PS, PD, BRA Firearm Certification

According to law, you may not carry a firearm in the performance of your duties until you have been issued an armed private security or armed private detective license.  There is no temporary provision in the law; even successful completion of this certification does not allow you to perform your duties armed.  You must possess an armed private security guard or armed private detective license before carrying a firearm while working.

The eight-hour Certification Program consists of:

• Introduction to the Firearms Certification
• Choosing to Carry a Gun
• Use of Less-Than-Deadly Force by a Security Guard or Detective
• Use of Deadly Force
• Escalation of Force Continuum
• Totality of Circumstances
• Duty of Act
• Responsibilities After Using Force
• Criminal Penalties for Unlawful Use of Force
• Civil Liability for Use of Force
• Shooting Decisions
• Safe Gun Handling
• Good Sense Tactics for the Use of Firearms
• Firearm Loading and Unloading
• Written Test and Firearms Qualification

Students are required to bring the firearm that they will certify with, holster and ammunition.  Students will also need note-taking materials, clothing appropriate for the weather and indoor range (No tank tops or open toe shoes).  Targets, eye and ear protection are provided.

This certification is a combination of instruction and testing.  It is not intended to be a basic firearms or marksmanship course – you or your employer should have provided weapon handling and marksmanship training prior to this certification.