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NC Armed Security Officer Training

Built For The Brave, Trained For The Real World

Our NC Armed Security Officer Training is a 24-hour $250 Salisbury Office, 3-day course designed to meet the PPSB’s mandatory requirements for armed officers in North Carolina. You’ll split time between the classroom and the shooting range, where you’ll train in firearm safety, marksmanship, use-of-force laws, and tactical response. This training is reserved for professionals ready to take on the responsibility of armed security with integrity, skill, and confidence.

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The Job Is Real, And So Is The Training

Becoming an armed security officer means taking on more responsibility and more risk. With expert instructors, real range time, and law-compliant curriculum, our program prepares you to perform under pressure and protect with confidence.

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What Will You Learn And What Will You Need?

This training goes far beyond just shooting a weapon. It’s designed to help you think, act, and carry yourself like a responsible, law-abiding armed officer. You’ll need the right mindset, the right gear, and the right attitude. Here is some more info about this armed guard certification:

  • 3 Days / 24 Hours of Official NC PPSB Certified Instruction
  • Classroom Instruction + Mandatory Range Qualification
  • Legal Limitations of Armed Security Officer Power
  • Firearm Use of Force Laws & Applicable Statutes
  • Firearm Safety, Maintenance & Fundamentals
  • Live Range Drills, Night Firing, and Tactical Scenarios
  • No equipment provided — duty gear required by Day 2
  • Range expenses (ammo, rental, targets) are not included

Mandatory Prerequisites:

  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Completion of NC Unarmed Security Officer Training
  • U.S. Citizen or Resident Alien
  • No felonies or disqualifying misdemeanours in the past 5 years
  • Good moral character

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What Our Graduates Have To
Say About Our Armed Guard Certification!

Jordan W.,

Fayetteville, NC

The training was no joke. You have to show up ready. The range instructors were sharp, patient, and made sure we left with real skills. I now work full-time in armed private security.

Reggie M.,

Durham, NC

This course was intense and professional. I appreciated how serious the instructors were about safety and legal boundaries. I feel confident carrying now.

Stephanie H.,

Greensboro, NC

I’ve taken training before, but nothing like this. They expect the best from you and give you the tools to deliver it. Worth every hour and every round fired