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Security Firearms Instructors Association (SFIA)

Representing the interests and standards of firearms and security instructors in NSW through consultative engagement, professional development, and realistic incident-based training.

Training standards
Professional development
Consultative liaison
Incident-based training

About SFIA

SFIA has for over ten years represented the interests and standards of firearms and other security instructors in NSW.

SFIA previously contributed through the Security Industry Consultative Committee to the development of manuals, training videos, and the compilation of written and range tests approved for firearms students in NSW. These remain in use as an industry standard.

SFIA has been involved in legislative and industry changes aimed at improving training standards within the security industry, including training requirements for batons and handcuffs. SFIA supported the extension of firearms instruction from one day to three days for students and continues to advocate for improvements across the industry and among our peers.

Consultative engagement

Professional liaison with police, regulators, and industry stakeholders.

Member development

Training days and updates to keep instructors current and connected.

Safety and consistency

Promoting safe, consistent training outcomes and sound practice.

Instructor focused realism

Scenario driven, incident-based training designed for instructors.

Intended audience.
This website is intended for individuals who hold a NSW security licence and appropriate firearms licensing, including 1F and H class.

Committee

SFIA is led by an experienced committee of NSW firearms and security instructors.

President
Phil Bos
Vice President 1
Adam Ickowicz
Vice President 2
Darren Upson
Secretary
Scott Brown
Treasurer
Rodney Plaut
Range Captain 1
Sonya Pritchard
Range Captain 2
Florette Cohen

Membership

Membership is intended for appropriately licensed NSW security firearms instructors. Applications will open in the coming months. Enquiries are welcome in the interim.

SFIA is not a licensing authority and does not issue firearms or security licences. Members remain responsible for compliance with all applicable legislation and licence conditions.

Contact

For general enquiries, email info@sfia.org.au or use the form below.

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