Arizona armed guard requirements

Armed security guard registration · Last verified November 1, 2026

Not legal advice. This guide is general information, not legal or career advice. Licensing rules, hours and fees change and vary by state and employer. Verify every requirement with the issuing body before you enroll, apply or work.

Issuing agency

Arizona Department of Public Safety, Licensing Unit

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Requirements and training

Minimum age: Check with Arizona Department of Public Safety, Licensing Unit
Training and requirements: The 8-hour unarmed pre-assignment training plus 16 hours of initial firearms training from a DPS-registered firearms-safety instructor, finished before any armed assignment.

Cost and time

Fees: $100 armed registration (new or renewal), or $50 to upgrade an unarmed registration; plus $22 fingerprint fee.
Time: Check with Arizona Department of Public Safety, Licensing Unit

Renewal

8 hours of continuing firearms training every year; registration is valid 4 years.

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Sources

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