8-Hour Annual Firearms Training for Armed Security Guards
New York State requires armed security guards to complete this course every calendar year they hold an armed guard registration.

Course Requirements

A “Use of Force” lecture and review
A 10-question written test (70% minimum passing score)
A 50-round live-fire qualification (70% minimum, which means at least 35 rounds inside the designated target area)

NYS Armed Security requires you to qualify with each weapon you plan to carry on duty. Bring every firearm you intend to carry.

What to Bring

Current NYS Security Guard License
Pistol license / permit
Every firearm you intend to carry on duty
Magazines or speed loaders
Holster
50 rounds of ammunition

Cost: $100

A Friendly Reminder: NYS Annual Training Requirements

Armed guards need to complete two courses each calendar year:

8-Hour Annual In-Service Training
8-Hour Annual Firearms Training

Registrations are issued for two years. To stay eligible for renewal, be sure to complete two in-service courses and two firearms courses between your registration’s effective and expiration dates.

Full requirements are on the NYS Department of State website: https://dos.ny.gov/security-guard-training-requirements

To make it easy to stay current, we offer the 8-Hour Annual In-Service Course every month at two locations: Belle Terre and the Nassau County Range.