What they offer
- Format
- In person and online
- Also teaches in
- Bay Area, City of Manteca, City of Ripon, Contra Costa County, Merced County, Napa County, Nevada County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin and Yolo County
Prices
As published by the business.
- Online Guard Card Continued Ed. $49 per 8-hour refresher
- Firearms Re-qualification $60 per qualification (no caliber limit)
- Handcuffing $65 per class
- Pepper Spray $65 per class
- Online Initial Guard Card $99 per 40-hour bundle
- CPR First Aid/AED $100 per class
- Private 1:1 Firearm lessons $125 per hour
- NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course $240 per class
- Initial Exposed Firearm $300 per class
- Zero to Hero Program $450 per program
Classes
As published by the business.
| Class | Format | Length | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepper SprayOC Pepper Spray training class that exceeds the BSIS Chemical Agents training and certification requirements. Only inert training spray is used in the classroom; students are not sprayed with live OC.Who it’s for: Licensed security officersIncluded and extra costs: Four elective hours of Continuing Training (AB 2880); Training completion certificateProvider’s credential claim: Provider states a training completion certificate is issued allowing a licensed security officer to carry pepper spray while on duty (with employer approval), and four elective hours of Continuing Training (AB 2880) are granted. (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: In person | $65 | Official page for Pepper Spray, G&L Security Training | |
| Firearms Re-qualificationFor security guards who already hold the BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit.Who it’s for: Security guards holding the BSIS Exposed Firearms PermitIncluded and extra costs: Hearing and eye protection borrowed at no cost; One loaner firearm at no additional fee (9mm, .40, .45, .38 & 380); Opportunity to qualify at the range with three firearmsProvider’s credential claim: Provider states permit holders must qualify with a minimum 80% on the BSIS course of fire and, at the fourth qualification, pass the Bureau-approved written examination with a minimum 85%. (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 4 hr | $60 | Official page for Firearms Re-qualification, G&L Security Training |
| NRA Basic Pistol Shooting CourseInstructor-led course for all individuals regardless of shooting experience or NRA affiliation, with direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end.Who it’s for: All individuals regardless of shooting experience or NRA affiliationIncluded and extra costs: Course completion certificate; Live fire training and nationally standardized shooting qualification; NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbookProvider’s credential claim: Provider states students take the Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate. | Format: In person | $240 | Official page for NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course, G&L Security Training | |
| HandcuffingA hands-on certification class involving practical and tactical handcuffing and search techniques in different situations. Limited to 6 students at a time.Who it’s for: Security officersIncluded and extra costs: Training completion certificateProvider’s credential claim: Provider states a training completion certificate is issued after successful completion and this certification does not require renewal. (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: In person | $65 | Official page for Handcuffing, G&L Security Training | |
| Initial Exposed Firearms CardA 2-day, 16-hour class for licensed security guards or guard-card applicants seeking the BSIS Firearms Permit to work as an armed security guard.Who it’s for: Licensed security guards; Security guard card applicantsIncluded and extra costs: Hearing and eye protection borrowed at no cost; One loaner firearm at no additional fee (each additional loaner firearm $5.00); Range qualification with up to 6 calibers at no extra chargeProvider’s credential claim: Provider states participants must qualify with a minimum 80% on the BSIS course of fire and pass the Bureau-approved written examination with a minimum 85% to obtain the BSIS Firearms Permit. (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 16 hr | $300 | Official page for Initial Exposed Firearms Card, G&L Security Training |
| 8-Hour Online BSIS Annual Refresher CourseThe 8-hour online refresher required annually to keep a California BSIS Guard Card current. Requires a non-expired Guard Card.Who it’s for: Licensed security guards with a non-expired Guard CardIncluded and extra costs: 8 hours of continuing training; Printable training certificateProvider’s credential claim: Provider states this is the 8 hours of continuing training BSIS requires annually to keep the Guard Card current, with a training certificate to provide to the employer. | Format: Online | Length: 8 hr | $49 | Official page for 8-Hour Online BSIS Annual Refresher Course, G&L Security Training |
| California Initial-Issue CCW ClassIncluded and extra costs: Certificate of completion and issuing-agency documentation; range fees applyProvider’s credential claim: Provider states successful students receive a completion certificate and documentation specific to the agency issuing the permit. (credential source captured October 20, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 16 hr | Official page for California Initial-Issue CCW Class, G&L Security Training | |
| Online Initial Guard CardA 40-hour at-your-own-pace online bundle of all California BSIS-required guard card courses (8 hours pre-license, 16 hours within 30 days, 16 hours within six months). Access is immediate and 24/7.Who it’s for: Security guard card applicantsIncluded and extra costs: 40-hour bundle of all BSIS-required courses; BSIS-approved training certificates upon completion; Immediate 24/7 accessProvider’s credential claim: Provider states the bundle provides the 40 hours of BSIS-approved training required to receive the CA Guard Card, with BSIS-approved training certificates downloadable upon completion. (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: Online | Length: 40 hr | $99 | Official page for Online Initial Guard Card, G&L Security Training |
| Zero to Hero ProgramA bundled program to start a career in armed security, including a 5-day, 40-hour guard card class and two days of an Exposed firearms course.Who it’s for: Aspiring armed security guardsIncluded and extra costs: 5-day, 40-hour guard card class; Two days of an Exposed firearms courseProvider’s credential claim: Provider states the program includes everything needed to start a career in armed security, combining the guard card class and the Exposed firearms course. | Format: In person | $450 | Official page for Zero to Hero Program, G&L Security Training | |
| Private 1:1 Firearm LessonsPrivate and semi-private firearms instruction for individuals, small groups, and large private groups, including private (or semi-private) CCW / CCW Renewal classes and private handgun instruction…Who it’s for: Individuals, small groups, and large private groupsIncluded and extra costs: Customized lesson plan in a two-hour (or longer) block of instruction; Discount for anything over 4 hours | Format: In person | $125 | Official page for Private 1:1 Firearm Lessons, G&L Security Training | |
| CPR First Aid/AEDAn 8-hour American Red Cross certification class covering Adults, Children, and Infant CPR/AED and Basic First Aid. Cost includes a two-year certification card.Who it’s for: General public; Licensed security officersIncluded and extra costs: Four elective hours of Continuing Training (AB 2880) for licensed security officers; Two-year certification cardProvider’s credential claim: Provider states the class is an American Red Cross certification including a two-year certification card, and licensed security officers receive 4 elective hours of Continuing Training (AB 2880). (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | $100 | Official page for CPR First Aid/AED, G&L Security Training |
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Sources: glsecuritytraining.com.
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