Pennsylvania State Police Lethal Weapons Training Act

Lethal Weapons Training Program

Welcome to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Lethal Weapons Training Program web site.  You will find on
this site the Act - commonly referred to as Act 235, the Rules and Regulations, staff contacts, certified
schools, forms, and other information pertaining to the Lethal Weapons Training Act.  We will also
provide links to resources for the security industry.

The Lethal Weapons Training Act provides for the training and certification of watch guards, protective
patrolmen, detectives and criminal investigators, carrying and using lethal weapons in their employment;
imposing powers and duties on the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and providing penalties.

 Welcome to our new web site. School Users must Send an email request to E Beverly Young at ebyoung@pa.gov for new Username and Password. You may find login instructions here.




If you are within 6 months of expiration please submit your renewal application by mail to:
 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Lethal Weapons Certification
Pennsylvania State Police
8002 Bretz Drive
Harrisburg, PA  17112-9748
 
Only Renewal Applications within 6 months of expiration will be processed.