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Oregon DPSST Armed Security Certification near Eugene & Springfield ⋆ Defensive Firearms Instruction
The Oregon DPSST Armed Security Certification course is intended for those looking to become an armed private security provider as well as those who are new hires and need to receive their basic armed certification.
www.defensivefirearmsinstruction.org
The DPSST Armed Security Course is a 24 hour class, which is broken into three 8 hour days. The first two days consist of in-depth classroom based lectures. Topics include:
- Firearm safety
- Handgun nomenclature
- Ammunition types and selection
- Weapons maintenance
- Gear considerations
- Officer responsibilities
- Legal definitions
- Proper decision making
- Use of force
- Interacting with Law Enforcement
- Post shooting procedures
- Decision making scenarios
We begin the third day with a safety brief and by going over the mindset and philosophies regarding defensive use of handguns. The next segment of the course is focused on dry fire manipulations, during which time we cover the following topics:
- proper placement of gear
- loading/unloading and press checking
- drawing and holstering
- after action response
- ready positions
- moving with firearm in ready positions
- emergency reloads
- tactical reloads
- clearing malfunctions
- fundamentals of marksmanship
- DPSST safe gun handling assessment
- 2 handed sighted slow fire (accuracy analysis)
- single-handed firing dominant hand
- single-handed firing non-dominant hand
- shooting from kneeling positions
- controlled pairs
- close quarters un-sighted fire drills.
- focused accuracy drills
- shooting from behind cover
Upon completion of the DPSST Armed Security Course, each student will be provided all required paperwork which will need to be submitted to DPSST's Private Security Division. If an applicant is submitting both the Unarmed and Armed application to DPSST at the same time, they would submit the following paperwork:
- PS-1 Application
- PS-6 Training Affidavit showing successful completion for both Unarmed and Armed (white copy goes to DPSST/Yellow copy goes to employer)
- PS-27 Code of Ethics
- FD-258 Fingerprint Card (DFI instructors are fingerprint technicians and can lay fingerprints for an additional fee)
- PS-1 Application
- PS-6 Training Affidavit (white copy goes to DPSST/Yellow copy goes to employer)
- PS-27 Code of Ethics
- PS-23 Change of Information
- Students attending this course will receive documentation to apply for their Oregon Concealed Handgun License as part of the course. If a student wants to upgrade to get their Utah non-resident concealed firearm permit, which gives them the ability to carry in 30+ states, it would be an additional $20.00.
- All students are required to sign up online in advance to reserve a seat in the class, and payment can be made online when signing up, or students can bring payment on the first day of class. For assistance signing up for any Defensive Firearms Instruction class, please contact us directly.
- Invoicing for companies can, with prior authorization; be done by Clicking Here.
- Defensive Firearms Instruction is currently working with multiple organizations that can assist individuals with class and State Fee tuition costs. To inquire about eligibility, please visit your local county WorkSource office or Vocational Rehabilitation office.
Required Gear*:
- Note pad and pen, valid form of photo ID
- Semi-automatic duty sized handgun chambered in .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 Auto (no revolvers)
- At least 2 magazines (if your magazine capacity is less than 6 rounds, bring 3 magazines)
- Holster and magazine pouch
- 150 rounds of handgun ammunition (required to be purchased at Northwest Arsenal)
- Belt and suitable clothing
- Valid form of photo ID
- Snacks, water and lunch
- Kneepads (optional)
Ammunition Costs:
.380 ACP – $15.99/50
9mm – $15.99/50
.40 S&W – $21.49/50
.45 ACP – $24.99/50
*Rental equipment (firearm/ammunition/ear & eye protection) is available with advanced notice.
Note: Please ensure all firearms are unloaded and cased upon arrival for this course.