Maryland Firearms Course for Armed Permit

Wednesday October 3, 2012 – Wednesday October 3, 2012

1015 Brightseat Road

View MapMap and Directions | Register

Description:

“Maryland Armed Permit Firearms Course” – (1) block of instruction

(9) Nine hours total

Special Early Registration Pricing Before September 26, 2012 – Register Today For $165.00 -Regularly $175.00

In this course of instruction the student will learn the following:

  • Firearms Safety -  A minimum of one hour discussing and demonstrating safety with the handgun on the range, off the range, at home, transporting, and while on duty.
  • Use of Force / Deadly Force - Students will be taught the proper levels of force to deploy when encountering situations where they are defending themselves or others.  In particular instruction will focus on deploying deadly force and the implications of doing so.  Officers will become thoroughly familiar with a Use of Force model based on those used by many area police jurisdictions.  Attendees will learn how their actions may be later questioned and viewed during civil proceedings.
  • Care and Use of a Handgun – A minimum of 6 hours of training in nomenclature, maintenance, sight alignment, position shooting, dry-firing and range practice and qualification shall be given. Participants shall use either a .38 caliber revolver with a minimum 2-inch and a maximum 6-inch barrel or a 9MM pistol.
  • Range Qualification – Those that have successfully completed the Firearms Safety portion of this block of instruction will be scheduled to complete their range qualification in order to obtain their armed certification.  A qualifying score of 70 percent shall be fired on a practical police course.
  • NRA First Steps Pistol Course – “Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training.” Students receive knowledge on the safe operation, cleaning, and storage of pistols as well as an introduction to pistol and ammunition nomenclature.  Practical exercises cover the most fundamental shooting skills, basic shooting positions, and proper safe gun handling techniques.  *This course satisfies the training requirement of 48 states’ conceal carry license/permit applications.  This portion alone is a $90 course if taken elsewhere – we include this certification when you take the Blueline Security Services Armed Permit Course.
  • Certification – Students will receive a certification that they have successfully passed the Maryland Armed Carry course.  Trainers are NRA certified instructors.

**Class minimum of 6 participants**

Attendees Must Be Paid In Full – Your seat is not confirmed until payment is received

 

Register

Defensive Tactics and Handcuffing

Thursday September 27, 2012 – Thursday September 27, 2012

1015 Brightseat Road

View MapMap and Directions | Register

Description:

“Defensive Tactics and Handcuffing” – (5) Five hour block of instruction

Special Early Registration Pricing Before September 22, 2012 – Register Today For $99.00 -Regularly $109.00

This is a 1 day course  – 5 hours

In this course of instruction the student will learn the following:

  • Defensive Tactics – By the nature of the occupation security officers may find themselves having to become physically involved with a suspect that has committed a crime or is presenting a threat to the officer or others.  Students will be instructed by law enforcement professionals in the proper use and deployment of:
  • Control Holds
  • Escort Techniques
  • Take down techniques
  • Pressure point tactics
  • Handcuffing – Participants will learn the proper techniques for deploying handcuffs during an arrest scenario.  Not only will the student be taught the methods for handcuffing a suspect safely but instruction will also be given on  when it is legally appropriate to deploy handcuffs.
  • Use of Force – Students will be taught the proper levels of force to deploy when encountering situations where they are defending themselves or others.  Officers will become thoroughly familiar with a Use of Force model based on those used by many area police jurisdictions.  Attendees will learn how their actions may be later questioned and viewed during civil proceedings.

 

Attendees Must Be Paid In Full – Your seat is not confirmed until payment is received

Register

Bar / Nightclub Security Class

Wednesday June 20, 2012 – Thursday June 21, 2012

4700 Branch Avenue

View MapMap and Directions | Register

Description:

“Bar/Restaurant Security” – (2) Four hour blocks of instruction

Next Class June 20 & 21, 2012

Special Introductory Pricing – Register Today For $119.00 -Regularly $129.00
(Groups of 5 or more are eligible for a 10% discount per person)

This is a 2 day course  – 4 hours each day

In this course of instruction the student will learn the following:

  • Criminal Law / Search & Seizure – An overview of local criminal law statutes that an individual may encounter during their service as security at a bar or restaurant.   In particular those laws relating to trespassing, loitering, and arrest will be covered in depth.  We will also cover applicable civil statutes and rules relating to security officers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.  Additionally, the student will gain a thorough understanding of the laws relating to search and seizure and how they apply in their duties.

 

  • Operational Techniques – Methods / Observation / Hazards
  • Identifying fake identifications
  • Underage drinking awareness
  • Spotting intoxicated individuals before they become a problem
  • Customer Service / Ethics – Customer Service is extremely important in the security field; officers need to be well versed in the tactics of “Verbal Judo”.  These techniques will not only reduce the occasional complaint from a citizen regarding how a security person spoke to him or her, but in a lot of cases being skilled in Verbal Judo could save the security persons life.

 

  • Conflict Resolution and De-escalation - The student will learn how utilizing the proper communication techniques can de-escalate a precarious situation.  Additionally, participants will learn how to ethically perform their duties as a security officer.
  • Armed Threat Recognition – The students will learn how to effectively identify and react to persons carrying concealed weapons.   Years of experience and studies have shown certain characteristics exhibited by those carrying weapons; the students will learn what these indicators are and what to do if they suspect someone is armed.
  • Defensive Tactics – Day 2 will be 4 hours of hands on defensive tactics techniques and maneuvers.  By the nature of the occupation security officers may find themselves having to become physically involved with a suspect that has committed a crime or is presenting a threat to the officer or others.  Students will be instructed by law enforcement professionals in the proper use and deployment of:
  • Control Holds
  • Escort Techniques
  • Take down techniques
  • Pressure point tactics

Attendees Must Be Paid In Full – Your seat is not confirmed until payment is received

Register

ASP Baton / OC Spray Certification

Wednesday October 10, 2012 – Thursday October 11, 2012

1015 Brightseat Road

View MapMap and Directions | Register

Description:

“ASP Baton and OC Spray Certification” – (8) Eight hour block of instruction

Special Early Registration Pricing – Register Today For $119.00 -Regularly $129.00

This is a 2 day course  – 4 hours each night

In this course of instruction the student will learn the following:

  • ASP Baton/OC Spray – Students will learn the proper techniques and tactics to utilize when deploying either the ASP expandable baton and OC (oleoresin capsicum) spray.  Participants will be instructed in the legal aspects of deploying these tools as well as the liability concerns.  Those who successfully complete the class will be certifiedin their use for a two year period.
    • Certification valid for two (2) years
  • Use of Force – Students will be taught the proper levels of force to deploy when encountering situations where they are defending themselves or others.  Officers will become thoroughly familiar with a Use of Force model based on those used by many area police jurisdictions.  Attendees will learn how their actions may be later questioned and viewed during civil proceedings.
  • Available for Purchase – Students will be able to purchase an ASP Baton and OC Spray as well as duty belt carriers for each while attending the class

Attendees Must Be Paid In Full – Your seat is not confirmed until payment is received

Register

Bar/Restaurant Security Class

Monday April 23, 2012 – Tuesday April 24, 2012

4700 Branch Avenue

View MapMap and Directions | Register

Description:

“Bar/Restaurant Security” – (2) Four hour blocks of instruction

Next Class April 23rd and 24th, 2012

Special Introductory Pricing – Register Today For $119.00 -Regularly $129.00
(Groups of 5 or more are eligible for a discounted rate of $109.00)

This is a 2 day course  – 4 hours each day

In this course of instruction the student will learn the following:

Criminal Law / Search & Seizure – An overview of local criminal law statutes that an individual may encounter during their service as security at a bar or restaurant.   In particular those laws relating to trespassing, loitering, and arrest will be covered in depth.  We will also cover applicable civil statutes and rules relating to security officers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.  Additionally, the student will gain a thorough understanding of the laws relating to search and seizure and how they apply in their duties.

Operational Techniques – Methods / Observation / Hazards

  • Identifying fake identifications
  • Underage drinking awareness
  • Spotting intoxicated individuals before they become a problem

Customer Service / Ethics – Customer Service is extremely important in the security field; officers need to be well versed in the tactics of “Verbal Judo”.  These techniques will not only reduce the occasional complaint from a citizen regarding how a security person spoke to him or her, but in a lot of cases being skilled in Verbal Judo could save the security persons life.

Conflict Resolution and De-escalation - The student will learn how utilizing the proper communication techniques can de-escalate a precarious situation.  Additionally, participants will learn how to ethically perform their duties as a security officer.

Armed Threat Recognition – The students will learn how to effectively identify and react to persons carrying concealed weapons.   Years of experience and studies have shown certain characteristics exhibited by those carrying weapons; the students will learn what these indicators are and what to do if they suspect someone is armed.

Defensive Tactics – Day 2 will be 4 hours of hands on defensive tactics techniques and maneuvers.  By the nature of the occupation security officers may find themselves having to become physically involved with a suspect that has committed a crime or is presenting a threat to the officer or others.  Students will be instructed by law enforcement professionals in the proper use and deployment of:

  • Control Holds
  • Escort Techniques
  • Take down techniques
  • Pressure point tactics

 

Attendees Must Be Paid In Full – Your seat is not confirmed until payment is received

Register

Training Announcement

Training Announcement

Security Officer I

Wednesday March 21, 2012 – Thursday March 22, 2012

4700 Branch Avenue

View MapMap and Directions | Register

Description:

“Security Officer I”   -  (2) Four hour blocks of instruction

Special Introductory Pricing – Register Today For $99.00 -Regularly $119.00
This is a 2 day course – 4 hours each day

In this course of instruction the student will learn the following:

  • Criminal Law / Search & Seizure – An overview of local criminal law statutes that an individual may encounter during their service as a security officer.   In particular those laws relating to trespassing, loitering, and arrest will be covered in depth.  We will also cover applicable civil statutes and rules relating to security officers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.  Additionally, the student will gain a thorough understanding of the laws relating to search and seizure and how they apply in their duties.
  • Patrol Techniques -Methods / Observation / Hazards
  • Local Jurisdiction Licensing RequirementsAttendees will learn all of the steps needed to become licensed in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia as both an armed security officer as well as an unarmed security officer.
  • Customer Service / Ethics – Customer Service is extremely important in the security field; officers need to be well versed in the tactics of “Verbal Judo”.  These techniques will not only reduce the occasional complaint from a citizen regarding how an officer spoke to him or her, but in a lot of cases being skilled in Verbal Judo could save the officers life.  The student will learn how utilizing the proper communication techniques can de-escalate a precarious situation.  Additionally, participants will learn how to ethically perform their duties as a security officer.
  • Armed Threat Recognition – The students will learn how to effectively identify and react to persons carrying concealed weapons.   Years of experience and studies have shown certain characteristics exhibited by those carrying weapons; the students will learn what these indicators are and what to do if they suspect someone is armed.

Attendees Must Be Paid In Full – Your seat is not confirmed until payment is received

Register

Security Officer I

Wednesday April 4, 2012 – Thursday April 5, 2012

4700 Branch Avenue

View MapMap and Directions | Register

Description:

“Security Officer I” – (2) Four hour blocks of instruction

Special Introductory Pricing – Register Today For $99.00 -Regularly $119.00

This is a 2 day course  – 4 hours each day

In this course of instruction the student will learn the following:

  • Criminal Law / Search & Seizure – An overview of local criminal law statutes that an individual may encounter during their service as a security officer.   In particular those laws relating to trespassing, loitering, and arrest will be covered in depth.  We will also cover applicable civil statutes and rules relating to security officers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.  Additionally, the student will gain a thorough understanding of the laws relating to search and seizure and how they apply in their duties.
  • Patrol Techniques – Methods / Observation / Hazards
  • Local Jurisdiction Licensing Requirements – Attendees will learn all of the steps needed to become licensed in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia as both an armed security officer as well as an unarmed security officer.
  • Customer Service / Ethics – Customer Service is extremely important in the security field; officers need to be well versed in the tactics of “Verbal Judo”.  These techniques will not only reduce the occasional complaint from a citizen regarding how an officer spoke to him or her, but in a lot of cases being skilled in Verbal Judo could save the officers life.  The student will learn how utilizing the proper communication techniques can de-escalate a precarious situation.  Additionally, participants will learn how to ethically perform their duties as a security officer.
  • Armed Threat Recognition – The students will learn how to effectively identify and react to persons carrying concealed weapons.   Years of experience and studies have shown certain characteristics exhibited by those carrying weapons; the students will learn what these indicators are and what to do if they suspect someone is armed.

Attendees Must Be Paid In Full – Your seat is not confirmed until payment is received

Register