Who approves the training program for additional firearm training?

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) is responsible for approving training programs related to additional firearm training. This commission establishes standards for training programs and is tasked with ensuring that law enforcement and security personnel receive the necessary education to perform their duties safely and effectively. By setting the criteria for approved training, OPOTC maintains the quality and consistency of firearm training across the state.

Local law enforcement may play a role in implementing training at the local level, but they do not have the authority to approve the training programs themselves. The Department of Public Safety oversees various aspects of public safety regulations, but specific training approvals fall under OPOTC’s jurisdiction. Meanwhile, the National Security Agency (NSA) focuses on national security matters and is not involved in the regulation or approval of state-level training programs. Thus, OPOTC is clearly the correct authority for this function.