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Private Security Firearms Training

Instructor and student standing in firing range talkingIf you’re a security officer seeking firearms qualification or requalification, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has the training you’re looking for.

We offer two firearms training options: a 20-hour course for new firearms qualification (Ohio Revised Code 4749.10) and a four-hour requalification course (Ohio Revised Code 4749.10 (A)(4)). Group training is also available for private security companies.

Qualification Courses

Private Security Firearms Qualification (20 Hours)

  • Class size: 5-20 students
  • Schedule: Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Cost: $275 and includes:
    • Class handouts
    • 9mm Glock 17 provided
    • Three magazines
    • Duty belt with holster, magazine pouch, belt keepers
    • Eye and hearing protection
    • Up to 200 rounds of ammunition
  • May bring own weapon (with holster, ammo, two magazines or speed loader, pouch) - must be inspected by the instructor. If you bring a firearm that is not a 9mm, you must also supply your own ammunition.
  • Two practice rounds prior to qualifying

Private Security Firearms Requalification (4 Hours)

  • Class size: 5-20 students
  • Schedule: Fridays, 6-10 p.m.
  • Cost: $125 and includes:
    • Class handouts
    • 9mm Glock 17 provided
    • Three magazines
    • Duty belt with holster, magazine pouch, belt keepers
    • Eye and hearing protection
    • Up to 50 rounds of ammunition
  • May bring own weapon (with holster, ammo, two magazines or speed loader, pouch) - must be inspected by the instructor. If you bring a firearm that is not a 9mm, you must also supply your own ammunition.

Course Requirements

  • Perfect attendance is required per Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission regulation.
  • Applicants must not have a criminal record (to include domestic violence or any conviction of a lesser offense or plea where the original charge was domestic violence).
  • Dress code: Pants (no rips or holes) with belt loops, belt, non-skid shoes. A Long-sleeved shirt and baseball cap recommended.

Location

All training is conducted at the KeyBank Public Safety Training Center’s on-site firing range, located on
Tri-C’s Western Campus at 7029 Homewood Ave.

Registration

20 Hour Registration
4 Hour Requalification Registration

How to Reach Us

Carrie Havens, Coordinator II
Phone: 216-987-3033
LETraining@tri-c.edu

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