This training course is a 60+ hour event.

Initial CSSO Application (This form may be filled out online and then downloaded.)

Please fill out and download the Initial CSSO Application form at the following link, PRINT IT SINGLE SIDE ONLY, verify you have completed it, signed it in both places, have it notarized, and bring it to the first day of training: https://www.gettrainedbeready.com/resources/CSSO_files/2026_Initial_CSSO_02-27-2026.pdf

New CSSOs need to get the AHA online class done prior to the start date at https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartsaver-first-aid-cpr-aed-online

Product Number : 25-1440

ISBN: 978-1-68472-404-8

Choose the "Heartsaver® Total - First Aid CPR AED Online” (~$23.00) – "The Heartsaver® Total - First Aid CPR AED course is designed for individuals with little or no medical background who need first aid, AED and CPR training to meet work or other regulatory requirements like OSHA. It is also ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond effectively to emergencies at work, home, or in the community.”

What to bring everyday:

Classroom note taking materials
Lunch, snacks, and drinks
Good Attitude

What to bring on Range Days:

Lunch, snacks, and plenty of water
Defensive Pistol other than a Sig P320 ***See note below***
Backup gun (optional)
If your magazines hold less than 10 rounds, bring 5 magazines. If your magazines hold more than 10 rounds, bring at least 3 magazines.
Strong side hip or appendix holster that is made for your specific handgun ONLY (quality kydex, or a similar type where the top of the holster remains open when the gun is drawn). No soft holsters.
MINIMUM of 650 rounds practice ammunition (can be provided)
Eye and ear protection
Weather appropriate clothing
Gear that can withstand rigorous use. We will be spending a lot of time coming out of, and going back to, the holster

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After thoughtful consideration, we are prohibiting all Sig P320 variants in our training classes.

We regret doing this, but as issues continue to be documented by the US Military and the FBI, along with other reliable sources, we feel a responsibility to ensure safety and mitigate liability on this particular platform in our classes until such time the potential issues have been resolved by the manufacturer.

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What to bring for Active Shooter Day(s):

Good Attitude
Lunch, snacks, and drinks
Note taking materials
Comfortable clothing: long sleeves, long pants, wear a belt, shoes that allow active movement, and a hoodie or other relatively thick protective clothing (protective headgear provided), gloves - optional
NO WEAPONS ALLOWED

CSSO Initial Officer Training HCA