In-Person Requalification
Complete your armed security requalification in person with a professional range-day plan.
This armed security requalification course is completed in person only and is valid for one year. Students purchase or reserve the course online, then complete the required classroom/range review, live-fire qualification, safety expectations, and instructor-observed requirements at the scheduled in-person session.
In-person session
Training Time
Annual in-person classroom/range session
Course Flow
In-Person Only
Illinois Armed Security Requalification
- Purchase or reserve online, complete training in person.
- No online-only completion or self-paced lesson path.
- Scheduling, equipment, and documentation are confirmed by the academy.
What You Will Learn
A focused in-person requalification path for armed security professionals.
This annual requalification is designed for students who need instructor-led requalification, live-fire evaluation, safety review, and documentation. It is valid for one year, is not an online course, and must be completed in person.
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Scheduling and Eligibility Review
Confirm the requalification purpose, attendance expectations, required documentation, and scheduling details before class day.
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Key Takeaway
Know exactly what to bring and when to arrive.
02
Safety and Range Conduct
Review muzzle discipline, trigger discipline, loading/unloading expectations, instructor commands, and range safety rules.
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Key Takeaway
Safety and command compliance come first.
03
Skills Review and Qualification
Complete instructor-observed range work and qualification under academy supervision.
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Key Takeaway
Complete the required qualification in person.
04
Completion Documentation
Review completion records, next steps, the one-year validity period, and when to reserve the next annual requalification.
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Key Takeaway
Finish with clear completion guidance.
Course Benefits
Built for clear scheduling, safe range expectations, and professional completion records.
No online shortcut.
Requalification requires face-to-face instruction, range safety controls, and instructor-observed qualification.
Clear expectations before arrival.
Students know what to bring, what to review, and how the range/classroom session is handled.
Annual completion guidance after class.
The academy helps keep the process organized from purchase through in-person completion documentation and the next one-year requalification cycle.
Professional Training Flow
Built to feel serious, organized, and easy to follow.
Students should not have to guess where to begin, what to study next, or how the final exam fits into completion. This page sets the expectation, then the course platform carries them through the lesson path.
Students purchase or reserve online, but the actual requalification happens face to face.
Range commands, safe handling, and instructor observation stay central to the training day.
The page avoids giving students the wrong impression that requalification can be completed online.
Questions & Answers
What students ask before they enroll.
Who needs annual firearm refresher or requalification training?
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IDFPR rules require every person issued a firearm control card or retired police card to complete annual refresher training beginning with the calendar year after the card is issued.
What does the annual firearm refresher include?
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The rule allows refresher subjects to be determined by the employer, but it must include practice firing of at least 50 live rounds and a minimum 70% qualification score for each weapon type the person is authorized to carry.
Can requalification be completed fully online?
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No. Because the requirement includes live-fire practice and qualification, this requalification is handled as an in-person range/classroom session.
What happens after I reserve a requalification seat?
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After checkout, your reservation appears in your student account and the academy confirms the selected range/classroom date. You will receive instructions about arrival time, location, what to bring, and range expectations.
What should I bring to requalification?
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Students should follow the academy confirmation email. In general, arrive with required identification, any requested paperwork, approved range gear, eye and ear protection, and range-appropriate clothing.
Who certifies firearm requalification?
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IDFPR rules state firearm requalification must be certified by a registered firearm instructor, the licensee-in-charge of the employing agency, or the security director for an armed proprietary security force.
Does a concealed carry license replace firearm control card compliance?
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No. IDFPR rules state an employee with an Illinois concealed carry license is not exempt from firearm control card compliance while performing covered employment duties.
Can I purchase requalification again next year?
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Yes. Requalification is an annual requirement for covered armed security authorization, so students can reserve again when their next yearly requalification cycle is due.
In-Person Requirement
Armed Security Requalification Must Be Completed In Person
This course is not delivered as online training. Students use the website to purchase or reserve their spot, then complete the actual requalification at the scheduled in-person range/classroom session. Requalification is valid for one year, so students can reserve again when the next annual cycle is due.
Scheduling is confirmed by the academy.
Guardian Shield Academy will provide available dates, arrival instructions, and any required documentation or equipment list.
Arrive prepared and range ready.
Students should bring required identification, any required course paperwork, approved range equipment, eye/ear protection, and professional range clothing.
Instructor commands control the range.
Students must follow academy and range commands, maintain safe muzzle direction, keep fingers off triggers until directed, and immediately report safety concerns.
Qualification, documentation, and annual timing.
Completion depends on attendance, safety compliance, instructor observation, and successful qualification requirements. The requalification is valid for one year.
Next Steps After Purchase
- Purchase or reserve the requalification course through the website.
- Watch for Guardian Shield Academy scheduling instructions and required equipment details.
- Attend the scheduled in-person classroom/range session.
- Complete instructor-observed qualification and receive completion guidance for the one-year requalification cycle.
Enrollment
Reserve your annual in-person requalification seat.
Use the enrollment option to begin the purchase/reservation process. The requalification itself is completed only at the scheduled in-person classroom/range session and is valid for one year.
$100
In-person requalification
Annual $100 reservation for the in-person armed security requalification session. Requalification is valid for one year, and students can reserve again when their next yearly requalification is due.
Reserve Seat
Annual requalification is valid for one year. Students may reserve this in-person range/classroom session again when they need their next yearly requalification.
Best Fit
This course is built for students who need in-person requalification, not online study.
Students who already understand this requalification must be completed in person.
Armed security professionals preparing for a scheduled range/classroom requalification session.
Students who want a cleaner purchase, scheduling, and arrival process before range day.
Need Help Choosing?
Ask before enrolling in the wrong training path.
If you are unsure whether this is the correct requalification path, call the academy before enrolling so we can confirm your situation and schedule needs.