Gear Guide

EYE AND EAR PROTECTION

Recommended Eye and Ear Pro

Eyes:

Ideally, your eye pro is lightweight and form fitting, provides full eye socket coverage, the lenses are NOT MADE OF GLASS, has a more than adequate protection rating, and the frame along the temple is thin enough not to interfere with your hearing protection cups making a good seal against your head.

Eyes: Bolle Sillium + in clear and/or tinted lenses

Ears:

Electronic (amplified) hearing protection is a must. This equipment allows us to communicate with one another on the range in a normal tone of voice, while at the same time having the ability to instantly block out high decibel sounds when required.

Affordable: Howard Leight or Walkers brand (we offer these as loaners)
Mid-range: 3M Peltor
Not so affordable: Sordin Supreme Pro-X (Anna wears these)

FLASHLIGHTS

Recommended Flashlights

Handheld Flashlights:

We prefer a light with a grip ring or "donut" on the light body. This allows for a two handed grip to be employed while engaging targets.

Weapon Mounted Lights for Pistols:

Weapon Mounted Lights for Carbines / Subguns:

Surefire M300C Scout (carbine)
Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X (carbine)
Streamlight TLR RM1 (subgun)

HOLSTERS

Types of Holsters

We strongly recommend bringing a modern, high quality, inside the waistband (IWB - worn inside your pants, between your body and the material of your pants) or outside the waistband holster (OWB - worn on the outside of your belt), made of kydex/plastic type material. Leather holsters are acceptable, but kydex is preferred.

The following holster types are NOT ALLOWED while training with us:

holsters made of soft nylon material
cross draw holsters
shoulder holsters
ankle holsters
purse or backpack holsters
belly band type holsters
Blackhawk brand Serpa holsters, or any holster of this design requiring the trigger finger to be used to unlock the pistol from the holster

Recommended Holster Manufactures

Kydex Holsters:

Leather Holsters:

If you are unsure of your gear, we are happy to go discuss it with you prior to class.

Not Sure How You Want to Carry Your Handgun?

Inside the waistband, outside the waistband, pocket carry, off-body carry, ankle carry, etc... It can all be quite confusing. For a better understanding of the pros and cons to different holsters and carry options, link to this comprehensive video presented by Tenicor: 9 Concealed Carry Positions

AMMUNITION

Regarding Pistol Ammunition

NOTE: The following are NOT ACCEPTABLE, under any conditions when training with us: steel core, armor piercing, incendiary or tracer ammunition.

Training Ammunition:

At any indoor range, "target ammunition" rounds such as Full Metal Jacket (FMJ), Total Metal Jacket (TMJ) and Copper Plated (Plated) ammunition are typically the most affordable.

At our outdoor range, it is best not to bring FMJ or Hollow Point (HP) rounds, since steel plates are utilized for the targets. You will want to bring Total Metal Jacket (TMJ), Copper Plated (Plated) or Polymer coated ammunition.

Defensive Ammunition:

For your everyday carry or duty ammunition, Hollow Point (HP) or Solid Copper Hollow Point (SCHP) "safety rounds" are recommended.

Our Go To Pistol and Rifle Ammo Manufacturer:

Super Vel

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GEAR GUIDE

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