This New York State Certified Firearms Course is for registered security guards who wish to carry a firearm in the course of their duties. This course includes seven hours of classroom instruction in 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. It is a comprehensive program, teaching the basic safety rules, fundamentals of shooting, tactical shooting, care and cleaning. Each participant will have to obtain a minimum of 70% on all shooting exercises and written testing.
Please remember to bring: Pistol License and Security Guard License, service style weapon of choice, 3 magazines, service style belt and gun holster, magazine pouches, small tactical flashlight and 500 rounds of ammunition for your qualifying weapon. Also bring eye and ear protection.