A firearms endorsement is a verification on a valid registration card to show that an individual has successfully completed the annual firearms training and has met the requirements as set forth in the regulations.  Armed registrations are issued for a two year period but the firearm endorsement will expire annually on the same month as the month of expiration of the Registration.  If a registration expires in December every two years, the firearm endorsement will expire each year in December.

Yes for certain Private Security Services registration categories.  Armed security officers and Armored Car Personnel are required to have a firearm endorsement on their registration.  Private Investigators, Personal Protection Specialists, Security/Detector Canine Handlers, Alarm Respondents must have a firearm endorsement only if they will have access to a firearm in the performance of their duties. 

Bail Bondsmen, Bail Enforcement Agents and Special Conservators of the Peace licensure and registrations may also be armed if there is access to a firearm in the performance of their duties as well.

In order to be armed, you must submit the firearms endorsement application with fee, complete required firearms training, fulfill all other requirements and be eligible to carry a firearm. Certain criminal convictions and other barriers such as individuals currently under protective orders could make an applicant ineligible for a firearm endorsement.

You must contact the individual range or school for that information. 

No. Unless otherwise exempted by law, to carry concealed in the course of his/her duties, an individual must have in his/her possession a valid registration with a firearms endorsement; permission of employer; and a valid concealed handgun permit.

Locksmiths and employees of an Electronic Security Services Business with the exception of alarm respondents are exempt from the requirement to have a firearm endorsement when such person carries with him a valid concealed handgun permit issued in accordance with 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia.

Yes, provided they have successfully completed an entry-level handgun course (07E) or the security officer handgun course (75E) from a DCJS-certified training school.

Yes, however, your training must have occurred within the past 12 months from a criminal justice agency, academy or correctional department within Virginia if applying for an initial firearm endorsement or within the 90 days immediately proceding the expiration date of an active firearm endorsement. You must submit the waiver application, fee and documentation to see if your training qualifies.