Pepper Spray Certification Class 

This certification class is specifically designed to train security officers in the very effective and non-lethal use of pepper spray (or gel).

Many clients specifically request their guards to possess this certificate before ever being assigned to their detail to significantly reduce liability. In consideration of todays very uncertain times and dark intentioned individuals; having a fast, effective, court-defensible, and non-lethal solution can make the difference protecting lives and property.

You will learn that pepper spray/gel is easy to use, easy to carry, can be used with people and animals, and is legal to have with you nearly everywhere. It can halt an individual or an entire group of people no matter if deployed inside or outside. It will also be very important to know that there are limitations to the size of canisters one may possess without a concealed permit.

In this certification class you will gain detailed information on the situational use of Oleoresin Capsicum aerosol (spray and gel) and identify the best way to holster a canister on your duty belt or gear for fast and safe deployment. We will extensively cover stages of conflict with verbal warning and de-escalation techniques followed by the use of force matrix and legal ramifications of use; which will benefit both armed and unarmed guards.

We HIGHLY recommend every person to carry a canister of pepper spray (or gel) as an immediate line of defense to protect themselves. It is fast, effective, and does no long-term harm to its recipients!

Some Practical & Tactical techniques that will be taught are:

• How to protect yourself from a safe distance
• Develop and adopt situational awareness
• Drawing techniques
• Spraying techniques; accurate aim and moving attacks
• Proper defensive positions
• Multiple opponent defense
• Recognize and treat the symptoms associated with being sprayed
• After use guidelines and reporting