FIREARMS TRAINING & OREGON DPSST SECURITY CERTIFICATIONS
Mantis Strategic Defense LLC® provides Oregon DPSST-compliant for unarmed and armed security certification alongside professional firearms training for civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel. Our mission is to educate students with practical skills, and confidence required to handle firearms safely, responsibly, and effectively—whether on duty or in a defensive capacity.
Trainings Offered
We provide professional firearms training and education designed to build skill, confidence, and accountability for armed professionals and responsibly armed citizens alike. Our programs are tailored for DPSST security officers, law enforcement personnel, and civilians who carry for defensive purposes, with strong emphasis on safe handling, legal compliance, and proper use‑of‑force standards.
Choose from structured courses, qualification programs, scenario‑based training, and private instruction—all delivered in a professional environment focused on real‑world application, sound judgment, and responsible firearm ownership.
Range Training Calendar
Range Training Calendar
Range Training Schedule
QUARTER 1
Feb 28th: Roseburg DPSST Armed
Mar 17-19 & 21-22: DPSST Armed New Hire & Refresher / Basic Handgun & Basic Rifle
QUARTER 2
Apr 17–19: DPSST Armed Course / Defensive Pistol / Basic Rifle
May 21–24: DPSST Armed Course / Defensive Pistol
Jun 6th-7th / 19th–21st: DPSST Armed / AHT – David Acosta Jr. Host Event
QUARTER 3
Jul 16th–19th: DPSST Armed Course / MSD
Aug 7th–9th: DPSST Armed Course / MSD
Aug 15th–17th: Billy Barton 3 Day-Host event + Local USPSA Match
Sep 9-11/ 12–13: DPSST Armed Course / MSD
QUARTER 4
Oct 21–25: DPSST Armed Course / MSD
Nov 12-14/15: DPSST Armed Course / MSD
Nov 20–22: AHT – Rick Crawley 3-Day Host Event Instructor Development Course
Dec 10-12 / 13: DPSST Armed Course / MSD
Are you ready to train? Explore our full lineup of professional firearms and security training courses designed for law enforcement, security professionals, and responsibly armed civilians. Whether you’re seeking a certification for employment, skill development, or advanced tactical instruction, we have a course built for your goals and experience level.
What you’ll find:
Upcoming class dates
Course descriptions & prerequisites
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Pricing & registration details
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UPCOMING TRAININGS
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DPSST Unarmed Refreshers
Date: Feb 26th
Time: 5:30pm
Unarmed Security Refresher – $75
This 4-hour refresher course is designed for currently certified unarmed security officers who need to renew their DPSST certification. All required training documents are provided and submitted directly to the Oregon DPSST by the instructor, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free renewal process. -

DPSST in Roseburg Refreshers
DATE: FEB 28TH
TIME: 9AM
INSTRUCTOR: JOSH MCOMBER
COURSE:
DPSST armed and Unarmed refreshers for those who carry their security license. 9am will start with range for armed refreshers. 1pm will be for unarmed refreshers. Register Here.
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DPSST Unarmed Security Certification New Hire 14hr
Date: March 5th 2026
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.Location: 2938 N Pacific Highway Ste 101, Medford, OR 97504
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Oregon Conceal Handgun Certificate
Date: March 13th
Time: 9am-1pm
Cost: $50
Instructor Josh McOmber
Oregon Conceal Handgun is an all Classroom Portion no Live Fire, covering all Oregon State Requirements for obtaining your CHL. Classroom will cover Legal, Use of Force, Protection, Storage, Suicide Prevention and more. “No Firearm Required”
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DPSST Armed Security Certifications
Date: March 17-19th
Time: 8:30 AM
Cost: $300Tuesday-Thursday
Instructor: 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: March 19th
Cost: $150
Time: 12:30 pmInstructor: 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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DPSST Additional Firearm Add-on Qualification
March 19th
Time: 12:45pm / Cost: $25
Armed security professionals certified through the state of Oregon DPSST are now required under House Bill 2527 to complete a firearms qualification training every year for each firearm make, model, and caliber that the armed private security professional will possess or have access to while performing private security services.
All security entities are required to maintain employee proof of training of each weapon platform an employee uses or has access to while performing private security services.
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Conceal Handgun Range Event
Date: 3/20/26
Time: 9am - 1pm
Cost: $50 (prior clients with CHL 25% off)
Instructor: Josh McOmber
Oregon Conceal Carry Live Fire Range
live fire- come and shoot your CH or choose from our inventory to shoot.
9mm-45ACP Contact instructor if you plan to try our guns, bring your own ammo.
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Basic Handgun
Date: March 21
Time: 8:30 AM
Instructor: Michael Rexius
Cost: $100
New to firearms? Start here.
Course Description: This beginner-level firearms course teaches safe, confident shooting from the ground up. Ideal for students who are picking up a gun for the first time, the class covers fundamentals including safety rules, proper stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger control, loading/unloading, basic malfunction clearing, and range etiquette. Instruction is hands-on and paced for new shooters with experienced, veteran-led guidance.
Minimum ammo: 300 rounds
Instructor: Michael Rexius — veteran instructor with extensive experience training new shooters and security professionals.
Register now — limited seats.
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Basic Rifle Fundamentals
Date: March 22
Time 9 am to 4pm
Instructor JB
Cost $150
This beginner-level firearms course teaches safe, confident shooting from the ground up. Ideal for students who are picking up a gun for the first time, the class covers fundamentals including safety rules, proper stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger control, loading/unloading, basic malfunction clearing, and range etiquette. Instruction is hands-on and paced for new shooters with experienced, veteran-led guidance.
Minimum ammo: 300 rounds
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Mantis Private Lessons
Those Looking for 1 on 1 Private Lessons?
please email or contact us.
Private Lessons are Courses Cost + Private Lesson Pricing.
Example: “Basic Pistol” $100 + a Private Lesson (Hour Fee) Below added.
Added Fees Are
4 hour Lessons $200
6 hour Lessons $400
8 hours lessons $600
Groups 5 or more 25% discount
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AHT David Acosta JR
3-Day Host event with 3 courses coming by AHT David Acosta Jr
June 19-21st Courses are LIVE on AHT website Click below for link
Baseline Performance Handgun
11 spots left
Defensive Handgun
11 spots left
Intro Combative Pistol & Blades
8 spots left
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AHT Rick Crawley 3-Day Course
November 20-22nd
9 spots left
Our 3 Day Carbine Instructor Development Program provides a framework for each student with the necessary tools, knowledge, and confidence to facilitate and teach an audience. This is accomplished through a true understanding of fundamental principles that you can quantify. The instructor Development Program will assist you in building the confidence needed to develop viable curriculum for your audience. Further developing your delivery of this material and the ability to execute on demand in front of an audience in an efficient & disciplined manner. Performance on Demand.
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Hosting Billy Barton GM
8/14-16/26 Medford OR - 3-Day Level-Up Performance Pistol Class +Match! RVSSA
price $550.00
Class capped at 12 students!
This class will be in the traditional 2-day format on Friday & Saturday, and the class will shoot the local USPSA match at RVSSA together on Sunday. The match will provide an opportunity to put the skills from class into practice, walk stages and discuss stage planning in more detail, and get some in person coaching throughout the match.
Work Security and Want Training?
We Lead the Valley for Security Companies in-house DPSST Instructor!
HOW & WHERE YOU TRAINING MATTERS.
Class Prices We Offer
Class Prices We Offer
DPSST SECURITY CERTIFICATION 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
Basic Firearms Trainings
Basic Handgun Fundamentals- $100
Basic Rifle Fundamentals $150
Static Performance Handgun & Rifle $200
Dynamic Performance Handgun & Rifle $250
Defensive Fundamentals Handgun $225
Red Dot Handgun Foundation $175
Baseline Vehicle Handgun Operations $225
Baseline Vehicle Rifle Operations $225
Oregon Conceal Handgun $50
Travel Fees $100-350 (depends on location in State)
“There is Nothing Impossible to Individuals Who Will Train.”
— Alexander the Great
