Critical Awareness & Protection Education
Train For The Real World.
Florida Class D, Class G and professional firearms training led by experienced instructors who understand what the job actually demands. Build the knowledge, confidence and readiness to step into Florida’s private security industry prepared.
Jacksonville, Florida • Walk-Ins Welcome
STATE-CERTIFIED
Professional Instruction
60+ YEARS
Combined Experience
REAL-WORLD
Security Training
JACKSONVILLE
Florida Training Center
Experience · Trust · Reputation
More Than
A Certificate.
Critical Awareness & Protection Education is built around practical preparation. Our instructors bring decades of real-world experience in security, firearms instruction and public safety into the classroom.
Whether you’re beginning a new career as a Florida security officer or advancing your qualifications, our goal is to give you the knowledge, confidence and skills you need to perform professionally.
Find Your Course →Training Programs
Courses
Professional Florida security officer and firearms training led by experienced, state-certified instructors.
D
Unarmed Security Officer
Class D Course
$150
- Monday–Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- 42-hour Florida security officer academy
- Starts every Monday
G
Armed Security Officer
Class G Armed
$270
- Friday & Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday range day: 7:45 AM – 12 Noon
- 3-day state-certified course
- Walk-ins welcome
08
Qualification Training
Range Fail Repeat
$150
- Every other Saturday
- Saturday training: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Generally a 4–6 hour class
- Sunday qualification begins at 8:00 AM
RQ
Maintain Your Qualification
G Requalification Shoot
$75
- Every other Sunday
- 7:45 AM – 12:00 PM
- Bring your own duty handgun & ammunition
- Bring eye & hearing protection
R
Advanced Firearms Training
Rifle Course
$100
- Every other Sunday following Class G qualification
- 7:45 AM – 12 Noon
- Limited to 10 students
- Advanced rifle training
Student Briefing · Unarmed Security
Class D Course
$150
Course Schedule
- 42-hour Florida security officer academy
- Monday through Thursday
- Course begins Monday at 8:00 AM sharp
- New course starts every Monday
Important Attendance Notice
Being tardy on any day of instruction will require you to attend the remainder of the course during the following scheduled week.
Registration
Walk-ins are welcome. Pay online, or pay in person by cash or card unless agency sponsored.
Student Briefing · Armed Security
Class G Armed
$270
Course Schedule
- Friday & Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday range day: 7:45 AM – 12 Noon
- 3-day state-certified armed security course
Firearm & Ammunition
Students may bring their own duty firearm or use a firearm supplied by Critical Awareness at no additional cost for the in-session course. Ammunition may be available for purchase when needed.
Registration
Walk-ins are welcome. Pay online, or pay in person by cash or card unless agency sponsored.
Student Briefing · Qualification Training
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
$150
Course Schedule
- Held every other Saturday
- Saturday training begins at 4:00 PM
- Training generally lasts 4–6 hours
- Sunday qualification begins at 8:00 AM and continues until complete
Course Type
State-certified qualification training for students who need to repeat the range/qualification portion.
Student Briefing · Maintain Your Qualification
G Requalification Shoot
$75
What To Bring
- Your own duty handgun
- Your own ammunition
- Eye protection
- Hearing protection
Range Rendezvous
Meet at the intersection of 103rd St. and Approach Road, across from Amazon, at 7:45 AM sharp.
Important
Critical Awareness does not provide handguns for requalification other than for current in-session students.
Critical Awareness does not provide ammunition for requalification.
Student Briefing · Advanced Firearms Training
Rifle Course
$100
Course Schedule
- Every other Sunday following Class G qualification
- 7:45 AM – 12 Noon
- One-day course held every two weeks
- Limited to 10 students
Training Focus
Advanced rifle training designed to build and enhance practical firearm skills in a focused small-group environment.
Upcoming Training
Upcoming
Classes
See what's coming up and register directly for the class that works for you. These dates come directly from CAWARE's class schedule.
OCT
12
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
OCT
16
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
OCT
17
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
OCT
18
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
OCT
18
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
OCT
19
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
OCT
26
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
OCT
30
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
OCT
31
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
NOV
1
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
NOV
1
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
NOV
2
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
NOV
9
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
NOV
13
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
NOV
14
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
NOV
15
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
NOV
15
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
NOV
16
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
NOV
23
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
NOV
27
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
NOV
28
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
NOV
29
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
NOV
29
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
NOV
30
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
DEC
7
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
DEC
11
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 2:00 PM–1:00 AM · Sun 1:45 PM–6:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
DEC
12
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
DEC
13
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
DEC
13
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
DEC
14
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
JAN
4
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
JAN
8
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
JAN
9
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
JAN
10
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
JAN
10
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
JAN
11
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
JAN
18
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
JAN
22
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
JAN
23
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
JAN
24
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
JAN
24
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
JAN
25
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
FEB
1
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
FEB
5
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
FEB
6
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
FEB
7
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
FEB
7
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
FEB
8
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
FEB
15
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
FEB
19
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
FEB
20
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
FEB
21
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
FEB
21
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
FEB
22
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
MAR
1
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
MAR
5
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
MAR
6
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
MAR
7
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
MAR
7
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
MAR
8
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
MAR
15
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
MAR
19
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
MAR
20
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
MAR
21
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
MAR
21
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
MAR
22
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
MAR
29
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
APR
2
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
APR
3
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
APR
4
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
APR
4
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
APR
5
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
APR
12
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
APR
16
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
APR
17
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
APR
18
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
APR
18
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
APR
19
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
APR
26
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
APR
30
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
MAY
1
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
MAY
2
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
MAY
2
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
MAY
3
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
MAY
10
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
MAY
14
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
MAY
15
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
MAY
16
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
MAY
16
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
MAY
17
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
MAY
24
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
MAY
28
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
MAY
29
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
MAY
30
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
MAY
30
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
MAY
31
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
JUN
7
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
JUN
11
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
JUN
12
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
JUN
13
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
JUN
13
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
JUN
14
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
JUN
21
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
JUN
25
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
JUN
26
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
JUN
27
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
JUN
27
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
JUN
28
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
JUL
5
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
JUL
9
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
JUL
10
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
JUL
11
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
JUL
11
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
JUL
12
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
JUL
19
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
JUL
23
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
JUL
24
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
JUL
25
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
JUL
25
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
JUL
26
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
AUG
2
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
AUG
6
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
AUG
7
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
AUG
8
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
AUG
8
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
AUG
9
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
AUG
16
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
AUG
20
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
AUG
21
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
AUG
22
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
AUG
22
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
AUG
23
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
AUG
30
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
SEP
3
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
SEP
4
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
SEP
5
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
SEP
5
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
SEP
6
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
SEP
13
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
SEP
17
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
SEP
18
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
SEP
19
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
SEP
19
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
SEP
20
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
SEP
27
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
OCT
1
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
OCT
2
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
OCT
3
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
OCT
3
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
OCT
4
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
OCT
11
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
OCT
15
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
OCT
16
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
OCT
17
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
OCT
17
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
OCT
18
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
OCT
25
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
OCT
29
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
OCT
30
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
OCT
31
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
OCT
31
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
NOV
1
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
NOV
8
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
NOV
12
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
NOV
13
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
NOV
14
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
NOV
14
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
NOV
15
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
NOV
22
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
NOV
26
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
NOV
27
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
NOV
28
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
NOV
28
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
NOV
29
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
DEC
6
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
DEC
10
Class G Armed Course
Friday–Sunday · Fri & Sat 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Sun 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
3-Day Class · Florida Armed Security Officer Training
DEC
11
8-Hour Range Fail Repeat
Saturday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
1-Day Class · Range Fail / Second Attempt Training
DEC
12
G Requalification Shoot
Sunday · 7:45 AM–12:00 PM
1-Day Class · Class G Annual Requalification
DEC
12
Rifle Course
Sunday · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
1-Day Class · Advanced Firearms Training
DEC
13
Class D Course
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
4-Day Class · Florida Unarmed Security Officer Training
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What Our
Students Say.
Professional training is about more than completing a course. It’s about leaving better prepared, more knowledgeable and more confident than when you walked in.
★★★★★
“Excellent class! Great information coupled with real life experiences.”
James H.
CAWARE Student
★★★★★
“Very entertaining, while still providing the best security training I’ve gotten anywhere. I highly recommend this school and qualification range.”
Paul B.
CAWARE Student
★★★★★
“Outstanding instructor with a great curriculum! I highly recommend Critical Awareness to anyone looking to get their security license.”
Matthew H.
CAWARE Student
★★★★★
“Thanks to Frank Piper over at Critical Awareness for the awesome Security Class G course this past weekend!”
Benjamin Wolff
Class G Student
Meet Your Instructor
Frank Piper.
Frank L. Piper has worked in the security and firearms training industry since 1987 following honorable service in the United States Marine Corps. His experience spans operations, management, instruction and executive leadership, bringing decades of real-world perspective directly into the classroom.
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
35+ Years Security Industry Experience
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Faculty Member
Security Company Executive & Owner
Beyond The Classroom
Training Matters.
So Does Legal Protection.
CAWARE recommends that security professionals understand the legal risks that can follow a self-defense incident. Learn about Right To Bear membership options designed for responsible firearm owners and security professionals.
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10385 N Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Critical Awareness
10385 N Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Critical Awareness & Protection Education
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