Atlas Defense Group

Atlas Defense Group handles California security guard certification and armed security firearms training for people looking to work in the industry. Their instructors guide you through every step of the licensing process, not just the classroom portion.

The initial 8-hour Guard Card course covers two core areas:

• •Powers to Arrest — What security guards can and cannot do legally
• •Appropriate Use of Force — Decision-making and proportional response

You'll take a multiple-choice test at the end. Their entire process can be completed in a single day.

Security guards who want to carry firearms on duty must complete a 16-hour course split into classroom and range work:

Before you can get certified, you'll need a psychological evaluation (conducted by PSI Exams) and a Live Scan background check.

"Our instructors can assist you with the entire process to ensure your application goes through correctly."

They don't just teach the course—they help with:

• •Scheduling your psychological evaluation
• •Arranging Live Scan fingerprinting (on-site)
• •Walking through the BSIS application
• •Firearm rental if you don't own one
• •Ammunition sales

San Diego, CA 8334 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Unit 101 #1031 San Diego, CA 92111

They also operate a Los Angeles location and offer broader private security services including unarmed and armed guards, vehicle patrols, and guard management software.