Private Security Firearms Training

If 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.
• Background checks conducted by KeyBank Public Safety Training Center office by appointment only.

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 11000 Pleasant Valley Road in Parma.

Registration

To register for training, click on the registration button and follow choose one of the methods for applying.

Call 216-987-3033 if you have any questions.