Firearm Eye and Ear Protection. Range Session Equipment
What to Wear
Safety gear for shooting.
Hearing Protection
Recommend electronic earmuffs.
- Actively listens and automatically shuts off amplification
- Built-in directional microphones amplify range commands
- Provide for ambient sound & natural listening
- Reduces and can block firearm noise
Eye Protection
Impact resistant eye protection
- Safety ballistic glasses, polycarbonate lens
Look for multiple glasses or a frame with interchangeable lens
- Yellow: Block blue light for low-light conditions
- Clear: Maximum light transmission ideal for early dawn, late dusk, and hazy overcast conditions
- Smoke/Gray: All-around conditions reduces light offering balanced tone of color in constant and depth
- Polaroid: Bright, full sun conditions
Clothing and Footwear
Shirt
- Clean finish, tight crew neckline
- Lightweight & breathable
- Offering full range of motion
Pants/Shorts
- Cargo-like, closable pockets
- Lightweight & breathable
- Offering full range of motion
Belt
- Ballistic nylon or Leather for securing Holster & Mag Pouch
Footwear
- Closed-toe shoes
- Tread, gripping on uneven terrain
Headcover with Visor
- Protection from flying brass
Gloves (Optional)
- Useful in cold conditions
What to Bring
If you plan of making this your sport, suggest purchasing personal shooting equipment & accessories.
Firearm
Make sure that the firearm is usable and fits your need.
From single shot to semi-automatic.
- Pistol: Any Caliber. EDC (Everyday Carry) to full-size to Competition
- Rifle: 5.56, 7.62
- Shotgun: 12 to 20 gauge
Holster & Magazine Pouch
Hip holster fitted to your firearm, preferably Level 1 type
3 Magazines fitted for your firearm
- Double Magazine holder
- Extra Magazine for initial loading
Range Bag
Keeps all firearms and equipment safe and in one place
- Include a cleaning kit & tools
Ammunition
Many firearms shoot different weight (grains) ammunition
- Make sure your ammunition is usable in your firearm
Note: Birdshot only. No Shotgun slugs or buckshot
IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit)
Medical Kit Trauma Kit specific for shooting incidents
- Include features for controlling severe bleeding conditions
Can be the difference between life and death if an incident occurs!
ID
Most shooting ranges require a form of Governmental identification
- Make sure you have ID with you
What can be Borrowed from Instructor during a Session
With my sessions, I offer a very limited supply of firearms that may be borrowed and used during that session.
Pistol
.22 LR (Ruger)
9 mm Semi-automatic (Smith & Wesson, Sig Saur, STI)
.38 Special / .357 Magnum Revolver (Smith & Wesson)
10mm (Smith & Wesson)
Carbine
9 mm (Custom-built)
5.56 Nato (Custom-built)
Rifle
5.56 Nato (Daniel Defense)
Shotgun
12 Gauge (Benelli Vinci)
Holster & Mag Pouch
Hip holster fitted to your firearm, preferably Level 1 type
3 Magazines fitted for your firearm
- Double Magazine holder
- Extra Magazine for initial loading
What must be Purchased
With my sessions, I offer a very limited supply of firearms that may be borrowed and used during that session.
Ammunition
Limited quantities of ammunition can be purchased at current market-purchased rates at Range
- Semi-automatic / Carbine
- .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9 MM, 10 MM, .40, 45 ACP
- Revolver
- .38 Special, .357 Magnum
- Rifle / Carbine
- .223 / 5.56 NATO
- Shotgun
- Birdshot Shells
What can be Borrow from the Range
Safety gear for shooting.
Hearing Protection
Over the ear, non-electronic earmuffs
Eye Protection
Clear polycarbonate eye wear
Safety is the Priority!