This course of instruction is exclusively for security companies that are referred by GAFASTA for corporate training.

This online course is per Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies 509-03-.02

To become an "Armed Security Guard" you are required to take “40 Hours” (24 hours Unarmed and 15 hours Armed) of Security Guard Training as per Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies 509-03-.02. This Blended Training is designed to minimize classroom time and is self-paced. 

Once the Student registers online...

• He or She will complete the unarmed and armed tests using the student guides with a minimal passing score of 100 percent.
• Once you complete both tests contact our Director of Training to schedule your eight (8) hours classroom and firearms range training /qualifications.

Students will earn their “15-hour Armed” and “24-hour Unarmed” certificates of completion upon successfully completing the courses and qualifications. 

Firearms Training Location:

Our 80-acre outdoor firearms training facility is located at 3161 State Hwy 11 Monroe, Georgia.

Students will need the following gear:

• Pistol
• Holster (no inside the waist band, no cloth or Nylon holsters)
• 2 Magazines
• 5 Dummy Rounds or Snap Caps
• Ear (Amplified recommended) and Eye Protection
• Beverages and Lunch
• Tactical Flashlight (Thumb Operated)
• 150 Rounds of Ammunition

Student will also need to bring:

• Photocopy of their Driver’s License (There is not a copier at the range!)
• Photocopy of their Georgia Weapons Carry License (or state carry weapons permit)

Georgia Weapons Carry License:

Georgia Weapons Carry License can be applied through your County Probate Court or local Sheriff’s Office. Your County Probate Court Judge or local Sheriff’s Office will conduct an extensive background check that will take approximately 2 to 6 weeks. Most Armed Security Guard Companies require their security guards to have a valid Georgia Weapons Carry License.

Pistol and Holster Rentals

If you wish to rent a pistol and holster, use our easy checkout for this product. This will open in a new window and you will not lose your place. Click Here

About Our Courses:

Team GAFASTA is the leader in training Law Enforcement, Armed Security Guards, and Private Detectives. We meet and exceed Georgia Board requirements in training our security personnel.

Armed Security Personnel.

Students will demonstrate safe gun handling from the basics to advanced tactical drills including but not limited to; Shooting and moving, use of cover, malfunction and stoppage drills, tactical and combat reloading, room clearing, close quarters combat, failure drills, transverse shooting with multiple threats, shooting with flashlight and drawing drills.
 

What GAFASTA will provide to you:

• Unarmed and Armed Certificates of Completion
• Firearms Qualification Form
• Basic Training Information
• Weapons Permit Training Information

What the Student does next:

• Students are required to register with the Secretary of State (SOS) via "GOALS": https://sos.ga.gov/goals
• After completing the required online tests and firearms weapons range training, students will upload their documents to their GOALS profile:
• 24 hr unarmed certificate
• 15 hr armed certificate
• Firearms Qualification Form
• Basic Training Form
• Weapons Permit Training Information
• The SOS will conduct an extensive background check and issue your Blue Card to the componay that hired you.

NOTE: Armed Security Guards are required to qualify "annually"  with the weapon they carry on duty by a Georgia Board Certified firearms instructor.

After you re-qualify,  the Student is responsible for uploading their "annual firearms qualifications form" with make, model, caliber, score, and signature of instructor to your GOALS profile.

Please Note: You DO NOT have to use a Paypal account to process your credit card payment. You can use any credit card.

You must take this course within 90 days of purchase!

NEW INFORMATION EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FROM THE GEORGIA BOARD OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND SECURITY AGENCIES:

2025 Code of Georgia

Title 43-Professions and Businesses (Chs. 1-51)

Chapter 38 - Operators of Private Detective Businesses and Private Security

Businesses (43-38-1 - 43-38-16)

43-38-16. Penalty

Unlicensed Practice - Any security license or private detective license MUST be issued and valid before you can legally perform security or PI duties.  There is no grace period or temporary period while awaiting license approval.

Unlicensed practice can be grounds for the Board to refuse to grant a license or registration, and if a licensed company is found to be aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice of an employee that can be grounds for disciplinary action against the company, up to and including suspension or revocation of the company license.

Any person who engages in the private detective business or private security business or offers, pretends, or hold himself out as eligible to engage in the private detective business or private security business and who is not legally licensed or registered under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day or fraction of a day that he practices in violation of this chapter shall constitue a separate offense.

Board Rule 509-4-.08 = Advertising and Promotional Materials

Advertising material distributed or published by a private detective agency or security agency must display the agency license number as issued by the Board. Advertising includes, but is not limited to, sebsites and social mecia pages for the agencies.

INSURANCE COVERAGE

According to O.C.G.A. 43-38-6(d)(1), in lieu of a $25,000 surety bond a licensee may submit a policy of liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1 million. The policy of liability insurance should reflect $1 million in coverage for each occurence, and the aggregate should reflect $1 million coverage or more.

(d)

 (1) In addition to the requirements enumerated in this Code section, each

applicant for a license under this chapter shall provide satisfactory evidence

to the board that the prospective licensee has posted or has made provision

for the posting of a bond. The required bond shall be executed in favor of the

state, in the amount of $25,000.00, with a surety company authorized to do

business in this state and conditioned to pay damages not to exceed the

amount of such bond to any person aggrieved by any act of the principal

named in such bond, which act is in violation of this chapter and would be

grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license under Code Section

43-38-11. Immediately upon the granting of a license, such bond shall be

filed with the division director by the licensee and shall be approved by the

division director as to form and as to the solvency of the surety. The

prospective licensee may file the required bond with the division director

prior to the granting of a license for the division director’s approval as

provided in this Code section. In lieu of the required bond, a prospective

licensee may submit to the board evidence of a policy of liability insurance in

an amount of not less than $1 million insuring such prospective licensee

against personal liability for damages arising out of acts of the insured or his

employees. No licensee shall cancel or cause to be canceled a bond or

liability insurance policy issued pursuant to this Code section unless the

board is so informed in writing by certified mail or statutory overnight

delivery at least 30 days prior to the proposed cancellation. In lieu of the

required bond or liability insurance policy, the prospective licensee may

submit a net worth affidavit, prepared using standard accounting

procedures, which affidavit indicates that the prospective licensee has a net

worth of more than $50,000.00. The board, in its discretion, may accept a

financial affidavit in lieu of the bond or liability insurance policy required by

this subsection. The board, in its discretion, may require licensees under this

Code section to submit periodic financial updates to ensure continued

financial responsibility. If the surety or licensee fails to submit, within ten

days of the effective date of cancellation, a new bond or liability insurance

policy or a net worth statement as outlined in this subsection, the board shall

have the authority to revoke any license issued under this chapter.