Pepper Spray / OC Certification

Price: $100
Learn safe, legal, and effective OC deployment for security professionals

Course Overview

Carrying OC (oleoresin capsicum / pepper spray) is a common and effective less-lethal option for security professionals — but it must be used correctly. This course teaches legal use, safe deployment, decontamination, and after-action reporting so you can carry and use OC responsibly on duty.

Our OC Certification is designed for both new security guards and experienced personnel who need employer-approved training. Many private security firms require OC certification before allowing a guard to carry on post — this course gives you the training and documentation employers ask for.

What You’ll Learn

Legal & Policy Framework

• Washington State considerations and employer policy expectations

• Use-of-force principles and escalation guidelines

• When OC is legally justified and when it is not

OC Products & Effects

• Types of OC formulations and delivery systems (spray, stream, fog)

• Physiological effects and duration

• Limitations and risks (e.g., wind, confinement, bystander exposure)

Safe Handling & Deployment

• Carrying and accessing OC safely on duty

• Proper deployment techniques and distance control

• Containment, re-assessment, and follow-up procedures

Decontamination & Medical Response

• Immediate decontamination steps and first aid basics

• When to call EMS and how to document medical intervention

Scenario-Based Training & Reporting

• Low-stress scenario drills and roleplay to practice decision making

• How to write incident reports and document use-of-force properly

What the Class Experience Feels Like

This is a hands-on, practical session with a balance of classroom instruction and realistic drills. Expect short demonstrations, safe practice with inert training canisters, scenario roleplay, and a calm but realistic pace that builds confidence. Instructors focus on legal judgment and de-escalation as much as on deployment technique.

Who This Course Is For​

• New security guards preparing for hire

• Unarmed guards who want less-lethal options on post

• Armed guards who want to add non-lethal tools to their toolkit

• Private security companies seeking group training for teams

• Event staff, venue security, and supervisors who must understand OC policy

Course Benefits & Why Employers Value It

• Demonstrates professional, documented training employers require

• Reduces liability by ensuring proper, documented use of force steps

• Gives guards a less-lethal option between presence/verbal and hands-on force

• Boosts hireability and competitiveness for better posts and pay