OPOTA Private Security Shotgun

Security guard practices shooting at targets with instructor.

This is the OPOTA 5-hour initial certification course and will prepare security officers to properly deploy another tool. Topics covered in this course is; legal considerations, cruiser shotgun types, ammunition usage, use of force considerations, use of deadly force, carry conditions, fundamentals of shooting, proficiency requirements of practical applications and complete at 100% a written exam.

***TRFTA TO PROVIDE SHOTGUNS AND AMMO FOR THESE CLASSES***

2026 - Training Dates:

Saturday 3 October 2026

2027 - Training Dates:

Saturday 6 February 2027

Saturday 1 May 2027

Saturday 7 August 2027

This course will be presented at the TRFTA Training Facility located on the property of The Cardinal Center - Red Feather Outfitters in Marengo, Ohio.

The cost for this course is: $175