Coastal Virginia Training Academy

Coastal Virginia Training Academy is a professional firearms and security training facility located in Norfolk, Virginia, dedicated to providing top-level instruction to security professionals and qualified students.

Coastal Virginia Training Academy operates as a DCJS-licensed training provider (License #88-2188) with multiple locations across Virginia, including Norfolk, Hampton, and Richmond. The Norfolk facility is situated at 7400 Granby Street, Suite G, and serves as the primary training hub for the academy's comprehensive curriculum.

The academy specializes in professional security training and firearms instruction, offering:

• •Firearms Instruction - Led by certified NRA and DCJS instructors
• •Security Officer Certification - DCJS-required training for armed and unarmed security professionals
• •Patrol Rifle Training - NRA Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle Instructor-led courses
• •Unarmed Combat Training - DCJS-certified unarmed defense instruction
• •Private Security Education - Comprehensive training for those entering the security profession
• •Compliance Training - Specialized instruction for security compliance requirements

The academy is directed by James Booth, a United States Army veteran with over 30 years of experience in private security, investigations, and corrections. The instructor team includes certified DCJS General Instructors, Firearms Instructors, and specialized security professionals who bring real-world field experience to the classroom and range.

The Norfolk location provides convenient access in Suite G at 7400 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505. Unless otherwise specified, all classes are held at the Norfolk facility. The academy welcomes inquiries at 757-705-7784 for scheduling, registration, and additional information about available training programs.