BMD Armed Security

BMD Armed Security operates a training academy in Syracuse focused on firearms instruction and security guard certification. Their instructors hold multiple state and federal certifications: NYS DCJS Firearms Instructor, Active Shooter Instructor, De-Escalation Instructor, Taser Instructor, HR218/LEOSA Instructor, NRA Law Enforcement Instructor, NRA/USCCA Firearms Instructor, and Pistol Permit Instructor credentials across NY, NJ, MD, CT, and surrounding states.

Integrity and quality are the core values at BMD Armed Security. They believe in transparency and provide comprehensive training with experienced instructors who have committed their time to deliver quality instruction.

The 18-hour course covers 9 hours of classroom instruction on Day 1 and 7 hours classroom plus 2 hours of range time on Day 2. This is a multi-state permit course with refreshments provided. Registration required 5 days before start date.

The 47-hour course is New York State's first step toward armed guard registration. It includes 7 hours on NYS Penal Law Article 35 (Use of Force/Deadly Physical Force) and 40 hours of range instruction and qualification. Students must qualify with 175 points minimum out of 250, shooting at 3, 7, 15, and 25-yard distances. Most shooting drills are timed.

Annual armed recertification (8 hours) and unarmed recertification (8 hours, required yearly for all NY security officers) keep credentials current. On-the-job training (16 hours) is required within 90 days of employment.

• •Phone: 315-459-1415

• •Email: [email protected]

Courses book online through their website. Full refund available prior to course start; 85% refund available for the 47-hour course if cancellation occurs after deadly physical force training but before firearms handling instruction begins.