20 Hour Basic
4 Hour Requalification
Course of Fire
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20 Hour Basic
Description
This is a 20 Hour course of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Private Security Firearms training. This class is a requirement for security guards & armored car personnel in order to obtain a firearm bearer notation on their security guard registration in the state of Ohio.
Students must attend all 20 hours of the course per state law.
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Requirements
- You provide your duty firearm (semiautomatic only), strong side hip holster, and at least 2, preferably 3 magazines.
- There are a limited number of handguns and holsters available for rent for the weekend. Let us know ahead of time if that will be a requirement for you
- On the Range: Students must wear a brimmed hat.
Cost
$249.95 We provide ammo for 9MM, 40SW, and 45ACP.
Signing up
Come on into the store or call 614-939-4867 Option 2. Due to strict requirements, this class is NOT available online for signup.
Final Enrollment Once Signed Up
You will receive an email with instructions to enroll in the class, approximately 10 days prior to the class. This information is a requirement for taking the class and must be submitted as soon as possible.
4 Hour Requalification
Description
This is the 4-hour Semiautomatic pistol re-qualification, which meets Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) standards for Private Security Firearms training. Please note that OPOTA guidelines state that you may requalify any time in the 90-day period prior to expiration. It does take time for certificates to be returned, so please allow plenty of time before your expiration. We recommend shooting no later than one month prior to expiration in order to ensure no break in service.
Click HERE to check the calendar for class schedule
Requirements
- You provide your own duty gun (semiautomatics only), a strong-side hip holster, and at least 2 magazines.
- There are a limited number of handguns and holsters available for rent for the class. Let us know ahead of time if that will be a requirement for you
- Students are required to wear a brimmed hat while on the range, per OPOTA guidelines.
- Students must possess and provide prior to class their current, unexpired, OPOTA Private Security Firearms training certificate.
- Once signed up please send a copy of your current OPOTA certificate to OPOTA@goaimhi.com at least a week prior to your class.
Cost
$139.95 We provide the ammo for 9MM, 40SW, and 45ACP.
Signing Up
Come on in, or call the store at 614-939-4867, Opt 2 to sign up! Due to strict requirements, this class is NOT available online for signup.
Final Enrollment Once Signed Up
You will receive an email with instructions to enroll in the class, approximately 10 days prior to the class. This information is a requirement for taking the class and must be submitted as soon as possible.
Course of Fire
The following is the OPOTA Private Security Firearms Training Course-of-Fire. The CoF is the same for the basic 20-hr course and the 4-hr requalification course.
SPO #7 Tac-tac: Distance- 20ft; Round Count- 6
Starting from the secured holster position, the student will, on command, draw and fire 2 rounds (Tac-tac method) into the preferred area of the target and return the weapon to the holster. This is repeated for a total of 6 rounds requiring the student to attain a minimum score of 80%
SPO #8 Full hip: Distance- 3ft; Tound Count- 6
Starting from the secured holster position, the student will, on command, draw and assume the full-hip position, firing 2 rounds into the groin area of the target. This is repeated for a total of 6 rounds requiring the student to attain a minimum score of 100%
SPO #9 Multiple targets: Target Distance- 20ft; Round Count- 6; Time Limit- 6 Seconds
Starting from the secured holster position, the student will, on command, draw and fire 2 rounds into the preferred area of each of 3 targets, within a time limit of 6 seconds, requiring the student to attain a minimum score of 80%
SPO #10 Low level light: Distance- 20ft; Round Count- 6
Starting from the secured holster position and in low-level light conditions, the student will, on command, draw and fire 2 rounds (Tac-tac method) into the preferred area of the target. This is repeated for a total of 6 rounds, requiring the student to attain a minimum score of 80%
SPO #11 Barricade: Distance- 30ft; Round Count- 8; Time Limit- 25 Seconds
From the 6’x4’ barricade, starting from the secured holster position, the student will:
- Move to the barricade, maintaining proper use of cover, draw and fire 2 rounds into the preferred area of the 2 targets located 20 feet from the barricade, starting from the outside target and shooting from the strong side of the barricade
- The student will then reload the weapon, move to the weak side of the barricade and, using non-dominant hand techniques, fire 2 rounds into the preferred area of the targets, starting with the outside target
- Within an overall time limit of 25 seconds, firing a total of 8 rounds, the student will be required to attain a minimum score of 80%
SPO #12 Sight alignment: Distance- 50ft; Round Count-6; Time Limit- 18 Seconds
From the Low Ready position, the student will fire 6 rounds into the preferred area of the target within a time limit of 18 seconds, attaining a minimum score of 80%
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