***DO NOT** complete this online alternative in-service training before you have paid DCJS their renewal fee. If you do the online alternative training will not count. The DCJS Renewal Fee MUST be paid through the Lotus system first before completing this online alternative in-service training.
Please use the following address to Renew online:
https://lotus.dcjs.virginia.gov/SignIn?ReturnUrl=%2F
- Sign into your Lotus account
- Select View & Edit Existing Applications
- Under My Credentials, click the blue drop down arrow next to the credential for which you would like to renew. Click the “Renew/Reinstate Credential” link.
COURSE DURATION – 4:00 hours for 30 days ONLY!
Firearms endorsement means a method of regulation that identifies an individual registered as a private security registrant and has successfully completed the annual firearms training and has met the requirements as set forth in this chapter to renew.
You must get at least a 70% on this exam to receive a passing grade. You have 90 minutes to complete the exam. You have one (1) attempt to complete the exam. If you fail to pass the course, you MUST contact the school to have your failed exam removed from your profile and to be able to purchase the course again. When you complete the course, your results will be automatically sent to DCJS.
All Range fees and equipment are paid by the student to the Range separately. Sharpshooters 8194-M Terminal Road, Lorton, VA 22079. 703-550-8005
If you need to shoot an additional weapon, you must register for a 2nd gun at www.astai.us on the classroom registration page.
You will not be permitted to shoot at the range, unless you send a copy of you online alternative in-service completion certificate to the school via email at astai.org@gmail.com and request a range date to attend. Check the calendar for dates. astai.us/calendar
Reprinting Certificate or checking your score.