Virginia § 9.1-186.9 Firearms, training and usage; standards and requirements

Virginia Statutes

§ 9.1-186.9 — Firearms, training and usage; standards and requirements

Virginia § 9.1-186.9

Title 9.1COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SAFETY

Ch. 1DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES

Art. 12BAIL ENFORCEMENT AGENTS

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Bluebook

Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-186.9 (2026).

Text

A.If a bail enforcement agent chooses to carry a firearm, either concealed or visible, in the course of his duties, he shall be required to:

1.First complete basic firearms training, as defined by the Board; and

2.Receive ongoing in-service firearms training, as defined by the Board.

B.In the event a bail enforcement agent discharges a firearm during the course of his duties, he shall report it to the Department within 24 business hours.

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A. If a bail enforcement agent chooses to carry a firearm, either concealed or visible, in the course of his duties, he shall be required to:

1. First complete basic firearms training, as defined by the Board; and

2. Receive ongoing in-service firearms training, as defined by the Board.

B. In the event a bail enforcement agent discharges a firearm during the course of his duties, he shall report it to the Department within 24 business hours.