ACT235 Recertification Courses

Privately employed agents with lethal weapons certification are required to renew their certification every five years. The minimum standards consist of the following required subjects and prescribed eight hours of instruction.

Equipment Required:

• Handgun - at least .38 caliber or 9mm, no larger than .45 caliber. A Revolver or Semi-Automatic pistol as commonly carried by law enforcement. Firearm must be in safe, operable condition, subject to inspection.
• Magazines or speed loaders- at least two magazines or speed loaders
• Handgun ammunition - 200 rounds of FACTORY ammunition, NO RELOADS
• 12 gauge ammunition - 4 rds. of 00 buckshot, 2 rds. of rifled slug
• Holster - strong-side hip holster (with or without duty style belt)
• Eye and ear protection
• Baseball style cap

Students taking this class should already be proficient in using a firearm, as this IS NOT a beginner's course for new shooters.

Do not bring any firearms to class until instructed to do so.

Privately employed agents with lethal weapons certification are required to renew their certification every five years. The minimum standards of recertification without firearms consists of the three-hour Academic Module listed above.

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $225.00 w/ firearms, $205.00 w/o firearms. If you are registering for Act 235 without firearms, please call 570-740-0637.