Dean Caputo
Dean Caputo is a retired Sergeant with a Southern California law enforcement agency. He was on the job for 30 years. He was a supervisor in charge of the Force Training Unit since 1994. He implemented the patrol rifle program in 1995 and the previous carbine program in 1987. He is a Gunsite Rangemaster (Pistol/Carbine), Colt Factory armorer instructor for the AR15/M16 and 1911 platforms since 1997. He is a recipient of the Medal of Valor for off duty OIS.
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America's Great Combat and Sport Firearms InstructorsAR15 Armorer's Bench
The AR15/M16 Diagnostics & Armorer’s Course will give you a detailed understanding of the AR15 rifle and all its variants including the M4 and M16. The course covers design, model variations, disassembly, assembly, lubrication, parts fitting, maintenance, and troubleshooting. After-market parts and modifications are reviewed. Dean Caputo, a law enforcement officer and factory armorer instructor for the AR15/M16 platform, will teach you how to keep your AR15 running properly and how to do limited custom work on your rifle.
1911 Armorer's Bench
The M1911 Pistol Armorer’s Course will give you a detailed understanding of the model 1911 pistol. The course covers design, model variations, disassembly, assembly, lubrication, parts fitting, trigger pull adjustments, maintenance, and troubleshooting. After-market parts and modifications are reviewed. Dean Caputo, a law enforcement officer and factory armorer instructor for the 1911 platform, will teach you how to keep your 1911 running properly and how to do limited custom work on your pistol.




