Mantis Strategic Defense LLC

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Strategic Defense LLC®
Defensive Firearms Training | Oregons DPSST Security Certifications
Real-world training for everyday people who want confidence, clarity, and knowledge of laws.

DPSST Armed & Unarmed RefresherJoin Mantis Strategic Defense LLC® for our DPSST annual refresher training. The Armed Ref...
08/24/2026

DPSST Armed & Unarmed Refresher

Join Mantis Strategic Defense LLC® for our DPSST annual refresher training. The Armed Refresher begins at 9:00 AM, followed immediately by the Unarmed Refresher.

All required DPSST documents and paperwork will be provided during the course.

Armed Refresher — What to Bring

* Duty firearm
* 150 rounds of ammunition +
* Eye protection
* Ear protection
* Required range gear/equipment

Officers are responsible for bringing their own required range gear and ammunition.

This training is designed to help officers maintain their current DPSST certification and complete the required annual refresher requirements.

Limited to 15 slots — register online only.

Upcoming DPSST CoursesGet the training you need to stay current, compliant, and prepared. Mantis Strategic Defense LLC® ...
08/22/2026

Upcoming DPSST Courses

Get the training you need to stay current, compliant, and prepared. Mantis Strategic Defense LLC® provides professional Oregon DPSST training for security professionals, taught by experienced instructors with real-world backgrounds.

DPSST Armed Annual Refresher – 4 Hours

Stay current with your Oregon DPSST armed certification. This annual refresher includes the required training and qualification to maintain your armed security credentials.

DPSST Unarmed New Hire – 14 Hours

Beginning your career in private security? Our 14-hour DPSST Unarmed New Hire course provides the required foundational training for Oregon security professionals. This is a 2-day course designed to prepare new security officers for the responsibilities of the profession.

DPSST Unarmed Annual Refresher – 4 Hours

Already working as an Oregon security professional? Keep your certification current with our 4-hour DPSST Unarmed Annual Refresher. Review essential requirements and stay up to date with your annual training.

Train With Purpose. Defend With Confidence.

Whether you’re entering the security profession or maintaining your current credentials, Mantis Strategic Defense LLC® is committed to providing professional, practical, and standards-driven training.

View the upcoming course dates and register today.

🚨 3-DAY CARBINE INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT 🚨Ready to take your carbine skills and turn them into the ability to teach, coach...
08/15/2026

🚨 3-DAY CARBINE INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT 🚨

Ready to take your carbine skills and turn them into the ability to teach, coach, and develop other shooters?

Achilles Heel Tactical Instructor Rick Crawley is bringing a 3-Day Carbine Instructor Development course to Medford, Oregon, hosted by us at Mantis Strategic Defense LLC®.

This course goes beyond simply shooting. You’ll learn how to build curriculum, effectively teach adults, diagnose shooter and target performance, demonstrate skill development, coach students, plan for range safety and medical contingencies, and build your training business.

🔥 Become a Certified Carbine Instructor

📍 Medford, Oregon
📅 Starts November 20
💰 $1,200
⚠️ Only 9 spots remaining

Topics include:
• Curriculum Construction & Course Design
• Effective Teaching & Public Speaking
• Shooter & Target Diagnosis
• Skill Drills & Demonstrations
• Adult Learning Theory
• Facilitation & Coaching
• Range Safety & Medical Planning
• Marketing & Business Strategy

If you’re serious about becoming a better instructor and building a professional training program, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

🔗 Register now at AchillesHeelTactical.com

Hosted by Mantis Strategic Defense LLC®

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Low Profile. High Function.As an instructor, I’m constantly looking for ways to carry the gear I need on the range witho...
08/14/2026

Low Profile. High Function.

As an instructor, I’m constantly looking for ways to carry the gear I need on the range without unnecessarily weighing myself down.

The Irregular Defense chest rig has become a great option for that. 𝑰𝑹𝑹𝑬𝑮𝑼𝑳𝑨𝑹 𝑫𝑬𝑭𝑬𝑵𝑺𝑬 𝑰𝑹𝑹𝑬𝑮𝑼𝑳𝑨𝑹𝑺

It gives me additional magazine and gear capacity while maintaining a low-profile, streamlined setup. When you’re spending hours on the range teaching, moving between students, demonstrations, and drills, having the right gear accessible without running a full kit can make a big difference.

Slade Cutrer - Slade over at Irregular Defense has created an awesome product. The design is simple, functional, and versatile—and for instructors, shooters, or anyone looking for a minimalist chest-rig setup, I’d highly encourage you to give it a try.

Good gear should work for you—not get in your way. Photo Credit 📸 The PNW Adventurer

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🚨 AUGUST DPSST COURSES ARE NOW LIVE! 🚨Registration is officially open for our August DPSST Unarmed Training Courses at M...
08/01/2026

🚨 AUGUST DPSST COURSES ARE NOW LIVE! 🚨

Registration is officially open for our August DPSST Unarmed Training Courses at Mantis Strategic Defense LLC®. Whether you’re starting your career in private security or need to renew your certification, we have classes available to keep you compliant with Oregon DPSST requirements.

📅 DPSST Unarmed Refresher (4 Hours) – $75
✅ Friday, August 7 – 6:00 PM
✅ Saturday, August 8 – 10:00 AM

📅 DPSST Unarmed New Hire (14-Hour Certification) – $200
✅ Friday, August 28 – 8:30 AM
✅ Saturday, August 29 – 8:30 AM

👨‍🏫 Instructor: James Baehr
Newly added DPSST Unarmed Instructor

✔️ Limited seating available.
✔️ Open enrollment.
✔️ Perfect for individuals and security companies needing to certify new hires or renew current employees.

Register today through our website to reserve your seat before classes fill up.

Be Ready. Always Train Hard. Stay Free.

🚨 AUGUST DPSST COURSES ARE NOW LIVE! 🚨Registration is officially open for our August DPSST Unarmed Training Courses at M...
08/01/2026

🚨 AUGUST DPSST COURSES ARE NOW LIVE! 🚨

Registration is officially open for our August DPSST Unarmed Training Courses at Mantis Strategic Defense LLC®. Whether you’re starting your career in private security or need to renew your certification, we have classes available to keep you compliant with Oregon DPSST requirements.

📅 DPSST Unarmed Refresher (4 Hours) – $75
✅ Friday, August 7 – 6:00 PM
✅ Saturday, August 8 – 10:00 AM

📅 DPSST Unarmed New Hire (14-Hour Certification) – $200
✅ Friday, August 28 – 8:30 AM
✅ Saturday, August 29 – 8:30 AM

👨‍🏫 Instructor: James Baehr
Newly added DPSST Unarmed Instructor

✔️ Limited seating available.
✔️ Open enrollment.
✔️ Perfect for individuals and security companies needing to certify new hires or renew current employees.

Register today through our website to reserve your seat before classes fill up.

Be Ready. Always Train Hard. Stay Free.

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🔥 BASIC RIFLE FUNDAMENTALS 🔥Whether you’re brand new to the AR platform or looking to sharpen your skills, this course i...
07/25/2026

🔥 BASIC RIFLE FUNDAMENTALS 🔥

Whether you’re brand new to the AR platform or looking to sharpen your skills, this course is designed to build a solid foundation through safe, practical, and proven instruction.

Join JB, a former USMC Recon Marine, former SWAT Operator, and SWAT Instructor, for a hands-on training experience focused on developing confidence and competency behind the rifle.

📅 Friday, August 7
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 RVSSA Reserved Range – Range 6
💲 $150
🎯 Approx. 200 rounds required

You’ll learn:
✅ Safe rifle handling
✅ Marksmanship fundamentals
✅ Zeroing & shooting fundamentals
✅ Real-world rifle skills
✅ Confidence through professional instruction

Whether your goal is home defense, improving your shooting ability, or becoming more proficient with your rifle, this class provides the fundamentals every responsible rifle owner should know.

⚠️ Spots are limited and this class will fill quickly.

📲 Message us to reserve your seat or register today.

Mantis Strategic Defense LLC®
Persistence and Courage.

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🔥 BASIC RIFLE FUNDAMENTALS 🔥Whether you’re brand new to the AR platform or looking to sharpen your skills, this course i...
07/25/2026

🔥 BASIC RIFLE FUNDAMENTALS 🔥

Whether you’re brand new to the AR platform or looking to sharpen your skills, this course is designed to build a solid foundation through safe, practical, and proven instruction.

Join JB, a former USMC Recon Marine, former SWAT Operator, and SWAT Instructor, for a hands-on training experience focused on developing confidence and competency behind the rifle.

📅 Friday, August 7
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 RVSSA Reserved Range – Range 6
💲 $150
🎯 Approx. 200 rounds required

You’ll learn:
✅ Safe rifle handling
✅ Marksmanship fundamentals
✅ Zeroing & shooting fundamentals
✅ Real-world rifle skills
✅ Confidence through professional instruction

Whether your goal is home defense, improving your shooting ability, or becoming more proficient with your rifle, this class provides the fundamentals every responsible rifle owner should know.

⚠️ Spots are limited and this class will fill quickly.

📲 Message us to reserve your seat or register today.

Mantis Strategic Defense LLC®
Persistence and Courage.

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🎯 AUGUST FI****MS TRAINING | MANTIS STRATEGIC DEFENSE LLC®We have two opportunities to get on the range this August. Whe...
07/22/2026

🎯 AUGUST FI****MS TRAINING | MANTIS STRATEGIC DEFENSE LLC®

We have two opportunities to get on the range this August. Whether you’re looking to build a solid foundation or sharpen your defensive handgun skills, get registered and come train with us.

🔥 DEFENSIVE MARKSMANSHIP
📅 Saturday, August 8
A performance-focused course designed to develop practical defensive shooting skills, improve marksmanship, and build confidence with your handgun.

🔫 BASIC HANDGUN
📅 Sunday, August 9
Perfect for newer shooters or anyone wanting to strengthen their fundamentals, safety, handgun handling, and confidence on the range.

🌐 BOTH CLASSES ARE LIVE ON OUR WEBSITE NOW!
Visit our website to register and reserve your spot.

🇺🇸 MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

👫 TRAINING WITH YOUR SPOUSE?
We offer a discounted rate for couples training together. We strongly encourage couples to train together—developing skills, confidence, and safe firearm handling as a team.

We also encourage our security professionals and first responders to continue investing in training beyond minimum qualification standards. Your skills are perishable. Keep developing them.

Be Ready. Always Train Hard. Stay Free.

Mantis Strategic Defense LLC®
Veteran Family-Owned | Southern Oregon

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Address

2938 North Pacific Highway Ste 101
Medford, OR
97501

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+15414147568

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