand knowledge with a comprehensive understanding of different firearms models, their parts, and operating principles, including various types of firearms, such as pistols and machine guns.
- Firearm Parts and Mechanical Functions
It is crucial for users to understand how firearms operate to ensure maximum safety during operation. This part of the training program examines the cycle of operations of a firearm and the functions of its parts extensively. Knowledge of firearm parts and their functions is essential for a clear understanding of important topics such as cleaning, maintenance, stoppages, malfunctions, and diagnostics of faults of firearms.
- Ammunition Basics and Structures
Learning the structure, features, and anatomy of ammunition has several advantages for users. Choosing the right ammo based on the size of the barrel and the structure and features of the firearm is crucial for ensuring the maximum reliability of the firearm's operations.
- Assembly and Disassembly Procedures
Armorer Training Programs strengthen the muscle memory and skills of participants regarding the assembly and disassembly and the practical procedures for these processes for different firearms and types of firearms. The training programs include assembly and disassembly procedures on physical firearms, converting theoretical knowledge into practical knowledge, along with building the self-confidence of participants.
- Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance are essential for ensuring the maximum safety and reliability of firearms. Proper and regular maintenance directly affects performance, increasing the lifespan of parts and preventing functional problems that may arise during shooting. For example, if a firearm is not cleaned after shooting and maintained regularly, a dirty chamber may jam the firearm by locking an empty casing in place.
- Methods for Clearing Stoppages and Malfunctions
Applied training is beneficial for diagnosing malfunctions during firearm usage and fixing them. Armorer Training Programs provide training on the causes of possible malfunctions and stoppages, methods to fix them, and the precautions that should be taken before any malfunctions occur.
- Accessory Use and Mounting
As firearms evolved throughout the ages, accessories for firearms have been developed as well. To utilize optic sights, suppressors, holsters, and tactical flashlights for the firearm, theoretical and practical knowledge for mounting and safe use for these accessories is crucial.
The Importance of Practical Training The principle of intensity in education facilitates learning by appealing to as many sense organs as possible. In other words, the more stimulation for the senses, the more permanent the knowledge will be. A study shows how sensory perception affects the way of learning:
Sight= 82%,
Hearing= 12%,
Smell= 1.5%,
Touch=1.5%,
Taste=1%.
The importance of principle of intensity is explained with Learning Pyramid by American educator Edgar Dale
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Figure 1: Edgar Dale Learning Pyramid
The learning pyramid is based on these principles:
- The best way to learn is independently.
- Educational activities must progress from simple to complex.
- The more sensory channels involved in interacting with a resource, the more knowledge students will learn and retain.
- While sight is the primary way to learn, hearing, touching, smelling, and maybe even tasting will increase the retention of knowledge.
With all these principles in mind, Armorer Training Programs ensure that participants use almost all their senses during the learning process, increasing the permanence of knowledge. CANiK Academy ensures that its training programs have a balance of both theoretical and practical learning.
As such, Armorer Training Programs aim to go beyond technical details on firearms by training participants in their ability to use firearms safely and effectively. These training programs focus more on applied training methods, contributing to the acquisition of skills such as maintenance, assembly, and disassembly procedures, and the proper usage of firearms.
With experienced and competent instructors, CANiK Academy is ready to train you and anyone interested in acquiring these skills!
Experience teaches!
Reference:
[1] Regulation No. 2735 on Firearms, Knives, and Other Tools
[2] O.Köksal, B.Atalay, Öğretim İlke ve Yöntemleri, Çağdaş Uygulamalarla Yöntem ve Teknikler, Eğitim Yayınevi, Konya, September 2017
[3] Lee, S. J., T.C. Edgar Dale: A significant contributor to the field of educational technology. Educational Technology, 2007
