Members of the Royal Montserrat Defence Force and Royal Montserrat Police Service have completed an initial armourer’s training course.
Instructors from the Bermuda Police Service led the training which was aimed at giving participants a comprehensive knowledge of a selection of firearms.
At the end of the course, they were able to thoroughly grasp the functionality and mechanics of the weapons, a press release from the defence force on 22 February said.
That included the disassembling of weapons to their component parts, and performing higher levels of maintenance.
They could also identify and diagnose faults, make minor adjustments and develop related administrative systems.
“Due to the training the participants are now in a better position with their expertise to guide the process of weapon purchases or replacements,” the release said.
“Similarly, the participants of the course are now able to certify the serviceability of weapons being utilised by the various organisations.”
Part of the aim of the programme was to increase collaboration between the organisations involved.
