Enroll in top-rated armed and unarmed security guard training in Alabama. Our state-approved courses provide expert instruction, licensing prep, and hands-on skills to help you start or advance your career in the security industry. Serving Birmingham and all of Alabama with flexible scheduling and experienced trainers.
Unarmed Security Guard Training
Get certified with professional unarmed security guard training in Birmingham, AL. Alabama Security Regulatory Board-approved courses, expert instructors, and job-ready skills to start your security career today.
ASRB requires all unarmed guards to complete 8 hours of training to receive an unarmed guard license.
Your guards can join us at our facility, one of our leased offices throughout the state, or we can make a special trip to do the training on site at your facility.
Armed Security Guard Training
Armed Guards in Alabama are required to undergo 14 hours of training and a qualification for their service weapon upon initial licensing. Guards that currently maintain a license must renew every two years.
Start your career with certified armed guard training in Birmingham, AL. Alabama Security Regulatory Board-approved firearms instruction, licensing prep, and tactical skills taught by experienced professionals.
Our Instructors are certified NRA instructors and this class meets all NRA requirements for NRA basic pistol for which students will receive credit and certification.
Current Unarmed/Armed Guard Schedule
- 12 January, 2026 – Unarmed Guard (9 AM – 5 PM at Double Tap Training Grounds Calera Alabama)
- 13 January, 2026 – Armed Guard (9 AM – 5 PM at Double Tap Training Grounds Calera Alabama)
- Please call to schedule your renewal (205-258-9203)
What Guns & Gear Do I Need For Class?
For the Armed Guard Class (Alabama Security Guard Certification) you will need at a minimum a pen and notebook as well as your service weapon and 150 rounds of ammunition. The qualification course is 30 rounds however the class will run through pistol fundamentals requiring a bit of range time.
Your gun should be a quality firearm in serviceable condition. This is a bit of a subjective test so please call if you have questions about your sidearm. To get the most out of your class, you should bring at least one spare magazine and a magazine holster, as well as a quality plastic holster for your pistol.
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