what clothing & equipment for tactical training class?

[Sidetracker]

I am looking to take a tactical handgun course next year and would like some suggestions as to what clothing and other equipment to take with me. Obviously a handgun, holster, extra magazines, ammo, etc... but what about the not so obvious?

[KSFreeman]

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Here's my partial list:

1. Kotex--stick in any holes that get created, so far no need for;
2. Skin So Soft--for the insects;
3. lockpicking tools--so if Marines lock guns up and cannot get them, I can help;
4. extra eyes and eyes;
5. gun cleaning stuff;
6. extra guns;
7. One of those Gerber minitool thingies;
8. sunscreen--Bullfrog so you cannot sweat it off;
9. Lots of magazines;
10. water bottle;
11. Notebook and pen.
12. Turtleneck sweatshirt so brass will not go down your shirt (or two bandanas, front and back--.223 brass stings);
13. Moleskin for hands.

[blades67]

I take:


Primary gun with six magazines
Second gun with six magazines (for just in case)
Holster and magazine carriers (for both guns)
Ammunition as required by the course
Rain gear (just in case)
Knee and Elbow pads
Hearing protection (two sets of plugs and muffs)
Range bag
Camelbak
Extra clothes and two pairs of boots or shoes
Thermals (for night shoot)
Cleaning kit
Shaving kit
Money (for incidentals)

[pax]

In addition to gunny things like lots of ammo, plenty of mags,a 2 oz can of CLP and even a spare gun, I bring lots of creature comforts with me on any extended range day.

Aspirin or ibuprofen
More cold water than I think I'll ever need
Baseball cap or any other cap with a bill, to keep flying brass from getting caught in my glasses
Good eyewear: a pair of sunglasses, a pair of range safety glasses with side guards, and a spare pair of corrective eyeglasses
Ear muffs -- and don't forget spare batteries if you have electronic muffs
Chapstick
Bandaids
Comfortable shoes
Notepad and a couple of good pens
Baby wipes for getting the grime off my hands and face immediately after shooting
Enough snacks to share with others
Sunscreen
A light jacket with a hood


pax