
Training
Over the past decade, training has become a priority for security and corrections officers. At the CTS Training Institute (CTSTI), preparedness is promoted before critical scenarios unfold. CTSTI offers training programs that combine product tools with knowledge and techniques, preparing officers for various situations and helping agencies manage risks.
Among the training programs is the less-lethal instructor certification course, a 3-day program that teaches the safe use of these products. Additionally, PENN ARMS offers courses on the maintenance of 37MM and 40MM less-lethal launchers.
Course Offerings
These are Host Request Forms — use them to request hosting a course, not to register as a student.


Penn Arms Armorer’s Course

Field Force Grenadier Course

Ballistic Breaching OPERATOR ONLY Class

Ballistic Breaching Instructor Certification Course

3 Day Less-Lethal Instructor Certification Program (ICP)
Training Schedule
As a requirement of their instructor-level training, students must actively engage in the specific exercises of the course they are signing up for. For these lessons to be effective and for the students to pass the courses, they must be in good physical shape. In some of these courses, students may be exposed to chemical agents. It is the responsibility of students with medical issues that have to limit their participation to get medical clearance from their doctor before enrolling. Conditions such as high blood pressure, heart issues, lung issues, including bronchitis and asthma, or allergies are among those that call for such a visit.
CTSTI is not responsible for those students who do not seek medical consultation before participating in the course. Those unable to do the exercises cannot finish the instructor level course. It’s the student’s responsibility to ensure they are physically capable of meeting the course requirements.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive certification as a Combined Systems Instructor, enabling them to provide instruction to end users within their department. The certification remains valid for four years from the date of completion.
Start Date | End Date | Course | Hosted by | Location | Course details | Status |
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August 12, 2025 | August 13, 2025 | Ballistic Breaching | Kanawha County Sheriff Office | Charleston, WV | Click here to see course details | CLASS IS A GO Registration Closed |
August 26, 2025 | August 28, 2025 | 3-Day Less Lethal ICP | Lehigh County Emergency Response Team, Office of the District Attorney | Whitehall, PA | Click here to see course details | CLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 8/12/2025 |
August 26, 2025 | August 28, 2025 | 3-Day Less Lethal ICP | New Bern Police Department | New Bern, NC | Click here to see course details | CLASS A GO Registration Open Until 8/12/2025 |
August 26, 2025 | August 28, 2025 | 3-Day Less Lethal ICP | Aurora Police Dept. | Aurora, CO | Click here to see course details | CLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 8/12/2025 |
September 1, 2025 | September 3, 2025 | 3-Day Less Lethal ICP | City of Bethlehem Police Department | Bethlehem, PA | Click here to see course details | CLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 8/18/2025 |
September 4, 2025 | September 4, 2025 | Penn Arms Armorers | City of Bethlehem Police Department | Bethlehem, PA | Click here to see course details | CLASS A GO Registration Open Until 8/21/2025 |
September 9, 2025 | September 11, 2025 | 3-Day Less Lethal ICP | Tuscaloosa Police Dept. | Tuscaloosa, AL | Click here to see course details | CLASS A GO Registration Open Until 8/26/2025 |
September 9, 2025 | September 9, 2025 | Penn Arms Armorers | Queen Creek Police Department | Queen Creek, AZ | Click here to see course details | Registration Open Until 8/12/2025 |
September 9, 2025 | September 11, 2025 | 3-Day Less Lethal ICP | Spartanburg County Sheriff Office | Duncan, SC | Click here to see course details | Registration Open Until 8/12/2025 |
September 16, 2025 | September 18, 2025 | 3-Day Less Lethal ICP | El Reno Police Department | El Reno, OK | Click here to see course details | CLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 9/2/2025 |
September 22, 2025 | September 24, 2025 | 3-Day Less Lethal ICP | Wausau Police Department | Mosinee, WI | Click here to see course details | CLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 9/8/2025 |
September 23, 2025 | September 25, 2025 | 3-Day Less Lethal ICP | Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy | Weyers Cave, VA | Click here to see course details | CLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 9/9/2025 |
September 25, 2025 | September 25, 2025 | Penn Arms Armorers | Wausau Police Department | Mosinee, WI | Click here to see course details | Registration Open Until 8/28/2025 |
September 30, 2025 | October 2, 2025 | 3-Day Less Lethal ICP | Wayne County Sheriff Office | Lyons, NY | Click here to see course details | Registration Open Until 9/2/2025 |
September 30, 2025 | October 2, 2025 | 3-Day Less Lethal ICP | Flagler County Sheriff Office | Bunnell, FL | Click here to see course details | Registration Open Until 9/2/2025 |
October 7, 2025 | October 9, 2025 | 3-Day Less Lethal ICP | Wake County Sheriff Office | Raleigh, NC | Click here to see course details | CLASS A GO Registration Open Until 9/23/2025 |
October 7, 2025 | October 9, 2025 | 3-Day Less Lethal ICP | Englewood Police Department | Englewood, CO | Click here to see course details | Registration Open Until 9/9/2025 |
October 7, 2025 | October 9, 2025 | 3-Day Less Lethal ICP | Ogden Police Dept. | Ogden, UT | Click here to see course details | CLASS A GO Registration Open Until 9/23/2025 |
October 14, 2025 | October 16, 2025 | 3-Day Less Lethal ICP | Washington State DOC | Connell, WA | Click here to see course details | Registration Open Until 9/16/2025 |
October 15, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | Penn Arms Armorers | Monterey County Sheriff Office | Salinas, CA | Click here to see course details | Registration Open Until 9/17/2025 |