8 Hour Annual Firearms Training Course for Security Guards**Nassau**

Holders of an Armed Guard Registration Card, must annually complete an 8-Hour Annual In-service Training Course for Armed Security Guards. Topics include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct. Part of the course will cover the proper use of force including deadly physical force (NYS Penal Law Art. 35). In order to successfully complete this course students must achieve a minimum passing score of 70% on the examination, followed by weapons qualification.