is committed to...
- The 2nd Amendment
- Providing Quality Education & Training
- Increasing Individual Awareness
- Reducing Risk
about CDS LLC
We have extensive experience in Federal Law Enforcement. Our expertise in the fields of firearms, physical and personal security, active shooter situations, and defensive tactics provides a comprehensive and diverse opportunity to serve clients hoping to improve one or more of these areas in their own lives.
Comprehensive Defensive Systems LLC continuously shares knowledge. We offer a multitude of educational opportunities in a classroom setting or at the range; delivering 1 on 1 or to a group. We empower clients to improve their own self-awareness and skills to reduce risk for both personal safety and property.
Please enjoy learning about our offered services and courses that are detailed below and don't hesitate to call us at 863-899-4045 to discuss your unique needs and learn more!
A Drop in Violent Crime
Today, the number of “right to carry” states stands at 48, and the number of permit holders has grown to more than 22 million nationwide, and as of March 2025, 29 states have adopted constitutional carry. The FBI’s uniform crime report continues to show a trending drop in violent crime year-over-year, with a dramatic decrease in the number of deaths attributed to firearms, including a 125-year low in law enforcement officer deaths.
If that doesn’t prove that concealed carry persons are the good guys, then nothing will.
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Meet the Team
Mike Parmigiani
After a dozen year street-level career of managing international investigations targeting the dismantlement of complex violent global organized crime and drug trafficking syndicates, I was called to HQ leadership.
During that time, I had management oversight for and have trained thousands of students around the world; I was stationed as an instructor and a leader at the FBI Academy for several years.
As a now retired civilian, I am a Certified Firearms Instructor in several disciplines with the NRA and USCCA. I am also a Certified Chief Range Safety Officer with the NRA and a Range Safety Officer with the USCCA.
Highlights from my career include:
- Managed all aspects of classroom and experiential (hands-on) training and education for FBI New Agent Trainees (Special Agent candidates).
- Managed International Training - providing all topics of classroom-based and field experiential training to foreign law enforcement and military partners around the world.
- Oversight of International Law Enforcement Academies in Mexico and El Salvador.
- Managed the Instructor Development Program which is the sole certification authority that provides FBI employees the education, ability and Instructor-level certification to teach their subject matter expertise.
- Managed critical national programs including global kidnapping (hostage rescue and recovery), crimes on the high seas (piracy), international fugitives and major noted cases abroad.
- Multi-term National Agency President of our professional association. Among other services, that association provided legal counsel to agents in need, particularly after critical incidents and shooting events. Keenly aware of all aspects of the impact of such an event.
- University Professor
Mike Parmigiani
Susie Dreiling
Susie Dreiling
I was stationed for a period of time at the FBI Academy, where I held a senior management position and worked criminal investigations throughout my career. As a now retired civilian, I am a certified firearms instructor with the USCCA, an NRA Range Safety Officer, an expert-level yoga instructor, and I travel around the country teaching yoga and meditation to first responders and military personnel.
Highlights from my career include:
- Oversight of the FBI's Defensive Tactics, Physical Fitness and Less-Lethal Programs for 6 years as Unit Chief with enterprise-wide responsibility for those disciplines.
- Authored the first-ever Agency policy on Less-Lethal Devices, and authored the Agency policy for the return of the mandatory Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for on-board Agents after a 15-year hiatus.
- Responsibility for all aspects of administration, classroom and experiential (hands-on) training and education for FBI New Agent Trainees (Special Agent candidates).
- Successful investigations of criminal matters, to include: extradition of international fugitives, bank robberies, crimes aboard the high seas, Hobb’s Act violations, Ponzi schemes, wire fraud and investment fraud cases.
- Keynote speaker at multiple national conferences on the topic of Active Shooter Events for civilians.
- Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor, Physical Fitness Advisor, Advanced Instructor, Firearms Instructor, E-RYT 500 Yoga Instructor, Warriors at Ease Instructor and iRest Instructor.
Defensive Shooting Versus Marksmanship
Different skills are required for defensive shooting than for being a good marksman on the range.
Unlike relaxed exercises on the range, with paper targets at 50 feet, dynamic critical incidents are usually:
• Fast (3-5 seconds)
• Close (3-5 yards)
• Requiring multiple rounds (3-5 shots)
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services
Individual and group instruction available for:Men • Women • Couples • Seniors • Families • Children • Church Groups • Companies • Schools • Realtors
Live Firearms Training
Basic • Intermediate • Advanced
• Pistol - revolver and semi-automatic
• Rifle - bolt action, semi-automatic and AR platforms
• Shotgun - pump and semi-automatic
We bring our courses to you!
Contact us for details and exploring opportunities. Most courses will require a minimum of four to six students to facilitate this opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you about opportunities!
On-site buying assistance
Federal firearms licensee
Certified Glock Armorer
This includes a full firearm inspection, minor repair, and parts replacement.
A Certified Glock Armorer is not a “Gunsmith.” Gunsmiths are typically those with full machine shops capable of building a gun or gun part from scratch (raw metal). Therefore, his skills and authority are limited to parts replacement, repair, and inspection services. This includes changing sights and fully disassembling your Glock (Gens 1-5) [beyond field stripping that most Glock owners are familiar with].
Your weapon will be fully examined, including assessment of each part for safety and worthiness while repairing/replacing with new parts to return your Glock back to its original safe functioning form.
Each firearm will be test fired before return.
Risk management/ risk mitigation
bringing my training class to you!
Therefore, I developed a combination CWP & basic pistol training class where I can train in just about any location. We can do the classroom training convenient to you and then go to a local range for qualifying. All that's needed is a minimum of four (4) students and I'll gladly train at your location.
Home Security by the Numbers
According to FBI statistics, burglars enter:
Front door 34% of the time
Back or screen doors 22% of the time.
First floor windows 23% of the time
Consumer Reports’ test of locks and doors:
A standard deadbolt and strike plate with standard-length screws -- the door was breached after just two impacts of the battering ram at 60 joules per “kick.” The same deadbolt but with a reinforced strike plate and 3-inch screws -- the door was breached after 13 impacts at an average of 160 joules each.
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courses
Classroom courses are provided at either a Private Venue, or at West Coast Pawn & Gun (check each course for details - each venue is located in Lakeland). The live fire courses are completed at Tenoroc Public Shooting Range.
USCCA Courses
Women's Handgun & Self Defense Course Plus!
With three distinct modules (Women's Basic Pistol, Women's Intermediate Pistol, and Women's Defensive Pistol), the course is designed for students who are new to firearms or are ready to learn more about defensive shooting.
Countering the Mass Shooter Seminar
In this class, you’ll review an analysis of data gathered from 48 mass shootings that have occurred since Columbine, to determine what can be learned from these tragedies.
Church Safety: Protecting Your Congregation
This course will cover identifying and knowing the signs, assessing risk and risk factors, direct indicators, creating a deterrence, protection and response. Create an Emergency Operations Plan, Special Considerations for Houses of Worship and Unique Challenges, Evaluating your Security. Review Run, Hide, Fight and how to Treat and Triage the Wounded.
Florida Concealed Carry & Home Defense Course Plus!
Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; home security and home defense; handgun, shotgun and AR-15 basics; shooting fundamentals; the physiology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath); and a complete guide on gear, gadgets, and ongoing training.
West Coast Pawn & Gun FLA Concealed Carry Basic Course
Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; home security and home defense; handgun, shotgun and AR-15 basics; shooting fundamentals; the physiology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath); and a complete guide on gear, gadgets, and ongoing training.
other Courses
Weekday Rate 1 Hour Private Instruction Using Your Guns and Ammo
The course description, content and focus will be 100% at the request of the student. If the student is unsure of exactly what they want, the staff can assess your abilities and training needs to help you create a plan.
Weekend Rate 1 Hour Private Instruction Using Your Guns and Ammo
The course description, content and focus will be 100% at the request of the student. If the student is unsure of exactly what they want, the staff can assess your abilities and training needs to help you create a plan.
2 Hour Private Instruction Using Your Guns and Ammo
The course description, content and focus will be 100% at the request of the student. If the student is unsure of exactly what they want, the staff can assess your abilities and training needs to help you create a plan.
2 Hour New Shooter Experience - "Try Before You Buy" Private Instruction Using Our Guns and Ammo
The course description, content and focus will be 100% at the request of the student. If the student is unsure of exactly what they want, the staff can assess your abilities and training needs to help you create a plan.
Female Instructor Weekday Rate 1 Hour Private Instruction Using Your Guns and Ammo with CDS' Susie
The course description, content and focus will be 100% at the request of the student. If the student is unsure of exactly what they want, the staff can assess your abilities and training needs to help you create a plan.
Five, 1-Hour Private Lessons Using Your Guns and Ammo
The course description, content and focus will be 100% at the request of the student. If the student is unsure of exactly what they want, the staff can assess your abilities and training needs to help you create a plan.
Handgun Cleaning and Maintenance
During this 90 minute to two hour class (depending upon your experience) you will learn the basic, safe, disassembly of your firearm into its major components, known as “field stripping.” You will learn the proper inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of these parts, and the proper re-assembly and function check of the firearm. This skillset is critical to maintaining your firearm so that it is always ready and properly functioning when it is needed to protect yourself, your home, and your family.
Active Shooter for Civilians
This presentation will define the term “Active Shooter” and discuss the unique characteristics that separate these types of events from traditional criminal actions. The discussion will explore the nexus between past events, lessons learned and current domestic and international environments. The copycat or contagion effect that influences these scenarios will be discussed, along with the potential for both insider and outsider threats that may result in an Active Shooter event.
Personal Safety Use Of Defensive Techniques
will introduce the concept of threat awareness and help students develop the mindset necessary for either avoiding or freeing themselves from situations in which they feel or become threatened. We will be demonstrating the ability of the body to act as a self-defense tool, and how to make use of the body’s own tools, as well as common everyday items, in the defense of self. This class is a great introduction into self-empowerment and personal safety.
nra Courses
NRA New Shooter Gun Safety Seminar (Non-shooting course - approx. 1 hour)
Course Goal: To teach the Basic Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude Necessary for Owning and Using a Pistol Safely.
This course teaches you how a handgun works, how to handle a handgun safely, the fundamentals of shooting and much more. This is an 8 hour course that covers all of the basic fundamentals of owning, storing and shooting a pistol. The first part of the class is in a classroom, then we move to the range. You may bring your own firearm with instructor permission; it must be secured in your vehicle until we get to the range.
The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course is a requirement if you would like to become an NRA Certified Instructor in the future. The Florida Department of Agriculture accepts the NRA Certificate you receive from this course to apply for your Florida Concealed Carry Weapon License.
Lesson I - Pistol Knowledge & Safe Gun Handling
Lesson II - Ammunition Knowledge & The Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Lesson III - Shooting Positions & Shooting Qualification
Lesson IV - Scoring Targets & Selecting and Maintaining Your Pistol
Lesson V - Continued Opportunities for Skill Development
NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation (Non-shooting course - approx. 3 hours)
Course Goal: To teach the Basic Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude Necessary for Owning and Using a Pistol Safely.
This course teaches you how a handgun works, how to handle a handgun safely, the fundamentals of shooting and much more. This is an 8 hour course that covers all of the basic fundamentals of owning, storing and shooting a pistol. The first part of the class is in a classroom, then we move to the range. You may bring your own firearm with instructor permission; it must be secured in your vehicle until we get to the range.
The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course is a requirement if you would like to become an NRA Certified Instructor in the future. The Florida Department of Agriculture accepts the NRA Certificate you receive from this course to apply for your Florida Concealed Carry Weapon License.
Lesson I - Pistol Knowledge & Safe Gun Handling
Lesson II - Ammunition Knowledge & The Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Lesson III - Shooting Positions & Shooting Qualification
Lesson IV - Scoring Targets & Selecting and Maintaining Your Pistol
Lesson V - Continued Opportunities for Skill Development
NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Classroom and Live Fire Course - approx 8 hours)
Course Goal: To teach the Basic Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude Necessary for Owning and Using a Pistol Safely.
This course teaches you how a handgun works, how to handle a handgun safely, the fundamentals of shooting and much more. This is an 8 hour course that covers all of the basic fundamentals of owning, storing and shooting a pistol. The first part of the class is in a classroom, then we move to the range. You may bring your own firearm with instructor permission; it must be secured in your vehicle until we get to the range.
The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course is a requirement if you would like to become an NRA Certified Instructor in the future. The Florida Department of Agriculture accepts the NRA Certificate you receive from this course to apply for your Florida Concealed Carry Weapon License.
Lesson I - Pistol Knowledge & Safe Gun Handling
Lesson II - Ammunition Knowledge & The Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Lesson III - Shooting Positions & Shooting Qualification
Lesson IV - Scoring Targets & Selecting and Maintaining Your Pistol
Lesson V - Continued Opportunities for Skill Development
NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course (approx. 8 hours)
Course Goal: To teach the Basic Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude Necessary for Owning and Using a Pistol Safely.
This course teaches you how a handgun works, how to handle a handgun safely, the fundamentals of shooting and much more. This is an 8 hour course that covers all of the basic fundamentals of owning, storing and shooting a pistol. The first part of the class is in a classroom, then we move to the range. You may bring your own firearm with instructor permission; it must be secured in your vehicle until we get to the range.
The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course is a requirement if you would like to become an NRA Certified Instructor in the future. The Florida Department of Agriculture accepts the NRA Certificate you receive from this course to apply for your Florida Concealed Carry Weapon License.
Lesson I - Pistol Knowledge & Safe Gun Handling
Lesson II - Ammunition Knowledge & The Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Lesson III - Shooting Positions & Shooting Qualification
Lesson IV - Scoring Targets & Selecting and Maintaining Your Pistol
Lesson V - Continued Opportunities for Skill Development
NRA Range Safety Officer Course (approx. 9 hours)
Course Goal: To teach the Basic Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude Necessary for Owning and Using a Pistol Safely.
This course teaches you how a handgun works, how to handle a handgun safely, the fundamentals of shooting and much more. This is an 8 hour course that covers all of the basic fundamentals of owning, storing and shooting a pistol. The first part of the class is in a classroom, then we move to the range. You may bring your own firearm with instructor permission; it must be secured in your vehicle until we get to the range.
The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course is a requirement if you would like to become an NRA Certified Instructor in the future. The Florida Department of Agriculture accepts the NRA Certificate you receive from this course to apply for your Florida Concealed Carry Weapon License.
Lesson I - Pistol Knowledge & Safe Gun Handling
Lesson II - Ammunition Knowledge & The Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Lesson III - Shooting Positions & Shooting Qualification
Lesson IV - Scoring Targets & Selecting and Maintaining Your Pistol
Lesson V - Continued Opportunities for Skill Development
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Big News for March 2025 - CDS is Growing - Meet NRA Instructor Kyle Ehrhart !!
We are very excited to announce the addition of Certified NRA Pistol and Rifle Instructor and NRA RSO Mr. Kyle Ehrhart to Team CDS. He joins our two great NRA Certified RSO's Larry D and Bob B.
Originally from Upstate, NY, Kyle moved to Tampa, FL in 2019 to pursue a career as a Firefighter / Paramedic. He has over a decade of experience in the fire service and received his professional education through the Florida State Fire College and Hillsborough Community College. Throughout his career, he has been conditioned to work in emergency situations and under duress.
For many years, he has had a passion for firearms, their history, shooting sports and individual training to be the best marksman he can be. He has been a student in a wide variety of firearms courses and has competed in numerous shooting competitions, to advance his skills. He firmly believes that to be a great instructor, you have to be a good listener, observer and student first and foremost.
Kyle is an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor in both Pistol and Rifle and also an NRA Range Safety Officer. He is excited to share his knowledge of firearms with students. His goal is to make every client feel confident in their knowledge and use of a firearm. Whether you’re a brand new shooter or looking to sharpen up your skills, Kyle will help you improve and he is excited to do so.
At CDS we are happy to have him join our team to help us deliver the high level of care and training that you have come to expect.
Highlights from his career Include:
New York State and Florida EMT-B, Florida Paramedic, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support
New York State and Florida Certified Structural and Wildland Firefighter
Meet our NRA Certified RSOs, Bob B and Larry D !!
You may meet our two great NRA Certified RSO's Bob B (left) and Larry D (right) in the classroom or at the range.
Both men are originally from Upstate New York and both are Vietnam Era U.S. Army Veterans. Bob was an EOD bomb guy and Larry was a Military Policeman (MP). Bob retired from the FBI where he worked with CDS Susie and Larry is an avid lifetime outdoorsman and hunter. Their individual firearms skills and experience make them valued assets for us at CDS.
NRA New Shooter Gun Safety Seminar (Non-shooting course - approx. 1 hour)
This is a very basic, introductory course for the individual with no firearms experience and looking for a solid foundation before taking the FIRST Steps Pistol or Rifle Orientation Course or the Basics of Pistol Shooting Course. The goal is to highlight the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential for selecting, safely handling, storing and cleaning a firearm. Topics covered are: Gun Safety, Gun Storage, Types of Firearms and Their Parts, Magazines, Ammunition, Sights, What to Expect on the Range, What You Need at the Range, Cleaning Your Gun, and NRA Training Courses.
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NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation (Non-shooting course - approx. 3 hours)
Course Goal: To provide a next step, a deeper dive, from the New Shooter Gun Safety Seminar. This course will teach you the Basic Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude Necessary for Owning and Using a Pistol Safely. NRA FIRST Steps Pistol is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific pistol action type of classes of four or fewer students. Students will learn the NRAs for safe gun handling; the particular pistol model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development.
Students will receive the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, FIRST Steps Course completion certificate.
Lesson I - Pistol Knowledge &Safe Gun Handling
Lesson II - Ammunition Knowledge & The Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Lesson III - Shooting Positions & Shooting Qualification
Lesson IV - Scoring Targets &Selecting and Maintaining Your Pistol
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NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Classroom and Live Fire Course - approx 8 hours)
Lesson I - Pistol Knowledge & Safe Gun Handling
Lesson II - Ammunition Knowledge & The Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Lesson III - Shooting Positions & Shooting Qualification
Lesson IV - Scoring Targets & Selecting and Maintaining Your Pistol
Lesson V - Continued Opportunities for Skill Development
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NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course (approx. 8hours)
The lessons in this course are:
LESSON I: Rifle Knowledge & Safe Gun Handling
LESSON II: Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting
LESSON III: Firing the First Shots
LESSON IV: Scoring Targets, and Selecting and Maintaining a Rifle
LESSON V: Continued Opportunities for Skill Development
LESSON VI: Kneeling, Sitting and Prone Positions
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NRA Range Safety Officer Course (approx. 9 hours)
Course Description:
The NRA RSO Course is a valuable first step in enhancing your awareness of gun safety when there is a single shooter or multiple shooters, on a formal range or shooting at a remote location. Per the course goal, students will acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations. These skills are essential to volunteering or working at a range in the RSO role. The RSO supervises shooting activities as prescribed by the range Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). They are also valuable for keeping a group of recreational shooters safe while shooting together in any formal or informal environment. This course is the prerequisite for the Chief Range Safety Officer Certification Course. It is also excellent training to receive prior to attending the Basic Pistol Instructor Course.
LESSON I: Introduction to the NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course
LESSON II: Role of the Range Safety Officer and Range Standard Operating Procedures
LESSON III: Range Inspection and Range Rules
LESSON IV: Emergency Procedures
LESSON V: Range Safety Briefing
LESSON VI: Gun Stoppages & Malfunctions
LESSON VII: RSO Examination & Administrative Items
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