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Armed Security Guard Training in Nevada

Armed security guards in Nevada must have a registration card and pass the security guard exam with a score of 100%. In addition, additional training, which includes firearms training, is required. After all requirements are met, the Private Investigating Licensing Board (PILB) will issue your registration card and firearms permit.

Basic requirements for Armed Security guards in Nevada:

You must be at least 21 years old
United States citizen or legal alien
Valid social security number
No felony convictions or any crime involving the illegal use of weapons
Successfully pass a criminal background check
Fingerprint cards (2)
Passport photo
Nevada driver’s license
Pass security guard exam

Security Guard Exam

This exam must be taken every five years with a passing score of 100%. Either you can take it online to submit with your application or the hiring security company will administer the exam.

Application

You must complete all fields. If a field does not apply to you then you must put “N/A” as an indicator that you have read the field and it does not apply to you. Application is incomplete unless all required information is submitted to the office of the PILB.

Firearms Training

Upon completion of your firearms training, with a certified instructor, you will be administered a firearms certification card. Card is valid for five years as long as you pass a firing range test with a score of at least 75% every six months.

Fees

With fingerprint card $85
Without fingerprint card $95

For more information, please call 775-687-3223 or 702-486-3003.

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15 Responses to “Armed Security Guard Training in Nevada”

johnny zellner, on August 6th, 2011 at 7:10 am Said:

would like to get license to work in navada as uared security guard
johnny zellner, on August 6th, 2011 at 7:15 am Said:

would like to get the training i need to work in the state of navada as a armed security officer can you help me
Curious, on August 6th, 2011 at 7:43 pm Said:

I was trying to get answers for a friend. They had a misdemeanor DV, and want to know If they can obtain a firearm so they can get a better job. The law doesn’t state that they can not and we are just curious.
Jesus Jauregui, on November 15th, 2014 at 9:56 am Said:

I am an armed security officer at a casino, have been for about 5 yrs. Want to do private security on my own and possibly start my own business on the side.I have a gun permit and extensive training through the casino and reno police department, what would I need to get licensed in nevada to do private security.
andrew c, on April 23rd, 2015 at 6:42 pm Said:

i would like to know,if i allready have a ccw card, do i still have to take the gun class and qualify to get my pilb armed guard card. my ccw is from the state of NEVADA, where i live! my ccw card is good through 11-05-2018! i need to know soon!
Raul Hernandez, on February 26th, 2016 at 3:26 pm Said:

Mr zellner I like to get my certification armed guard
already I have unarmed security guard license and Concealed Firearms Permit. Can you please help me I appreciate your
concideration.
Marco Garza, on October 30th, 2016 at 5:56 am Said:

I’m a State Peace Officer in California and a licensed security guard card with exposed weapon card. Will be retiring soon and moving to Nevada. What will I need to acquire a guard card and exposed weapon card. I do executive protection for Rolex security. Among other details for different companies.
Roswell L Dore, on July 27th, 2017 at 1:17 am Said:

I have my Guard Card, I am in the process of buying a Smith and Wesson 9mm semi automatic gun and would like to obtain a Gun Card for the State of Nevada. Please provide information as to where I apply and what will it cost.
leAndru Smith, on September 13th, 2017 at 8:14 pm Said:

would like to get the training I need in order to work in the state of Nevada as an armed security officer, can you help me?
Corey Scott, on October 6th, 2017 at 1:09 pm Said:

I do not have a drivers license. Does that mean no possible way to get hired?
Randall D. Manz, on October 30th, 2017 at 9:23 pm Said:

Is this a place to get my arm card training? Right now I have my unarm card for a Casino. If so how much and if not. Do you know where? Thank You!
Martin Hastings, on January 18th, 2018 at 10:35 pm Said:

I would like to chase a career in armed security. I’m 56 yrs old and retired.
Larry W Fix, on March 31st, 2018 at 12:47 am Said:

Can I get qualified while living in California. Will be re locating to nevada next year
Nicole E, on September 13th, 2018 at 12:03 am Said:

Is there a practice test for armed security license
Victoria Nauls, on April 26th, 2021 at 2:27 pm Said:

Im a security in California looking forward to getting a guard card in nevada ? How would i go about that ?