DCJS 09E ADVANCED HANDGUN (ROA) (ROANOKE)

This state-approved 2-day course is required if you are going to carry a handgun during the course of your DCJS duties. Total: 16 hours (classroom + range). Please note: This is a 2 day course (same hours the next day).

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.

1. The advanced handgun training will include but not be limited to:
   1. Firearms safety
   2. Civil and criminal liability
   3. Concealed carry law and authority
   4. Function of firearms in close protection operations
   5. Deployment of firearms in close protection operations
   6. Use of force
   7. Principles of advanced marksmanship
   8. Decision-making for the personal protection specialist

Prerequisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old or accompanied by a legal guardian and a United States Citizen or legal resident alien of the United States. Successful completion of Handgun (07E) or Security Officer Handgun (75E).