Illinois Armed Guard Training
Individuals seeking employment as an armed private security guard in the State of Illinois must complete a 20-Hour Firearm – Armed Security Training Course at a state-approved training center.
Illinois 20-Hour Armed Guard Training Topics:
- Prerequisite- Individuals must have completed an Illinois 20-hours basic security guard training course
- Mental Preparedness
- Gun Safety Rules
- Pistol Concepts
- Revolver Concepts
- Gun Storage
- Gun Transport
- Holsters and Drawing from the Holster
- Ammunition Identification
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Combat Triad principles
- Defensive Pistol Manipulations
- Advanced Defensive Pistol Manipulations
- Use of cover
- Tactical reloads
- Light Discipline
- Tactical Order of Engagement
- Use of Force
