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Oregon DPSST Armed Security Certification
Overview
Are you interested in becoming an armed security provider? The DPSST Armed Security Upgrade course is the essential course for anyone wanting to carry a firearm while performing security services. Taught by instructors with real world experience, this course will give you all the essential tools and foundational skills you will need to work as an armed security professional in Oregon.
Please do not bring any firearms or ammunition to the class or classroom until the range day. The Instructor will give you detailed instructions about this.
Required:
This is an upgrade course. You MUST first complete the DPSST Unarmed Security Certification Course, be currently DPSST certified as an Unarmed Security Professional, or have prior authorization to take this course
Valid form of government issued photo ID
Signed Liability Waiver (see below)
Pen or pencil
Notepad or paper
Duty Handgun
Holster
At Least Three Magazines
Belt or Vest-Mounted Magazine Pouch
At Least 250 Rounds of Handgun Ammunition
At least 5 dummy rounds (snap-cap) that will fit in your gun
Kneepads (if you have trouble kneeling on the ground comfortably)
Duty uniform and body armor (Recommended)
See below for course information.
Description
This course includes all the basic elements required to become certified in the state of Oregon as an Armed Security Professional. The class is taught by an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) certified Private Security Firearms Instructor and consists of book learning, exercises, and a range component. This 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. Certification is good for 2 years upon application acceptance, however an annual refresher and qualification is required every year. Please bring valid form of government issued photo ID to class.
This course covers a wide range of topics related to the armed security provider. We have added additional content we feel is critical for anyone wanting to work as armed security officer, including material from STOP THE BLEED, our Oregon Concealed Handgun, and Use of Force training courses. Upon successfully completing the course students have the opportunity to receive additional course completion certificates for both STOP THE BLEED and Oregon Concealed Handgun at no additional cost. Just indicate whether or not you would like to receive these additional certifications when checking out.
Convicted felons, those with a documented history of serious mental illness (individuals can be assessed by instructor for waiver to participate), or that have been convicted of domestic violence are not eligible for participation. Initial certification requires background check and fingerprinting conducted by Oregon State Police.
IF NOT CURRENTLY DPSST CERTIFIED: An application packet must be submitted to DPSST after conclusion of the course, the packet must include:
IF CURRENTLY DPSST CERTIFIED AND ADDING ARMED CERTIFICATION: An application packet must be submitted to DPSST after conclusion of the course, the packet must include:
Eligibility: Armed Private security providers must be:
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Range LocationsIzzak Walton Shooting Range 30930 Izaak Walton Road Eugene, OR 97405 THE RANGE IS GATED, WE WILL MEET UP AT THE SPENCER CREEK GRANGE PRIOR TO DRIVING TO THE RANGE Grange Address: 86013 Lorane Hwy, Eugene, OR 97405 PLEASE NOTE: Following periods of heavy rain, the gravel entry road can be covered by a wide but shallow puddle in one spot. Low clearance vehicles are not recommended. THIS RANGE IS OUTDOORS, DRESS APPROPRIATELY |