Armed security guards in
New York State are required to complete specific firearms training and qualifications. In order to become an armed security
guard in the New York State, you must first hold a valid pistol permit. Without a pistol permit, you are unable to fire a
handgun. After you have obtained a pistol permit new applicants can then complete a 47 hour firearms training course. Existing
armed guards are required to take an 8-hour annual refresher course.
Question: How do I obtain a pistol permit? Answer:
You must first take a firearms safety course, Click Here.
New York State 47 Hour Armed
Security Guard Training- $575
Price includes classroom,
range instruction and certificate.
Ammunition is NOT included in fee.
The 47-hour Firearm Training Course is designed for security officers and
other personnel who must carry a weapon in the performance of their duties. The program incorporates both classroom instruction
and practical range instruction. This course covers firearm safety, marksmanship skills, buying and using equipment, cleaning
of firearms, storage of firearms, flashlight techniques, use of cover and concealment, reloading techniques, justification
of the use of deadly physical force NYS P.L. 35, and basic officer survival skills. There are two mandatory tests, one on
the use of force and the other on shooting skills. To reserve your space a $100 non refundable deposit is required.
Targets are included in price. Students are responsible for their own
range fees, ammo, ear and eye protection. This is a hands-on in depth course with scenario based training. All participants
must currently possess these prerequisites:
* 8 hour pre-assignment training for security officers
* Valid NYS pistol
permit
Information on how to receive the 8 hour pre-assignment can
be obtained by clicking here.
Call today to pre-register
as seats are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. After the seats are filled future students will
be placed on a waiting list for a future class.
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New York State 8 Hour Annual Armed Security Guard Training - $150
Price includes classroom, range instruction and certificate.
Ammunition is NOT included in fee.
This course is an annual requirement to continue being
registered as an armed guard in New York State. It is offered to satisfy the requirements of the Security Guard Act.
This 8 hour session is a topical review of basic procedures, legal powers and limitations, ethics and conduct, emergency situations,
access control, report writing, patrolling, and other pertinent subjects. It is designed as both a refresher course and
to update guards in developments in the security field, this course includes three hours of classroom instruction on the Use
of Force, followed by a written examination. It also includes five hours of weapons qualification and a proficiency examination.
To reserve a space a $75 non refundable deposit is required.