KEEPING YOUR ARMED SECURITY GUARD STATUS

Starting one year from the date of completion of the 47 hour firearms training course, holders of a Special Armed Guard Registration Card must complete an 8 Hour Annual In-service Training Course for Armed Security Guards every year thereafter. They are also required to complete the 8 Hour Annual In Service Training Course that all security guards are required to take in order to maintain their status as a Registered Security Guard. New York State issues your registration for two years, so, you have to complete the 8 Hour Annual Firearms Training course twice between your registration effective and expiration dates in order for your registration to be renewed.

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