Armed Guard Refresher Class

Please read full instructions below

Details

This course is the 8 hour annual training class for current armed guards needed to complete their yearly range qualification, and for those needing to complete their 2 year renewal course. This course will satisfy either requirement.

The classroom is located at our Tempe Location unless otherwise noted on the calendar:

2440 W Medtronic Way

Suite A

Tempe, AZ 85281

Classes are held once month on a Sunday at 8 AM - 4PM. You can see the exact date when you click the Schedule Training button

Steps to Register

  1. Fill out your details/ select the date + time

  2. Purchase the training (optional: prints & photos)

Course Information

The armed guard refresher class is an 8 hour course designed for currently licensed armed security guards that need to satisfy the annual training requirements each calendar year, or for those armed guards needing to renew their license every 2 years.

All students must demonstrate a knowledge and proficiency of armed security guard issues by passing a written test with a minimum score of 70 percent at the conclusion of the class. Students will also be required to display shooting proficiency by firing a 50 round qualification and achieving a score of at least 70 percent.

In total, a minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition will be used during this course. At the conclusion of the course, for those interested and qualified, we will assist students with their application for an Arizona Concealed Carry Permit (CCW).

At the conclusion of the course, students who have completed the course requirements are eligible for an Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW). ASG will provide the paperwork and required documents at no charge upon request. The permit fee is currently $60.

Armed classes are held once a month on Saturdays from 8am-4pm at our Tempe Location.


Check our calendar for course dates. All paperwork, fingerprints and photographs are included in the cost of the course, but does not include the AZ DPS licensing fees if taking this course for a 2 year renewal. Those completing their annual refresher training do not need to submit payment to AZ DPS.

Things to Note


This course is the same for annual refresher and 2 year renewal

You must have completed unarmed training prior to taking this course if your are renewing only

This is a qualification only course, and is 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 to qualify, you may be given a code to re-register for the next class at a reduced rate at the instructor's discretion. If you fail to qualify a second time, you must re-register again at full cost

No firearms or ammunition are allowed in the classroom at any time! All firearms safety rules must be follower

This is a competency based course! You must pass range qualification & a written test! Mere attendance doesn't count towards completion

The course is 8 hours total.

Students will review the topics learned from the 16 hour course such as basic marksmanship principles, escalation and de-escalation of force issues as well as using deadly physical force as justified by law among other things.
This is a qualification course, it only reviews the basics and does not provide the required instruction on how to shoot for beginners.

Part One

Range Qualification

Review of Mental Conditioning & Tactics

Review of Use of Force

Review of Arizona Revised Statutes

Part Two

Written Test

Review written test and answers

Paperwork & Prints

AZ CCW Paperwork (as needed)

What to Bring


Students will need to have the following items for class.

  • Note taking material

Students will need to bring the following items to the range:

  • Duty Weapon and 3 Magazines

  • 50 Rounds of ammunition

  • Duty Gear (holster at the least, vest if you want but not required)

  • Eye and ear protection

  • Appropriate range clothing (closed toe shoes, etc.)

Please keep in mind, firearms, ammunition and duty gear is not required until the second day. Do not bring weapons into the classroom on either day!

Students will be required to adhere to all range rules and requirements. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the course and removal from the class.

Students that do not have a duty weapon to qualify with may rent one from the range. AZSG does not provide weapons, magazines or ammunition. Please contact the range to inquire about rental fees:

C2 Tactical(480) 588-8802

If you will be renting a firearm from the range, or purchasing ammunition from them, you will need to bring a government issued photo I.D. with you. The law requires it for weapons rental and ammunition sales.

Students are encouraged to bring snacks and beverages for the classroom. No food or drink is allowed on the range.

Prints & Photos


Prints are not required for annual refresher students - however they are required for 2 year renewal students if the prints on file are older than 90 days!

Prints and photos can be obtained for $15. Select the option during your registration for the course, and all will be completed at the conclusion of the training course.

Course & License Fees


The cost of this course is $100.

The course fee does not include any license fees paid to AZ DPS.

There are no fees to DPS for annual refresher training.

The 2 year renewal fee is $122 paid to AZ DPS.

The AZ CCW permit paperwork is offered free of charge to those who qualify, however, the permit fee of $60 is still required to be paid to AZ DPS.

DPS can only accept the following forms of payment, made payable to the Arizona Department of Public Safety: cashier’s check, money order, or check drawn on a business account.