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Defensive Tactics (PPCT) WITH BATON: November 15-19, 2025. Sat-Wed

Sat, Nov 15

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Tip Of Spear Inc

This course teaches the dynamics of arrest and control, with handcuffing and baton. Includes certification and recertification options.

Defensive Tactics (PPCT) WITH BATON:  November 15-19, 2025.  Sat-Wed
Defensive Tactics (PPCT) WITH BATON:  November 15-19, 2025.  Sat-Wed

Time & Location

Nov 15, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – Nov 19, 2025, 4:30 p.m.

Tip Of Spear Inc, 11217 149 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 1W6, Canada

About the event

The Defensive Tactics course from Human Factors Research Group (HFRG) (formerly known as Pressure Point Control Tactics, or PPCT) is required by most employers before staff is permitted to handle handcuffs, and teaches the mechanics of arrest and control. It is a requirement from the Alberta Solicitor General to take the full 40 hour program to carry a baton. There are 4 options for this course:

1. Handcuffing certification - Saturday to Sunday

2. Handcuffing recertification - Sunday

3. Handcuffing & Baton certification - Saturday to Wednesday

4. Handcuffing & Baton recertification - Monday to Wednesday


If you you are regiatering for a "Recertification" only, please email a copy of your previous Drefensive Tactics Training certificate IMMEDIATELY to info@tipofspear.ca.  Note: To Recertify, your prevoius training must have been completed in the last 12 months.


  1. Clean INDOOR Running Shoes / Water Bottle / Snacks.
  2. Hygiene Expectationsfor Physical Training. 
  3. Optional - Pen / notepad / Duty Belt-Handcuffs, flashlight, non-cut gloves, Handcuff Key. Physical training clothing. (NO STEEL TOE BOOTS).

Tickets

  • DT:Handcuff Cert

    This class certifies you for the first time to handle handcuffs. 16 hours / 2 day, on Saturday and Sunday. Price is $249.00 + GST.

    $249.00
    Tax: +$12.45 GST
  • DT:Handcuff Recert

    This class recertifies you to handle handcuffs. 8 hours / 1 day, on Sunday. Price is $149 + GST. You must provide proof that you are currently certified, within the last 12 months.

    $149.00
    Tax: +$7.45 GST
  • DT:Handcuff+Baton Cert

    This class certifies you for the first time to handle handcuffs and baton. 40 hours / 5 day, from Saturday to Wednesday. Price is $449.00 + GST.

    $449.00
    Tax: +$22.45 GST
  • DT:Handcuff+Baton Recert

    This class recertifies you to handle handcuffs and baton. 24 hours / 3 day, from Monday to Wednesday. You must provide proof that you are currently certified within the last 12 months. Price is $259 + GST.

    $259.00
    Tax: +$12.95 GST
  • Course Manual

    If you would like your own copy of the manual, you may purchase one here. Otherwise you may borrow one for the duration of the class.

    $75.00
    Tax: +$3.75 GST

Total

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