Arizona Church Security Network LLC upcoming events

Arizona Armed Security Guard 8 hour Refresher Course (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Prior to the course students must complete the four hour online classroom instruction.

Topics Include:

-Safe Firearm Handling & Storage -Weapon Care and Maintenance

-Weapon Manipulation -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

-Firearm and Equipment Selection -Defensive Measures

-Weapon Retention -Use-of-Force

-Ammunition Types -Survival Mindset

-Home Safety -Confrontation Aftermath

-Law & Legal -Threat Recognition

-Firearm Presentation -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

-Weapon Malfunctions -Written Exam & Range Qualification

Required Equipment:

Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
Sturdy strong side holster
Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
Three magazines minimum (more are better)
Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
Brimmed hat
Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
Closed toe shoes
Lots of water
Lunch
Sunscreen

Prohibited:

An unteachable spirit
Handguns in calibers not listed above or any variations of the Sig P320
Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

AZ Armed Security Guard 16-Hour Initial Course (May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Topics Include:

-Safe Firearm Handling & Storage -Weapon Care and Maintenance

-Weapon Manipulation -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

-Firearm and Equipment Selection -Defensive Measures

-Weapon Retention -Use-of-Force

-Ammunition Types -Survival Mindset

-Home Safety -Confrontation Aftermath

-Law & Legal -Threat Recognition

-Firearm Presentation -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

-Weapon Malfunctions -Written Exam & Range Qualification

Handguns in calibers not listed above

Sig Sauer P320 or related models.
Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

AZ Armed Security Guard 16-Hour Initial Course (May 23, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Topics Include:

-Safe Firearm Handling & Storage -Weapon Care and Maintenance

-Weapon Manipulation -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

-Firearm and Equipment Selection -Defensive Measures

-Weapon Retention -Use-of-Force

-Ammunition Types -Survival Mindset

-Home Safety -Confrontation Aftermath

-Law & Legal -Threat Recognition

-Firearm Presentation -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

-Weapon Malfunctions -Written Exam & Range Qualification

Handguns in calibers not listed above

Tucson Monthly Meeting (May 28, 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

Survival Mindset

Developing a survival mindset is the most crucial aspect of preparedness regardless of the type of incident you are facing. The belief that you are going to protect yourself, your family or others and survive the encounter is something you can control no matter what type of situation you encounter. We can’t control what the attacker is bringing to an incident, but we can control our mindset.

Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting (June 01, 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

AZCSN meets the first Monday of the month at Reveal Vineyard Church. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

Verbal De-Escalation

Verbal De-escalation techniques are used when a person is becoming disruptive in an inappropriate location and time. This could be during a church service, in a classroom, an office or other non-church-related locations.

You will learn how to identify warning signs that can lead to a crisis incident. Assess risk and use verbal techniques to defuse situations before they become violent. Use disengagement skills to avoid or minimize injury and keep yourself, your congregation and others safe.

Phoenix Monthly Meeting (June 04, 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

AZCSN meets the first Thursday of the month at Church for the Nations in Phoenix. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

Verbal De-Escalation

I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches (June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This six-hour course is designed to educate the public on how they can mitigate the loss of life if they find themselves in a violent intruder incident. The goal of I LIVED training is for participants to recognize the need for immediate response to these types of incidents, recognize ways they may intervene, and empower them to make a difference in the event.

Sierra Vista Monthly Meeting (June 08, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

AZCSN meets the first Monday of the month at ONE Community Church in Sierra Vista. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

Verbal De-Escalation

Active Shooter Response: Reality Based Training Force-on-Role Player (June 12, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This entry level Reality Based Training course will provide students with an environment to learn how to safely operate within confined and populated areas with a firearm. The course will include a review of different tactics that may be used when moving through interior structures. Students will then practice engaging threats using their verbal, less lethal and deadly force skills as appropriate in a given situation.

Participants must have completed the Arizona Armed Security Guard Course through AZCSN. This course is a prerequisite for all other Reality Based Training provided by the network. Class is limited to 14 students.

Active Shooter Response: Reality Based Training Force-on-Role Player (June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

AZCSN Presents Defensive Tactics / Control Principles (June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This course is an introduction to defensive tactics and control principles. This course will include hands on practice.

Tucson Monthly Meeting (June 25, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Verbal De-Escalation

AZCSN Presents Defensive Tactics / Control Principles (June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This course is an introduction to defensive tactics and control principles. This course will include hands on practice.

Active Shooter Response: Reality Based Training Force-on-Role Player (July 17, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Active Shooter Response: Reality Based Training Force-on-Role Player (July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

AZ Armed Security Guard 8-Hour Refresher (August 08, 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Topics Include:

-Safe Firearm Handling & Storage -Weapon Care and Maintenance

-Weapon Manipulation -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

-Firearm and Equipment Selection -Defensive Measures

-Weapon Retention -Use-of-Force

-Ammunition Types -Survival Mindset

-Home Safety -Confrontation Aftermath

-Law & Legal -Threat Recognition

-Firearm Presentation -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

-Weapon Malfunctions -Written Exam & Range Qualification

An unteachable spirit#@#_WA_-_CURSOR_-_POINT_#@# Handguns in calibers not listed above

Sig Sauer P320 or related models.

Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

AZ Armed Security Guard 16-Hour Initial Course (August 21, 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Topics Include:

-Safe Firearm Handling & Storage -Weapon Care and Maintenance

-Weapon Manipulation -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

-Firearm and Equipment Selection -Defensive Measures

-Weapon Retention -Use-of-Force

-Ammunition Types -Survival Mindset

-Home Safety -Confrontation Aftermath

-Law & Legal -Threat Recognition

-Firearm Presentation -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

-Weapon Malfunctions -Written Exam & Range Qualification

Handguns in calibers not listed above

AZ Armed Security Guard 16-Hour Initial Course (August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Topics Include:

-Safe Firearm Handling & Storage -Weapon Care and Maintenance

-Weapon Manipulation -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

-Firearm and Equipment Selection -Defensive Measures

-Weapon Retention -Use-of-Force

-Ammunition Types -Survival Mindset

-Home Safety -Confrontation Aftermath

-Law & Legal -Threat Recognition

-Firearm Presentation -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

-Weapon Malfunctions -Written Exam & Range Qualification

Handguns in calibers not listed above

Intermediate Defensive Handgun (September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This course is designed for those who have completed AZ Armed Security Guard Training or AZCSN Practical Pistol.Continue to develop your protective skills with the pistol, including…

· Firearm safety rules

· After-action checks and actions

· Presentation (drawing) and holstering the pistol from concealment

· Using the pistol in a 360-degree environment

· Moving with and using the pistol around other people

· Firing from non-standard positions

Required Equipment:

Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP

Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)

Sturdy strong side holster--SERPA Holsters are prohibited.

Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)

Three magazines minimum (more are better)

Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely

Minimum of 250-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber

Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)

Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)

Brimmed hat

Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out

Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)

Closed toe shoes

Knee pads or a thick towel to kneel on

Folding chair

Lots of water and ice

Lunch

Sunscreen

AZ Armed Security Guard 16-Hour Initial Course (October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Topics Include:

-Safe Firearm Handling & Storage -Weapon Care and Maintenance

-Weapon Manipulation -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

-Firearm and Equipment Selection -Defensive Measures

-Weapon Retention -Use-of-Force

-Ammunition Types -Survival Mindset

-Home Safety -Confrontation Aftermath

-Law & Legal -Threat Recognition

-Firearm Presentation -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

-Weapon Malfunctions -Written Exam & Range Qualification

Handguns in calibers not listed above

AZ Armed Security Guard 16-Hour Initial Course (October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Topics Include:

-Safe Firearm Handling & Storage -Weapon Care and Maintenance

-Weapon Manipulation -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

-Firearm and Equipment Selection -Defensive Measures

-Weapon Retention -Use-of-Force

-Ammunition Types -Survival Mindset

-Home Safety -Confrontation Aftermath

-Law & Legal -Threat Recognition

-Firearm Presentation -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

-Weapon Malfunctions -Written Exam & Range Qualification

Handguns in calibers not listed above

Low-Light Handgun (October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Take your tactical self-defense training to the next level and learn to protect yourself in low-light situations.

Most handgun training occurs during daylight, however, it is well documented that many shootings occur under low-light conditions. So why not train for the most probable and realistic real-world scenario? Want to see what it looks like?

Rods and cones – the human eye and how it works in low light
Night vision
Back-lighting and front-lighting
Handheld flashlight shooting techniques
Shooting from concealed carry positions
Point Shooting
Target Identification
Weapon manipulation skills (reloading, malfunctions clearance under low light conditions)

AZ Armed Security Guard 8-Hour Refresher (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Topics Include:

-Safe Firearm Handling & Storage -Weapon Care and Maintenance

-Weapon Manipulation -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

-Firearm and Equipment Selection -Defensive Measures

-Weapon Retention -Use-of-Force

-Ammunition Types -Survival Mindset

-Home Safety -Confrontation Aftermath

-Law & Legal -Threat Recognition

-Firearm Presentation -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

-Weapon Malfunctions -Written Exam & Range Qualification

An unteachable spirit#@#_WA_-_CURSOR_-_POINT_#@# Handguns in calibers not listed above

Sig Sauer P320 or related models.

AZ Armed Security Guard 16-Hour Initial Course (November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Topics Include:

-Safe Firearm Handling & Storage -Weapon Care and Maintenance

-Weapon Manipulation -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

-Firearm and Equipment Selection -Defensive Measures

-Weapon Retention -Use-of-Force

-Ammunition Types -Survival Mindset

-Home Safety -Confrontation Aftermath

-Law & Legal -Threat Recognition

-Firearm Presentation -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

-Weapon Malfunctions -Written Exam & Range Qualification

Handguns in calibers not listed above

AZ Armed Security Guard 16-Hour Initial Course (November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Topics Include:

-Safe Firearm Handling & Storage -Weapon Care and Maintenance

-Weapon Manipulation -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

-Firearm and Equipment Selection -Defensive Measures

-Weapon Retention -Use-of-Force

-Ammunition Types -Survival Mindset

-Home Safety -Confrontation Aftermath

-Law & Legal -Threat Recognition

-Firearm Presentation -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

-Weapon Malfunctions -Written Exam & Range Qualification

Handguns in calibers not listed above