09E Advanced Handgun
All courses are open enrollment.
All courses can be taught at your business, school, or other location.
“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: DCJS Administrative Code 6 VAC 20-171-10)
Course Time: 14 Hours (excluding written examination)
6VAC20-171-390. Advanced handgun training – required for the entry-level personal protection specialist who wishes to have firearms endorsement and optional for other armed registrants.
A. The entry level handgun training is a prerequisite for taking the advanced handgun training.
B. Advanced handgun classroom training will include but not be limited to
- Firearms safety
- Civil and criminal liability
- Concealed carry law and authority
- Function of firearms in close protection operations
- Deployment of firearms in close protection operations
- Use of force
- Principles of advanced marksmanship
- Decision-making for the personal protection specialist
09R Advanced Handgun Re-qualification
Course Time: 8 Hours
