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  Multiple Dates

  Sat, Oct 18

  NYS Mandatory Pistol Permit Course / 

  Blackhawk Academy

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  Oct 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  Blackhawk Academy, 3300 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA

  This Firearms Safety Course is required by law in order to obtain a NYS Pistol Permit.

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  Multiple Dates

  Mon, Oct 20

  NYS 8 Hour Pre-Assignment / 

  Black Hawk Training Academy

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  Oct 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  Black Hawk Training Academy, 3300 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA

  This is the first step in your security career! This course meets all NYS DCJS requirements to obtain your security guard license.

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  Multiple Dates

  Wed, Oct 22

  8 Hour Annual In-Service  / 

  Blackhawk Training Academy

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  Oct 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  Blackhawk Training Academy, 3300 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA

  Required NYS DCJS annual training to maintain Security Guard Licensure.

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  Multiple Dates

  Sat, Oct 25

  NYS 8 Hour armed guard renewal  / 

  Blackhawk Academy

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  Oct 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  Blackhawk Academy, 3300 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA

  This is an 8 hour course that must be completed within 12 calendar months from the completion of the 47 Hour Firearms Training and is required to be taken annually to maintain your armed security license.

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  Multiple Dates

  Sat, Oct 25

  HR-218 Course / 

  Blackhawk Academy

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  Oct 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  Blackhawk Academy, 3300 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA

  4 Hour Classroom Followed by Range Qualification: This course is designed for Retired Police and Peace Officer’s that required the use of a handgun in their “Line of Duty”.

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  Multiple Dates

  Sat, Nov 01

  NYS 47 Hour Armed Guard Training (August) / 

  Blackhawk Training Academy

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  Nov 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  Blackhawk Training Academy, 3300 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA

  You must posses a valid NYS Security Guard license as well as a valid NYS pistol permit to become an armed guard. This course will run on Saturdays and Sundays for 3 consecutive weekends unless specified differently. Contact us with any questions.

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  Multiple Dates

  Wed, Nov 05

  NYS OJT course for newly employed security guards / 

  Rochester

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  Nov 05, 2025, 9:00 AM – Nov 06, 2025, 5:00 PM

  Rochester, 3300 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA

  This is the required NYS course for newly certified security guards entering the work force.

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