SOUTHERN OREGON’S LEADING DPSST SECURITY TRAINING & FIREARMS TRAINING COMPANY
UPCOMING EVENTS
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DPSST Unarmed Security Certification New Hire 14hr
Date: September 18TH
Time: 8:30 AM
Cost: $200
Instructor: Josh McOmber
Duration: 14 hours
Description: For new security staff in loss prevention, hospitals, retail, churches, airports, and other unarmed positions.Course: Unarmed Refresher
Date: September 18th & 19th
Time: 5:30PM & 12:00 PM
Cost: $75
Instructor: Josh McOmber
Duration: 4 hours
Note: Use code PAYNCASH for cash payments only.Location: 2938 N Pacific Highway Ste 101, Medford, OR 97504
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DPSST Armed Security Certifications
Date: September 25th
Time: 8:30 AM
Cost: $300Instructor: Josh McOmber
Course: DPSST New Hire Armed Professional (24-hour, 3-day course)
Classes: For New Armed Security officers in the Rogue Valley. 2 classroom days at Mantis Strategic Defense, 1 day at the range.
Classroom Location: 2938 N Pacific Hwy Ste 101, Medford, OR 97501
Range Location: Reserved Bay 6: RVSSA, 6800 Kershaw Rd, Central Point, OR 97502
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DPSST Armed Security Refresher
Date: September 27th
Cost: $150
Time: 12:30pmInstructor: Josh McOmber
Location: RVSSA Reserved Range Bay 6Officers Upgrading Duty Weapon Use Code PayNCash for your $25 firearm add on to your card
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OPEN RANGE
Description
Join us on October 5th from 8 AM to 6 PM for our Open Range event. This is a great opportunity to come out, shoot, run drills, and hang out with our experienced staff and crew. Whether you're looking to improve your skills or just enjoy a day on the range, we welcome all levels of shooters. Come experience a professional, safe environment dedicated to your growth and enjoyment.
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Basic Carbine Fundamentals
November 2nd
Time: 8:45am
Cost: $150
Instructor: Michael Rexius
Basic Carbine is designed to teach you fundamental rifle skills in a controlled, static environment. This course focuses on precision marksmanship, recoil management, rifle manipulations, and positional shooting. Students will run deliberate drills that stress proper mechanics, efficiency, and consistency—building a foundation for future movement-based and dynamic carbine courses. Ideal for shooters looking to build a foundation.
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Mantis Private Lessons
Those Looking for Private Lessons
please email or contact us.
Courses Cost + Private Lesson Price.
Example: “Basic Pistol” cost $100 + Private Lesson Hour Fee Below added.
Added Fees Are
4 hours +$200
6 hours +$300
8 hours +$400
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Dynamic Performance Handgun
Date: TBD
Time: 8:30AM
Instructor: Michael Rexius
Location: RVSSA Reserved Range Bay 6
Cost: $200
This Dynamic Performance Handgun is an advanced-level course that builds on fundamental handgun skills for USPSA Style Shooting. Students will enhance their understanding of firearm safety, handling, and basic operation while pushing performance with faster shooting drills and movement like USPSA Competition shooting. This course focuses on recoil management, reloads on the move, target reacquisition confirmation levels moving in and around stages, and timed exercises using shot timers and hit factor. OWB and IWB holsters are both accepted. Drawing from the holster is required.
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Basic Handgun Fundamentals
Date: TBD
Time: 9am
Cost: $100
Course: Basic HandgunInstructor: Josh McOmber
Location: RVSSA Reserved Range Bay 6Whether you’re brand new to handguns or want to sharpen your skills, this course is perfect for families, spouses, and kids ready to learn the fundamentals of safe and effective handgun use.
No gun? No problem. We’ll have a variety available for you to try, including:
Glock
PSA Dagger
Walther PDPs – Full-size, Compact, & Micro-compacts
You’ll Learn:
✅ Firearms safety & handling
✅ Stance, grip, and sight alignment
✅ Trigger control & follow-through
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Static Performance Handgun
Date: TBA
Time: 8:45am
Cost: $150
Instructor: Josh McOmber
Static Performance Handgun Class 5 Slots Left!!
Sharpen your fundamentals and tighten your shot groups. This class focuses on precision, consistency, and efficiency with minimal movement—perfect for building the foundation for defensive handgun use. Push your limits and leave with actionable skills to level up your performance. 300 rounds.
Work Security and Want Training?
We are the Training Company for YOU!
HOW YOU TRAIN MATTERS.Welcome to the State of Oregon
Rogue Valley’s firearm training company.
Classes We Offer in Medford Oregon
Classes We Offer in Medford Oregon
Basic Oregon Firearms Trainings
Basic Handgun- $100
Basic Rifle $150
Static Performance and Dynamic Performance Handgun & Rifle $200
Conceal Handgun $55
ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE
TAC MEDICINE - *Coming Soon*
DEFENSIVE PISTOL - Coming August 2025
DEFENSIVE CARBINE - Coming August 2025
ROOM CLEARING - CQB *Coming Soon*
DPSST SECURITY COURSES
UNARMED SECURITY PROFESSIONAL 14 HR CLASS $200
UNARMED SECURITY PROFESSIONAL RENEWAL 4 HR CLASS $75
ARMED SECURITY PROFESSIONAL 24 HR CLASS / SHOOT $300
ARMED SECURITY PROFESSIONAL RENEWAL 4 HR CLASS / SHOOT $150
About our company
Mantis Strategic Defense is a locally veteran family-owned training company based in Oregon, committed to providing up-to-date firearms handling and training. We offer Oregon's DPSST (Department of Public Safety Standards and Training) courses for private security professionals, as well as various weapons handling courses for civilian carry. Our mission is to create a welcoming atmosphere for clients of all skill levels, focusing on education and the teaching of fundamental skills that are essential both with and without firearms. These include safety, situational awareness, self-defense, and mindset.
As instructors, we are dedicated to helping clients improve in the areas they wish to focus on, offering personalized guidance and support. For our more advanced courses, we collaborate with professional trainers and instructors who are recognized as knowledge experts in their fields. Our commitment to providing an educated and experienced staff ensures that every client at Mantis Strategic Defense receives high-quality training.
What sets us apart is our dedication to creating an egoless, family-oriented environment where everyone feels welcome. Our motto, "Be Ready, Always Train, and Stay Free," encapsulates our belief in the importance of preparedness, continuous training, and the preservation of freedom.
“There is Nothing Impossible to Individuals Who Will Try.”
— Alexander the Great