Questions about firearm training

[wally36]

Iam very interseted in getting into a career in armed private security for VIP's or executives and things of that nature but i have no military or police background. First of all is this absolutely necessary to pursue a career in private security and if not does anyone know of anywhere local i could take classes to get firearms ratings for pistols shotguns and rifles?

[gnbrotz]

To do so in PA (work armed security), the one thing that IS required is Act 235 Certification. Beyond that, you should check out the typical employment requirements for the types of companies you hope to work for.

[wally36]

I did enough research to find out I need my 235 and i know where I can take that course locally and luckily i also know the instructor. Does anyone know where i could get my certs for pistols rifles and shotguns locally though?

[biggs88]

I did enough research to find out I need my 235 and i know where I can take that course locally and luckily i also know the instructor. Does anyone know where i could get my certs for pistols rifles and shotguns locally though?

What kind of certs do you want?

NRA Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun certs???

Many gun ranges offer those trainings. I am a member at Pistol People (Bucks County PA). Try given them a call if it's not to far for ya. Ask for Steve. See what he says.
*Don't pay his tone no mind!!

[dgg9]

Iam very interseted in getting into a career in armed private security for VIP's or executives and things of that nature but i have no military or police background. First of all is this absolutely necessary to pursue a career in private security and if not does anyone know of anywhere local i could take classes to get firearms ratings for pistols shotguns and rifles?

If you really want an EP career, you'll find it very difficult to get anywhere without mil experience.

[biggs88]

If you really want an EP career, you'll find it very difficult to get anywhere without mil experience.

+1

The limited openings in that type of field are usally filled with the surplus of ex military and ex police. . .

However, Craigslist does have a few posts up a week from people looking for Act 235 cert. workers. . . .


I'd call around a bit a see what the job market is like before investing big money into the training. . .

Be safe.

[wally36]

Even if I do not end up pursuing a career in EP Im still planning on pursuing trainging just because I love shooting and want to improve in all aspects but thanks

[DonSmithnotTMD]

Check here. But yea now days mil exp is a serious plus. Where were ya in 2003?

http://www.warriortalk.com/

[nycems22]

You could try the G. Gordon Liddy Academy of Corporate Security and Private Investigation.
For $2,700 (ammunition provided), the academy offers 17 days of classes covering everything from "Competitor Intelligence/Industrial Espionage" to "Electronic Eavesdropping (bugging-debugging)" to "Intrusion (Exit/Entry)." The general thrust of the training is not how to do these things unto others but how to stop them from being done unto you. Liddy has switched sides, from offender to defender.

[M&P Chris]

Yeah Act 235 for armed private security.