Article 2. Firearms Training Requirements
6VAC20-250-170. General firearms training requirements.
Firearms training endorsement is required for all bail bondsmen who carry or have access to a firearm while on duty. Each person who carries or has access to firearms while on duty shall qualify with each type of action and caliber of firearm to which he has access.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-185.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 23, eff. August 20, 2008.
6VAC20-250-180. Firearms (handgun/shotgun) entry-level training.
All armed bail bondsmen must satisfactorily complete the firearms classroom training, practical exercises and range training, as prescribed in the Regulations Relating to Private Security Services (6VAC20-171) for handgun and for shotgun, if applicable, prior to the issuance of the firearms endorsement.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-185.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 23, eff. August 20, 2008.
6VAC20-250-190. Firearms (handgun/shotgun) retraining.
On an annual basis all armed bail bondsman must requalify for a firearms endorsement by satisfactorily completing firearms classroom training, practical exercises and range training, as prescribed in the Regulations Relating to Private Security Services (6VAC20-171) for handgun and for shotgun, if applicable.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-185.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 23, eff. August 20, 2008.
6VAC20-250-200. Prior firearms training exemption.
A. Persons having previous department-approved firearms training may be authorized credit for such training that meets or exceeds the compulsory minimum training standards for a firearm endorsement, provided such training has been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of application. Official documentation of the following must accompany the application for partial in-service training credit:
1. Completion of department-approved firearms training; and
2. Qualification at a Virginia criminal justice agency, academy or correctional department.
B. Individuals requesting a training exemption shall file an application furnished by the department and include the applicable, nonrefundable application fee. The department may issue a training exemption on the basis of individual qualifications as supported by required documentation.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-185.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 23, eff. August 20, 2008.