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Armed Guard Training

8‑Hour Annual Firearm Training Course in New York

Start your career in security with our state-approved training course. This mandatory course is your first step to becoming a licensed security guard in New York State.

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Renew your armed guard status with this annual NYS firearms course.

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Customer rating of 400+ reviews.

Eligibility Screening

Step 1 of 6

Are you a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident (Green Card holder), or do you have valid work authorization (e.g., Red Card)?

Eligibility Screening

Step 2 of 6

Have you ever applied in this state for a security‑guard registration/license?

Eligibility Screening

Step 3 of 6

Has any license or permit issued to you ever been revoked, suspended, or denied?

Eligibility Screening

Step 4 of 6

Were you discharged or did you resign from law enforcement under charges of misconduct or incompetence?

Eligibility Screening

Step 5 of 6

Are you compliant with all child‑support obligations?

Eligibility Screening

Step 6 of 6

Would you like to proceed with obtaining a security license?

Eligibility Check

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Select Your Training Path

Please choose the service you need so we can direct you to the correct course.

First‑Time Security‑Guard License

Qualification Assessment

Are you an active or retired police/peace officer?

16‑Hour On‑The‑Job Training Course

As an officer you only need the 16‑Hour OJT Course to obtain your security license.

8‑Hour Pre‑Assignment Course

This mandatory course is the first step for new security guards.

Renew Unarmed License

Qualification Assessment

Is your license currently expired?

8‑Hour Annual In‑Service Course

Complete this refresher to renew your unarmed license.

License Reinstatement Required

Your license has been expired for more than 6 months. Reinstatement is required.

  • Fingerprinting
  • $36 money order
  • Form DOS‑1206‑f‑a

Armed‑Guard Training

Qualification Assessment

Do you have an active unarmed license?

Additional Training Required

You must take the 8‑Hour Pre‑Assignment Course to obtain an unarmed license before taking armed‑guard training.

NYS Pistol Permit Required

A valid NYS Pistol Permit is required. We can help you obtain one.

47‑Hour Armed‑Guard Course

You qualify for the 47‑Hour Armed‑Guard Course.

Fire & Safety Courses

Select the course that meets your needs.

31‑Hour Fire & Life‑Safety Director F‑89

To enroll you need one of these:

  • 3 years full‑time relevant experience
  • 18 months full‑time with 6 months at one site

Not Sure You Qualify?

Call or message us and we’ll confirm your eligibility.

31‑Hour Fire & Life‑Safety Director Course F‑89

Your experience meets the prerequisites for the F‑89 Course.

Fire Guard Prep Course

This class prepares you for FDNY F‑01/02/03/04 exams.

8‑Hour Annual Firearm Training Course for Armed Security Guards in New York

About the 8‑Hour Annual Firearm Training Course

The 8‑Hour Annual Firearm Training Course is a state‑mandated refresher required for all licensed armed security guards in New York. It reinforces firearms safety, handling proficiency, and legal compliance — helping guards stay certified, prepared, and aligned with current standards.

Designed to reinforce firearms safety, handling proficiency, and legal compliance, this course ensures that guards remain qualified to carry and operate a firearm responsibly.

Objective

To provide armed security guards with the necessary training and updates required to safely and effectively carry and use their licensed firearms in professional settings, ensuring they meet state standards for operational readiness.

Course Requirements

  • Eligibility: Valid NYS armed security guard license
  • Timing: Required annually, within first 12 months after 47‑Hour course
  • ID: Government‑issued photo identification
  • Firearm Access: Bring licensed & approved handgun for qualification
  • Prerequisite: Completion of NYS 47‑Hour Firearms Training

What's Included

  • 3 Hours of Legal Instruction on Use of Force
  • 5 Hours of Supervised Range Training
  • Written Examination on Legal Standards
  • Handgun Qualification Assessment
  • State‑Recognized Certificate for License Renewal

Course Content Overview

Legal Standards Refresher

  • Updates on NY Penal Law regarding Use of Force and Deadly Physical Force
  • Case studies and field applications
  • Written exam to assess legal knowledge

Range Training

  • Five hours of live‑fire instruction
  • Accuracy, safety, and judgment drills
  • Required handgun qualification for renewal

Who Needs This Course

  • All licensed armed security guards in New York
  • Those who completed the 47‑Hour Firearms Training due for renewal
  • Professionals demonstrating ongoing proficiency & legal awareness

Why Choose Our Training?

State‑Approved

Meets all NYS DCJS mandates for armed firearm refresher training.

Expert Instructors

Led by certified firearms professionals with real‑world experience.

Efficient One-Day Course

Complete both classroom and range training in a single session.

Certificate Issued

Receive your renewal certificate immediately upon completion.

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"Awesome company the teacher was very knowledgeable.. Office staff was efficient and keep you updated with everything you need to know definitely would be coming back to do my 47hr firearms class in the near future.. Just wanna say keep up the good work!!!"
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"This company knows what they are doing. Yes the armed guard process was long but I don't think I would have been able to start it if I didn't end up coming to them. I'm very glad that I went down this route with them. They are very pleasant and honest, and they're very good at explaining and opening the world, of armed security, up to you."
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Igors Cerniks
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"I came to International Security Services with no previous security experience. Getting my first license was one of the best decisions that I've ever made. It set me on the right track right from the start as I first got my unarmed security guard license back in 2007. A couple of years later, I completed the course and became a certified fire and life safety director which gave me advantage as well as more options and greater job opportunities. Completing my armed security training and getting a firearm permit, opened up even more opportunities for me. ISS taught me everything I needed to know to pursue my career as a security guard and a fire and life safety director and it is hands down the best security guard training school in New York."
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August 10th, 2022

Property Security Evaluation Report

Your Individualized Property Evaluation Report

Your site’s individualized property evaluation report contains information and analysis that you need to properly manage your site’s security needs. That information includes detailed analysis of the crime rate in your area, site access and parking protocols, and existing security infrastructure. Interior inspection includes analysis of emergency exits, fire suppression capabilities, and alarm infrastructure for emergencies. Exterior inspection includes analysis of structural defects, property lighting, and potential vulnerabilities in building access.

In addition to those inspections, our analysis also considered environmental factors, potential risks from older trees, outside property maintenance, and nearby crime that may overflow to the area. We also examined emergency response planning, including fire evacuation protocols and information supplied to residents about proper evacuation process.

 

Pressing Suggestions


  • Install cameras in common areas and along driveway to the back parking lot as those areas are public spaces that anyone can access and there is no surveillance coverage.

We highly suggest a camera placement along this driveway, as the overhead cameras in the back parking lot may not capture all makes, models, and license plates of cars entering in and out based on the angle they are recording from. The best camera placement would be at the green circle closest to the sidewalk/street.
The common area is easily accessible, but based on the angle that cameras are set at the front lot, anyone can enter the basement common area concealing the side of their face that is facing the camera. This is not to say that the camera arrangement should be changed, but it is highly recommended to have coverage in this common area as the common area is on a lower floor not visible from the sidewalk.

  • Install a gate at the driveway leading to the back parking lot.

  • Make sure every tenant has a universal fire extinguisher and knows how to use it.

  • Develop a comprehensive evacuation plan and make sure that every tenant has received information regarding it. Condo Bylaw book is huge, tenants may easily overlook it.

  • Overall the building is not that big and has not had too many concerns regarding security breaches and/or home invasion throughout its 18-year existence. It is well kept and the fact that there is an active board monitoring and enforcing bylaws is a good sign. 



However, a few fundamental problems exist when it comes to access control of the back parking (a big territory). Even though only two issues have ever occurred there, the wide-open access point to that lot may need to be corrected sooner than later as there is a significant uptick in crime in the 62nd precinct.

Furthermore, there are two fundamental surveillance blind spots along the driveway leading to the back parking lot and every common area.

Lastly, however unlikely it may seem, tenants should have resources and a physical guide for situations that may require an evacuation. Whether it be a flood or fire, each tenant should know how to use a fire extinguisher and where to evacuate to during a flood regardless of their proximity to a shoreline.


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