Prepare for armed security work through NYS Penal Law Article 35 instruction, firearms safety, range training, and live-fire qualification with retired NYPD instructors.
Prerequisites: a valid NYS security guard registration card and a valid NYS pistol license.
The program pairs legal and ethical decision-making with disciplined, supervised firearms instruction. Every block is designed around the standards an armed security professional carries into a high-stakes encounter.
A practical foundation in the law, responsibility, and judgment expected of an armed security guard in New York.
Hands-on instruction that turns safe handling and marksmanship fundamentals into repeatable, accountable performance.
Designed for registered security guards who are ready to take on the additional legal, tactical, and safety responsibilities of armed status.
Seven hours of classroom instruction plus forty hours of range instruction and qualification.
Mariners Cove, 3615 Oceanside Road, Oceanside NY / local range partner.
This program is for registered security guards seeking to upgrade to armed status. Eligibility requirements apply.
This course is for guards with a valid NYS security guard registration card and a valid NYS pistol license who are seeking a special armed guard registration.
Move toward the NYS DOS armed security guard registration upgrade with training that respects the stakes.
Understand the legal boundaries, judgment calls, and ethics that shape every defensive decision.
Develop disciplined range habits that prioritize control, awareness, and professional responsibility.
C&G Solutions is led by retired NYPD Firearms & Tactics Instructors with more than 130 years of collective NYPD and EMS experience. Our instruction connects firearms safety, sound judgment, and controlled performance.
Instruction shaped by professionals who have carried the responsibility, made decisions under pressure, and trained others to do the same.
Trigger-finger discipline, muzzle awareness, high-stakes handling, and range conduct are reinforced at every step.
More instructor attention means more useful feedback on fundamentals, mechanics, and professional range habits.
Build deliberate performance through structured repetition, live-fire supervision, and qualification-focused preparation.
Students who pass the Article 35 written examination and handgun qualification receive course completion documentation to submit with an application for a NYS special armed guard registration.
A valid NYS security guard registration card and a valid NYS pistol license are required for the 47-hour firearms course.
The course includes seven hours of NYS Penal Law Article 35 instruction and a written examination, plus 40 hours of range instruction and handgun qualification.
No. After successfully completing the course, you must submit the training certificate with your application to upgrade to a special armed guard registration through the NYS Department of State.
Classroom training is listed at Mariners Cove, 3615 Oceanside Road, Oceanside, NY. Live-fire training takes place at the designated local range partner.
See the NYS Department of State training requirements for registration details.
Contact C&G Solutions for course dates, eligibility, and enrollment information.
Well-Taught, Well-Trained
Safety always comes first. We teach proper firearm handling to help prevent accidents and encourage responsible ownership.