07E + 09E · Professional Handgun Pair
Provided by Virginia Tactical Shooting Academy
Course description
The Professional Handgun Pair combines two DCJS handgun training courses into one progressive training package. Designed for eligible private security personnel pursuing entry-level and advanced handgun training, this package builds foundational firearm skills before advancing into more challenging firearms instruction and qualification.
07E — Entry-Level Handgun: 16 Hours of Instruction
This course covers handgun safety, firearm handling and maintenance, ammunition management, marksmanship fundamentals, range safety, low-light familiarization, use of force, legal liability, and judgmental shooting.
Written Examination: Required — minimum passing score of 70%.
Range Qualification: Required — minimum passing score of 75%.
Additional Requirements: Mandatory familiarization and low-light range practice.
09E — Advanced Handgun: 14 Hours of Instruction
This course builds upon entry-level handgun training with advanced marksmanship, firearms safety, concealed carry laws, civil and criminal liability, use of force, firearms considerations in close-protection operations, and advanced decision-making.
Written Examination: Required — minimum passing score of 70%.
Range Qualification: Required — minimum passing score of 92% on the prescribed advanced handgun qualification.
Important: Examination time and required range training and qualifications are additional to the listed classroom instructional hours. Both courses must be successfully completed to satisfy their respective training requirements.
One program. A clear path forward.
Our focus is a strong foundation: understanding your responsibilities, asking good questions, and learning in a supportive environment.
Entry-Level Handgun
960 minutes · Tracked separately in your training dashboard
Advanced Handgun
840 minutes · Tracked separately in your training dashboard
What to bring
Students should bring:
- Valid government-issued photo identification.
- DCJS registration or identification number, if already assigned.
- Pen and notebook.
- Any enrollment or previous training documentation requested by the school
For Range Training:
- An approved handgun suitable for the required qualifications.
- A belt and appropriate directional-draw handgun holster.
- Three magazines or two speed loaders, as appropriate.
- Approved eye and hearing protection.
- Ammunition appropriate for the firearm and training requirements.
- Closed-toe shoes and clothing suitable for range activities.
DCJS specifies 100 rounds of ammunition in its standard entry-level handgun range-equipment requirements. Additional ammunition may be necessary for the advanced handgun course, training exercises, or qualification attempts. Students should confirm their complete ammunition and equipment requirements with the instructor before attending.
Live ammunition is not permitted in the classroom firearms-training environment and may only be present at an approved firing range.
Prerequisites
This package is intended for individuals seeking both entry-level and advanced DCJS handgun training.
No previous DCJS handgun course is required to begin 07E, provided the student meets applicable eligibility requirements.
Students must successfully complete the required entry-level handgun training before beginning 09E.
Students must be legally eligible to possess and use firearms and ammunition under applicable federal and state law.
Students should confirm that these courses meet the training requirements for their intended DCJS registration category.
Important: This package does not replace 75E Security Officer Handgun training required for initial armed security officer registration. Individuals pursuing armed Personal Protection Specialist registration must also satisfy the applicable Personal Protection Specialist training requirements, including 32E.
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