08E Shotgun
All courses are open enrollment.
All courses can be taught at your business, school, or other location.
“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: DCJS Administrative Code 6 VAC 20-171-10)
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 07E courses ( 08E-Shotgun Training is optional) with a grade of 70% or greater for 01E and 05E, and 75% or greater for 07E (and 08E if taking) and submit the appropriate DCJS fees and forms which will be explained during the administration portion of the course.
Fundamentals of shotgun
Marksmanship
Written examination
08R – Shotgun Re-qualification
“All armed private security services business personnel must satisfactorily complete four hours of firearms classroom training or practical exercises and range training, and re-qualify as prescribed in 6VAC20-171-370 for handgun and 6VAC20-171-380 for shotgun, if applicable, on an annual basis prior to the issuance of the Firearms Endorsement.” (Source: DCJS Administrative Code 6 VAC 20-171-400)
