Armed Guard Card Course Requirements

Armed Guard Card Course Requirements

Important Notes:

  • This course does not teach you how to shoot. You must already have basic pistol shooting skills.
    If you’ve never fired a weapon or are unsure of your shooting abilities, consider enrolling in our Basic Pistol for Beginners Course or call us at 602-863-1022 x2 (Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM) to discuss your options.

Before enrolling in the Armed Guard Card course, you must have already completed an Unarmed Guard Course or hold an Unarmed Guard Card. Do not enroll if you have not completed the Unarmed Guard Class or obtained the Unarmed Guard Card.

Course Cost:

  • Total: $100.00

    • $75.00 for the Online Portion

    • $25.00 Range Fee for In-Person Training

Firearm Requirements:

  • A standard duty-type firearm is required:

    • Semi-Automatic Pistol (Full-Frame, 9mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP)

    • Full-Frame Revolver (.38 or .357)

  • Concealed Carry firearms and .22 or .380 calibers are not suitable for this course or for carrying as an Armed Security Officer.

  • If you have questions about firearm types, please call us at 602-863-1022 x2 before enrolling.

Course Requirements to Pass:

  • You will need to pass:

    • A Written Examination

    • A Weapons Qualification Course (Minimum score of 70%)

  • If you fail either the Written Exam or the Weapons Qualification, you will not pass the course, and no refunds will be issued.

In-Person Training:

  • In-person training is held once a month on a Tuesday, from 8 AM - 4 PM.

If you have any questions or need further details, please call us at 602-863-1022 x2 Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM. We're happy to help you prepare for your training day!

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction

    • Introduction Quiz

  • 2

    Types of Firearms

    • Types of Firearms

    • Types of Fireams Quiz

  • 3

    Holsters and Duty Belt Organization

    • Holsters and Duty Belt Organization

    • Holsters and Duty Belt Organization Quiz

  • 4

    Arizona Revised Statutes

    • Title 13 Homicide

    • Title 13 Assault and Related Offenses

    • Title 13 Criminal Trespass and Burglary

    • Title 13 Offenses Against Public Order

    • Title 13 Weapons and Explosives

    • Title 13 Preparatory Offenses and Responsibility

    • Title 4 Alcohol and Firearms

    • Title 32 Chapter 26 Security Guard Licensing

    • Title 13 Justification

    • A.R.S. QUIZ

  • 5

    Use of Force Continuum

    • Use of Force Continuum

  • 6

    Contact with Law Enforcement Officers (L.E.O's)

    • Contact with Law Enforcement Officers

    • Contact with Law Enforcement Officers Quiz

  • 7

    Weapon Care and Maintenance

    • Weapon Care and Maintenance

    • Weapon Care and Maintenance Quiz

  • 8

    Levels of Awareness

    • Levels of Awareness

    • Levels of Awareness Quiz

  • 9

    Mental Preparation

    • Mental Preparation

    • Mental Preparation Quiz

  • 10

    Defensive Measures

    • Defensive Measures

    • Posturing

    • Defensive Measures Quiz

  • 11

    Interlimb Interaction

    • Interlimb Interaction

    • Interlimb Interaction Quiz

  • 12

    Cover vs Concealment

    • Cover vs Concealment

  • 13

    Weapon Manipulation and Marksmanship

    • Weapon Manipulation and Marksmanship

  • 14

    Conclusion

    • Course Conclusion

    • Firearms Course Range Requirements

    • Reserve your Live In-Person Training Date