Golden Seal Enterprises

Additional Courses

OC Spray
Course

OC Spray Course

OC Spray is a 4-hour certification course.

The program is designed for public safety officers who deal with conflict or potential violence. The course is not brand specific and addresses the proper use of all OC spray products.

Eligibility Requirments

  • Must be 18 years of age or older. 

Topics Covered in this Course

  • OC Definitions
  • Understanding the Effects of OC
  • Engagement Techniques
  • Threat Reduction
  • Defensive Positioning
  • Liability Considerations
  • Justified OC Use
  • OC Drawing Techniques
  • Proper Incident Documentation

Course Type: Certification

Course Cost: $75*

Course Duration: 4 hours

*There is a 4% surcharge applied to credit card payments.

OC Spray Certifications are good for three (3) years. 

Course Information

The course will be conducted at 230 Aviation Drive in Winchester, VA 2206.

Class begins at 8am on the day scheduled*. It is recommended that students arrive 15 minutes early.

GSE offers a student break room with a refrigerator and microwave if you’d like to bring a snack. Intermittent breaks are given as scheduled by the instructor.

*Refer to your registration form for specific dates.

  • Photo ID.
  • Note taking materials.
  • Clothing that allows for reasonable flexibility.
  • Wear shoes that allow for mobility and that have reasonable traction (athletic shoes or duty boots).
  • Fingernails should be trimmed so they do not extend beyond the tip of the finger when looking at them from the palm.
  • Extra shirt for the drive home.


DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES! YOU WILL BE EXPOSED TO CHEMICAL AEROSOLS.

  • Instructors.
  • Classroom.
  • Training area for drills.
  • Applicable training aids/gear.
  • Certificate.

Course attire should be presentable and appropriate to the type of course you are taking. Logos/Designs should be non-offensive and neutral in nature.

Course payment is due the day of your course. You may pay with cash, check, or any major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover).

Please be advised that there is a 4% surcharge applied to credit card payments.  

No weapons are authorized to be carried during this course. If you are a sworn law enforcement officer bound by general order to carry off-duty, please identify yourself to the lead instructor upon entering the building.

If inclement weather is expected on the day of training, GSE will decide to cancel/delay class start time no later than 6am the morning of the training. For students outside the area, please pay attention to the forecast in Frederick County as it often differs from areas east of the Shenandoah Valley.

This will be an educational experience and a great time for everyone involved. If you have any further questions, please contact us. Thank you and we look forward to training with you.

Karl Dear
Director of Training
Golden Seal Enterprises, Inc.
VA DCJS Training School #88-1476

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