Armed security work involves training, firearms qualification, and licensing requirements beyond choosing an unarmed course. Confirm the path with the Board and an appropriately certified trainer before enrolling.
OFFICIAL SOURCES DIFFER
The training rule states 14 hours for armed applicants. The current personal application, training section lists eight hours of basic training plus four hours of initial armed training. These sources express the requirement differently. Ask the Board to clarify the complete requirement; do not treat the listed blocks as a confirmed total.
The rule also requires the appropriate qualification for the make, model, and caliber of firearm used in regulated work. Review the complete official provisions with your trainer; this guide is not firearms instruction or a substitute for supervised qualification.
The Board decides whether to issue a license. Course completion does not guarantee approval. For individual eligibility, exemptions, temporary authorization, or application status, contact the Board.
The Blue Training Academy course linked in this guide is an unarmed course; do not assume it replaces armed training or qualification. Compare providers and confirm each provider’s current scope. Existing licensees should also review the renewal guide.
Sources checked October 25, 2026. Requirements and course availability can change; recheck the linked official instructions before acting.