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Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) concealed weapons qualifications are provided through CJSI-VA (DCJS #88-1503). Qualifications are by appointment only. Call 757-872-4132 for more information.

Any student needing additional copies of completion forms and certificates will be charged $10 per class.

At CJSI-VA, classroom instruction includes fingerprints and photo. This will be completed during the class. Individuals not taking class with us will be charged $10 for fingerprints and $10 for photo. Call 757-872-4132 to set up an appointment.

Range fees are included in the cost of all firearms training.  Student firearm rentals are available for $5.00 per gun.

Any student wishing to qualify with more than one handgun will be charged an additional $20 per handgun.
 

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Off-Site Training
CJSI-VA can also train your personnel at your location for a nominal fee.  A minimum number of students and a minimum eight day notification prior to the class is required.  Please contact us for details.

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75E - Armed Security Officer-Handgun Training

"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)

 

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.


08E - Armed Security Officer-Shotgun Training

CJSI Tuition: $75.00 ($35.00 when registered at the same time as 75E)

 

Hours of Training: 3

 

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07R - Armed Security Officer-Handgun Requalification

" 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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08R - Armed Security Officer-Shotgun Requalification

CJSI Tuition: $75.00

 

Hours of Training: 3

 

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