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

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  • DPSST Armed Security Certifications

    Date: July 30th
    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 Security Refresher

    Date: August 1st
    Cost: $150
    Time: 9:30am

    Instructor: Josh McOmber
    Location: Merlin Josephine County Sports Association LE Range.

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

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  • DPSST Unarmed Security Certification New Hire 14hr

    Date: August 14th
    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: AUGUST 14th & 15th
    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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    Dynamic Performance Handgun

    DATE: August 16th

    TIME: 8:30AM

    INSTRUCTOR: MICHAEL

    LOCATION 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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  • 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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    Roseburg DPSST Refreshers

    Date: TBA
    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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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