1. 1. The security officer handgun classroom training will include but not be limited to the following:

   1. a. Practical handgun handling

      1. (1) Identification of handgun parts
      2. (2) Draw
      3. (3) Reholstering
      4. (4) Ready position
      5. (5) Loading
      6. (6) Administrative loading
      7. (7) Tactical reloading
      8. (8) Rapid reloading
      9. (9) Unloading
      10. (10) Malfunctions
      11. (11) Immediate actions procedures
      12. (12) Remedial action
      13. (13) Proper care and maintenance
      14. (14) Firearms retention
      15. (15) Ammunition identification and management
      16. (16) Range safety
      17. (17) Tactical considerations
      18. (18) Movement
      19. (19) Cover and concealment

   2. b. Fundamentals of marksmanship

      1. (1) Grip
      2. (2) Stance (position)
      3. (3) Sight alignment
      4. (4) Sight picture
      5. (5) Trigger control
      6. (6) Breathing
      7. (7) Follow through

   3. c. Dim light/low light/reduced light practice and familiarization

      1. (1) Identification of target/threat/background
      2. (2) Unaided training
      3. (3) Aided training
      4. (4) Flashlight use
      5. (5) Reloading during low light conditions
      6. (6) Malfunctions
      7. (7) Range safety
      8. (8) Tactical considerations
      9. (9) Movement
      10. (10) Cover and concealment
      11. (11) Multiple target drills

   4. d. Use of force

      1. (1) Deadly force
      2. (2) Justifiable deadly force

   5. e. Liability

      1. (1) Criminal liability
      2. (2) Civil liability
      3. (3) Negligent discharge prevention

   6. f. Judgmental shooting: judgmental shooting scenarios will be conducted in the classroom or range

      1. (1) Shoot/don't shoot judgment
      2. (2) Turn and fire drills
      3. (3) Failure to stop drills
      4. (4) Multiple target drills

   7. g. Lead exposure

      Total hours (excluding written examination) - 24 hours

2. 2. Written examination required.

Handgun classroom training.

Statutory Authority

§ 9.1-141 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 25, eff. September 9, 2015.