Certification for OC Spray and baton?

**Jaydubz2014** · December 17th, 2015, 11:57 PM

I have an act 235 but never got 'certified' for baton or oc (pepper spray). does anyone know the laws on this? in pa u dont need a cert for a civilian, so what about carrying it on the job? would that be company specific?

**IIIIIREPOIIIII** · December 18th, 2015, 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by Jaydubz2014

I have an act 235 but never got 'certified' for baton or oc (pepper spray). does anyone know the laws on this? in pa u dont need a cert for a civilian, so what about carrying it on the job? would that be company specific?

I'm certified, but im certified psychotic so i cant help ya!

**Jaydubz2014** · December 18th, 2015, 11:58 AM

even the state police cant answer this question for me..... what the heck

**Steve in PA** · December 18th, 2015, 03:12 PM

Pepper spray and/or baton certifications can be obtained by finding certified instructors. Your employer may pay for these, or you may have to pay for them yourself. The certifications are a safety net, showing that you were properly trained in the use of pepper spray or the baton.

What "law" are you looking for?

**Square Bag** · December 18th, 2015, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by Steve in PA

Pepper spray and/or baton certifications can be obtained by finding certified instructors. Your employer may pay for these, or you may have to pay for them yourself. The certifications are a safety net, showing that you were properly trained in the use of pepper spray or the baton.

What "law" are you looking for?

There is a guy who does the training in Honesdale. He owns the gun shop connected to the Pennsyltucky Grill. Santos is his name

**1927A1** · January 1st, 2016, 08:29 PM

I can't say if it is a law, but for the sake of liability you probably should be certified. We receive annual certs. for OC, baton a,d handcuffing. Most recent my employer as included hand to hand.

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