Mantis Strategic Defense LLC

02/24/2026

*🚨NO FIREARM SALES🚨* Educational ONLY

15 Years on G***k → The Switch That Changed Everything

After running platforms from G***k for over 15 years with LE and Personal use, making a transition to a new platform is never easy, wasn’t something I took lightly. Reliability, familiarity, and thousands of reps build loyalty. But evolution matters — and when we moved to the / Walther PDP Pro line from Walther in both polymer and steel frame platforms… there’s been no turning back.

Hands down, this system has proven to be a superior fit for our company and some staff. The ergonomics alone make it feel like an extension of your hand — natural point of aim, fast return to sight picture, and consistency under speed. And that flat-face performance trigger? Without question the best striker-fired trigger I’ve personally run.

Current setups: Have had 4k rounds in each platform and never jammed nor have we cleaned them yet. Waiting for 1st malfunction.
• Polymer Frames — Streamlight TLR-1, Steiner MPS optic, ZR Tactical V-Spec guide rod
• Steel Frames 5” Match — Long-stroke guide rod
• 4.5 Steel PDP Pro — Captured 4.5 guide rod

This shift didn’t happen in a vacuum. We’ve had solid influence from great shooters and teams — and we’ve influenced a few along the way. Credit where it’s due: the engineering and design behind these pistols speaks for itself.

Big appreciation to the crew at / Achilles Heel Tactical running builds with .pmm / Parker Mountain Machine components, and to the support from / Matt Adams and the team at Vortex Optics .

Progress isn’t about loyalty to gear — it’s about loyalty to performance.
When equipment gives you a measurable edge, you run it.

02/24/2026

15 Years on G***k → The Switch That Changed Everything

After running platforms from G***k for over 15 years with LE and Personal use, making a transition to a new platform is never easy, wasn’t something I took lightly. Reliability, familiarity, and thousands of reps build loyalty. But evolution matters — and when we moved to the / Walther PDP Pro line from Walther in both polymer and steel frame platforms… there’s been no turning back.

Hands down, this system has proven to be a superior fit for our company and some staff. The ergonomics alone make it feel like an extension of your hand — natural point of aim, fast return to sight picture, and consistency under speed. And that flat-face performance trigger? Without question the best striker-fired trigger I’ve personally run.

Current setups: Have had 4k rounds in each platform and never jammed nor have we cleaned them yet. Waiting for 1st malfunction.
• Polymer Frames — Streamlight TLR-1, Steiner MPS optic, ZR Tactical V-Spec guide rod
• Steel Frames 5” Match — Long-stroke guide rod
• 4.5 Steel PDP Pro — Captured 4.5 guide rod

This shift didn’t happen in a vacuum. We’ve had solid influence from great shooters and teams — and we’ve influenced a few along the way. Credit where it’s due: the engineering and design behind these pistols speaks for itself.

Big appreciation to the crew at / Achilles Heel Tactical running builds with .pmm / Parker Mountain Machine components, and to the support from / Matt Adams and the team at Vortex Optics .

Progress isn’t about loyalty to gear — it’s about loyalty to performance.
When equipment gives you a measurable edge, you run it.

02/24/2026

🔥 MARCH TRAINING SCHEDULE 🔥

Train beyond the minimum. Build real skill. Stay ready.

📅 March 5 — DPSST Unarmed New Hire (Instructor: Josh McOmber)
📅 March 12 — DPSST Unarmed New Hire (Instructor: Josh McOmber)
📅 March 17–19 — DPSST Armed New Hire (Instructor: Josh McOmber)
📅 March 19 — DPSST Armed Refresher (Instructor: Josh McOmber)
📅 March 20 — Live Fire Range for CHL Holders — $50 (Instructor: Josh McOmber)
📅 March 21 — Basic Handgun Fundamentals — $100 (Instructor: Michael Rexius)
📅 March 22 — Basic Rifle Fundamentals — $150 (Instructor: JB)

✅ Professional Instruction
✅ Real-World Application
✅ Structured, Safe Training Environment

Spots are limited — reserve yours on our website.

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02/23/2026

🚨 This Week’s Training Opportunities 🚨

Stay sharp. Stay ready. Train beyond the minimum.

Feb 25th
Unarmed Refresher
🕠 5:30 PM — 4-Hour Course

Feb 28th
Rod & Gun Club – Roseburg
🕘 9:00 AM Start

Professional instruction. Real-world standards.
Fast. Fierce. Focused.

02/18/2026

Training isn’t a box you check — it’s a ceiling you chase.

Too many shooters, professionals and civilians alike, stay at the minimum standard level. Yearly qualifications, basic quals, or once-a-year range days may keep you certified… but they don’t keep you sharp. Real-world performance under stress demands more than minimums. It demands consistency, pressure testing, and a commitment to growth.

Whether you’re law enforcement, military, security, competitive shooter, or a responsibly armed citizen — skill is perishable. Decision-making, speed, accuracy, and confidence all degrade without continued training. The difference between staying at the floor and reaching for the ceiling is deliberate practice.

At Mantis Strategic Defense, we believe in training beyond baseline. Our instructors and hosted partners bring experience from competition circuits, military service, specialized assignments, law enforcement, and government contracts. We don’t just teach — we train too. We actively attend outside courses ourselves because professionals never stop being students.

Upcoming Opportunities we are bringing to Oregon to Level Up:
Achilles Heel Tactical AHT (registration on their website)
• June 19 — Baseline Performance Pistol
• June 20 — Defensive Pistol
• June 21 — Intro Combative Pistol
Instructor: .acosta.jr

For competitive shooters looking to advance classifications:
This August — Performance Class designed to help push shooters from C → B → A → Master → Grandmaster.
Lvl Up Pistol Spec-Train (registration on their website)

AHT Instructor Development Course (Rifle Platform):
November 20–22 with Rick Crawley Owner of AHT (registration on their website)

If you’re serious about your craft, stop training to qualify and start training to perform.

Train hard. Stay sharp. Reach higher.
Fast. Fierce. Focused.

02/18/2026

Training isn’t a box you check — it’s a ceiling you chase.

Too many shooters, professionals and civilians alike, stay at the minimum standard level. Yearly qualifications, basic quals, or once-a-year range days may keep you certified… but they don’t keep you sharp. Real-world performance under stress demands more than minimums. It demands consistency, pressure testing, and a commitment to growth.

Whether you’re law enforcement, military, security, competitive shooter, or a responsibly armed citizen — skill is perishable. Decision-making, speed, accuracy, and confidence all degrade without continued training. The difference between staying at the floor and reaching for the ceiling is deliberate practice.

At Mantis Strategic Defense, we believe in training beyond baseline. Our instructors and hosted partners bring experience from competition circuits, military service, specialized assignments, law enforcement, and government contracts. We don’t just teach — we train too. We actively attend outside courses ourselves because professionals never stop being students.

Upcoming Opportunities we are bringing to Oregon to Level Up:
Achilles Heel Tactical AHT (registration on their website)
• June 19 — Baseline Performance Pistol
• June 20 — Defensive Pistol
• June 21 — Intro Combative Pistol
Instructor: David Acosta

For competitive shooters looking to advance classifications:
This August — Performance Class designed to help push shooters from C → B → A → Master → Grandmaster.
Billy Barton Lvl Up Pistol Spec-Train (registration on their website)

AHT Instructor Development Course (Rifle Platform):
November 20–22 with Achilles Heel Tactical Rick Crawley Owner of AHT (registration on their website)

If you’re serious about your craft, stop training to qualify and start training to perform.

Train hard. Stay sharp. Reach higher.
Fast. Fierce. Focused.

02/15/2026

02/13/2026

🔥 OPEN RANGE + EVENING SHOOT 🔥

Ready to run drills, test your skills, and hang out with good people? Join us Feb 21 | 3PM–10PM for an afternoon into night open range session.

🌙 Low-Light Drills
🎯 Opportunity Drill w/ Blazer Pods
🟢 NVGs welcome if you’ve got them
🤝 Relaxed environment — not a class, just training & good company

💲 $25 entry — come anytime, stay as long as you want.

Lock it in and don’t miss it. See you on the range.

02/10/2026

Achilles Heel Tactical – June Training in Medford, OR

Mantis Strategic Defense is proud to host Achilles Heel Tactical this June with elite instructors bringing real-world experience and high-level instruction to Southern Oregon.
David Acosta
Achilles Heel Tactical

📍 Medford, Oregon
📅 June 19–20, 2026

Course Lineup:

🔹 Baseline Pistol
🗓 June 19
👨‍🏫 Instructor: David Acosta Jr.
💲 $400
🎯 Built to refine fundamentals, efficiency, and consistency under pressure.

🔹 Defensive Pistol
🗓 June 20
👨‍🏫 Instructor: David Acosta Jr.
💲 $400
🎯 Practical application of defensive shooting concepts for real-world encounters.

⚠️ Limited spots available – these courses fill fast.

Whether you’re law enforcement, security, or a serious civilian shooter, this is an opportunity to train with some of the best in the industry without leaving the Rogue Valley.

📩 Register now & secure your spot
Train hard. Stay ready.
Fast. Fierce. Focused.

02/09/2026

DPSST ARMED COURSES – FEBRUARY

🔹 Armed New Hire – 24 Hour Course
📅 February 19–21
• Required for new armed officers
• Meets DPSST Armed certification standards

🔹 Armed Annual Refresher
📅 February 21
• Required for armed officers renewing in February

🔹 Fi****ms Add-On Qualifications
📅 February 21
• Additional fi****ms endorsements available

⚠️ This course date is for officers with February expirations
DPSST allows renewal within the authorized timeframe—don’t wait until your cert lapses.

📍 Professional instruction | DPSST compliant
📩 Registration required

02/08/2026

02/05/2026

🔥 Achilles Heel Tactical Returns to Medford in 2026 🔥
Hosted by Mantis Strategic Defense LLC®

We’re proud to announce another stacked lineup with Achilles Heel Tactical, bringing elite instruction back to Southern Oregon with .acosta.jr and .actual owner of These courses are built for shooters who want real-world performance, accountability, and results—not hype.

📍 Medford, Oregon
⚠️ Limited spots — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

🔫 Baseline Pistol

Instructor: David Acosta Jr.
📅 Starts June 19, 2026
💲 $400
👥 11 spots left !!!

Build a rock-solid foundation in pistol mechanics, efficiency, and performance.

🔥 Defensive Pistol

Instructor: David Acosta Jr.
📅 Starts June 20, 2026
💲 $400
👥 11 spots left !!!

Pressure-tested defensive shooting with an emphasis on decision-making and accountability.

🥊 AHT / AmTac – Intro to Pistol Combatives

Instructor: David Acosta Jr.
📅 Starts June 21, 2026
💲 $400
👥 8 spots left !!!

Close-range problem solving where fighting, movement, and pistol work collide.

🔫 3-Day Carbine Instructor Development

Instructor: Rick Crawley
📅 Starts November 20, 2026
💲 $1,200
👥 9 spots left !!!

Designed for instructors and serious professionals looking to elevate teaching methodology, diagnostics, and performance standards.

✅ Military, LE, Armed Security, and responsible citizens welcome
✅ Proven cadre. Proven curriculum. Proven results.

👉 Register through AHT website
Train with purpose. Train with professionals.

Persistence and courage. Be ready. Always train hard. Stay free.