Welcome to the newly revised and updated 20 HOUR O.P.O.T.A. PRIVATE SECURITY FIREARMS CLASS presented by OCFT Academy! We have revised the training schedule and added another location for a better O.P.O.T.A. training experience.
In addition to OCFT Academy classes, we have also entered into a training cooperation program with the Public Safety Training Center, Cuyahoga Community College, Western Campus, Parma, Ohio to respond to the individual needs of the students. As a result, OCFT Academy will offer the following two types of training packages and locations the student can choose from:
PACKAGE ONE: COST: $235.00 (a $100.00 deposit is required to secure a seat in this class)
DEPOSIT POLICY: DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE!!! A class can be rescheduled one time no later than seven (7) days before the first day of class. This request MUST be made by email.
If emergency health issues occur within the seven day period, Ohio Citizens Firearms Training, LLC reserves the right to determine if a deposit may be applied to one future class through this company.
LOCATION: Parma Armory, 5301 Hauserman Road, Parma, Ohio 44130.
The student is responsible for the following training items:
- Semi-automatic pistol
- You may also rent a Glock or Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm semi-automatic pistol for $25.00 but will be responsible to supply the following items
- 150 rounds of ammunition (no steel core bullets or steel casings)
- At least two magazines and magazine pouch
- Holster (available for use)
- Duty belt (available for use)
- Hearing and eye protection (both are available for use if you do not have them)
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Click or tap on one of the following dates to make a deposit and register for that class:
August 6, 7 and 8, 2021 – 5:00pm to 8:00pm (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
August 20, 21 and 22, 2021 – 5:00pm to 8:00pm (AVAILABLE)
September 10, 11 and 12, 2021 – 5:00pm to 8:00pm (AVAILABLE)
September 24, 25 and 26, 2021 – 5:00pm to 8:00pm (AVAILABLE)
PACKAGE TWO: COST: $310.00 (payment arrangements must be made with Ms. Carrie Havens at the below email or phone number)
LOCATION: Public Safety Training Center, (Tri-C) 7029 Homewood Avenue, Parma Heights, Ohio 44130.
The student will be provided for use with the following training items:
- Glock Model 17, 9mm Semi-automatic pistol
- Gun belt, holster and a magazine pouch with two magazines
- All the ammunition needed to complete the class (currently, the price of a box of 9mm ammunition is $35.00 and 2 to 3 boxes are normally used)
- Hearing and eye protection unless you wish to use your own.
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FOR DATES AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THIS CLASS PLEASE READ BELOW:
Click or tap on the following email link for assistance and registration from Ms. Carrie Havens: Carrie.Havens@tri-c.edu or call (216) 987-3033.
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS AND DEPOSIT PAYMENT INDICATES THAT YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THE LISTED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THIS CLASS.
This Page Provides Information on Training and the Bottom of this Page Allows for Debit/Credit Payment
In strict compliance with Ohio Revised Code 4749.10, mandated by the State of Ohio Attorney General, states:
- that any individual desiring work as an armed uniformed private security officer must successfully complete a basic firearm training program at a training school approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission,
- which includes twenty hours of training in handgun use.
- this course consists of classroom training where Student Performance Objectives (SPOs) regarding the use of force, firearm safety and range safety rules are taught and tested.
- the classroom portion also includes basic fundamentals of pistol craft, firearm nomenclature, fight-or-flight response and how it affects you physically and mentally and other aspects of carrying and using a firearm.
- the range portion consists of holster drills, sight picture, sight alignment, trigger press and much more,
- also included during range portion is live fire training and completing the SPOs to demonstrate firearms proficiency.
In addition to the required SPOs, the Ohio Concealed Handgun License Certification pamphlet is also taught, which will allow the student to apply for their state concealed carry license with the OPOTA certificate. The following are subject matters taught:
- Ohio Use of Deadly Force Overview
- Handgun Nomenclature
- Firearms & Ammunition Safety
- Handgun Function
- Handgun Handling to include proper Loading & Unloading with both the Revolver & Semi-Automatic Pistol
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Proper Storage of Firearms & Ammunition
- Ohio Concealed Carry Law Overview
- In depth information on what happens after Deadly Force in self-defense is used
! ! ! THIS IS A PERFORMANCE DRIVEN CLASS ! ! !
The State of Ohio mandates that only those individuals who achieve a PASSING score on both the written and firearms performance objectives will be certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.
Each student can test twice on each test. If both attempts are failed on the written test, the student will receive a FAILING score and will not be able to continue to the practical range training and testing. If the student receives a FAILING score twice on any of the practical range performance objectives, that student will not be certified.
FAILING EITHER THE WRITTEN TEST OR PRACTICAL RANGE TEST WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM BEING CERTIFIED – THIS DOES NOT ENTITLE YOU TO A REFUND!
OCFT Academy will allow those students who fail a one time chance to retake the class for $185.00. If the class must be taken again due to another failing score, then full price of the next class must be paid.
REVIEW QUESTIONS 1 THRU 19 by clicking or tapping on the below STUDENT DISCLOSURE FORM.
IF YOU CHECK “YES TO ANY OF THESE QUESTION YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THE CLASS UNLESS CLEARED BY OPOTA!!!
TO GET CLEARANCE, YOU MUST EMAIL ME A JOURNAL ENTRY FROM THE COURT AT LEAST FOURTEEN (14) DAYS BEFORE CLASS, WHICH I’LL FORWARD TO OPOTA FOR REVIEW AND DETERMINATION.
YOU MUST GO THROUGH THIS PROCESS EVEN IF YOU’VE HAD A RECORD SEALED OR EXPUNGED!
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR ELIGIBILITY, PLEASE CONTACT ME BY PHONE OR EMAIL. WE WILL COMPLETE THE FORMS IN THE CLASSROOM.
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REGISTRATION, DEPOSIT & BALANCE PAYMENT:
***You must be registered to attend this class!***
To register and reserve a seat in your chosen class, the deposit amount of $100.00 must be paid in advance! The balance of $125.00 can be paid in a subsequent payment up to and including the first day of your class.
PAYMENT: To register and make your on-line deposit payment:
- click on the blue “SCHEDULE NOW” button below – this will link you to our card payment company for a safe and secure payment.
- choose the class for the date you want which will schedule you for both Saturday and Sunday – make sure to pay attention to the correct date
- complete the required information, enter your card number and submit.
- once you complete this and the transaction has been accepted, you’ll receive an automatically generated receipt and you’ll be registered for that class.
DEPOSIT POLICY: DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE!!! A class can be rescheduled one time no later than seven (7) days before the first day of class. This request MUST be made by email.
If emergency health issues occur outside of the seven day period, Ohio Citizens Firearms Training, LLC reserves the right to determine if a deposit may be applied to one future class through this company.
*** IF YOU MISS THE TIME REQUIREMENT WHICH IS NO MORE THAN 15 MINUTES LATE OR SIMPLY DO NOT ATTEND THE CLASS, YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR DEPOSIT.
DURATION: 12 hours classroom training | 8 hours range training TOTAL: 20 hours.
CLASS & RANGE LOCATION: OCFT Academy training facility at Parma Armory, 5301 Hauserman Road, Parma, Ohio 44130 (Click Here for Map)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must not be under weapons disability.
- Must be on time to the class.
- Must pay balance by first day of class.
QUESTIONS: Please enter all questions in the COMMENTS section of the information form below. This section is not for registration. If the questions are for a specific class, you can choose the class from the drop down menu. We will respond with an email or a phone call.