Oregon DPSST Certification Course: Armed Security Professional Basics
Armed security professionals in the state of Oregon must receive standardized training, it’s the law. NWDA’s instructors however are not only going to teach the required material they are also going to give you the benefit of their years of experience in the field teaching you what you need to know to keep your client and you as protected as possible within the scope of the law. This class is a total of 24-hours of training delivered over three days. Two days will be classroom instruction. Classroom training materials will be provided by NWDA. The third day will be on the range demonstrating and honing skills before shooting the qualifier for state certification.
Armed security professionals certified through the state of Oregon DPSST are now required under House Bill 2527 to complete a firearms qualification training every year for each firearm make, model, and caliber that the armed private security professional will possess or have access to while performing private security services.
This course includes one handgun qualification, any additional platforms please add the add on qualification. All participants will receive a Oregon Private Security Firearm Qualification Card.
Armed security professionals in the state of Oregon must receive standardized training, it’s the law. NWDA’s instructors however are not only going to teach the required material they are also going to give you the benefit of their years of experience in the field teaching you what you need to know to keep your client and you as protected as possible within the scope of the law. This class is a total of 24-hours of training delivered over three days. Two days will be classroom instruction. Classroom training materials will be provided by NWDA. The third day will be on the range demonstrating and honing skills before shooting the qualifier for state certification.
Armed security professionals certified through the state of Oregon DPSST are now required under House Bill 2527 to complete a firearms qualification training every year for each firearm make, model, and caliber that the armed private security professional will possess or have access to while performing private security services.
This course includes one handgun qualification, any additional platforms please add the add on qualification. All participants will receive a Oregon Private Security Firearm Qualification Card.
This course is offered in Medford, OR. Contact our team to negotiate fees for class locations outside of Southern Oregon. Learning modules include 24 hours of instruction delivered over two classroom days and one range day. Includes written examination and all firearms qualification testing.
Individuals with a history of convictions for domestic violence or felony charges, who are required to register as a sex offender under ORS 163A.010, 163A.015, 163A.020 or 163A.025, or who have been convicted of any of the charges listed in ORS 137.700 will not meet the moral fitness requirements for an armed security professional in the state of Oregon. Participants who are unlikely to receive their initial certification following a background check performed by OSP are encouraged to not apply or complete this training course.
Our instructors reserve the right to refuse to allow completion of the qualifier for individuals who are assessed during the course or qualifier to be a safety risk to themselves or the public at their current level of physical skill or mental capability to provide the services of an armed security professional.
Required Gear:
Range suitable attire (Closed toe, leather upper footwear, warm/breathable material clothing as appropriate for the possible weather, long pants must be worn year-round)
Duty Belt
Eye Protection
Ear Protection
Self-defense handgun with holster (.380 minimum caliber weapon)
Two magazines and magazine pouch
250+ rounds ammunition
Water
It’s recommended that students plan to bring their own:
Meal or snacks
Additional third magazine is highly recommended
Basic medical kit to include: gloves, gauze, and tourniquet
Body armor sufficient to defeat common handgun ammunition
NWDA does not rent or provide firearms for the completion of this certification nor provide ammunition for purchase or gratis.
