Businesses are fast learning the value and importance of hiring Security to protect their people and assets. They also know having an Armed Officer is a major responsibility.
The Universal Secuirty Armed Guard/Officer Course is the premier and most sought out training Academy Certification in Tennessee. We combine class room instruction and range training. The 16-hour curriculum provides the confidence required to carry a firearm in pursuit of a professional career in the Security Specialist Industry.
Course PreRequisite
Tennessee Enhanced Gun Permit
Classroom Course curriculum
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1
Before we begin
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Course Outline
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Orientation
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Tennessee Private Protective Services Licensing and Regulatory Act and Administrative Rules
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Role of a Security Officer/Guard
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Attitude and Conduct of Security Officers/Guards
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Legal Powers and Limitations of a Security Guard/Officer
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Authority - Reference Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62-35
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Criminal and Civil Laws and Liabilities
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Emergency Procedures
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General First Aid
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Emergency Evacuation and Notification Procedures
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General Duties
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General Duties
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Patrol Procedures (Foot and Vehicle)
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General Security Terminology
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Report Writing
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Legal Limitations and Liability Issues in the use of a Firearm
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Authority - Reference to TN Code Title 62-35 Annotated
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Criminal and Civil Laws and Liabilities - Reference to TN Code Title 40
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Tennessee Self-Defense Laws
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Tennessee Law Regarding the use of Deadly Force
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Handling of a Firearm
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Proper Firearm Carry Procedures and Holsters
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Marksmanship Video
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Basics of Marksmanship
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Firearm Nomenclature, Operation, and Function
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Safety and Maintenance
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Safe Gun Handling Video
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Safe Firearm Handling
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Firearm Storage at Home, Work, and Transporting
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Cleaning and Care of a Firearm
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9
Final Exam
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Before you go...
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Test Requirements and Upon Passing
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Final Exam
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RANGE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Reliable Centerfire Firearm (firearms available for rent) every additional firearm added to your registration $25/ weapon
2 Magazines (Minimum)
Outside the Waistband Holster (If you own your own firearm)
Rugged Belt
Spare Magazine Holder
Eye and Ear Protection
Rugged/Comfortable Clothes and Shoes
50 rounds of practice ammunition (available for purchase if needed)
Please clean your gun in advance of the course or bring your gun cleaning kit with you
Notebook and pen
Under Tennessee Law: each Armed Security Officer MUST qualify/certify with each firearm they are going to carry while on duty. This means by make, model, and caliber.
Restricted Items:
• Serpa Type, Shoulder, or Small of the Back Holsters
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