235 Basic

431 McNeilly Road

 Pittsburgh, PA 15226

412-531-0333

 

 

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The Lethal Weapons Training Act provides for the training and licensing of watch guards, protective patrolmen, detectives and criminal investigators, carrying and using lethal weapons in their employment; imposing powers and duties of the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and providing penalties.  The course consists of the following topics:

General Principles

bulletLegal Authority
bulletConstitutional Restrictions
bulletPrinciples of Justification
bulletPennsylvania Crime Codes
bulletLimited Authority
bulletIncident Investigation & Reporting
bulletTestifying in Court


Skills Training

bulletArmed & Unarmed Defense (Explanation, Demonstration & Participation)
bulletDisarming Techniques
bulletCome Along and Restraining Holds
bulletUse of Lethal Weapons Other Than Firearms
bulletHandcuffing, Searching & Securing a Prisoner

Firearms Module

bulletIntroduction to Firearms
bulletIntroduction to Handgun Combat Shooting
bulletIntroduction to Shotguns
bulletHandgun Familiarization Firing
bulletHandgun Qualification
bulletShotgun Familiarization Firing

 

Key Benefits To Taking The Shield Training

bulletClasses are held during the weekends
bulletOC Spray Certification is Included as part of the training
bulletYou receive a bound training textbook

 

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