ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR STATE APPROVAL LETTER PRIOR TO STARTING CLASS
(please click here)Application for Act 235 Class
PA ACT 235 COURSES
Basic Course with firearms (40 hours) = $375.00
All ammo included
Basic Course without firearms (26 hours) = $250.00
Recertification Course (8 hours) = $140.00
All ammo included
** Security company and group discounts are available**
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WEEKDAY CLASS DATES 5 DAYS(40 HRS)
pre-registration required
starting time 10:00am
MAY13,14,15,16&17TH
JUNE 10,11,12,13&14TH
WEEKEND CLASS DATES(40 hrs.)
pre-registration required
starting time 9:00am
MAY 4,5,11&19TH
RECERTIFICATION DATES(8 HRS)
pre-registration required
starting time 10:00am
FRIDAY, MAY 3,2013
FRIDAY, JUNE 7,2013
PSYCH & PHYSICAL
Pre-registration required
starting time 12:00 noon
SUNDAY JUNE 2,2013
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***FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS***
Who must be certified? Any person who is privately employed and required as a condition of employment to carry a lethal weapon must be certified. Examples of
private employees are: security officers. amored truck guards, alarm response guards, night watchman & private investigators.
What is a lethal weapon? Any weapon calculated to produce death or serious bodily harm is considered a lethal weapon. The most common examples
are: pistols, revolvers, billy clubs, nightsticks, rifles and shotguns.
What is the purpose of "Lethal Weapons Certifications"? It is evidence that a person to whom it is issued has complied with the "Lethal Weapons Training Act"
It is not a license to carry a firearm. Licenses to carry a firearm are issued by local authorities.
What are the requirements for certification? *The applicant must be at least 18 years old and submit the required application. *The applicant must pass
a psychological evaluation which is valid for 6 months. * The applicant must pass a physical evaluation which is valid for 6 months and includes but is not limited
to: neurological condition, cardiovascular condition, intoxicants, visual acuity, audio acuity and other conditions(see police web site for details). *The applicant
cannot be convicted, have pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a disqualifying criminal offense, which includes, but not limited to, the following crimes: murder,
robbery, voluntary manslaughter, recklessly endangering another person, rape, burglary, arson, terroristic threats, aggravated assault, kidnapping,
and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse. * The applicant must pay a $30.00 fee to receive their certification card. *The applicant must satisfy a training
requirement which includes completion of the established course or approval of the waiver of training.
How long is the certification card valid? The certification card is valid for 5 years unless revoked or invalidated. This information has been taken from the
Pennsylvania State Police' website.
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HOW DO I GET MY APPROVAL LETTER?
1. Complete a background check with the Penna. State Police(fingerprints). For locations, hours and cost please call (215)560-6200. This fee charged is
paid directly to the state.
2. Register for the psych & physical exams which is given right here at the school. These exams book up quickly. The cost for both exams are $ 185.00,
and requires pre-payment(this fee is paid directly to the school).
When all 3 steps are successfully completed and approved, your letter of approval will come to you in the mail. You can monitor the progress of your tests