Arizona Security Group

Arizona Security Group operates a state-approved training facility at 2440 W. Medtronic Way in Tempe, Arizona. They focus on security guard certification, firearm training, and tactical instruction for people looking to start or advance a career in professional security.

Their program splits into two main paths:

Armed Security Guard Certification - 16-hour course for new guards and 4-year renewals ($175) - 8-hour refresher for annual requirements ($100) - Covers basic marksmanship, weapons care, mental conditioning, use of force, and Arizona Revised Statutes - Live-fire range qualification: 50-round minimum at 70% pass rate - Written exam required (70% minimum to pass) - Students bring their own duty weapon and ammunition

Unarmed Guard Card Training - 8-hour classroom course ($class pricing not specified in source) - Also available as online course (90 days to complete) - Covers essential knowledge for obtaining and maintaining Arizona Unarmed Guard Card

Beyond guard card work, they run dedicated handgun and defensive shooting courses:

The CCW course covers concealed carry laws, use-of-force guidelines, and post-incident legal situations. Students get documentation to apply directly through Arizona DPS.

They also offer: - ASP Tactical Baton training (hands-on street-ready techniques) - ASP Tactical Handcuff courses (control techniques, legal application) - Active Shooter Training (offered free to Arizona public schools) - Certified Security Supervisor courses (leadership and administrative skills) - Executive Protection Intro - Open-Source Intelligence Training

Contact: - Main: (480) 470-3619 - Range coordination: (602) 754-0964 - Saturday hours: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM - State License: AZ DPS 1564220

• •What Students Need to Bring (for armed courses):
• •Duty weapon and three magazines
• •50 rounds of ammunition (students provide their own)
• •Holster (required), vest (optional)
• •Eye and ear protection
• •Appropriate range clothing
• •Note-taking materials for classroom

Firearm rentals available through C2 Tactical range partner (contact for rental fees). Students renting firearms must bring government-issued photo ID.

They're specific about requirements: If you fail a qualification, you may get a reduced-rate code to retake at the instructor's discretion. Second failure requires full-price re-registration. Out-of-state armed licenses don't count—Arizona requires an Arizona-issued card regardless of prior training.

Annual training for armed guards is mandatory (8-hour refresher every calendar year). The refresher covers mental conditioning, tactics, use of force review, statutes review, and shooting qualification.

"Train Today. Prepared Tomorrow." — Arizona Security Group tagline

Students who complete armed guard courses are eligible for Arizona Concealed Weapons Permits. ASG provides all required paperwork at no charge; Arizona DPS permit fee is currently $60.