Higher Purpose Training offers initial training for security guards seeking to obtain their Nevada PILB armed card, renewal courses and qualifications. The initial 2-day course consists of classroom instruction and hands-on instruction on the range. This course satisfies the Nevada PILB (Private Investigator Licensing Board) Armed Guard Training Requirements. 

 

Course topics include:

• Basic firearm knowledge and the safe handling of firearms

• Proficiency in firing a handgun and range safety

• Draw stroke from a duty holster 

• Armed guard duties 

• Ammunition knowledge and the safe handling of ammunition

• Handgun shooting techniques and positions

• Alternative shooting positions and shooting from cover and/or concealment

• Laws pertaining to the use of firearms in the State of Nevada 

• Use of deadly force, the force continuum, civil and criminal liability

• Avoiding criminal attack and controlling a violent confrontation

 

Prerequisite

To attend this course, security guards must possess a permanent PILB work card and a VEAS (Verification of Employment Armed Security) form signed by a sponsoring employer. 

 

Required for Successful Completion

 

Written Exam (Initial Only)

The written examination will serve to demonstrate basic knowledge of the required subjects outlined by the PILB. The test requires a minimum of 75% to pass.

 

Firearms Qualification (Initial, Renewal & Bi-Annual Qualification)

Course of fire: 30 rounds total.  A humanoid style target such as the B27.

 

Stage 1: 

3 yards, 5 rounds, dominant hand only from the holster, 15 seconds

3 yards, 5 rounds, support hand only, 15 seconds

Stage 2:

7 yards, 5 rounds standing from the holster, reload, 5 rounds kneeling, 30 seconds

Stage 3:

15 yards, 5 rounds standing from the holster, reload, 5 rounds kneeling, 30 seconds

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You must qualify with each caliber you intend to carry on duty. 

 

Required Documents & Equipment

• State-Issued Driver’s License or ID

• PILB Unarmed Guard Card

• Completed VEAS form by employer

• Quality duty handgun (See Recommended Gear)

• Minimum of 3 magazines

• Quality duty holster that fulfills all criteria of a proper holster

• Magazine pouches

• Brimmed hat

• Proper range attire (no low cut shirts, closed toed shoes required)

• 200 rounds of ammunition

• Wrap-around eye protection

• Hearing protection (electronic hearing protection preferred)

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Course Length

Initial course: 13 hours

Renewal course: 5 hours

 

Cost 

Initial Course: $200 per student

Renewal Course: $100 per student

Bi-Annual Qualification (every 6 months): $30 per attempt

Range fees are not included. Range fees may vary by facility. The range fee may be paid directly to the range facility.

Note: Our fees include PILB fees ($25/initial and renewal; $5/bi-annual qualification) 

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Registering or Hosting a Course

Training is offered as open enrollment courses or as private training sessions and by request. Minimum number of 4 students is required to host private training. Please contact us to inquire when our next course is. To host a course for yourself, your family, school, church or business, please call or text Angelo at (702) 983-0469 or email at angelo@higherpurpose.training to discuss your training needs.