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This enhanced curriculum expands upon the standard 8 Hour Annual In-Service course. Our custom DCJS-approved 13 Hour Annual In-Service is designed to provide security professionals with the additional training, practical skills, and real-world firearms experience needed to better protect themselves and others in today’s unpredictable environment.

To attend this course, students must possess:

• A valid NYS Security Guard Registration Card
• A valid pistol license pursuant to NY Penal Law Section 400.00

The course includes:

• 4 hours of instruction in NYS Penal Law Article 35 (Use of Force / Deadly Physical Force)
• 9 hours of live-fire range training, firearms instruction, and qualification

To successfully complete the program, students must pass a written examination on Article 35 and successfully qualify with a handgun.

Train beyond the minimum. Prepare for reality.

Required Documentation

Students must bring the following to participate in this course:

• Social Security card AND driver’s license AND

One of the following:

• Valid NYS pistol permit
• LEOSA credentials

Required Equipment

Students must report with duty‑appropriate gear, including:

• Pen and notepad
• Baseball style hat
• Proper and comfortable footwear
• Proper and comfortable clothing
• Deep dark / blacked out sunglasses
• Duty type firearm
• Duty‑style hip holster (outside of the waistband)
• Duty belt with belt keepers
• Duty‑type flashlight with holder
• A total of 3 magazines minimum. 
• Duty style magazine holders that attach to your duty belt
• Eye protection and ear protection (product recommendation)
• Recommend 300 rounds of ammunition (minimum 150 required -- do not carry around 150 rounds to every class session or you will break your back. The instructor will tell you at class the day before how much ammo to bring to the range for the next day)
• Water & snacks (especially if you have sugar issues)

Special Considerations

• "Duty type firearm" is defined as a semi-automatic pistols, 9mm or larger caliber with a magazine capacity of at least seven rounds, or double action revolvers, .38 special or larger caliber with a capacity of at least five rounds.
• You must complete this course with the firearm you intend to carry for work. Confirm any employer‑specific requirements before attending.
• You may qualify with multiple firearms; additional qualification fees apply per firearm.
• Duty‑type firearms only. No snub‑nose revolvers, subcompacts, dart guns, blow guns, airsoft, paint guns, simunitions, laser or “Dirty Harry”‑style guns.
• No thigh rigs. Low‑ride holsters are acceptable.
• If you own a ballistic vest, bring it on range days.
• Attendance is required for all training days. No exceptions.
• Unsafe firearm handling or failure to follow instructions will result in immediate dismissal from the course.
• You may take the rifle & shotgun qualification at an additional fee.