CLASSES OFFERED
Put Your Training to The Test
At Mantis Strategic Defense LLC, as you advance through our curriculum, we invite shooters for our Host events which are other instructors and companies come to town for courses for our community to participate in for training opportunities. We help you break down your skillset, your standards, analyze your fundamentals, and identify both strengths and areas for improvement so you feel comfortable attending these events. Our goal isn't just to make you a proficient shooter—we strive to develop educated, intentional shooters who understand the why behind their weapon and the purpose behind every shot they take.
Start with our Basic Courses
Build a Rock-Solid Foundation in Safe Firearm Handling
Master the fundamentals with training built from the ground up. Whether you’re stepping into the shooting world for the first time or sharpening long-held skills, our courses focus on proven safety protocols, practical handling techniques, and real-world decision-making. Leave with the confidence to operate safely and effectively — and the competence to grow your skills on and off the range.
Static Performance
Here, we combine all the baseline fundamentals. At Mantis Strategic Defense LLC, our training emphasizes both static and dynamic performance to build complete, capable shooters. Static performance focuses on accuracy, fundamentals, and consistency from fixed positions—developing disciplined marksmanship. Dynamic performance introduces movement, stress, and decision-making under pressure, preparing students for real-world engagements. Together, these methods ensure our clients are confident, adaptable, and ready for high-threat environments.
Dynamic Performance
Welcome to the course everyone wants to get to. In these courses we break down small fragments of information that remind shooters how to be more accountable while shooting faster and blending their skills into a well-maintained shooter when challenged. Dynamic performance training at Mantis Strategic Defense LLC® challenges students to apply marksmanship and tactics while on the move, under stress, and in rapidly changing scenarios. This approach develops critical skills such as target identification with, movement, communication, and adaptability—bridging the gap between the range and real-world encounters.
Proficiency Performance
This training demands the highest level of safe and proficient weapon handling, combined with the ability to move, communicate, and shoot effectively in a tactical environment. Courses are structured to support team-based dynamic movement, tailored for military, law enforcement, SWAT, and qualified civilian participants capable of operating at an advanced level. Whether hosted by Mantis Strategic Defense LLC® or through our partnered instructor events, these classes emphasize real-world application, team coordination, and mission-driven performance.
Defensive Training
Our Defensive Training is designed for concealed handgun license holders, Patrol Rifle for armed security professionals, and law enforcement officers who carry in public or protect others. This training focuses on real-world application—drawing under stress, threat identification, use-of-force decision-making, and engaging threats in public, workplace, and home environments. Whether reacting to a deadly threat, defending against a home invasion, or operating in a professional capacity, students will build confidence, legal awareness, and tactical proficiency to protect themselves and their communities.
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING - SWAT / MILITARY TRAINING ALONG WITH SIMS TRAINING.
Mantis Strategic Defense offers exclusive, invite-only SWAT and Military training designed to enhance the skills of officers and military members. Our courses focus on advanced tactical movements, precision shooting, and command presence, integrating critical thinking in threat engagement. Participants learn to apply combat rules of engagement, state - federal policies, and regulatory standards effectively to protect themselves and their teammates during operations. Training is delivered by Josh Brewer "JB," a seasoned cadre with extensive experience from his service in both military and SWAT units, ensuring practical, battle-tested instruction tailored for high-stakes environments.
Long-Range Precision Training
Mantis Strategic Defense LLC® offers a professional long-range precision program designed for shooters who demand accuracy at distance—whether for competition, hunting, professional applications, or personal mastery of precision rifle shooting. Aaron with partnership in the Southern Oregon Long Range Club, he provides a structured, performance-driven training environment where students develop the skills needed for consistent impacts at extended ranges.
Our program focuses on the critical foundations of precision shooting, including rifle setup, optic mounting, zeroing procedures, ballistic understanding, gear configuration, and shooter consistency. Participants also gain exposure to precision rifle platforms capable of effective performance beyond 1,000 yards, along with guidance on equipment selection and setup.
This training is built for individuals committed to refining their long-range capabilities in a professional, safety-focused environment led by experienced instructors and precision specialists.
Medical Training
Matt Edwards – TECC Cadre Instructor
Matt is a double board-certified Critical Care Flight Paramedic with Mercy Flights, bringing over 20 years of emergency medical experience into the training environment. His background includes urban EMS, rural response, and austere medical operations, giving him a well-rounded clinical perspective that directly supports tactical medical instruction.
A former firefighter and Marine, Matt emphasizes disciplined decision-making, situational awareness, and structured casualty response. His instruction focuses on practical application, scenario-based learning, and building confidence under pressure.
As a cadre instructor for our TECC program, Matt ensures students develop critical thinking skills and hands-on proficiency in life-saving techniques relevant to tactical and critical-incident environments.