My Gun Academy offers professional training programs for private law enforcement/security officers designed to prepare individuals for careers in private security and to ensure currently licensed officers remain compliant and effective. Our courses emphasize legal compliance, practical skills, and real-world readiness.
This course is designed for individuals seeking certification as an Unarmed Security Officer.
Training Covers:
Legal authority and responsibilities of unarmed security officers
Professional conduct and ethical standards
Situational awareness and observation skills
Incident response and reporting procedures
Conflict recognition and avoidance
This course meets state requirements for Class D licensure.
This course is required for individuals seeking certification as an Armed Security Officer.
Training Covers:
Firearm safety and handling
Legal use of force and firearm laws
Marksmanship and defensive shooting fundamentals
Tactical decision-making and threat recognition
Armed security responsibilities and liability awareness
Successful completion qualifies students for state Class G licensure.
State-required annual requalification for licensed armed security officers.
Training Includes:
Firearm qualification
Review of use-of-force laws and legal updates
Safety reinforcement and compliance review
This course ensures armed officers remain licensed, current, and compliant.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AREAS
Designed to improve threat recognition and proactive decision-making.
Training Covers:
Identifying behavioral and environmental warning signs
Maintaining awareness in public and professional settings
Preventative mindset and early threat detection
Decision-making under stress
Focused on reducing risk and preventing escalation before force becomes necessary.
Training Covers:
Verbal de-escalation techniques
Recognizing emotional and behavioral triggers
Managing confrontations safely and professionally
Protecting people, property, and reputation
Provides structured guidance on identifying and mitigating potential threats.
Training Covers:
Recognizing pre-incident indicators
Evaluating physical and behavioral risks
Preventative security planning
Coordinated response strategies
All training is led by Jose Suarez, Owner and Lead Instructor of My Gun Academy.
Certifications & Licenses Include:
Private Security Services
Risk Assessments
Security Officer Instructor
NRA Law Enforcement Pistol Instructor
NRA Civilian Pistol Instructor
NRA Shotgun Instructor
NRA Range Safety Officer
Pasco Sheriff Armed School Officer
Statewide Armed Security Officer
Statewide Security Officer Instructor
Church & School Safety Team Instructor
ALICE – Single Engagement Active Shooter Instructor