Alabama Training Hub
Choose your path. Training for security work, church/business safety teams, licensing, and firearms skills. Clear steps. Transparent pricing.
Don’t see the date or course you need? Contact us and we will schedule a session for you, your team, or a small group.
Church & Business Safety Teams
Stand up or strengthen an in-house safety team. Start with Level I foundations, then add Level II armed authorization. Clear language for beginners.
Church/Business Security Team Foundations — Level I (Unarmed) • 8h
What to expect: One day of hands-on, scenario-driven training with checklists you can use immediately. No firearms handling.
What it covers: situational awareness, verbal de-escalation, incident response flow, radios/communications, basic post planning, lawful conduct for volunteers/staff, and defensible documentation.
Who it’s for: churches, schools, nonprofits, and businesses forming or tuning a safety team; mixed-experience groups.
Prerequisites: none.
Price: $169 per seat. On-site $600 up to 12, then $75 each (max 24). Remote 0.75×.
Regulatory applicability: STPA training certificate for internal safety teams; not a state license.
Outcome: Level I certificate; reusable templates.
Don’t see a date? Contact us and we’ll set one up.Church/Business Security Team Advanced Training — Level II (Armed) • 10h incl. range
What to expect: Classroom plus live-fire. Safety-first progression to decisions under pressure. Policy alignment for internal authorization.
What it covers: safe handling and carry, Alabama defensive force basics, live-fire fundamentals, malfunctions, decision exercises, and documentation for internal authorization files.
Who it’s for: organizations authorizing armed team members after Level I.
Prerequisites: Level I; safe handgun handling.
Price: $249 per seat plus range fees. On-site $950 plus range fees up to 12.
Regulatory applicability: STPA training certificate; not a state license.
Outcome: Level II certificate and range qualification record for internal files.
No date that fits? Contact us to schedule a class for your group.Church/Business Security Team Refresher (Unarmed) • 4h
What to expect: Focused tune-up with scenarios, comms drills, and documentation updates to keep procedures current.
What it covers: response flow updates, radio discipline, crowd interaction, report improvements, and after-action practices.
Who it’s for: existing teams revalidating fundamentals on a predictable cycle.
Prerequisites: Level I recommended.
Price: $99 per seat; on-site $360 up to 12.
Regulatory applicability: STPA training certificate; not a state license.
Outcome: refreshed records and SOP notes.
Need another date? Contact us to add a session.Church/Business Security Team Firearms Re-Qualification (Armed) • 4h + qual
What to expect: Legal/safety review, coaching, then a documented live-fire qualification for internal records.
What it covers: safety refresh, lawful response review, qual standards, corrective coaching, and documentation.
Who it’s for: armed team members maintaining internal authorization.
Prerequisites: Level II or equivalent; safe handgun handling.
Price: $149 per seat plus range fees; on-site $570 plus range fees up to 8.
Regulatory applicability: STPA training certificate and qual record; not a state license.
Outcome: updated internal authorization documentation.
Don’t see a date? Contact us and we’ll open one.Alabama Security Officer Licensing (ASRB)
Complete the required training and then apply to the Alabama Security Regulatory Board.
Unarmed Security Officer — Initial (ALSOBT8) • 8h
What to expect: Classroom day with knowledge checks and real-post examples.
What it covers: duties, professionalism, observation/reporting, incident response, customer interaction, legal basics, report writing.
Who it’s for: new unarmed officers in Alabama.
Prerequisites: government ID.
Price: $200 in-person; $150 remote.
Regulatory applicability: ASRB licensing path.
Outcome: exam and completion records for your application.
Need a different date? Contact us and we’ll set one.Armed Security Officer — Initial (ALASOT6) • 6h (4h class + 2h range)
What to expect: Focused classroom plus supervised range qualification.
What it covers: handgun safety, lawful force in Alabama, carry/handling on post, qualification and documentation.
Who it’s for: Alabama officers seeking armed status.
Prerequisites: ALSOBT8 recommended; safe handgun handling.
Price: $150 in-person. Range fees and ammo separate.
Regulatory applicability: ASRB licensing path.
Outcome: documentation for armed status.
No date that fits? Contact us to open a block.Unarmed Refresher (ALASR8U) • 8h (biennial)
What to expect: Policy/legal refresh with scenarios and a written check.
What it covers: procedure updates, legal review, documentation, and reporting.
Who it’s for: Alabama unarmed officers maintaining status.
Prerequisites: current or lapsed ASRB unarmed card.
Price: $175 in-person; $125 remote.
Regulatory applicability: ASRB maintenance.
Outcome: updated completion records.
Don’t see a date? Contact us.Armed Refresher & Re-Qualification (ALASR2A) • 2h
What to expect: Legal/safety review and supervised qualification.
What it covers: use-of-force refresh, qual standards, documentation.
Who it’s for: Alabama armed officers maintaining status.
Prerequisites: current or lapsed ASRB armed card; safe handgun handling.
Price: $100. Range fees and ammo separate.
Regulatory applicability: ASRB maintenance.
Outcome: range documentation on successful qual.
Need another day? Contact us to set up a qual block.Range Qualification (ALRQ) • 1–2h
What to expect: Standalone supervised handgun qual with required scoring and documentation.
Who it’s for: officers needing a qual-only block.
Price: $50 standalone; $0 same day with ALASOT6 or ALASR2A. Range fees may apply.
Regulatory applicability: ASRB qualification block.
Outcome: issued qual record for your files.
Don’t see the time you need? Contact us and we’ll open a slot.Tennessee Security Officer Licensing (PPS)
Two-core path for TN licensing. See all TN offerings via the CTA.
TN Unarmed Initial • 4h
What to expect: Core skills for first-time officers with a short knowledge check.
What it covers: observation and reporting, professionalism, basic legal, scene safety, and communication.
Who it’s for: TN applicants seeking unarmed registration.
Prerequisites: ID; agency onboarding as required.
Price: $100 in-person; $80 remote.
Regulatory applicability: TN PPS licensing path.
Outcome: completion record for PPS submission.
TN Armed Initial • 12h (8h class + 4h range)
What to expect: Classroom block plus live-fire qualification. Includes marksmanship block.
What it covers: firearm safety, lawful force, duty carry, malfunctions, qual standards, documentation.
Who it’s for: TN officers seeking armed registration.
Prerequisites: unarmed initial recommended; safe handgun handling.
Price: $200 + range fees.
Regulatory applicability: TN PPS licensing path.
Outcome: armed completion record and qual documentation.
NRA Courses (In-Person)
Nationally recognized curricula for safe, correct fundamentals. Range fees may apply. Certificates issued.
NRA FIRST Steps Pistol • 3–4h
What to expect: Short, approachable session for brand-new pistol owners.
What it covers: safety rules, safe handling, loading/unloading, basic marksmanship, range conduct, care/cleaning.
Who it’s for: new owners and supervised youth with guardian.
Prerequisites: none.
Tuition: $50.
Regulatory applicability: NRA certificate only; not a state license.
Outcome: NRA FIRST Steps Pistol completion certificate.
NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting • 8h
What to expect: Full-day pistol fundamentals with coached live fire.
What it covers: stance, grip, sights, trigger control, ammo, storage, cleaning, structured drills, student exam.
Who it’s for: beginners to intermediates.
Prerequisites: none.
Tuition: $125.
Regulatory applicability: NRA certificate only; not a state license.
Outcome: NRA BOPS certificate.
NRA Personal Protection In The Home • 8h
What to expect: Classroom plus range time focused on safe, lawful defense in the home.
What it covers: defensive planning, safe storage, legal considerations, practical live-fire exercises.
Who it’s for: experienced shooters adding defensive skills.
Prerequisites: prior pistol fundamentals or equivalent assessment.
Tuition: $125.
Regulatory applicability: NRA certificate only; not a state license.
Outcome: NRA PPITH certificate.
NRA FIRST Steps Rifle • 3–4h
What to expect: Concise introduction for new rifle owners.
What it covers: safe handling, operation, marksmanship basics, range procedures, cleaning.
Who it’s for: new owners and supervised youth with guardian.
Prerequisites: none.
Tuition: $50.
Regulatory applicability: NRA certificate only.
Outcome: NRA FIRST Steps Rifle certificate.
NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting • 8h
What to expect: Full-day rifle fundamentals with coached drills.
What it covers: positions, accuracy development, safety, maintenance, student exam.
Who it’s for: beginners to intermediates.
Prerequisites: none.
Tuition: $125.
Regulatory applicability: NRA certificate only.
Outcome: NRA BORS certificate.
NRA Range Safety Officer • 9h
What to expect: Classroom-focused leadership course for range operations and safety management.
What it covers: RSO roles, SOPs, inspections, commands, emergency actions, stoppages/malfunctions.
Who it’s for: club officers, match staff, training leads.
Prerequisites: age 21+.
Tuition: $150.
Regulatory applicability: NRA certificate only.
Outcome: NRA RSO certificate.
NRA New Shooter Seminar • 1–2h
What to expect: Short seminar that removes the mystery and focuses on safe handling and storage.
What it covers: NRA safety rules, safe handling, storage options, pathway to full courses.
Who it’s for: first-time owners or those deciding.
Prerequisites: none.
Tuition: $25.
Regulatory applicability: NRA certificate only.
Outcome: attendance certificate.
STPA Skill Modules & Short Courses
Target specific skills. Stack modules or add to agency paths. Marketed to safety teams where noted.
Active Shooter — Security Variant • 8h
What to expect: In-person day focused on recognition, immediate actions, coordination, and post-incident steps.
What it covers: indicators, command/communication, movement options, integration with responders, accountability and documentation.
Who it’s for: general public, security officers, church/business safety teams, first responders.
Prerequisites: none; duty gear optional.
Price: $200 in-person; $160 remote.
Regulatory applicability: Accepted by TN PPS to fulfill the Active Shooter classification requirement; ASRB add-on (certificate only); STPA certificate.
Outcome: training certificate; implementation checklist.
Marketed to safety teams and agencies.Tactical De-Escalation • 8h
What to expect: Scenario-based practice that reduces force and improves outcomes.
What it covers: communication under stress, time–distance–cover, options and disengagement, post-incident reporting.
Who it’s for: officers, safety teams, supervisors.
Prerequisites: none.
Price: $200 in-person; $160 remote.
Regulatory applicability: Included in ASRB armed classroom and TN PPS armed initial; STPA certificate. Marketed to church/business safety teams.
Outcome: de-escalation playbook and reporting template.
Dallas’s Law — Classification Course
What to expect: One-session familiarization for alcohol-permitted posts in TN.
What it covers: required internal components for classification and on-site expectations (no FA/CPR/AED certs issued).
Who it’s for: TN venues and staff needing classification.
Prerequisites: none.
Price: see schedule for totals/bundles.
Regulatory applicability: TN PPS classification requirement.
Outcome: completion record for employer files.
General Guard (Unarmed) • 4h
What to expect: Concise core-skills block for posts and events.
What it covers: presence, observation, communication, response flow, professionalism.
Who it’s for: event staff and new hires.
Prerequisites: none.
Price: $100 in-person; $80 remote.
Regulatory applicability: Included in TN PPS Unarmed Initial; STPA module for AL teams.
Outcome: skill checklist and quick-reference card.
Report Writing & Documentation • 2h
What to expect: Practical templates and examples that remove confusion.
What it covers: facts vs opinions, sequence and clarity, witness statements, evidence notes, follow-ups.
Who it’s for: officers, safety teams, leads.
Prerequisites: none.
Price: $50 in-person; $40 remote.
Regulatory applicability: Included in AL ASRB and TN PPS blocks; also included in Church/Business Level I; STPA module.
Outcome: ready-to-use report template.
Threat Assessment & Awareness • 2h
What to expect: Simple tools to spot problems early and act.
What it covers: baseline vs anomaly, pre-incident indicators, concise reporting that triggers action.
Who it’s for: officers, safety teams, managers.
Prerequisites: none.
Price: $50 in-person; $40 remote.
Regulatory applicability: Included in AL ASRB and TN PPS unarmed courses; also included in Church/Business Level I; STPA module.
Outcome: observation checklist and reporting prompt card.
Armed Guard — Classroom • 8h
What to expect: Firearms classroom block for agencies and teams.
What it covers: safe handling, legal considerations, policies, pre-range prep.
Who it’s for: agencies prepping for armed roles.
Prerequisites: safe handgun handling.
Price: $200 in-person; $160 remote.
Regulatory applicability: Included in TN PPS Armed Initial classroom; ASRB armed classroom; STPA module.
Outcome: classroom completion record for files.
Armed Guard — Marksmanship/Range • 4h
What to expect: Live-fire coaching and qualification prep tailored to skill level.
What it covers: fundamentals tune-up, diagnostics, malfunctions, qual-focused drills.
Who it’s for: officers prepping for or maintaining quals.
Prerequisites: safe handgun handling.
Price: $100 in-person; $80 remote (classroom alternative only).
Regulatory applicability: Included in TN PPS Armed Initial (range component); STPA module.
Outcome: individualized drill plan; qual readiness notes.
Patrol Procedures & Site Strategies • 2h
What to expect: Quick wins for post setup and routine.
What it covers: post orders, patrol patterns, layered deterrence, comms with clients/responders.
Who it’s for: unarmed posts, site leads, event teams.
Prerequisites: none.
Price: $50 in-person; $40 remote.
Regulatory applicability: Included in AL ASRB and TN PPS unarmed cores; STPA module.
Outcome: site setup checklist.
Armed Courses & Qualifications — What to Bring
- Government photo ID. Transport firearms unloaded and cased. No live ammo in classroom.
- Eye/ear protection required. Loaner PPE available on request.
- Duty handgun and two magazines. Loaners available with notice.
- Ammunition: 30 rounds required for qual; 100–150 rounds recommended for practice.
- Range fees and ammunition are separate unless noted.