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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.

Image of 3 Day Less-Lethal Instructor Certification Program (ICP)$895/student

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.

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December 2, 2025December 4, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPArlington Police DepartmentArlington, TXClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 11/18/2025
December 2, 2025December 4, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPShelby County Sheriff OfficeColumbiana, ALClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 11/18/2025
December 8, 2025December 10, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPCity of Las Vegas Department of Public SafetyLas Vegas, NVClick here to see course detailsCLASS A GO Registration Open Until 11/17/2025
December 16, 2025December 18, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPStanislaus County Sheriff Modesto, CAClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 12/2/2025
December 16, 2025December 18, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPGeorgia State PatrolDouglasville, GAClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 12/2/2025
December 17, 2025December 17, 2025Penn Arms ArmorersCalifornia Department of CorrectionsGalt, CAClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 11/26/2025
January 6, 2026January 8, 20263-Day Less Lethal ICPAnchorage Airport Police & Fire DepartmentAnchorage, AK Click here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 12/15/2025
January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Penn Arms ArmorersAnchorage Airport Police & Fire DepartmentAnchorage, AK Click here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 12/12/2025
January 27, 2026January 29, 20263-Day Less Lethal ICPJefferson County Sheriff OfficeFultondale, ALClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 1/13/2026
January 27, 2026January 28, 20263-Day Less Lethal ICPPassaic County Prosecutor's OfficeWayne, NJClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 12/30/2025
January 27, 2026January 28, 20263-Day Less Lethal ICPPassaic County Prosecutor's OfficeWayne, NJClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 12/30/2025
January 30, 2026January 30, 2026Penn Arms Armorers CoursePassaic County Prosecutor's OfficeWayne, NJClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 1/2/2026
February 3, 2026February 5, 20263-Day Less Lethal ICPBarbour County SheriffBelington, WVClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 1/6/2026
February 3, 2026February 5, 20263-Day Less Lethal ICPMonroeville Police DepartmentMonroeville, PAClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 1/6/2026
February 10, 2026February 12, 20263-Day Less Lethal ICPMonroe County Sheriff OfficeMadisonville, TNClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 1/13/2026
February 24, 2026February 26, 20263-Day Less Lethal ICPNew Hanover County SheriffWilmington, NCClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 2/10/2026
February 24, 2026February 26, 20263-Day Less Lethal ICPNorth MS Law Enforcement Training Center/Tupelo PDTupelo, MSClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 1/27/2026
March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Penn Arms ArmorersVirginia Department of CorrectionsCrozier, VAClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 2/3/2026
March 9, 2026March 11, 20263-Day Less Lethal ICPErie County Sheriff OfficeSandusky, OHClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 2/9/2026
March 10, 2026March 12, 20263-Day Less Lethal ICPParker County SheriffMineral Wells, TXClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 2/10/2026