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Basic Firearm Safety Course

What will I learn?

Improve your skills as a Private Security professional with our Basic Firearm Safety Course. Learn how to be more aware of your surroundings, assess threats, and use de-escalation techniques to handle high-stress situations effectively. Get a good understanding of legal and ethical considerations, including use of force laws and liability. Learn important communication and conflict resolution strategies, and make sure you handle firearms safely with practical guidance on storage, transportation, and what to do in an emergency. Level up your skills today.

Apoia's Unique Benefits

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you want to study
Customise your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Build skills

Enhance your practical skills in the areas listed below

Master de-escalation: Handle and defuse tense situations effectively.

Threat identification: Quickly spot and assess possible security threats.

Legal acumen: Understand use of force laws and make ethical security decisions.

Emergency coordination: Create and carry out effective emergency action plans.

Firearm safety: Practise safe handling, storage, and transportation of firearms.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.