Arux Group provides Washington State-approved firearms certification training for professionals seeking to meet RCW requirements for armed roles in private security, investigation, or bail recovery.
Our instructors are fully certified by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) as Firearms Instructors. We deliver the required annual renewal training, including a refresher on key topics, written examination, live-fire range qualification, and all necessary documentation submission to CJTC for your updated firearms certificate. This supports the ongoing renewal of your armed license endorsement from the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL).
Course Covers
Annual Firearms Recertification (4-Hour Renewal Course): A concise refresher meeting CJTC standards, covering safe handling, legal use of force updates, and qualification with your duty handgun. This includes a closed-book written exam and live-fire qualification to renew your CJTC firearms certificate.
- Washington State Private Security Guard (PS) Armed Certification Renewal
- Private Investigator (PI) Armed Certification Renewal
- Bail Bond Recovery Agent (BBRA) Armed Certification Renewal
- (Note: Law Enforcement Officer’s Safety Act (LEOSA) Annual Qualification is separate and available only for qualified retired/separated law enforcement officers
Prerequisites
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Hold a current, valid, unexpired CJTC firearms certificate (this is separate from your DOL armed license).
- Possess a valid armed license from DOL (or equivalent for certain roles, such as concealed pistol license where applicable).
- Typically sponsored by your employing company (certificate is issued in the company’s name).
- Your current firearms certificate must not have expired. If expired, you must retake the full 8-hour initial course.
Important Expiration Notice: No Guarantees for Imminent Expirations
If your current CJTC firearms certificate is within 30 days of expiration at the time of course completion, there is no guarantee that processing and submission to CJTC will result in renewal before your certificate expires.
Delays in administrative processing, submission, or CJTC review are outside our control. If your certification expires before the new one is issued, you will not be eligible to carry armed in your role until renewed, and no refund will be provided for the course fee in such cases. We strongly recommend scheduling renewal well in advance (ideally 45+ days before expiration) to avoid any lapse.
Contact us at training@aruxgroup.com if you need assistance planning your renewal timeline.
Emergency Recertification
If you require Washington CJTC armed certification renewal with expedited processing (for example, priority submission), a $100 expedited processing fee may apply, subject to availability. This covers accelerated administrative review and submission.
Please contact us at training@aruxgroup.com prior to registration to confirm availability and coordinate.
What to Bring
- Handgun: Modern striker-fired*
- Outside-the-waistband (OWB) holster** and/or inside-the-waistband (IWB) holster***
- 400 rounds of ammunition
- Casual for classroom and outdoor training (standard range/weather-appropriate attire)
- CAT Tourniquet (recommended)
- Extra magazine carrier
- Belt compatible with holster and magazine carrier
- Eye protection
- Hearing protection (electronic recommended but not required)
Disclaimer
*Sig Sauer P320/M17/M18 handguns are banned from all range and training classes for safety reasons.
**Blackhawk Serpa model (and similar finger actuated retention) and leather holsters are strictly prohibited during live fire range training and banned in all classes for safety reasons.
***IWB holsters are permitted if required by your role or agency policy. However, Arux Group instruction will focus exclusively on outside-the-waistband (OWB) holster draws and manipulation. No specific training, coaching, or accommodations will be provided for IWB setups. If a student chooses to utilize an IWB holster, the instructor will conduct a pre-qualification review of the student’s equipment to ensure range safety.
Why Choose Arux Group for CJTC Firearms Recertification?
Maintain your armed status and advance your security career with Arux Group’s Washington CJTC-approved firearms recertification training for armed security professionals. Our instructors are CJTC Certified Firearms Instructors with elite backgrounds in law enforcement, military special operations, and tactical training. We provide the required 4-hour annual renewal training that meets all Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission standards under the RCW to keep your firearms certificate current for armed private security, private investigation, and bail recovery roles.
Our renewal course includes a focused refresher on safe firearm handling and legal use of force updates, closed-book written examination, live-fire range qualification, and full CJTC documentation submission for your updated armed certificate. With approved range facilities serving Vancouver, Portland, and Seattle, we help armed security professionals stay proficient, compliant, and ready for duty. Expedited processing available for those with urgent renewal needs.
Whether you are renewing your existing armed endorsement to avoid any lapse in certification or maintaining qualifications as a retired law enforcement officer under LEOSA (separate qualification), our CJTC-certified renewal training ensures you meet Washington State annual requirements with confidence and no interruptions to your professional armed duties.
This concise 4-hour renewal keeps your skills sharp, your certification active, and your career on track. Register early to secure your spot and schedule well in advance of your expiration date.
Contact us at training@aruxgroup.com for questions or to coordinate your renewal timeline.