Armed Guard Card Class

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Details

The Armed guard card class is a 16 hour class held in person at our classroom Saturday and Sunday for 8 hours each, 8am-4pm.


This course is for those who have already completed the unarmed training, and are looking to become armed guards in Arizona. This course works for new and renewing guards.

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

2440 W Medtronic Way

Suite A

Tempe, AZ 85281


All paperwork is included in the cost of the course, but does not include fingerprints if needed, nor the AZ DPS licensing fees.

Classes are held once month on a consecutive Saturday and Sunday at 8 AM - 4PM each day.

Steps to Register

  1. Select individual or group training

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

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

Course Information

The armed guard card class is a 16 hour course, over the span of 2 days (8 hours each day) and will allow students to obtain their Arizona Armed Guard Card.

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, 50 rounds of ammunition will be used during this course.

At the conclusion of the course, students who have completed the course requirements are eligible for an Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW). AZSG 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 & Sundays from 8am-4pm each day at our Tempe Location.

Check our calendar for course dates. All paperwork, is included in the cost of the course, but does not include the AZ DPS licensing fees. Prints & Photos can be purchased for an additional $15.

Things to Note

This course is the same for new armed guards and 2 year renewal

You must have completed unarmed training prior to taking this course

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 allowing 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 16 hours total, broken down into two 8 hour blocks. Students will learn the basics of 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.

DAY ONE CLASS

Basic Marksmanship

Weapons Care & Maintenance

Mental Conditioning & Tactics

Use of Force

Arizona Revised Statutes

DAY TWO CLASS

Range Qualification

Review of Course Material

Written Test

Paperwork & Prints

AZ CCW Paperwork

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 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 $150 for new and renew.

The course fee does not include any license fees 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. As of 2019, the cost of the armed guard license is $50 for upgrade to armed.

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..