Illinois 28-Hour Armed Security Officer Training

Illinois 28-Hour Armed Security Officer Firearms Training

Take the Next Step in Your Security Career

Guardian Concepts has partnered with Advanced Armored Training Academy to offer the Illinois 28-Hour Armed Security Officer Firearms Training Course, the state-mandated program required for security professionals who will carry a firearm while performing their duties. This course satisfies the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) training requirement for armed security officers and must be completed in addition to the required 20-Hour Unarmed Security Officer Training. The curriculum consists of 20 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of live-fire range training.

Designed and taught by experienced instructors with military, law enforcement, and professional security backgrounds, this course emphasizes responsible firearm handling, legal compliance, sound judgment, and the practical skills needed to safely perform armed security duties in real-world environments.

Course Topics Include:

• Firearm safety, handling, storage, and maintenance

• Safe loading, unloading, and administrative handling

• Defensive weapon retention techniques

• Illinois laws regarding the use of force and deadly force

• Legal authority, arrest, search, and seizure

• Civil and criminal liability for armed security officers

• Ethical and professional responsibilities of carrying a firearm

• Situational awareness and threat assessment

• Decision-making under stress

• Marksmanship fundamentals

• Live-fire qualification and range safety

• Malfunction clearing and emergency reloads

• Practical shooting skills for security professionals

Live-Fire Range Training

The final portion of the course includes 8 hours of supervised range instruction, where students will develop safe gun handling habits, improve marksmanship, and demonstrate proficiency through the state-required firearm qualification course. Students receive individualized coaching from experienced firearms instructors to build confidence and competence before carrying a firearm in a professional capacity.

Who Should Attend?

• Licensed security officers seeking armed employment

• Individuals pursuing careers in armed private security

• Armored car personnel

• Executive protection professionals

• Proprietary security officers

• Current security professionals looking to expand their qualifications

Upon successful completion, students will receive their Illinois 28-Hour Armed Security Firearms Training Certificate. This certificate satisfies the state's firearm training requirement and is used by an employer as part of the process for obtaining an Illinois Firearm Control Card (FCC), which authorizes armed security duties under Illinois law.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of the Illinois 20-Hour Unarmed Security Officer Training Course

• Valid FOID Card

• Ability to safely handle and operate a handgun

• Students should bring a serviceable handgun, three magazines or speed loaders, holster, magazine pouches, eye and ear protection, and approximately 300 rounds of factory ammunition (unless rental equipment is provided).

Train with professionals. Build confidence. Carry with responsibility.

Course Length: 28 Hours (20 Hours Classroom + 8 Hours Live Fire)
Location: Guardian Concepts Training Center
Instruction Provided By: Advanced Armored Training Academy
Certification: Illinois 28-Hour Armed Security Officer Firearms Training Certificate