About Valley Guard Training

Valley Guard Training is a BSIS-licensed security guard training school in Van Nuys. Since 1993 we’ve helped guards get their guard cards and firearms permits, and keep them current.

BSIS-Licensed Since 1993Van Nuys, CA

Training California Security Guards Since 1993

We’re a state-licensed training facility located inside The Target Range, an indoor shooting range and gun store in Van Nuys. The classroom, the range and Live Scan are all in one building, so most students get everything done in one visit.

Walk-Ins Welcome
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Online Courses on Any Device

Front of The Target Range and Valley Guard Training at 16140 Cohasset St, Van Nuys

Indoor range lanes

Gun store counter inside The Target Range

Student training on the indoor range

Hours

Walk-Ins Welcome

Mon9am – 6pm

Tue – WedClosed

Thu – Sat9am – 6pm

Sun11am – 6pm

Holiday Closures

July 4ThanksgivingChristmas DayNew Year’s Day

Also closed the 7 days before July 4 and the 7 days before January 1.

BSIS Approved Training, TFF 1123 and TFB 1336

Licensed by BSIS

TFF 1123Training Facility Firearms

TFB 1336Training Facility Baton

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16140 Cohasset St, Van Nuys, CA 91406Directions →

Before You Train Anywhere

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Requirements

Explained: BSIS Guard Card Requirements

Who can get a guard card, the 8 hours you need to apply, and the training BSIS requires after.

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Myths

3 Biggest Guard Card Training Myths Exposed

What guard card classes really cover, and why most of the training can be done online.

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VGT – Everything Under One Roof

Train in our classroom, qualify on the range, get fingerprinted and shop the gun store without leaving the building.

Classroom

The in-person part of your guard card class, plus baton training.

Range

Firearms permit training and requalifications on the indoor range.

Firearms Permit

Live Scan

Digital fingerprints for your guard card, or any job, license or agency.

Gun Store

Firearms, ammo and gear, in the same building as the classroom and range.

Online

BSIS-approved courses on any device through GuardBoss, with instant certificates.

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16140 Cohasset St, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Inside The Target Range

Directions (818) 989-7825

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Questions? Call (818) 989-7825 · Se habla español