To become an armed Personal Protection Specialist you must take the basic firearms course first.

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Upon completion of this period of instruction, the student will correctly indicate the following on
a written examination in accordance with the instruction provided:
1. The four court “tests” for the use of deadly force;
2. Define terms relating to firearms, i.e. nomenclature, functionality (single / double action);
3. Ammunition types which are suitable for private security use;
4. Proper handgun cleaning materials;
5. The most disruptive error in handgun shooting from a list;
6. The proper description of the principle of sight alignment;
7. The common cause of mechanical failures in both revolvers and semi-automatic firearms;
8. The Regulations regarding firearms endorsement;
9. That individuals must qualify with each type and caliber of firearm that they will carry.
Upon completion of this period of instruction, the student will demonstrate the following during
practical exercises and on the range in accordance with the instruction provided:
10. Proper application of all six principles of marksmanship;
11. The proper methods of loading a revolver or semi-automatic handgun;
12. The proper method for reloading his handgun;
13. The proper technique for immediate action use of a revolver or semi-automatic handgun;
14. Safe handgun handling procedures;
15. Qualification on the Virginia Private Security Course of Fire for Handgun.