Does Arrow offer Arizona armed and unarmed guard-card training?

Direct answer

The short answer

Yes. Arrow’s website directs armed and unarmed guard-card students to ArizonaGuardCards.com, its related training resource. Arizona DPS—not the training company—regulates guard registrations, certified trainers, and security agencies, so students should use the current DPS requirements and forms when planning their application.

What to know

As of July 2026, Arizona DPS requires eight hours of pre-assignment training for an unarmed guard applicant. An armed guard must additionally complete the DPS-approved 16-hour firearms course, followed by an eight-hour armed refresher each calendar year. DPS says only the current versions of its forms will be accepted and notes that forms may be updated multiple times per year. Training completion alone does not mean DPS has issued a registration or that a person may work—especially armed—before the required status and card are in place.

Prospective students should confirm whether the course is initial or refresher training, in-person or otherwise approved, which equipment and ammunition are required, what fees are separate, who the certified instructor is, and how completion documents are handled. They should also verify current eligibility and fingerprint instructions with DPS before paying. Arrow’s FAQ should remain a concise bridge rather than duplicate the complete licensing guide: link students to ArizonaGuardCards.com for current dates and enrollment, and to Arizona DPS for the governing requirements and application status. Do not rely on older price or schedule copy that may remain on legacy pages.

Sources and further reading

  1. Arizona Department of Public Safetywww.azdps.gov
  2. Arizona Department of Public Safetywww.azdps.gov
  3. Arizona Guard Cardswww.arizonaguardcards.com
  4. Arrow Securityarrowsecurityinc.com