SOUTHERN OREGON’S LEADING DPSST SECURITY TRAINING & FIREARMS TRAINING COMPANY

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Achilles Heel Tactical

    Date: 7/12/25, 8 AM - 5 PM
    Course: Defensive Pistol (New)
    Instructor: David Acosta

    Cost $400

    Pre-order this course to secure your spot for the next offering! AHT will reach out to clients who pre-order to arrange details and locations that work for them, hosted by Mantis Strategic Defense.

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  • Achilles Heel Tactical

    Date: July 13, 2025
    Class: AHT / AmTac Intro to Pistol Combatives
    Instructor: David Acosta
    Cost: $400
    Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Location: RVSSA Medford Range, Reserved Bay 6

    Pre-order this course to secure your spot. AHT will contact you after registration for more details.
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    BFA RANGE DAY

    Catch Mantis Strategic Defense LLC® at Black Flag Armory Range Day!
    We’ll be running drills and friendly competitions at Bay 5, including our signature Man Card Drill, the D.O.P.E. Drill, and more. Come test your skills, challenge your fundamentals, and see how you stack up in a high-energy, supportive environment. Let’s train hard and have fun—see you on the range!ere

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  • DPSST Sign Up

    DPSST Unarmed Security Certifications

    Course: Unarmed New Hire
    Date: JUNE 5TH
    Time: 8:45 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: JUNE 5 & 6
    Time: 5PM & 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 RB

    Roseburg DPSST Refreshers

    Date: JUNE 7th
    Time: 9am
    Cost: Course Fee + Travel Fees
    Course: Unarmed and Armed Refreshers

    Instructor: Josh McOmber
    Location: Roseburg Rod and Gun Club
    Address: 875 Old Del Rio Road, Roseburg, Oregon 97471

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  • DPSST Armed Certifications Medford

    Date: June 11th
    Time: 8:30 AM
    Cost: $300

    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
    Payment: Use code "PAYNCASH" for cash payment only.

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  • DPSST Armed Refresher Medford

    Date: June 13th
    Cost: $150
    Time: 12:30 PM

    Instructor: Josh McOmber
    Location: RVSSA, 6800 Kershaw Rd, Central Point, OR 97502
    Mantis Reserved Range, Bay 6 (Do not pay guard)

    Officers Upgrading Duty Weapon Use Code PayNCash for your $25 firearm add on to your card

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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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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 PROFESSIONAL 14 HR CLASS $200

UNARMED PROFESSIONAL RENEWAL 4 HR CLASS $75

ARMED PROFESSIONAL 24 HR CLASS / SHOOT $300

ARMED 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