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CDS Baseline Pistol

$200.00

The Civil Defense Solutions Baseline Pistol Course is a foundational live-fire program designed to develop safe, confident, and consistent handgun performance for real-world defensive applications. Built around durable fundamentals and practical skill progression, this course gives new and developing shooters the essential tools needed to handle a handgun responsibly, efficiently, and with accountability under pressure.

Students begin with a structured refresher on universal firearms safety, range protocols, and safe weapons handling. From there, participants progress through a series of guided instruction blocks that emphasize stable shooting mechanics, improved shot-to-shot control, and the ability to deliver accurate fire on demand.

Throughout the course, shooters receive individual coaching, corrective feedback, and measurable performance benchmarks to track skill development. The goal is not only to teach sound fundamentals, but to ensure students understand why these skills matter in a focused environment - where precision, consistency, and safe handling directly impact personal and community safety.

 

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The Civil Defense Solutions Baseline Pistol Course is a foundational live-fire program designed to develop safe, confident, and consistent handgun performance for real-world defensive applications. Built around durable fundamentals and practical skill progression, this course gives new and developing shooters the essential tools needed to handle a handgun responsibly, efficiently, and with accountability under pressure.

Students begin with a structured refresher on universal firearms safety, range protocols, and safe weapons handling. From there, participants progress through a series of guided instruction blocks that emphasize stable shooting mechanics, improved shot-to-shot control, and the ability to deliver accurate fire on demand.

Throughout the course, shooters receive individual coaching, corrective feedback, and measurable performance benchmarks to track skill development. The goal is not only to teach sound fundamentals, but to ensure students understand why these skills matter in a focused environment - where precision, consistency, and safe handling directly impact personal and community safety.

 

 

The Civil Defense Solutions Baseline Pistol Course is designed for a wide range of shooters seeking a strong, durable foundation in defensive handgun performance. This course is ideal for:

  • New handgun owners who want to build safe, competent handling skills from the ground up

  • Returning or lapsed shooters who need a structured refresher on modern fundamentals

  • CCW permit holders and applicants looking to reinforce accuracy, accountability, and safe firearm handling in real-world contexts

  • Intermediate shooters who want to improve consistency, recoil control, and mechanical efficiency

  • Anyone seeking professional coaching and objective feedback to build confidence and measurable improvement

This course emphasizes safety, stability, and performance fundamentals, making it well-suited for shooters at nearly any skill level who value responsible defensive firearm education and a progressive path toward more advanced training.

Instructional Focus

Students will develop competency in the following core areas:

Safety & Weapons Handling

  • Understanding and applying the Four Universal Safety Rules

  • Establishing safe range behavior and muzzle accountability

  • Administrative loading, unloading, and efficient firearm handling techniques

Shooting Fundamentals

  • Building a stable shooting foundation through stance and posture

  • Establishing a firm, modern grip for recoil control and follow up shot consistency

  • Sight picture, sight alignment, and acceptable sight deviation

  • Trigger control

Practical Skill Development

  • Ready-positions and efficient presentations to target

  • Controlled pairs, cadence building, and recoil-control drills

  • Foundational single-handed shooting concepts

  • Basic malfunction identification and clearing techniques

Coaching & Performance Tracking

  • Individual corrections to eliminate inefficiencies through objective feedback

  • Reinforcement of repeatable mechanics

  • Measured drills to evaluate precision, control, and progress

  • Students will be able to continue to train on their own more effectively after leaving with an understanding of what to practice

Course Format

  • 4–5 hour live-fire training block

  • Suitable for beginners, CCW permit holders, and intermediate shooters seeking stronger fundamentals

  • Low student-to-instructor ratio to ensure personalized instruction

 

 

 

Required Gear

  • Serviceable semi-automatic pistol

  • Quality kydex holster (IWB or OWB)

  • 350 rounds of ammunition minimum

  • Minimum of 3 magazines

  • Eye and ear protection

  • Weather-appropriate clothing, water, snacks, and personal comfort items