Security professionals throughout Tennessee rely on Less Lethal training to safely and legally use tools such as batons, OC (pepper) spray, and restraints in the field. This course covers proper application techniques, use-of-force considerations under Tennessee law, target areas, and de-escalation strategies designed to help guards resolve confrontations without resorting to deadly force.

Participants learn the legal standards governing use of force in Tennessee, how to properly deploy each less-lethal tool, and how to document and report incidents appropriately to protect both the guard and their employer from liability. The course also covers maintenance and inspection of equipment, ensuring tools are ready and functional when needed.

Designed to meet Tennessee security industry standards, this hands-on course builds practical skills for real-world situations that unarmed and armed guards frequently encounter on the job.

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Disclaimer: Any course, module, or portion of instruction that involves the handling, operation, or live-fire use of a firearm must be completed in person. Online, virtual, or remote formats are not permitted for these components due to safety, liability, and regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to: NRA Basic Pistol, NRA Basic Rifle, NRA Basic Shotgun, Tennessee Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit, Armed Guard Initial, and Armed Guard Renewal.

This requirement also extends to hands-on, physical-intervention components of courses such as Less Lethal Training (Baton/OC Spray/Restraints) and the practical restraint and de-escalation portions of Dallas' Law Certification, which cannot be safely or lawfully completed online.

Participants must attend the designated in-person session(s) to receive credit or certification for these components. Failure to complete the required in-person portion may result in incomplete certification, and applications submitted without proof of in-person training completion may be denied by the applicable licensing authority.