Our Companies
One veteran-led standard · Three ways to train, certify, and stay protected.
The Pilum Family of Companies
Pilum is a veteran-owned security and investigations firm founded in 2013 by U.S. Marine Corps and Navy SEAL combat veterans. Over time, that same standard grew into three focused companies. Here is what each one does, and where to go for what you need.
Pilum — Protection, Investigations & Professional Training
Pilum is the parent company: a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and GSA Schedule-listed firm delivering armed security, executive protection, corporate and civil investigations, and government contracting to clients across Colorado, Nevada, Florida, and New York. Pilum also houses our professional-grade, in-person tactical training: armed security guard qualification, executive protection, force-on-force, simulator-based judgment training, active shooter response, and law enforcement and military range rental.
Who it's for
Businesses, school districts, and government agencies needing security or investigative services. Armed security professionals, executive protection agents, and law enforcement or military units needing professional-grade tactical training.
What's here
- Protection Services (armed security, executive protection, school security, government contracting)
- Investigations (corporate, civil, litigation support, background searches)
- Professional Training (armed security guard training, EP training, force-on-force, firearms simulator, active shooter, LE/MIL range rental)
Pilum Tactical — Our Online Learning Academy
Pilum Tactical is our self-paced, state-compliant online academy for security guard certification. Built for entry-level guards, guards renewing a license, and employers standardizing training across a team, courses run 100% online and are accessible on any device.
Who it's for
Anyone entering the security profession who needs an initial license, currently licensed guards needing continuing education, and career changers who need flexible, self-paced training.
What's here
- Denver Security Guard Certification (16-hour) and Renewal (8-hour)
- Colorado Springs Security Officer Training
- De-escalation of Force, Patrol Techniques, Report Writing & Documentation
- Bronze, Silver & Gold Certification Bundle
Ragnar Tactical — Civilian & Open-Enrollment Firearms Training
Ragnar Tactical is Colorado’s open-enrollment civilian firearms academy, training more than 5,000 students at our Deer Trail and Bennett ranges. Courses run from Basic Pistol and CCW certification through advanced carbine, steel shooting, night shoot, and self-defense, all taught by instructors with police and military backgrounds.
Who it's for
First-time gun owners, CCW applicants, and civilians who want to progress from fundamentals through advanced carbine and pistol proficiency, without pursuing a professional or operational role.
What's here
- Basic Pistol & CCW Permit, Advanced Pistol (Levels 2 & 3)
- Carbine 1 through Carbine 3 (Advanced Civilian Application)
- Steel Shooting, Night Shoot, Tactical Shotgun, Self-Defense
- SB25-003 Firearms Safety Course (eligibility card requirement)
Serving Colorado · Nevada · Florida · New York
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Pilum, Pilum Tactical, and Ragnar Tactical?
Pilum is the parent company: protection services, investigations, and professional-grade tactical training. Pilum Tactical is our online academy for state-compliant security guard certification. Ragnar Tactical is our open-enrollment academy for civilian and CCW firearms training.
Which company do I contact for armed security or executive protection?
Pilum. Our Protection Services division handles armed security, executive protection, school security, and government contracts directly at pilum.com.
Where do I get my online security guard certification?
Through Pilum Tactical's Online Academy. Courses are self-paced, state-compliant, and completed entirely online.
Where do I sign up for civilian firearms or CCW/CHP classes?
Through Ragnar Tactical. All open-enrollment civilian courses, from Basic Pistol and CCW through advanced carbine, are booked directly on ragnartactical.com.
Is Ragnar Tactical part of Pilum?
Yes. Ragnar Tactical operates as Pilum's civilian, open-enrollment firearms training division.
Can I move from civilian training to a professional certification?
Yes. Advanced Ragnar Tactical students and Pilum Tactical Online Academy graduates can progress into Pilum's professional-grade, in-person training, including Armed Security Guard Firearms Training.