Oregon Firearms Academy LLC

DPSST Private Security
Armed Security Firearms Course
$250 per Person Tuition
16 Hour Course

Skill Level: Basic
Prerequisites: No previous firearm training or experience is required

A "dry run" through prior to a live fire

Successful completion of this course meets the training requirements for application as an Armed Private Security Officer in Oregon. This course consists of 16 hours of training with the first day dedicating to eight hours of classroom lecture, discussions, case studies, and videotape examples. Classroom lectures include firearm safety, judicious use of force, firearm laws, criminal penalties for unlawful use of force, civil liability, verbalization, shooting decisions, tactics, marksmanship, ammunition, defensive handgun nomenclature & inspection, and firearms care & cleaning. The student must achieve a minimum of 80% correct answers on a written examination. The first day of class is conducted inside a heated classroom facility.

The second day is dedicated in learning and developing basic defensive gun handling skills including:

Administrative loading & unloading
Two handed sighted fire
Proper handgun presentation
Re-holstering
The ready position
Close-quarter firing
Transferring handgun from one hand to the other
Single handed firing
Combat reloads
Tactical reloads
Malfunction drills
Safe movement with handgun
Firing from around cover and other tactical applications.

The student must shoot a minimum marksmanship qualification score of 100% on a DPSST approved handgun qualification course in order to graduate from the course. The shooting portion of the course will be conducted outdoors on an "open" training firing range.

Seasoned high ranking law enforcement officers and experienced private sector certified Armed Security Instructors deliver this course. Oregon Firearms Academy provides a high instructor to student ratio and you can expect individual instructor coaching while attending this course.

NOTE: There are no shortcuts in this course. Don't come to this class expecting to briefly skim over the materials, take an exam, and then just shoot a qualifier. Oregon Firearms Academy administers this course strictly in accordance to DPSST standards and rules. All students will receive a minimum of 100% of the classroom materials and range training as prescribed by DPSST - NO EXCEPTIONS REGARDLESS OF PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING!

NOTE #2: We live in Oregon. As an Armed Security Professional you'll work in Oregon. Oregon has a tendency to rain. As an Armed Security Professional you'll probably work in the rain. So . . . you're going to train outdoors . . . Rain or shine. Therefore, dress appropriately, as we will be training outdoors. During your training we will give regular breaks. We also have a heated facility in order for you to store your gear and to come in from the elements. "We aren't training unless it's raining!"

While on the range you'll receive individual coaching and support
as we have a high instructor to student ratio.

Equipment for the Course:

Day 1 bring:

A valid State Issued Driver's License and DPSST Unarmed Security Card
(if issued)
Lunch, snacks, and drinks

Day 2 bring:

A high quality, safe, reliable handgun in a standard defensive caliber
(.380, 9mm, 38/.357, .357 Sig, .40 S&W, .41 Mag, .45acp.) NO 22's!
NOTE: OFA does sell ammo and we can rent guns - call on availablity!
350 rounds of factory loaded new ammunition (no reloads!)
Two magazines for the semi-auto pistol or two speedloaders for revolvers. (Bring more if you have them)
Holster, belt, and magazine/speedloader pouch
ANSI/OSHA approved wrap-around Safety Glasses ARE REQUIRED. Even if you wear polycarb Prescription glasses you will be required to wear ANSI/OSHA approved safety glasses over the top of your specticles. We sell safety glasses in our Alumni Pro Shop
Hearning Protection
A hat or cap with a bill (to protect your eyes from flying hot brass!)
Dress for outdoors (rain, shine, hot/cold, snow, wind etc.)
Lunch, snacks, and drinks.

What do previous students and graduates think about this course?
Each student is required by DPSST to complete a
course/instructor evaluation form PS-7.

Here is a summary of the results . . .

State of Oregon
Board of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST)

PS-7 Instructor Evaluation (Summary from Recent Courses)

1. Instructor's Knowledge in the Field of Instruction (knowledge, skills experience, etc.

SCORE: 100% of the students responded = Excellent

2. Instructor's Performance (Accuracy & thoroughness.)

SCORE: 100% of the students responded = Excellent

3. Instructor's Dependability (Punctuality, adequate supplies, etc.)

SCORE: 100% of the students responded = Excellent

4. Instructor's Attitude (Enthusiasm for training, subject. Respect for students, questions, etc.)

SCORE: 100% of the students responded = Excellent

5. Logistics (Punctuality of Instructors, adequate supplies, adequate breaks, environmental conditions, seating adequate, lighting adequate, etc.)

SCORE: 100% of the students responded = Excellent

General Comments: A summary of instructor's strengths, weakness.

"I have sent employees to various instructors throughout the state. OFA is by far the most through. I send both Private Investigators and Private Security Officers to OFA and have never been disappointed with the results" ~ Owner of Private Investigation and Security Firm
"I had a complaint when previously here at the school concerning rest rooms and you listened and changed it. I love coming to this school because I know you'll answer my questions and assist me and keep me safe."
"I took this course a while back from another instructor but I let my certification elapse and was required to take the class over again. Because of your instructors and facility I would have to say this is the best firearm's training I've ever had."
"The class was very instructive and helped me to understand the riggers and conscience of Armed Security."
"Very good class. We learned a lot of new tactics to do our job and in private life. I would recommend this class to anyone who will carry a firearm."
This was an excellent course and would strongly recommend class to anyone who owns a handgun!
Excellent course and the instructor's are thorough and safe
Great course! I've shot guns all my life and I learned a lot in this course

Restrictions: Oregon Firearms Academy reserves the right to limit enrollment to our courses. If you have been convicted of any felony, or any crime which prohibits you from purchasing, owning or possessing a firearm and/or found mentally ill which prohibits you from legally purchasing, owning or possessing a firearm then you are unable to attend this course.

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