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  • Kids and Guns

OPOTA and Private Security Classes in Cleveland

Action Defense is proud to offer the OPOTA  Private Security Certification Courses. Our Instructors  are certified in both Private Security and Law Enforcement Firearms Training. In addition to the basic requirements, Action Defense offers Less Than Lethal classes to Private Security companies and individuals to help prepare them for the many conditions facing Private Security today.   

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OHIO OPOTA Private Security Certifications

OPOTA 20-Hour Firearms Certification (Semi-Auto or Revolver)

OPOTA 4-Hour Annual Firearms Requalification (Semi-Auto, Revolver & Shotgun)

OPOTA 4-Hour Annual Firearms Requalification (Semi-Auto, Revolver & Shotgun)

  2-Day Course | $235 for Class | Rentals and Supplies are additional.


The primary mission of Action Defense's Private Security Firearms program is to meet the needs of Ohio's Security forces by training proficient and prepared security guards who are ready to serve and adapt to the needs of their communities and employers. 

This class fulfills all requirements to obtain your OPOTC Private Security Firearms Certificate.


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OPOTA 4-Hour Annual Firearms Requalification (Semi-Auto, Revolver & Shotgun)

OPOTA 4-Hour Annual Firearms Requalification (Semi-Auto, Revolver & Shotgun)

OPOTA 4-Hour Annual Firearms Requalification (Semi-Auto, Revolver & Shotgun)

4 Hour Course | $105 for Class | Rentals and Supplies are additional.


The State of Ohio requires that each armed security officer complete an annual re-qualification to demonstrate their proficiency with a firearms. Students must also pass a written test.  This course must be completed by the expiration date of the certificate.

This class fulfills all requirements to obtain your Ohio Private Security re-qualification Certificate.

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OPOTA 124-Hour Private Security Academy Certification

OPOTA 4-Hour Annual Firearms Requalification (Semi-Auto, Revolver & Shotgun)

OPOTA 124-Hour Private Security Academy Certification

8-Week Course | $1900 for Class | $95 Test fee is additional


Taking Enrollment for Spring Session 2025!


The 124-Hour Private Security Academy offers specialized training that will provide graduates with enhanced skills and greater career opportunities. We aim to develop knowledgeable, ethical, and professional security officers who are ready to serve the needs of their employer and the community. 

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124-Hour Private Security Academy

Goals and Objectives

The Private Security Academy offers specialized training that will provide graduates with enhanced skills and greater career opportunities. We aim to develop knowledgeable, ethical, and professional security officers who are ready to serve the needs of their employer and the community. 

Program Learning Outcomes

This program is designed to prepare the student to demonstrate some of the following learning outcomes:

  •  Act ethically, professionally, and legally in the role of a security professional.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing, within a variety of legal, media, and human relations interactions.
  • Utilize patrol techniques to detect, prevent, and suppress public safety threats.
  • Demonstrate the ability to control a subject safely, legally, and ethically utilizing various defensive tactics.
  • Apply first aid using CPR and AED.
  • Determine indicators and behaviors of potential criminal or terrorism activity.

Career Outlook

Examples of jobs you will become qualified for after certification are  Security Officer, Campus Security Officer, Custom Protection Officer, Hotel Security Officer, Loss Prevention Officer, Safety and Security Officer, Hospital or Medical Campus Security Agent,  Auxiliary Police, Security Agent for  municipal or state agencies.

According to the bureau of labor statistics:  2023 National Average Pay: $40,440 per year | $19.44/Hour  

Program Admission Requirements

Students must be 18 years or older. Students must not have a felony conviction on their background.

Tuition and Fees

$1900. for Class | $95 Test Fee is additional.  Payment Plans Available. Inquiries can me made to our office at 440-218-2029

Free Course Catalog

For detailed information on the 124-Hour Private Security Academy, view and download our free course catalog here:

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ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING for Private secuity

Certifications in Less-Than-Lethal techniques are more in demand than ever before for Private Security as more and more employers seek qualified personnel who have these additional skill sets.


Action Defense's objective is to train proficient, prepared, and safe security guards.  Your safety is just as important as that of the community you serve.


Whether you need to keep up on your firearms proficiency or to become certified in other areas, we've got you covered!

  

Our instructors ensure the student meets a competency-based standard of knowledge and performance. Each program is designed to prepare the student to demonstrate basic techniques as well as application procedures. In addition to learning the specifics of the weapon, students are always taught safety and proper use of force, capabilities of the weapon and its effects on the recipient, legal aspects, equipment maintenance, reporting and operational guidelines.

Below are is our current offering of in-demand electives and Firearm skills builders:

OPOTA Shotgun Certification

5 Hour Course | $125.00

Next Class: May 18, 2025

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Sabre O.C. Spray Certification

4 Hour Course | $125.00

Next Class: July 14, 2025

Private sessions available

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ASP Handcuffing Certification

ASP Tactical Baton Certification

8 Hour Course | $175.00

Next Class: Sept. 8-9, 2025

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ASP Tactical Baton Certification

ASP Tactical Baton Certification

8 Hour Course | $175.00

Next Class: Aug.11-12, 2025 

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Conductive Energy Weapon Operator Certification

6 Hours | $160.00

Next Class: Sept, 14, 2025

Private sessions available

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CPR / AED /First Aid Certification and Stop the Bleed

Get your group certified in First Aid and CPR.  Private classes available.

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Shooting Fundamentals

2 Hour Course | $50.00

Prepare for your Requalification with this Shooting refresher and skills builder. 

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Defensive Handgun Skills

3 Hour Course | $100.00

Practice and perfect your OPOTA Shooting SPO's in this course of shooting

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OPOTA Course Schedule

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Schedule is subject to Change. 

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OPOTA RESCHEDULING POLICY

 This policy applies to OPOTA 4-Hour and 20-Hour Classes

  • RESCHEDULING: While we do not offer refunds, we will be happy to reschedule your class when you provide us with at least 48 hours notice before your scheduled class begins. *Rescheduling is subject to seating availability and/or discretion of Action Defense. *Rescheduling fee of 50% of your enrollment cost will apply with less than 48 hours notice. * Limit one reschedule per ticket.
  • MISSED CLASS: Should you miss your class, (or any portion of your class) without advanced notice or are a "no-call-no-show" you will forfeit 100% of your enrollment fee. There are no refunds on enrollment fees for missed classes. A class is considered missed if notification is received on or after the date of your class.
  • LATE ARRIVALS: You must be on time to your scheduled class and to the range. The State of Ohio sets forth time requirements that need to be met by each student and by Action Defense. Classes will begin promptly at the scheduled time, students arriving late will be asked to reschedule, and will forfeit 100% of their enrollment fee. Due to state requirements, we cannot allow exceptions to this policy for any reason. We are glad to discuss this with you. *PLEASE NOTE: this includes being late from breaks and/or lunches, and applies to each day of your course.
  • COURSE FAILURE OR DISMISSAL: There are no refunds for enrollment fees should the student fail the class or be dismissed for any other reason. Should you decide to make a future attempts at passing by enrolling into another class, you must pay the standard cost of enrollment and supplies/ rentals (if you need them)
  • CLASS CANCELLATIONS: Action Defense reserves the right to cancel any class due to enrollment, inclement weather or any other reason. In the event of a cancellation, students will be notified by email, and options for refunds or rescheduling will be provided.

Ohio means jobs

OHIO MEANS JOBS!

Action Defense is an approved Training Provider  with the Office of Workforce Development.  Funding may be available for eligible adults for our 124 Hour Private Security Academy, OPOTA Basic Firearms certification and the 4-Hour Private Security Firearms requalification.  Visit your Ohio Means Jobs center for more info! 

Downloads for OPOTA Firearms courses

Here you will find forms for your OPOTA Firearms Courses.

Student Enrollment Certification Record (pdf)Download
Student Disclosures and Statement of Understanding (pdf)Download
Private Security Firearms Written Test Study Guide/ SPO's (pdf)Download
Shotgun Conditions Study Guide (pdf)Download
Shooting Qualification SPOs 7-12 (pdf)Download

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