How long is the certification valid under Act 235?

The certification under the Lethal Weapons Training Act (Act 235) is valid for five years. This timeframe ensures that individuals who are certified in the use of lethal weapons maintain their training and proficiency in handling these tools responsibly and safely. The five-year renewal requirement also encourages regular updates to training, allowing for advancements in law enforcement techniques, changes in laws, and improvements in safety protocols to be incorporated. Therefore, the certification duration is designed to balance the need for competency with the understanding that ongoing training is essential in a field that requires high levels of skill and responsibility.