{"data":{"id":"us-va/6vac20-174-360","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"6VAC20-174-360","heading":"Entry-level handgun training","body":"Handgun classroom training.\n\n1. The entry-level handgun classroom training will include but not be limited to the following:\n\na. Practical handgun handling\n\n(1) Identification of handgun parts\n\n(2) Draw\n\n(3) Reholstering\n\n(4) Ready position\n\n(5) Loading\n\n(6) Administrative loading\n\n(7) Tactical reloading\n\n(8) Rapid reloading\n\n(9) Unloading\n\n(10) Malfunctions\n\n(11) Immediate actions procedures\n\n(12) Remedial action\n\n(13) Proper care and maintenance\n\n(14) Firearms retention\n\n(15) Ammunition identification and management\n\n(16) Range safety\n\nb. Fundamentals of marksmanship\n\n(1) Grip\n\n(2) Stance (position)\n\n(3) Sight alignment\n\n(4) Sight picture\n\n(5) Trigger control\n\n(6) Breathing\n\n(7) Follow through\n\nc. Dim light/low light/reduced light practice and familiarization\n\n(1) Identification of target/threat/background\n\n(2) Unaided training\n\n(3) Aided training\n\n(4) Flashlight use\n\n(5) Reloading during low light conditions\n\n(6) Malfunctions\n\n(7) Range safety\n\nd. Use of force\n\n(1) Deadly force\n\n(2) Justifiable deadly force\n\ne. Liability\n\n(1) Criminal liability\n\n(2) Civil liability\n\n(3) Negligent discharge prevention\n\nf. Judgmental shooting: judgmental shooting scenarios will be conducted in the classroom or range\n\ng. Lead exposure\n\nTotal hours (excluding written examination) - 16 hours\n\n2. Written examination required.","path":["Title 6. Criminal Justice And Corrections","Agency 20. Department of Criminal Justice Services","Chapter 174. Regulations Relating to Private Security Services Registered Personnel","Part IX. Firearms Training Requirements and Exemptions"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title6/agency20/chapter174/section360/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:46:49Z","sha256":"9c0da7522966516c8ad7cba0116233bf53d19f7d1dcc0e721a2815d215e4d018","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/6vac20-174-350","next":"us-va/6vac20-174-370"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}