Security Guard Training

Maryland-Certified Initial Training (Part 1 & Part 2)

Complete your Maryland-certified Security Guard Training at GUNTRY and start your career with confidence.

GUNTRY Maryland offers professional Security Guard Training in full compliance with Maryland state law. Our certified Maryland instructors teach the complete 12-hour Initial Security Guard Training Program required for new applicants. This course meets all 17 state-mandated objectives and provides everything you need to begin your career as a licensed Maryland Security Guard.
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Mandatory as of January 1, 2025, per the Maryland State Police Advisory on Security Guard Training.
‍ Click here to view the official document (PDF).

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Why Train at GUNTRY

State-certified instructors
Weekly class schedules
On-site LiveScan fingerprinting
Modern classrooms and simulators
Flexible scheduling for individuals and corporate groups

Course Overview

The Initial Security Guard Training Program takes place over two days and covers the full state curriculum. There is no live shooting required for this class.

Students must complete Part 1 before taking Part 2 and register for both sessions.
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Schedule:
Part 1: Mondays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Part 2: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: $260 (covers both days)
Fingerprinting: LiveScan available on-site for $75

Requirements:
Students must complete Part 1 before Part 2 and register for both sessions. Casual attire is appropriate. Please bring your Maryland Driver’s License or Maryland Identification Card, and arrive 15 minutes early.
Those who arrive more than five minutes late will need to reschedule.

Training Details:
This class provides training for Security Guard Certification (unarmed) only and does not qualify participants for armed security.
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To be eligible for armed security, you must complete the Maryland Handgun Carry Permit (CCW) course and obtain your Maryland Handgun Carry Permit License, in addition to completing the Security Guard Course.
There is no requirement regarding the order in which the courses are taken, as long as both courses are completed and you obtain your Maryland Handgun Carry Permit License and Security Guard Certification.

Register for Part 1 (Mondays)Register for Part 2 (Tuesdays)

If this is your first visit to GUNTRY or if you are bringing guests who are new to GUNTRY, please arrive 30-45 minutes early.
Non-members are able to schedule reservations up to 24-hours in advance.
Payment is required at time of the reservation.
Cancellations are required more than 4 hours in advance of the reservation time to be refunded. No refund will be issued if the reservation is cancelled less than 4 hours from the scheduled time.
Only two customers allowed per lane. Online booking only accommodates registering 2 lanes at a time (4 people), call GUNTRY directly at 443-973-4867 to make reservations for 3 lanes or more.
Please watch safety video and complete waiver before first visit to GUNTRY. Watch video.

If this is your first visit to GUNTRY or if you are bringing guests who are new to GUNTRY, please arrive 30-45 minutes early.
Non-members are able to schedule reservations up to 24-hours in advance.
Payment is required at time of reservation.
Cancellations are required more than 4 hours in advance of the reservation time to be refunded. No refund will be issued if the reservation is cancelled less than 4 hours from the schedule.
Only two customers allowed per lane. Online booking only accommodates registering 2 lanes at a time (4 people), call GUNTRY directly at 443-973-4867 to make reservations for 3 lanes or more.
Please watch safety video and complete waiver before first visit to GUNTRY. Watch video.