​This 8-hour course ensures armed security guards are proficient in firearm use, legal knowledge, and safety protocols, preparing them to responsibly carry out their duties.

​Lesson plan and is the only authorized continuing firearms training program for armed security guards. Required every 2 years.
Course Objectives:
  1. Re-certify armed security guards to carry firearms
  2. Understand force escalation and legal use of deadly force
  3. Pass a written test with 100% accuracy (minimum 70% initial score)
  4. Demonstrate shooting proficiency with live rounds
Safety and Storage:
  • Firearms safety rules and handling
  • Ammunition inspection and storage
  • Training household members and addressing hazards
Law and Legal:
  • Overview of Arizona firearms laws
  • Legal responsibilities of armed guards
  • Contacting law enforcement and reporting incidents
Weapon Care and Maintenance:
  • Cleaning and maintenance of handguns
  • Importance of following the owner's manual
Mental Conditioning and Tactics:
  • Visualization techniques and defensive measures
  • Confrontation management and use of force
  • Post-incident procedures and psychological impacts
Weapon Manipulation and Marksmanship:
  • Shooting positions, drawing/holstering techniques
  • Grip, sight alignment, trigger control
  • Loading/unloading and malfunction drills
Threat Recognition and Judgmental Shooting:
  • Scenarios for shoot/no-shoot decisions
  • Escalation and de-escalation of force
  • Emphasis on firearms as a last resort
Written Test and Firearm Qualification:
  • 15-question written test with a minimum 70% score (100% on retests)
  • 50-round live fire qualification with 70% accuracy

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