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Per Washington State Law, personnel interested in becoming Armed Security Guards / Investigators / Bail Recovery must undergo training and testing by a CJTC Certified Weapons Instructor. Reference the CJTC_Website
The Hamblen Group specializes in testing for handguns. Testing is in compliance with Washington State Laws and conforms with the Washington State Criminal Justice Center. Upon completion of this 8 hour block of instruction and handgun testing, the guard / officer / agent is eligible for the armed license endorsement.
Location(s): Training is available from Longview to Seattle. We are able to conduct the class at most ranges, but prior coordination will have to be made to ensure that we can conduct the firing portion of the test at that range.
Minimum Training / Testing time is 8 hours. Training consists of the required classroom portion, written test, and weapons qualification on the Range. Students must come prepared to safely fire their company issued weapon. Firearms training is not conducted during this session as it is a testing session.Firearms training can be provided prior to starting this 8 hour block of instruction at an additional cost.
At times the CJTC website does go down or is slow in responding. A copy of the document is given to each student during class and we teach directly from that manual, so it is not a requirement to bring it with you. This link is provided to students who like to read ahead.
Minimum of 50 rounds per weapon fired. 50 rounds are required for testing and generally we like students to fire 10 warmup rounds prior to the test so 60 rounds is recommended, but this is optional. Since we do allow re-testing, based on the student shooting safely ($50 per retest), it is recommended to bring an additional 50 rounds.
Minimum of three magazines (semi-auto) or quick loaders (revolver)
Ballistic Eye Protection
Hearing Protection
Company owned weapon or the weapons type you will be carrying on the job. For example if you qualify with a Glock 22 during the test you are able to carry any Glock 22 on duty.
Rigid belt holster; No shoulder holsters; inside pants holsters must be rigid enough to remain open
Any unsafe conduct on the range will cause an immediate cease fire and will end the range session.
Prior knowledge of Firearm safety, weapons handling, and accurate shooting are a requirement for this session. Practice drawing your weapons and re-holstering it. Practice reloading with your eyes up and being situational aware. Ensure that your finger stays off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
Please remember this is a class on Washington State Firearm licensing and Washington State Weapons Qualification. No hands-on weapons training is conducted.
We do however allow two attempts to qualify ($50 for the second attempt) and allow warm-up time.
Students generally have the hardest time shooting at 25 yards. We strongly encourage you to practice shooting at 25 yards several times prior to this class. We want you to pass this test!
If you require additional training we also provide that: Firearms Training
If circumstances force you to cancel your class 50% of the total price of the course is refundable. No shows are charged 50% of tuition. Students that are dismissed are still charged the entire amount for the course. Classes are much like a concert or sporting event. The instructor must be paid even if no one comes to the class.
A 50% of course deposit is required to lock in the class.
Although we do not like last minute changes to our schedule, and we know you don't either, we do reserve the right to cancel any class in the event of an emergency. Of course, refunds will be issued. Please know that we will always do our best to accommodate you.
Prior to the class you are sent a liability waiver. It is a standard waiver, but please read it so that if you have questions you can research the answers.
Costs include all training booklets, testing material,
range rental, qualification for up to 2 handguns, instructor costs, and
training materials.
Any damage to the range is the shooters responsibility and is between the shooter and the range owners.
In the interest of safety.
No photographs nor video are allowed on the range. No photos are allowed of targets.
No photos or video may be taken in the classroom of the instruction nor the written tests. The answer sheet may be copied by the company not the students.
Shooters are responsible to ensure that they are in good health. Shooters are responsible to ensure that their firearms are in good working order.
The Hamblen Group specializes in testing for handguns. Testing is in compliance with Washington State Laws and conforms with the Washington State Criminal Justice Center. Upon completion of this 8 hour block of instruction and handgun testing, the guard / officer / agent is eligible for the armed license endorsement. 
Minimum Training / Testing time is 8 hours. Training consists of the required classroom portion, written test, and weapons qualification on the Range. Students must come prepared to safely fire their company issued weapon. Firearms training is not conducted during this session as it is a testing session. 
Additional Costs may apply if another range is used. Cost increases depend solely on any additional range usage fees that may incur. 
The Hamblen Group