NYS Security Guards who wish to carry firearms are required to complete this course before they can be licensed as an armed security guard. After the guard has obtained a pistol permit, he/she can enroll into this course. This course includes seven hours of classroom instruction on the Use of Force (NYS Penal Law Art.35) followed by a written examination, and 40 hours on the firing range followed by weapons qualification. Upon successful completion of this course the guard is issued a training certificate that must be submitted to the New York State, Department of State along with the registration application. ** PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN AMMO TO CLASS **
