Policies
Unarmed:
Unarmed private security providers must be:
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At least 18 years of age; and
Must have earned one of the following:
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A high school diploma; a General Education Development (GED) certificate; or a four-year, post-secondary degree issued by an accredited degree-granting college or university.
Be of good moral fitness as determined by a criminal background check, department investigation, or other reliable sources. A lack of good moral fitness includes, but is not limited to, mandatory and discretionary disqualifying misconduct as described in RCW 18.170.030
Armed
Armed private security providers must be:
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At least 21 years of age; and
Must have earned one of the following:
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A high school diploma; a General Education Development (GED) certificate; or a four-year, post-secondary degree issued by an accredited degree-granting college or university.
Be of good moral fitness as determined by a criminal background check, department investigation, or other reliable sources. A lack of good moral fitness includes, but is not limited to, mandatory and discretionary disqualifying misconduct as described in RCW 18.170.040
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
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Standard range attire while conducting firearms training (weather-appropriate activewear, etc.)
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Reliable semi-automatic pistol w/ at least three magazines
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150 rounds of handgun ammunition
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Strong-side belt outside the waistband duty style holster – If your company or detail has you completely concealed, please bring also
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Support-side magazine carrier(s)
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Belt for range work compatible w/ holster and magazine carrier
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Wrap around eye protection for daylight / current conditions. We strongly recommend ANSI Z87+ high impact approved glasses.
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Hearing protection. We strongly recommend electronic hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of at least 25db.
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Hat with brim
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Sturdy footwear for range
** The Sig Sauer P320 handgun—along with all of its models and variants—is strictly prohibited during live-fire range training and is banned from all VSO Training classes for safety reasons.
** Blackhawk Serpa CQC II model holsters—or any equivalent holsters with similar push-button retention device on the side of the holster —are strictly prohibited during live-fire range training and are banned from all VSO Training classes for safety reasons.
** Reloaded or handloaded ammunition is strictly prohibited during live-fire range training and is banned from all VSO Training classes for safety reasons. All ammunition must be factory new.
Reschedule Policy - Non-refundable but can let us know within 48 hours to assign them to a different training date/time.