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Armed Security Officer Equipment

We Do Not Provide Or Rent Any Firearms, Duty Gear, Or Ammunition For Armed Security Courses

Students must bring the following 9 items to attend our armed security courses. Special circumstances can be made for companies/officers who carry their firearm concealed or low profile and do not use a duty belt, but you must contact us for approval BEFORE the training course.

If a student has a firearm or item that is determined by the instructor to be unreliable or unsafe, the student will not be allowed to attend or continue the course.
This may seem harsh but the safety of our students and instructors is our top priority. A reliable firearm and equipment can be very expensive. While we understand that you may not have a lot of money to purchase these items, you must do your own research to ensure the firearm and items you purchase and use are reliable. To assist you, we have provided the expected cost to purchase each item, and suggested manufacturers with links to their websites. Prices are examples only and may be different depending on when and where you purchase the firearm or items. If you are currently employed by a contract security company as a private security officer you must ensure you know your employer’s policies concerning firearms, ammunition, and duty gear.

If you have any questions about any equipment listed below please contact us.

Required Items

1. Handgun:

$400 to $700 and up
Must be a full-sized (recommended), or compact semi-automatic handgun.
We do not allow unreliable handguns (Hi-Point) or firearms smaller than subcompacts (micro pistols, pocket pistols, etc.).
It is very important to purchase a high-quality handgun because it may be used to protect your life or the life of another person.

R156-63a-604 (c), armed security officers are prohibited from making alterations to the firing mechanism.

GlockSpringfield ArmorySig SauerSmith & WessonBeretta, etc.

2. Duty Holster:

$80 to $150 and up

The holster must be designed specifically for the handgun and should have at least a Level 2 retention (explanation)

Safariland

Holsters such as the Blackhawk SERPA CQC (pictured) or ANY other holster in which the index finger is used to press a button on the side of the holster to release a security “locking” mechanism in order to remove the firearm from the holster are PROHIBITED in our training courses.

As a result of four separate incidents related to auto-lock, trigger finger manipulation holsters [Blackhawk SERPA CQC Level II holsters (low wall)], the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) requested that a study be conducted to identify any common causative factors unique to this holster design. The study was assigned to Fireanns Division (FAD) at FLETC-Glynco with assistance from the FLETC Field Training Directorate (FTD). A subsequent companion study of the Blackhawk SERPA CQC Level II Holster (high wall) was also conducted which resulted in similar findings. The scope of both holster studies was devised to identify any safety related problems unique to the deactivation of the retention device while drawing and presenting the firearm.
See Study

3. Handgun Magazines:

$35 to $50 and up
You must have at least three (3) magazines made specifically to fit your handgun.
While any brand of magazines will work, we recommend only purchasing magazines made by the pistol manufacturer.

4. Magazine Holder:

$40 and up
The holder must be made specifically to fit your magazines and properly secure [snap, retention screw, velcro, etc.]
The holder must hold at least two (2) magazines.

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5. Belt: (A) OR (B)

(A) Good Quality Leather Belt:

$35 and up

  • The belt can be a sturdy leather dress belt that can properly secure your duty gear.

OR

(B)(i) Duty Belt:

$50 and up

  • A duty belt can be used to go over a leather belt and used to hold more equipment.
    It is also much easier than having to put on and take off the duty gear daily if using a leather dress belt.

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(B)(ii) Under Belt Velcro Liner:

$25 and up (optional)

  • If you use a duty belt, the under belt is used to better secure the duty belt to your waist.

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(B)(iii) Belt Keepers:

$11 and up (optional)

  • If you use a duty belt, belt keepers are used to securing the duty belt to the under belt or a leather belt.

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6. High Output Tactical Flashlight:

$50 to $120 and up
Having a flashlight is vital to being able to see at night, during power outages, in dark areas, used while handcuffing, and during self-defense with a baton (ASP) or handgun. The flashlight should be about 4 to 8 inches and should not be longer than 15 inches. The flashlight must be LED and have an end push button. No cheap made flashlights are allowed.

Surefire – Streamlight – ASP

7. Flashlight Holder:

$20 to $40 and up
The holder must be made to fit the flashlight.

Surefire – Streamlight – ASP

8. Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Ammunition:

$120 and up

  • Students attending an initial armed private security officer licensing course must have at least 300 rounds.
  • Students attending a semi-annual firearm qualification course must have at least 200 rounds.

Per R156-63a-304 armed private security officers are required to qualify with their firearm every six months.

9. Cleaning Kit:

$15 and up
Cleaning kits should have brushes, patches, cleaning/ lubrication oil, etc. specifically designed for your handgun.

10. Eye & Ear Protection:

$15 and up
Eye Protection must be at least ANSI Z87.
Hearing Protection recommended NRR 33.

Optional Items

The following items are not required to attend our armed training courses but you may consider obtaining them for your duties while working as an armed private security officer.

Bullet Resistant Vest:

$400 to $3,000 and up
It is recommended to wear a vest due to the dangerous nature of armed security work.

Security Pro – Second Chance

Radio Holder:

$40 and up
You would only need this if using a radio.

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