Baseline Pistol+Carbine

NOVA Dynamic Training Group’s Combined Baseline Pistol + Carbine course is an intensive, full-day training experience designed to establish and refine foundational performance on both systems—handgun and rifle. Whether you’re new to shooting or a more seasoned shooter, this course provides structured, high-rep instruction focused on technical proficiency, safe manipulation, and real-world application across both platforms.

Students will be guided through the essential mechanics, manipulation, and operation of both systems, in addition to marksmanship drills and diagnostic assessments to promote a baseline level of reinforced skills, supporting the operation of both platforms confidently and competently.

The day is split into two focused training blocks:

Morning Session (4 Hours): Baseline Pistol Fundamentals
Afternoon Session (4 Hours): Baseline Carbine Fundamentals

Course Details:

Duration: 8.0 Hours
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Tuition: $390 (group, LE, and military rates available)
Prerequisites: None. However, basic familiarity with pistol and rifle platforms is prudent.
Certification(s): Certificates of Attendance or Completion and a Distinguished Student Award provided (respective of individual performances)

Pistol

Training Topics Include:

Pistol Block (AM):

Firearms safety, storage, and administrative handling
Grip, stance, sight picture, and trigger control
Draw stroke and presentation from holster
Combat marksmanship and recoil control
Reloads (emergency and tactical)
Malfunction identification and clearance

Required Equipment:

Handgun with 3 magazines
Quality OWB/IWB holster (preferably Kydex material)
Magazine pouch
Ammunition: 300 rounds
Eye and ear protection (electronic preferred)
Hydration, gloves, notepad, writing pen,weather-appropriate clothing

Carbine

Training Topics Include:

Carbine Block (PM):

Rifle setup, optics, sling configuration, and zeroing
Ready positions, mount mechanics, and recoil management
Target transitions and rapid shot placement
Reloads and malfunction resolution
Positional shooting and movement-based drills
Rifle-to-pistol transitions (time permitting)

Required Equipment:

AR-15 style Carbine
Quality sling (2-point preferable)
Optic (optional)
2 magazines
Magazine pouch or load-bearing gear
Ammunition: 300 rounds
Eye and ear protection (electronic preferred)
Hydration, gloves, notepad, weather-appropriate clothing