"Firearms training endorsement is required for all private security services business personnel who carry or have immediate access to a firearm while on duty. Each person who carries or has immediate access to firearms on duty shall qualify with each type of action and caliber of firearm to which he has access." (Source: DCJS Administrative Code 6 VAC 20-171-365)
"An "Armed
security officer" means a natural person employed to (i) safeguard and
protect persons and property or (ii) deter theft, loss, or concealment
of any tangible or intangible personal property on the premises he is
contracted to protect, and who carries or has access to a firearm in
the performance of his duties." (Source:
CJSI Tuition: $150.00
Hours of Training: 26 (24 hours of classroom per DCJS guidelines and two hours for range qualification and administration and examination.)
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Registration: To register in the state of Virginia as an Armed Security Guard, you must meet the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice guidelines, satisfactorily complete the 01E, 05E and 75E courses (08E-Shotgun Training is optional) with a grade of 70% or greater for 01E and 05E, and 75% or greater for 75E (and 08E if taking) and submit the appropriate DCJS fees and forms which will be explained during the administration portion of the course.
CJSI Tuition: $75.00 ($35.00 when registered at the same time as 75E)
Hours of Training: 3
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" All armed private security services business personnel with the exception of personal protection specialists must satisfactorily complete four hours of firearms classroom training or practical exercises and range training, and requalify for handgun as prescribed in this chapter. All applicable firearms retraining must be completed and documented with the department on an annual basis prior to the issuance of a firearms endorsement. Source: DCJS Administrative Code 6 VAC 20-174-420)
CJSI Tuition: $100.00
Hours of Training: 4
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CJSI Tuition: $75.00
Hours of Training: 3
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