Points of Contact

Armorer CourseRussell S. MillerEmail: Rsm762@gmail.comPhone: (910) 599-8465

Armorer Course Registration/BillingLinda VougiouklesBeretta USA Corp.,17601 Beretta DriveAccokeek, MD 20607Email: lindav@Berettausa.comPhone: (301) 283-2191 Ext: 1290

rifl e systems, having used the M9 pistol in combat operations and practical pistol competition (USPSA, IDPA & Action Pistol) and the TRG rifl e in sniper competition.

He earned the Distinguished Pistol Badge with the M9/92 series pistol. Russell holds the U.S. Army Distinguished Pistol and Rifl e Badges, the NRA Action Pistol Distinguished Badge (Production) and a High Master rating in NRA Long Range Rifl e Competition. He is a 1990 graduate of Norwich University, the oldest private military college in the United States.

Instructor Biography

RUSSELL S. MILLER

Russell S. Miller is the lead Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor and Armorer for Beretta USA. His duties include the development, logistics and teaching of the Armorer Courses on the Beretta, Tikka and Sako weapon systems. He has thirty years of military, civilian and law enforcement experience training individuals and teams in all aspects of weaponry.

Russell served in the U.S. Army from 1985 and 2013 as both an Infantry and Special Forces Soldier. He attended over forty fi rearms/weapons training courses, including three foreign weapons courses and over ten military leadership/training/instructor schools.

During his military career, Russell led numerous weapons and marksmanship training organizations throughout the U.S. Army, including the Special Forces Weapon Sergeant Course and the Maryland National Guard Marksmanship Training Unit. In addition, he conducted multiple comprehensive weapons training programs for large military units, including pistol, rifl e, machine gun, sniper and foreign weapons training. As a result of his military and competition shooting career, he has extensive knowledge of the M9/92 series pistol, and the Tikka and TRG

BERETTA ARMORER COURSE GUIDELINES

The Beretta Armorer Training Course is designed for the professional armorer, fi rearms instructor, and technical service personnel. This course provides complete, detailed answers to specifi c questions concerning the mechanical functioning, operational procedure, fi eld stripping, inspection, trouble shooting, and maintenance of our fi rearms.

In order for the armorer to maintain the Beretta weapon system in excellent serviceable condition - ready for trouble free fi eld performance - and extend its service life at minimum cost, the armorer must have an in-depth knowledge in appropriate maintenance.

This is a one day course open to law enforcement offi cers, military, and security personnel.The fee is $300.00 per student. Certifi cation will be provided by Beretta U.S.A. upon successful completion of the course and is valid for a period of 3 years.

The Beretta Armorer team is committed

to providing comprehensive training

and instruction to the highest standards.

Upon certifi cation the Beretta armorer will

be able to completely disassemble, inspect,

service and re-assemble the fi rearm of

choice without voiding the factory warranty.

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TRAINING PROGRAM

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BERETTA ARMORER COURSE 90 SERIES

Prerequisite: NoneLength: 8 hoursAmmunition: NoneClass Size: Minimum of 15 students and Maximum of 20 studentsCertifi cation: Valid for a period of 3 years

Course Content

Frame Disassembly Procedures• Identifying and removing pistol parts• Grouping parts into eight major groups• Detailed description and function of parts/groups

Frame Assembly Procedures• Assemble parts and groups in reverse order of disassembly• Function test parts/groups to ensure proper assembly

Magazine • Magazine function• Disassembly/Reassembly• Ammunition rotation

Slide • Disassembly/Assembly• Grouping parts• Detailed description and function of parts/groups

Frame and Slide • Complete disassembly • Complete reassembly

Trouble Shooting and Quality Control• Review of most common malfunctions• Inspections

Review and Written Test• Questions and answers

Material• Armorer Manual will be provided by Beretta USA Corp (PDF Format

on CD)• Beretta U.S.A. will provide guns, tools, manuals, printed materials, and

any other necessary items to conduct comprehensive training.

BERETTA ARMORER COURSE 1301 TACTICAL SHOTGUN

Prerequisite: NoneLength: 8 hoursAmmunition: NoneClass Size: Minimum of 15 students and Maximum of 20 studentsCertifi cation: Valid for a period of 3 years

Course Content

Basic Safety• General Description• Principles of Operation• Cycle of Operation• Nomenclature• Field Stripping• Tools

Disassembly and Reassembly • Trigger Group• Bolt Group• Receiver Group• Barrel Group

Ammunition• Basic Ammunition Terms and Descriptions

Cleaning/ Lubrication• General Cleaning Procedure

Trouble Shooting and Quality Control• Review of most common malfunctions• Inspections

Review and Written Test• Questions and answers

Material provided by Beretta U.S.A. Corp.• Armorer Manual will be provided by Beretta USA Corp (PDF Format

on CD)• Beretta U.S.A. will provide guns, tools, manuals, printed materials, and

any other necessary items to conduct comprehensive training.

BERETTA ARMORER COURSE PX4 SERIES

Prerequisite: NoneLength: 8 hoursAmmunition: NoneClass Size: Minimum of 15 students and Maximum of 20 studentsCertifi cation: Valid for a period of 3 years

Course Content

Frame Disassembly Procedures• Identifying and removing pistol parts• Grouping parts into major groups• Detailed description and function of parts/groups

Frame Assembly Procedures• Assemble parts and groups in reverse order of disassembly• Function test parts/groups to ensure proper assembly

Magazine• Magazine function• Disassembly/Reassembly• Ammunition rotation

Slide • Disassembly/Assembly• Grouping parts• Detailed description and function of parts/groups

Frame and Slide • Complete disassembly • Complete reassembly

Trouble Shooting and Quality Control• Review of most common malfunctions• Inspections

Review and Written Test• Questions and answers

Material provided by Beretta U.S.A. Corp.• Armorer Manual will be provided by Beretta USA Corp (PDF Format

on CD)• Beretta U.S.A. will provide guns, tools, manuals, printed materials, and

any other necessary items to conduct comprehensive training.

COURSE REQUEST PROCEDURES

Details concerning this course may be obtained by contacting Beretta’s Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor:

Russell S. MillerEmail: Rsm762@gmail.comPhone: (910) 599-8465

To sponsor a course, a minimum of 15 students is required, with a maximum of 20.The student can be from either the sponsor’s agency or surrounding area agencies.Please contact Russell S. Miller.

Beretta U.S.A. Responsibilities

• Beretta will provide: a certifi ed Armorer Instructor, website advertising the class, on-line registration and payment for students, guns, tools, manuals (PDF Format on CD), and any other necessary items to conduct comprehensive training.

Sponsor’s Responsibilities

• Notify appropriate agencies of upcoming course.• Provide classroom appropriate for number of registered students,

logistical support to instructor (projector, screen, adequate lighting, seating for 20+ students, climate controlled room, and necessary information to registered students).

• Arrange for a coordinator to be available to instructor throughout the registration process and during the training to provide assistance as needed.

Terms and Conditions

• The prerequisite for attending a Beretta Armorer Course is that you are Active LE or Military personnel or qualifi ed Security Company employee and acquiring this skill to work on your department’s/unit’s weapons.

• Payment will be processed immediately after the class. • Substitutions or transfers to another class may be done prior to the

class start date.• Beretta reserves the right to cancel a course at any time. • Course participation can be canceled 20 days prior to the class.

The Beretta Armorer Training Course is designed for the professional armorer, fi rearms instructor, and technical service personnel. This course provides complete and detailed answers to specifi c questions concerning the fi rearm’s mechanical functioning, operational procedure, stripping, inspection, trouble shooting and maintenance.

In order for the armorer to maintain Beretta fi rearms in excellent serviceable condition - ready for trouble free fi eld performance - and extend their service life at a minimum cost without the need to exchange serviceable parts, he or she must have in-depth knowledge on the subject of appropriate maintenance.