Instructor profile
About
Professional, approachable and geared toward the first-time armorer as well as those seeking re-certification..
Meet the instructor behind the courses: decades on the job, factory-trained standards, and classes built for agencies and individual students alike...
Training floor



Owner / Lead Instructor
Matt Blank
Matt Blank is a seasoned law enforcement professional and certified instructor with more than 30 years of real-world experience and a direct, practical teaching style.
Since becoming a certified law enforcement instructor in 1999, Matt has trained hundreds of students across the country, bringing a practical, no-nonsense approach to armorer education rooted in firsthand knowledge.
His courses are designed to be accessible to beginners while still delivering value to experienced professionals who want to sharpen and enhance their skills.
Matt emphasizes safety, reliability, and real-world application so every student leaves with the confidence and competence to properly maintain and service the AR platform.
18+
Years in armorer instruction
2,300+
Students trained across agencies and open enrollment classes
92%
Of private clients return for follow-on training or support
“The instruction was direct, repeatable, and immediately usable for our patrol rifle program. We left with standards, not just notes.”
Sgt. M. Alvarez
Training Unit Supervisor
“Best beginner armorer course I have taken. Clear pace, no fluff, and the maintenance documentation alone paid for the seat.”
J. Mercer
Open Enrollment Student
“The class balanced agency-level rigor with explanations that newer armorers could actually use the next morning.”
Capt. D. Holloway
Regional Agency Client
