Pepper Spray User Course
(Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Training)

This 4 hour basic user course is based on the OCAT® training program developed back in 1991. It is not brand specific and addresses the proper use of all OC products. This is a nationally recognized course with over 200,000 basic users having gone through the training from agencies including healthcare, federal, military, law enforcement, security, and corrections.

What is Oleoresin Capsicum?
Commonly called "Pepper Spray", Oleoresin Capsicum is a convenient aerosol spray that is used as a protection device. When used before hands-on defense, there is less risk of injuries to all parties.

Effects of OC?
OC affects the skin, face, eyes, and respiratory system and is usually immediately debilitating. This court-defensible deterrent is reliable and has no long-term harmful effects on the recipient. OC is completely safe.

This course will teach you to...

• Identify the stages of conflict in order to: recognize the threat, reduce the threat, and determine how and when to use force.
• Apply state-of-the-art tactical concepts such as: spraying techniques, disengagement, proper defensive positions, methods of movement, multiple opponent defense, contact and cover system, defense against moving attacks, ground defense, and drawing techniques.
• Avoid liability suits through: Certified training, understanding the effects of OC spray, identifying factors which justify OC use, and proper OC incident documentation.

This course can be taught at your facility or is taught every couple of months at one of our bars. Please check our course calendar to see when the next time this class is taught. Or you may contact us to schedule a time for us to come in and teach the course at your location.