CSC Arms Division: The CZ workshop course

Workshop course? Why do I need such nonsense?!? "I hear this question more often when it comes to this topic," knows Markus from Alpha Security Consulting & Training. "However, a workshop course is essential on the path from a firearms owner to a firearms operator to a firearms master." By participating in such a course, the participant is enabled to independently perform all necessary (and legally compliant) work for cleaning and maintenance (including wear assessment and replacement of parts) of their firearm. Furthermore, one gets to know the technology and the interaction of the parts better. This is Markus's report from the CZ workshop course at CSC Arms Division:

CZ Amourer Course for the P-10 Family

In early 2020, Sven "Stolle" Stollenwerk, the managing director of CSC Arms Division GmbH (one of three CZ Germany importers), reported that a CZ Armourer course was planned for the year. Since I had been thinking about buying a CZ P-10C anyway, my interest in such a course was naturally high. Unfortunately, the course had to be postponed several times due to the pandemic. But on November 28, 2020, it finally happened. The first CZ Amourer course for the P-10 family took place at the CSC HQ in Heusenstamm. Of course, all the then-current corona regulations and measures were observed. What was very good for me as a dedicated Glock user was that there were more than enough loan weapons available, and you didn't have to bring your own CZ - but you could. HERE you can find all information about the pistols of the CZ P-10 family.

At the beginning of the course, the colorful group of six participants (sports shooters, hunters, experts, law enforcement officers) met at the premises of CSC Arms Division GmbH. There was a little icebreaking and small talk. After that, we went down to the rented training room on the second floor. There was a prepared workplace for each participant. In addition to various snacks, drinks, and CZ giveaways (such as CZ tote bag, CZ Bren keychain, CZ stickers, etc.), the workplace was equipped with the necessary tools. This included a mat, a bottle of gun oil, two hammers (a lock hammer and a soft hammer), needle-nose pliers, a cleaning cloth, a punch pad (an ice hockey puck with an engraved CZ logo and center hole), a punch set (0.9 to 5.9), a CZ notebook, and of course a CZ P-10, for me a P-10F.

Stolle opened the course promptly at 10:00. After a brief round of introductions of the participants, there was a safety briefing on behavior during the course including an orientation to the location and rescue equipment. Then, there was a brief overview of the CZ company and the current model range of the CZ P-10 family, as well as an introduction to the disassembly tools.

Now it was finally time. Depacking - for the first time since my firearms expertise exam (with a CZ 75 and already a few decades ago), I held a CZ in my hand. Now each participant, under professional guidance of the course leader, had to check the loading status of their weapon. All activities were thoroughly explained and demonstrated by the course leader and then imitated by the participants (See-Do principle). This ensured that the participants could absorb the activities through several learning channels. Furthermore, the course leader constantly ensured that the participants worked synchronously and no one lagged behind. In case of problems or questions, the course leader could intervene and assist immediately. Once the weapon's safety was confirmed, the guns and controls were presented, then broken down into main assemblies (slide, barrel with chamber, frame with trigger mechanism), and the magazine disassembled (Field Strip). When disassembling the magazine, the specifics of a standard magazine and a +2 magazine were explained. And as a dedicated Glock user, I must admit that this is much easier and above all, more material-friendly at CZ than at Glock.

Next, we focused on the slide. Even removing the back plate proved to be much easier than the competitor from Austria. Once the back plate was out of the way, the slide was stripped of all its parts, including the sight system.

Caught Vormucken

Then the grip with the trigger mechanism had to endure the same. The course instructor repeatedly reminded to be careful, especially when driving out bolts and spiral pins or when pulling out the driver. Especially when (pulling out the driver too early), one or the other participant was caught off guard. This resulted in wild cursing followed by a baby crawl position on the floor, as some small spring had flown away.

Next, we reassembled the firearms. Some participants encountered minor problems when inserting smaller springs. But here too, the course instructor shone with expertise and revealed to the participants some tips and tricks on how to make it easier.

Once all the firearms were reassembled and a dry function test was performed, we moved one floor down to the shooting range for the hot function test. Each participant now had the opportunity to test the function of their firearm in live fire. After this was done without any malfunctions, the course instructor had a little highlight for us. There were all P-10 and Scorpion EVO 2 models ready for testing on a table. This was also extensively used. However, for those who know the course instructor, it was easy to imagine that he didn't do this without an ulterior motive. This became apparent when we were back in the training room and came to the topic of cleaning and wear assessment... The firearms were again disassembled into main components and of course were not as clean as at the beginning of the course. But how else can you learn to clean! After cleaning the weapons according to the instructor's instructions, a wear assessment was performed on each firearm. Here too, many tips and tricks were taught.

The workshop course ended around 17:15 with the presentation of the coveted certificates. These certificates are valid for two years. This ensures that the "workshop master" regularly attends further training sessions and stays up-to-date.

Good course, great performance

The very fair course costs of (at that time) 125.00 € included small snacks, drinks (coffee, mineral water), various CZ Give Aways as well as all shooting range and ammunition costs.

CONCLUSION: I can only recommend every CZ owner to attend a workshop course at CSC Arms Division GmbH. More courses for other models/model lines are planned. And what can I say – I will definitely participate again in the one for the Scorpion!

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