8 Hour Annual Firearms Training Course for Armed Guards

About This Course

This is an 8 hour course that must be completed within 12 calendar months from the completion of the 47 hour firearms training course for armed guards, and annually thereafter. To attend the course students must possess a valid pistol license pursuant to NY Penal Law Section 400.00 and a valid NYS security guard registration card. The course consists of 3 hours of NYS Penal Law Article 35 (Use of Force/Deadly Physical Force) and 5 hours of range instruction and qualification. To successfully complete the course the student must pass a written examination on Article 35 and qualify with a handgun.