VOC Receives Grant to Fund Free 47-Hour Armed Security Guard Certification Course for 6 Veterans

Veterans Outreach Center is looking for six veterans interested in a career as an armed security guard. Thanks to a generous donation, these veterans will be funded for a free 47-hour armed guard certification through Valor Training Group. Classes are anticipated to begin in July, and slots are on a first-come first-served basis. Class schedule is TBD based upon trainer and shooting range schedules.

Location:
Two days of classroom instruction
Scottsville Fire Department
385 Scottsville Mumford Rd
Scottsville, NY 14546

Four days on the range
Mumford Sportsman’s Club
8667 Gulf Rd
Leroy, NY 14482

Requirements:

  • Must have unarmed guard card (or be in transition from NYS)

  • Must have NYS pistol permit

Gear:

  • Recommended semi-auto 9mm or 45 cal

  • 3 magazines

  • Level 3 holster (Recommended Safariland brand)

  • Duty belt

  • 4 keepers to keep pants belt and duty belt together

  • Magazine pouch for 2 magazines

  • Hearing & eye protection

  • Baseball cap

  • Cleaning kit

  • Range bag

  • Lock box guard card (bring every day)

  • Pistol permit (bring every day)

  • 500 rounds of full metal jacket

  • 200 rounds of jacketed hollow point

  • 5 rounds of 12 gauge slug 23/4”

Contact us for bulk ammo discount information

For more information, please contact Rick Saltrelli, Training Coordinator, at 585.295.7832.