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Equipment Requirements for Responsible Citizen Courses

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Pistol: Level I - Mastering the Fundamentals

Pistol •Quality functional semi-automatic pistol - Full size and compact pistols only (semi-auto center fire pistols only - revolvers or .22 caliber pistols are not allowed) •3 magazines •Magazine pouch •Dominant side, hip-mounted holster or dominant side, belt-mounted holster with a sturdy 1.5" belt Ammo: 350 Rounds Safety Gear •Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses •Recommend electronic hearing protection or earmuffs and earplugs •Loading devices (optional) •Dress in long pants with pockets, closed-toe shoes (avoid flip-flops or sandals), and a crew-neck T-shirt or button-up shirt (no low necklines) •Water/Hydration system •Hats, Sunscreen, Bug Repellant are highly recommended

Pistol: Level II - Tactical Pistol

Pistol •Quality functional semi-automatic pistol - Full size and compact pistols only (semi-auto center fire pistols only - revolvers or .22 caliber pistols are not allowed) •3 magazines •Magazine pouch •Dominant side, hip-mounted holster or dominant side, belt-mounted holster with a sturdy 1.5" belt Ammo: 350 Rounds Safety Gear •Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses •Recommend electronic hearing protection or earmuffs and earplugs •Loading devices (optional) •Dress in long pants with pockets, closed-toe shoes (avoid flip-flops or sandals), and a crew-neck T-shirt or button-up shirt (no low necklines) •Water/Hydration system •Hats, Sunscreen, Bug Repellant are highly recommended

Carbine: Level I - Mastering the Fundamentals

Carbine - AR-15 or AR-style carbine (alternate platforms considered on a case-by-case basis) - Three rifle magazines - Magazine pouch - Eye protection (wraparound, polycarbonate, or equivalent) - Ear protection (electronic preferred) - Appropriate range attire: long pants, closed-toe shoes, and a crew-neck or button-up shirt (no low necklines) Ammo: 350 Rounds Safety Gear •Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses •Recommend electronic hearing protection or earmuffs and earplugs •Loading devices (optional) •Dress in long pants with pockets, closed-toe shoes (avoid flip-flops or sandals), and a crew-neck T-shirt or button-up shirt (no low necklines) •Water/Hydration system •Hats, Sunscreen, Bug Repellant are highly recommended

Carbine: Level II - Tactical Carbine

Carbine - AR-15 or AR-style carbine (alternate platforms considered on a case-by-case basis) - Three rifle magazines - Magazine pouch - Eye protection (wraparound, polycarbonate, or equivalent) - Ear protection (electronic preferred) - Appropriate range attire: long pants, closed-toe shoes, and a crew-neck or button-up shirt (no low necklines) Ammo: 350 Rounds Safety Gear •Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses •Recommend electronic hearing protection or earmuffs and earplugs •Loading devices (optional) •Dress in long pants with pockets, closed-toe shoes (avoid flip-flops or sandals), and a crew-neck T-shirt or button-up shirt (no low necklines) •Water/Hydration system •Hats, Sunscreen, Bug Repellant are highly recommended

Shotgun: Level 1 - Survival Defensive Shotgun: Intro to the "Thinking Man's Gun"

Firearm • Shot Gun w/ Sling • Red Dot Optic (Recommended but not required) Ammo • 25 Slugs, 25 Buckshot, 125 Birdshot Safety Equipment • Please wear long pants with pockets and belt loops, a sturdy belt, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neckline) • Hydration system • Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses • Recommend electronic hearing protection or earmuffs and earplugs

Shotgun Level II: Performance Defensive Shotgun: “Gospel of the Guage”

Firearm • Shot Gun w/ Sling • Red Dot Optic (Recommended but not required) Ammo • 150 Birdshot, 25 Slugs, NO BUCKSHOT Safety Equipment • Please wear long pants with pockets and belt loops, a sturdy belt, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neckline) • Hydration system • Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses • Recommend electronic hearing protection or earmuffs and earplugs