47-Hour Firearms Training Course - $675.00
November 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, 15th 8:00am-4:30pm
This is one class held on different dates as mentioned above
The New York State (NYS) 47-hour firearms training course is a course required to become an armed security guard. The course includes classroom instruction and range training.
Topics Covered:
• Gun safety: How to hold, store, and transport a firearm safely
• Shooting fundamentals: How to grip, line up sights, and control the trigger
• Tactical shooting: How to use a firearm safely and effectively in real-world situations
• Firearm care and cleaning: How to keep a firearm in good working order
• Use of force: Legal guidelines for using force, including deadly physical force
• Weapon handling: How to handle different types of firearms, including handguns, shotguns, and rifles
Course Requirements:
• Valid NYS Pistol Permit
• Valid NYS security guard registration card
• Duty-type weapon, holster, and magazines if carrying a semi-auto
Course Completion:
• Pass a written examination on Article 35 of the NYS Penal Law
• Qualify with a handgun on the firing range
The New York State (NYS) 8-hour security course is a training requirement for security guards. It can be a pre-assignment course or an annual in-service course. The course covers topics such as legal responsibilities, emergency procedures, and ethics.
8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards - $75.00
October 6th, 2025. 8:00am - 4:00pm
This is an 8-hour course required by New York State as the first step in obtaining a security guard registration card from the New York State Department of State. The course provides the student with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics covered in this course include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course.
• An introductory course that must be completed before applying for a security guard registration card
• Includes an exam that consists of multiple-choice and true or false questions
• Upon passing, a certificate of completion is issued
16-Hour On-the-Job Training for Security Guards - $140.00
October 20th & 25th 2025. 8:00am - 4:00pm
A "16-hour on-the-job training course for security guards" refers to a mandatory training program that new security guards must complete within a specific timeframe (usually within 90 days of employment), covering essential aspects of their role like legal responsibilities, emergency response procedures, access control, communication skills, and proper conduct, totaling around 16 hours of training time.
Key points about the 16-hour security guard training:
This is a 16-hour course that must be completed within 90 days of employment as a security guard. The course provides the student with detailed information on the duties and responsibilities a security guard. Topics covered in this course include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, ethics and conduct, incident command system, and terrorism. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course.
This course typically includes topics like:
• Security guard role and responsibilities
• Legal powers and limitations
• Emergency response procedures
• Communication skills and public relations
• Access control and perimeter security
• Patrolling techniques and surveillance methods
• Ethics and professional conduct
• Incident reporting and documentation
Purpose
The aim is to equip new security guards with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively perform their duties while upholding safety standards and legal requirements.
8-Hour Annual Armed In-Service Security Guard Course - $125.00
October 11th, 2025. 8:00am - 4:00pm
The 8-hour Annual Armed In-Service Security Guard Training course is a yearly training requirement for armed security guards in New York. The course includes classroom instruction and range training.
What's included:
• Classroom instruction: 3 hours on use of force and deadly physical force
• Range training: 5 hours of practical range training and qualification with a handgun
• Written examination: Students must pass a written examination on use of force and deadly physical force
8 Hour Annual In-Service Course - $75.00
October 25th, 2025. 8:00am - 4:00pm
This 8-hour course is developed by the security guard training school and must be completed to maintain and renew a security guard registration card. The course is structured to provide the student with updated and enhanced information on the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. The eight-hour annual in-service course is comprised of 8 hours of instruction that may include 2 hours of security related elective topics. A security guard must complete two annual in-service courses in their two-year registration period.
• Must be completed annually within 12 months of completing the 16-hour On-the-Job Training Course
• Mandatory for security license renewal
• Must be completed and on file with the Department of Licensing office before submitting a renewal application