Rochester Personal Defense, LLC

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After becoming licensed as an Armed Guard, you will need to complete this course every year to remain certified. This is an update/refresher of important topics such as use of force doctrine and then your shooting qualification. The tutition covers one qualification with one pistol. If you wish to qualify on additional pistols, there will be an additional fee (let us know)

In order to renew, you must complete (2) two 8hr Armed Annual In Service courses. (One per year).



Rochester Personal Defense, LLC has assembled a full team of NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) certified instructors who have the updated knowledge and skills to train and certify you. They know the job and the demands and they also know how rewarding it can be. Their approach is easy to take but also serious about the material and helping you become a Security guard of the highest quality possible.

We even offer follow up training in spray, Taser, unarmed skills, shooting development, and more. Once you become certified, you'll want to do more training, we're here to help you get better!