Training courses
Colt Canada is the sole source for delivering best-in-class training courses and material to operators and armourers, providing practical skills to ensure success.
Centred on the weapon and the mission of those who depend on it, our practical instruction is delivered by experts who know our systems best.
Developed with the Canadian Department of National Defence, our training courses ensure that product operators and maintainers are armed to support the mission of those who depend on Colt Canada firearm systems on a daily basis.
Due to licensing, CGP (Controlled Goods Program), and ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), these courses are closed enrollment to active sworn or civilian members acting on behalf Law Enforcement/Government Agencies. Proof of employment is required.
C8 Armourer Course
C8 Armourer Course Developing Maintenance Skills
The Colt Canada C8A2 and MRR Armourer Course is a unique 3-day course designed for officers who are responsible for weapon maintenance, inspection, or evaluation. Class size is typically limited to nine officers. Colt Canada Armourer Certifications are valid for a period of 3 years from the date of issuance.
- Complete Strip and Assemble
- Advanced Trouble Shooting
- Detailed Theory of Operation
- Preventative Maintenance and Detailed Repair Techniques
- Tests, Adjustments and Gauges
- Alternative Weapon Configurations and Identification
- Theory of Energy and Dynamics, Metallurgy
- Associated Equipment Disassembly, Inspection, Adjustment and Repair
Location: Colt Canada, Kitchener, Ontario
Duration: 3 days
NOTE: All firearms and tools are provided by Colt Canada for the duration of the course
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Upcoming course dates:
- October 6-8 Registration open
- November 17-19 Registration open
- December 8-10 Registration open
C8 Armourer Renewal
C8 Armourer Course Certification Renewal
Colt Canada also offers a 1-day recertification course for full time agency armourer staff. This course is intended as a refresher course to ensure armourers are up to date and confident in continuing their roles as officers responsible for weapon maintenance, inspection, or evaluation. These courses are hosted on an as-required basis.
Prerequisites for eligibility:
- Armourer must have taken the C8 Armourer Course twice within the last 6 years
- Armourer must have a valid C8 Armourer Certification
- Armourer must be a full-time agency armourer, meaning this is their primary role
Location: Colt Canada, Kitchener, Ontario
Duration: 1 day
NOTE: Please contact a Colt Canada Law Enforcement Representative to discuss prerequisites. Colt Canada has the discretion to accept other applicants to the recertification courses on a case-by-case basis.
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Custom courses
Colt Canada Courses can also be customized to fit your training requirements or facility. Our expert trainers have previously conducted training courses from Vancouver to New Brunswick in Canada as well as many locations in Europe. Custom courses can be held at either Colt Canada’s local facility or an offsite agency facility.
Colt Canada also offers armourer training on the C20 Semi-Automatic Sniper Weapon system and the CZ P-10 Pistol Series through custom courses as requested.
