Less Lethal Training

Our hallmark instructor program

Our hallmark course, our Less Lethal Instructor Program provides the necessary training for our changing world. This course is comprised for four 8-hour instructor level classes covering OC Aerosols, Specialty Impact and Chemical Munitions and Distraction Devices. The student will acquire a general working knowledge of Defense Technology® products, both technically and tactically, along with the skills necessary to conduct in-service training.

Our OC Aerosol Projector instructor program

Gain detailed information involved in the use of all types and forms of Oleoresin Capsicum aerosol projectors. This 8-hour course covers all aspects involved in the selection, preparation, deployment, storage, and legal ramifications regarding the use of all OC products. The student will also acquire specific information in Defense Technology® OC products, including all formulations, blends and spray patterns, along with the skills necessary to return to their agency and conduct in-service training.

Our specialty impact instructor program

This 8-hour course provides state-of-the-art instructor-level training on the topic of Specialty Impact Munitions. The student will gain detailed knowledge on the selection, preparation, deployment, storage and legal ramifications of Specialty Impact Munitions. In particular, the student will gain specific information in Defense Technology® specialty impact products, including 12ga, 37mm, and 40mm munitions, along with the skills necessary to return to their agency and conduct in-service training.

Our chemical agent instructor program

This instructor-level training provides detailed instruction in the use of all types and forms of Chemical Agents. This extensive 8-hour course covers all aspects involved in the selection, preparation, deployment, storage and legal ramifications regarding the use of chemical agents. The student will acquire specific information in Defense Technology® chemical agent products, including CS, CN, OC and Smoke, along with the necessary skills to return to their agency and conduct in-service training.

Our distraction device instructor program

This instructor-level training course provides the student detailed information involved in the use of all types and forms of Diversionary or Distraction Devices. The 8-hour course covers all aspects involved in the selection, preparation, deployment, storage, and legal ramifications regarding the use of all Distraction Devices. The student will acquire specific information in Defense Technology® distraction device products, including reloadable & non-reloadable hand-deployed munitions, command initiated products, fuel air munitions, and less lethal grenades and be prepared with the skills to return to their agency and provide in-service training.

Take your less-lethal training to the next level

Designed to provide instructors who have completed the Defense Technology Instructor Program with the most current and up-to-date training techniques in the field of less-lethal munitions. This course combines classroom lecture and range drills, with an emphasis on instructor development and tactics and includes comprehensive instruction in the technical, operational and tactical applications of OC, Specialty Impact Munitions, Chemical Agents and Distraction Devices.