Tactical Non-Lethal Training – Maryland, D.C., Virginia (DMV)

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Course Overview

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Eight Point Solutions LLC offers the region’s most mission-ready, state-aligned certification course in OC spray, baton, and handcuffing techniques. This training is built for law enforcement, security personnel, and private contractors operating in high-liability environments where non-lethal force must be applied with precision, control, and full legal compliance.

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Whether you're on patrol, working private protection, or embedded in a corrections environment—this course sharpens your real-world ability to de-escalate, restrain, and survive.

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What You’ll Learn

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1. OC Spray Training

• Properties and effects of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)

• Deployment methods under stress

• Safe use for subject incapacitation

• Decontamination protocol for exposed individuals

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2. Baton Techniques

• Straight baton handling and striking zones

• Defensive posture, control tactics, and compliance

• Scenarios involving non-lethal escalation

• Legal and ethical force applications

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3. Handcuffing Procedures

• Safe and effective handcuffing under resistance

• Standing, kneeling, and prone cuffing techniques

• Subject control and post-restraint protocol

• Risk mitigation for injury and liability

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4. Defensive Tactics Integration

• Combine OC spray, baton, and restraint drills

• Hands-on, scenario-based confrontation training

• Stress inoculation and rapid decision-making drills

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5. Legal Compliance

• Federal and state-level use-of-force law

• Standards of reasonableness under Graham v. Connor

• Report writing and articulation for justified force

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Course Benefits

• Nationally Recognized Certification – Meets private security, corporate, and government standards

• Instructor-Led, Reality-Based Training – Taught by former law enforcement and military instructors

• Operational Readiness – Build muscle memory, reduce hesitation, and increase force control

• Officer & Civilian Safety – Train to protect yourself while minimizing harm and liability

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Who Should Attend

• Armed and unarmed security guards

• Law enforcement recruits and active officers

• Corrections and transport personnel

• Private military contractors

• Executive protection teams

• Any unit responsible for physical restraint and non-lethal engagement

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Why Train With EPS

EPS delivers no-nonsense, real-world instruction built on decades of operational experience. We don’t teach theory, we teach what keeps you alive and legally covered when it matters. Our defensive tactics program is trusted by agencies and security firms across the DMV and beyond.

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Get Certified

Ready to level up your defensive capabilities?
Register now for the OC Spray, Baton, and Handcuffing Certification Course at Eight Point Solutions LLC.

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