Please Note*** These courses are non-refundable so please make sure you are signing up for the course you need!!!

The Armed Guard courses are for qualification only, they are NOT designed to teach students how to shoot.

There will be no warm-up or practice shots prior to qualification. Students should train and practice prior to the class.

If you fail the qualifying shoot, you can shoot again, at the next scheduled range day, for $50.00.

New Armed Security Guard Class and Bi-yearly Renewal -Class Cost: $75.00 + $25.00 (range fee)

This course is designed to certify armed security guards to carry firearms upon successful completion. This is a 2-part course, the first part is completed ONLINE and the second part is completed IN PERSON, at a shooting range. This class will also satisfy the bi-yearly requirements for a renewal license.

Ammunition, range fees ($25) and weapons are NOT included in the cost of the course.

You will have access to the course for 30 days so you can stop and start the online portion as needed, just make sure to complete it prior to scheduling your qualification shoot. Upon completion of the online portion, you will need to schedule an “in person” range day. We will meet at Ben Avery Shooting Facility for your qualification shoot.

All students MUST bring $25 cash (for range fees), a standard duty type revolver or semi-automatic pistol, holster, at least 2 magazines or speed loaders, 100 rounds of ammunition and hearing & eye protection.

PLEASE NOTE: The online portion of this course is 8 - 9 hours. Completing this course requires passing a final written test and a qualifying shoot. There will be NO refunds issued if you fail to pass either one, or if you cannot pass the background check.

Unarmed Security Guard Class and Bi-yearly renewal -Class Cost: $35.00

This class is an 8 hour ONLINE course, designed to help students obtain the skills necessary to become professional security officers . When you complete the course you will have the basic knowledge to qualify for the Arizona Unarmed Guard card. This class will also satisfy the bi-yearly requirements for a renewal license.

You will have access to the course for 30 days so you can stop and start as needed.

There are NO refunds if you cannot pass the background check 

Yearly Refresher for Armed Security Guard -Class Cost: $75.00 + $25.00 (range fee)

This class is designed to satisfy the yearly refresher requirement for armed security guards. This is a 2-part course, the first part is completed ONLINE and the second part is completed IN PERSON, at a shooting range.

Ammunition, range fees ($25) and weapons are NOT included in the cost of the course.

You will have access to the course for 30 days so you can stop and start the online portion as needed, just make sure to complete it prior to scheduling your qualification shoot. Upon completion of the online portion, you will need to schedule an “in person” range day. We will meet at Ben Avery Shooting Facility for your qualification shoot.

All students MUST bring $25 cash (for range fees), a standard duty type revolver or semi-automatic pistol, holster, at least 2 magazines or speed loaders, 100 rounds of ammunition and hearing & eye protection.

PLEASE NOTE: The online portion of this course is 8 - 9 hours. Completing this course requires passing a final written test and a qualifying shoot. There will be NO refunds issued if you fail to pass either one, or if you cannot pass the background check.

Available Classes

Police officer with gun in holster and radio on belt
Armed Security Guard Class and Renewal Class
$75.00
One time

$75.00 course + $25.00 Range Fees (paid separately) This class is designed to certify armed guards to carry firearms upon successful completion (ammunition, range fees, and weapons are not included in the cost of the course). All students must have a duty type handgun, holster, at least 2 magazines or speed loaders and 100 rounds of ammunition for this course. The next qualifying shoot is Friday, April 25th.

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Yearly Refresher for Armed Security Guard
$75.00
One time

$75.00 course + $25.00 Range Fees (paid separately) This class is designed to satisfy the yearly refresher requirement for armed security guards (ammunition, range fees, and weapons are not included in the cost of the course). All students must have a duty type handgun, holster, at least 2 magazines or speed loaders and 100 rounds of ammunition for this course. The next qualifying shoot is Friday, April 25th.

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Unarmed Security Guard Class
$35.00
One time

This class is designed to certify unarmed security guards per Arizona requirements. It will also satisfy the bi yearly renewal requirement.