As of March 18, 2024, GUNTRY will offer Security Guard training. Developed to align with Maryland state law, certified instructors will deliver two courses every week: Initial Security Guard Training Program and Security Guard In-Service Training (Renewal).
“GUNTRY is offering this training to equip all security guards with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their vital profession,” says Brian Wolf, Chief Marketing Officer at GUNTRY.
Here are the details for the two courses:
Initial Security Guard Training Program
Course length: Two days, 12 hours
Schedule: Weekly, Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am - 3:30pm
Who needs to take it: Anyone who is NOT a current active Maryland-certified security guard
Cost: $260
In-Service Training (Renewal)
Course length: One day, 8 hours
Schedule: Weekly, Thursdays and Fridays, 9am - 5:30pm
Who needs to take it: Current active Maryland-certified security guards
Cost: $150
Special note: This course must be taken at least 90 days prior to expiration of the current license.
Additionally, for people wanting to be an armed security guard, we offer wear and carry permit courses.
MD Handgun Carry Permit, Part 1 and 2
Course length: 2 days, 16 hours
Schedule: See www.guntry.com/training
Who needs to take it: Anyone who DOES NOT have a wear and carry permit and is seeking to become an armed security guard
Cost: $350
Special note: Cost includes fingerprinting. Course can also be taken over four days in our MD Handgun Carry Permit (4-Part) course.
MD Handgun Carry Permit, Part 2
Course length: 1 day, 8 hours
Schedule: See www.guntry.com/training
Who needs to take it: Anyone who already has a Maryland wear and carry permit
Cost: $150
Special note: This course must be taken at least 90 days prior to expiration of the current permit.
GUNTRY also provides onsite fingerprinting and photographs for $75.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Brian Wolf at bwolf@guntry.com or 443-973-4867 x111.
