The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is considering changing its hiring requirements to make it easier for people with strong cybersecurity skills to join the agency, even if they don't have experience shooting guns.

Currently, all FBI agents are required to pass a firearms qualification test before they can be hired. But some critics have argued that this requirement is unnecessary for agents who will primarily be working in cybersecurity roles. They say that these agents can still be effective at their jobs without being able to shoot guns.

The FBI is reportedly considering changing its policy so that cyber agents would only be required to pass a firearms qualification test if they volunteer for a field assignment that requires it. This would allow the FBI to hire more people with the skills it needs to combat cyber threats, even if they don't have experience using firearms.

The FBI's decision to consider changing its hiring requirements comes as the agency faces a growing shortage of cybersecurity personnel. In recent years, the number of cyberattacks on government and private sector organizations has increased significantly. The FBI needs to hire more people with the skills to investigate these attacks and protect the country from cyber threats.

The change in hiring requirements would allow the FBI to hire more cybersecurity experts and improve its ability to respond to cyber threats. However, it could also raise concerns about the safety of FBI agents who are not proficient in using firearms.

The FBI is expected to make a decision about changing its hiring requirements in the coming months.