The NC Armed course (24 hours) and SC SLED Armed course (4 hours + range) build on the unarmed foundation with firearms-specific instruction:
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Legal authority and limitations of firearm use by security officers
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Handgun safety
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Handgun operation and maintenance
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Handgun fundamentals and marksmanship
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Night firing techniques and safety
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Use-of-force decision making — when drawing is appropriate vs. when it creates liability
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Threat assessment under stress — managing distance, cover, and space before force is necessary
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Live-fire day and night range qualification (minimum 50 rounds each, 80% accuracy required)
