Defensive Tactics Training

Hands-on control, OC spray, impact weapon, and Air Taser training for Arizona security professionals.

Defensive Tactics 1 — control and compliance

Defensive Tactics 1 covers handcuffing techniques and arrest procedures, the responsible use of oleoresin capsicum (OC) pepper spray, and soft- and hard-hand control tactics.

Students seeking OC/pepper spray certification must be exposed to the agent. The hands-on curriculum also includes unarmed takedowns, come-alongs, wrist locks, defensive strikes, and disarming tactics.

Class length: four hours, 5:00–9:00 p.m.

Defensive Tactics 1 at a glance

Handcuffing and arrest procedures
OC / pepper spray use and exposure
Soft- and hard-hand control techniques
Four-hour evening class, 5:00–9:00 p.m.

Security officer with an expandable baton and radio patrols a commercial property

Defensive Tactics 2 — impact weapons and Air Taser

Defensive Tactics 1 is a prerequisite for this course. Defensive Tactics 2 builds on the first class with straight, side-handle, and expandable impact weapon (baton) techniques. Certifications are issued for the type of impact weapon used.

Advanced Air Taser M-26 and X-26 tactics and use are also covered. Students must bring an impact weapon to attend; Air Tasers are available for training.

Class length: four hours, 5:00–9:00 p.m.

Defensive Tactics 2 at a glance

Defensive Tactics 1 prerequisite
Straight, side-handle, and expandable batons
Air Taser M-26 and X-26 tactics
Four-hour evening class, 5:00–9:00 p.m.

Two progressive defensive-tactics courses

Start with control and compliance, then advance to impact weapon and Air Taser work.

DT 1 Handcuffing

DT 1 OC pepper spray

DT 1 Soft + hard hands

DT 2 Impact weapons

DT 2 Air Taser

Defensive tactics questions

Do I need Defensive Tactics 1 before taking Defensive Tactics 2?

Yes. Defensive Tactics 1 is a prerequisite for Defensive Tactics 2.

Do I need to bring an impact weapon?

Yes. Students must bring an impact weapon to attend Defensive Tactics 2. Air Tasers are available for training.

Is OC exposure required?

Students seeking OC / pepper spray certification must be exposed to the agent.

How long is each class?

Each class runs for four hours, from 5:00–9:00 p.m.

Rescheduling, refunds, and support

Refund policy: If you cannot attend your assigned class, Arizona Guard Cards will reschedule you for the next available class. If you miss the rescheduled class, you are not eligible for a second reschedule and must pay full price. No refunds are available without 48 hours' notice, and no refunds are available once any online class is accessed.

Live technical support is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to refund@arrowsecurityinc.com.