Tennessee's licensed armed security guards must renew their certification periodically to remain in compliance with state requirements set by the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance. This Armed Guard Renewal course reinforces firearm safety, use-of-force standards, legal updates, and the practical shooting skills required to maintain an active armed guard license in Tennessee.

The course reviews changes to relevant state law since initial licensure, refreshes core firearm handling and safety skills, and includes a live-fire qualification to confirm continued proficiency. This renewal process ensures armed guards remain sharp on both the legal and practical sides of the job, reducing liability for both the guard and their employer.

Staying current on your armed guard license keeps you working legally and confidently in Tennessee's growing security industry, avoiding lapses that could result in the denial or suspension of your registration.

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Disclaimer: Any course, module, or portion of instruction that involves the handling, operation, or live-fire use of a firearm must be completed in person. Online, virtual, or remote formats are not permitted for these components due to safety, liability, and regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to: NRA Basic Pistol, NRA Basic Rifle, NRA Basic Shotgun, Tennessee Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit, Armed Guard Initial, and Armed Guard Renewal.

This requirement also extends to hands-on, physical-intervention components of courses such as Less Lethal Training (Baton/OC Spray/Restraints) and the practical restraint and de-escalation portions of Dallas' Law Certification, which cannot be safely or lawfully completed online.

Participants must attend the designated in-person session(s) to receive credit or certification for these components. Failure to complete the required in-person portion may result in incomplete certification, and applications submitted without proof of in-person training completion may be denied by the applicable licensing authority.