Become A Certified State Security Officer In Illinois

Illinois law requires armed security officers to regularly renew their licenses. Keep your skills sharp and yourself safe with a re-certification class designed to improve weapon handling and safety.

Price

$95.00 per weapon

Location

10922 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

In-Class Time

30 minutes

Improve gun handling and safety

Strengthen your resume as a security guard

Stay compliant with licensing requirements

Don’t Let Expiring Certifications Hold You Back

If there’s been a gap in your employment as a professional security guard, or your security guard registration is nearing its expiration date, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification course in Illinois. Renew your certifications before they expire with a course that keeps you compliant and up-to-date with the latest safety protocols.

Security Training Center has provided security guard license renewal courses for thousands of state security officers since 1985. Our armed security re-certification classes are designed to ensure that you’re ready to handle your weapon on the job.

What You’ll Review

  • Modern security and safety protocols
  • Advanced weapons handling techniques
  • Proper firearm maintenance
  • Updated laws and regulations for security professionals

Upcoming Evening Classes

Re-Qualifications: 12/6/2024

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 12/13/2024

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 12/20/2024

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 1/10/25

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 1/17/25

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 1/24/25

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 1/31/25

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 2/7/25

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 2/14/25

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 2/21/25

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Upcoming Weekday Classes

Re-Qualifications: 12/6/2024

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 12/13/2024

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 12/20/2024

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 1/10/25

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 1/17/25

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 1/24/25

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 1/31/25

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 2/7/25

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 2/14/25

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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Re-Qualifications: 2/21/25

Sporting Arms & Supply 14216 S Western Ave, Posen, IL, United States

ARMED SECURITY RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES IN IL If there has been a lapse in your employment as a professional security guard, or if it has simply been a while since you’ve taken a class to further your security training, you may be required to take an armed security re-certification courses in Illinois. The experienced team at Security Training Center™ has been offering weapons training and other professional security courses since 1985. Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center™ are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100. As an armed security professional, you have a big responsibility; your weapon proficiency could ultimately save your life or someone else’s one day. Because of this and many other factors, it’s important to learn how to properly maintain your weapon, as there is nothing scarier than having your weapon malfunction due to improper maintenance. The armed security re-certification classes from Security Training Center™ are designed to address these issues and to ensure that you are still fit to handle your weapon on the job. Security Training […]

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What’s Provided

Course certification and diploma

All study materials

Renewal application form

Ammo

Gun rental

Waived range fees

Targets

What To Bring

A valid photo ID

Proof of armed security officer certification*

Pen & paper for notes

*You must be certified as an armed security guard to enroll in this course

Sign Up For A Security Guard License Renewal Course Now

Armed security re-certification courses from Security Training Center are available by appointment only. These classes are designed to improve students’ weapon-handling skills and offer a refresher on basic safety protocols. To pass the re-certification course, participants must score at least 70 out of 100.

Note: Be sure to submit all required documents, your renewal form, and applicable fees promptly to maintain your status as a registered armed security guard.

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