4 Hour OPOTA Firearms Requalification

The 4-hour Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTA) firearm certification course meets all state requirements for the OPOTA Private Security Firearms Certificate. The course includes live fire course, rules of engagement, use of force. Students taking this OPOTA 4-Hour Firearms Requalification are required to have a current and valid Ohio Firearms Certification. If your certificate is expired, you will be required to take the 20-Hour Basic Firearms Qualification again. 

Overview

This class fulfills all requirements to obtain your Ohio Private Security Certificate. As mandated by Ohio law, students successfully passing the class, will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proficiently name, verbalize and demonstrate the rules for safe handling of a handgun & proper storage practices of both handguns & ammunition
• Demonstrate and explain how to handle ammunition in a safe manner
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to shoot a handgun in a safe manner
• Proper handling of firearms, range safety and how to properly load & unload a handgun
• Basic marksmanship

In addition to these skills, students will be taught the basic principles of Ohio Laws, will be taught how to handle interaction with law enforcement. Instruction is provided by a Ohio Police Officers Training Academy (OPOTA) Certified Instructor with years of practical experience in carrying a firearm & in law enforcement.

Requirements

• Absolutely no ammunition is allowed in the classroom at any time. Please leave all ammunition in your vehicle.
• Ball caps with a “bill” required while on the range
• Students are required to bring their own handgun, outside waistband duty belt/holster, magazine pouch, and 2-3 magazines for semi-auto firearms. Bring all equipment both Saturday and Sunday to class. It is strongly recommended that you bring a firearm with a minimum barrel length of 4″ to this class. Any compact firearm utilized in this class can severely hinder your ability to successfully complete the requirements.
• 200-250 rounds of ammunition (Must Bring Your Own AMMO)  
• Eye and ear protection
• Photo ID (driver license, state-issued ID, or passport)
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Not under indictment or been convicted of a felony in the U.S. or elsewhere
• Not convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence
• Not under court order (i.e. order of protection, harassment, etc.)
• Not a fugitive from justice
• Not a user of or addicted to any controlled substance
• Not been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces
• Have never renounced U.S. citizenship
• Do not suffer from mental illness and have not been adjudicated mentally incompetent or committed to a mental institution.

PAYMENT:

Payment must be paid in full prior to your courses. No refund will be given, even if your a no show.

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This Course is located

Briar Rabbit Sporting 

2949 Granger Hill Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701

Phone: (740) 454-3817