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Lethal Weapons Training Academy

Firearms training for the novice, experienced shooter or professional law enforcement officer.

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  • Firearm Training
    • Handgun 101 Firearm Training
    • Handgun 201 Advanced Firearm Training
    • Handgun 301 Advanced II Firearm Training
    • BASIC AR-15 Firearm Training
  • PA ACT 235
    • PA Act 235 New Certification
    • PA Act 235 Recertification Renewal
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PA Act 235 New Certification

*This is a class that operates all day on a Saturday and Sunday and also on the following weekend for a full Saturday and Sunday. Classes Start at 7:58am and end around 6:00pm

Please contact us for class schedule and availability.

Lethal Weapons certification, officially known as PA Act 235, is mandatory for all privately employed persons who utilize any type of a lethal weapon in the performance of their work.

Lethal Weapons Training Academy is a state certified PA Act 235 certification center.

Information and official PA Act 235 application forms can be obtained from the Pennsylvania State Police Lethal Weapons Training Program Website. To begin the Act 235 application process, you will need to download and print the following forms.

• SP 8-200A Physical Examination Form

• SP 8-200V Vision Examination Form

• SP 8-200B Psychological Examination Form

You may need to install Adobe PDF Reader to view these forms.

Applicants should take each of the forms to their respective doctors for exam and completion. After completing form SP-200, the applicant should take it to the nearest PA State Police barracks with the fees.

Upon completion of all required information the applicant will be fingerprinted by the PA State Police and your application forwarded to Lethal Weapons Training Commission for approval.

*Once you are approved by the STATE of Pennsylvania you may proceed with course registration.

Registration Requirements for PA Act 235 Certification

NOTE: We must receive 50% deposit, state letter of eligibility, and completed application before you will be put on roster.

1. Pre-register for Lethal Weapons Training Academy course with a 50% deposit.

2. Balance of registration fee due no later than first day of course.

3. Student must have letter of approval from state Lethal Weapons Training Commission. This course can not be attended while papers and approval are being processed by the state.

4. All students will furnish the following equipment for the first day of class:

• Pen and Paper
• Highlighter Pen
• Serviceable handgun + 100 rounds of factory ammo
• 2 Mags/1 Speed Loader
• Eye and Ear Protection
• Good belt holster
• Handcuffs and Key
• Current Title 18 PA Crimes Code

5. Shotguns will be furnished by the Lethal Weapons Training Academy.

6. All required shotgun ammunition will be furnished by Lethal Weapons Training Academy.

PA ACT 235 certification course – 40 hours – Cost $300.00

Class Size – 20 Participants

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Upcoming Events

Feb 21

Handgun 101 Firearm Training

February 21 @ 7:58 am - 5:00 pm
McKean, Pennsylvania
Apr 11

Handgun 101 Firearm Training

April 11 @ 7:58 am - 5:00 pm
McKean, Pennsylvania
May 22

Handgun 201 Advanced Firearm Training

May 22 @ 7:58 am - May 23 @ 5:00 pm
Cochranton PA
United States
Jun 27

Handgun 101 Firearm Training

June 27 @ 7:58 am - 5:00 pm
McKean, Pennsylvania
Jul 17

Handgun 301 Advanced II Firearm Training

July 17 @ 7:58 am - July 18 @ 5:00 pm
Cochranton PA
United States
Aug 14

BASIC AR-15 Firearm Training

August 14 @ 7:58 am - August 15 @ 5:00 pm
Cochranton PA
United States
Aug 29

Handgun 101 Firearm Training

August 29 @ 7:58 am - 5:00 pm
McKean, Pennsylvania
Oct 10

Handgun 101 Firearm Training

October 10 @ 7:58 am - 5:00 pm
McKean, Pennsylvania
Nov 21

Handgun 101 Firearm Training

November 21 @ 7:58 am - 5:00 pm
McKean, Pennsylvania
Dec 12

Handgun 101 Firearm Training

December 12 @ 7:58 am - 5:00 pm
McKean, Pennsylvania

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