Do we have a "what to bring to class" thread somewhere?

Training Training and Tactics
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I thought we did, but it’s obviously not tacked and I couldn’t find it. Maybe if we can come up with a list to help guys out when going to their first class? The main post could be just the list, with discussion of the items below. Off the top of my head:

Primary Rifle
Sling
Backup Rifle
Rifle Magazines
Rifle Magazine Carriage
Rifle Ammo

Optic
Spare Optic Batteries (if required)

Primary Handgun
Holster
Backup Handgun
Handgun Magazines
Handgun Magazine Carriage
Handgun Ammo

Tool Kit
Multi-tool
Cleaning Kit

Eye Protection
Backup Eye Protection

Primary Ear Protection (electronic)
Backup Ear Protection (plugs)

Kneepads
Elbow Pads
Gloves
Dump Pouch
Shooting Pad/Mat

Hat
Rain Gear
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Hand Sanitizer
First Aid Kit
Ibuprofen

Weapon Light
Hand-Held Light
Spare Batteries

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I’d strongly suggest trauma tape and some sort of NSAID, I prefer Ibuprofen. The trauma tape can be a life saver, especially on day 2 or 3 of a handgun class when your hands are starting to get raw in certain places. It holds up well and can really help get you through without resorting to gloves.

The Ibuprofen is often overlooked, but most people aren’t in the best shape and will be sore after the first day. I have actually started to pre-load up on Ibuprofen a few days before class to help fight the aches and pains. Pre-loading will help you to get a jump on any inflammation that will start up in class.

I’d also add a Camelbak. It always cracks me up to see people come to a class here in the SW, get up on the line in 100 degree heat, and all their water is 50 yards away at the staging area.

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Hmmm… no cleaning kit? I always bring a one piece cleaning rod incase anyone cooks a wolf case to the inside of their chamber.

I also bring a neck gaitor these days. No matter how much sunscreen I put on, I always get the red neck.

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Here is the gear checklist that I provide to folks in pdf form.

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I like the spare parts COMMENT!

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I don’t clean!
:smiley:

But I’ll add it to the list.

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That is a great checklist, and just about exactly what I was going to wind up with for personal use. I wanted something I could laminate and stick in the rifle case to check things off as I am packing for class.

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Oh yeah, I forgot.

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I don’t have a back up rifle or pistol. I hope my junk doesn’t break. I’ll have to sit and watch.

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Positive attitude? Willingness to absorb?

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I agree, but you can’t really put those on a checklist. :stuck_out_tongue:

Maybe instructors should paint those words on all their targets to remind students throughout the class. :smiley:

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Don’t forget humility.

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There will be no watching. There’s always an extra gun available somehow. Usually by the second half of day one we have all the SKS and Mini-14s put away and those dopes are shooting borrowed ARs.

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What? No beef jerky?

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Good thread. I would only add:

  • Zeroed rifle
  • loaded magazines
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Here are some maybe’s to bring:

  1. a speedloader for your magazines

  2. eye protection with CLEAR lenses if you are going to be shooting at night, in low light, indoors (in a shoothouse), etc.

  3. some type of antifog compound/liquid for your eye protection

  4. a bandana for any one of a hundred uses (like cleaning your eye protection lenses, and applying the antifog compound)

Joe Mamma

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There’s always lots of humility already there, usually about 95% relative humility and 95F in the summer. Why would you want to bring any more moisture to put in the air?

oh wait … that’s … nevermind

LAV has “Good attitude” on his packing list. For every class.