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S.O.S.T. 3101: Basic Firearms Training

S.O.S.T. 3101 is a new standardized firearms curriculum developed to strengthen and align private security firearms training with state requirements and best practices.

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Consistent

Foundational Training

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Supports Training

Standards

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Resources for

Instructors & Students

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Prepared

Security Professionals

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Implementation Timeline

Early August 2026

Resources available


September-October

Instructor Conference Deep-dive


January 1, 2027

Official use of S.O.S.T. 3101 begins for all applicable firearms training.

Security Officer Standards and Training (S.O.S.T.) Resources

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To obtain online, password-protected instructor materials for each course, please email the Education & Training Department.

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S.O.S.T. 1101: Introduction to Private Security

STUDENT RESOURCES
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S.O.S.T. 1102: Private Security in Action

STUDENT RESOURCES
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S.O.S.T. 1401: State of Louisiana Four-Hour Security Officer Training

STUDENT RESOURCES
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S.O.S.T. 3101: LSBPSE Firearms Qualification Course

STUDENT RESOURCES