Armed Guard Training in New York

Train to protect and serve with our comprehensive armed guard training in New York. Seneca Sporting Range offers a cutting-edge program led by experienced instructors, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the security industry.

This training is a 47-hour course required as the first step in obtaining a special armed guard registration card from the New York State Department of State. To attend the course, students must possess a valid pistol license pursuant to New York Penal Law Section 400.00 and a valid New York State security guard registration card.

The course consists of 7 hours of discussions on New York State Penal Law Article 35 (use of force/deadly physical force) and 40 hours of range instruction and qualification. To successfully complete the course, the student must pass a written examination on Article 35 and qualify for handgun use.

This training is an 8-hour course that must be completed within 12 calendar months upon finishing the 47-hour firearms training course for armed guards, then annually after that. To attend the class, students must possess a valid pistol license pursuant to New York Penal Law Section 400.00 and a valid New York State security guard registration card.

The course consists of 3 hours of New York State 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 for handgun use.

*Security guards or security guard applicants need to complete this course once only.