Training Class

REQUIRED Equipment: Firearm
Firearm Rental: $10.00

Course description: These courses are required by the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance to obtain an Unarmed or Armed Security Guard License. They cover the TN Private Protective Services Law and Rules book and follow the guidelines set forth by the state.

This course is for those that want an armed guard license. It is conducted over two days. Topics include orientation, legal powers and limitations of a security guard, emergency procedures, general duties, firearm handling, safety and maintenance, marksmanship training, legal limitations on the use of a firearm, patrolling, and more. There is a written test and firearm qualification on the range. This class includes unarmed guard training (4 hours).

REQUIRED Equipment: Firearm

Course description: This course is for current armed guards who are nearing their license expiration date and need to re-certify. Training consists of a refresher on the topics covered in armed guard training. There is a written test and firearm qualification on the range.

Course description: Are you a current armed guard and want to change or add a make, model, and/or caliber of the handgun you carry on duty? This class meets state requirements for marksmanship training so you can carry a different handgun as an armed security guard.

Chemical Spray 4 hours

REQUIRED Equipment: None.

Course description: These courses are required by the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance to obtain an Unarmed or Armed Security Guard License. They cover the TN Private Protective Services Law and Rules book and follow the guidelines set forth by the state.

An individual must complete the unarmed course before attending the armed guard course. However, if an individual only wants an unarmed guard license, this is the only course needed. Topics include orientation, legal powers and limitations of a security guard, emergency procedures, and general duties.