Purpose-Driven Firearm Training

Prepare with the Right Gear for the Right Skills

At Custom Tactical Services, we believe effective training starts with practical preparation. Bring reliable gear and come ready to focus—our goal is to spend every minute helping you build real, applicable skills. Note: This checklist is for Live Fire Classes. For details on CCW or classroom-based sessions, please reach out.

What to Bring?

Essentials for a Safe and Effective Training Experience Bringing quality gear ensures a smoother, more productive training session. Low-quality equipment can hinder performance and may even become a safety issue.

Clothing

Check the weather before travel to dress appropriately for conditions.

FIREARMS

Pistol: Full-size, magazine-fed, semi-automatic pistol with a 3.5" or longer barrel. Avoid sub-compacts like Glock 43 or S&W Shield, which aren’t allowed. Bring at least 3 magazines (5 recommended).

Revolvers: Permitted if the barrel length is 3.5" or greater; bring enough speed loaders. Snub-nose revolvers are not allowed.

AMMUNITION

Choose quality rounds to avoid malfunctions. Reloads or remanufactured ammo are not recommended but are allowed.

RANGE GEAR

Protection: Bring sunscreen, a ball cap (required), protective eyewear, and hearing protection (electronic is recommended).

Cleaning Kit (for 2+ day courses): Include bore brushes, patches, cleaning rods, lubricant, and any tools for firearm maintenance.

First Aid Kit: Each range has a trauma kit, but bring a personal kit with essentials like band-aids, sunscreen, lip balm, pain relief, and any medications you need.

Cleaning Kit - For two day or longer courses, you will need a cleaning kit for your weapon system(s) which should minimally include bore brushes, patches, bore jags, cleaning rods, cleaning fluid and lubricant (gun oil or grease) a couple of shop rags.  Any tools required for maintenance, disassembly and reassembly of your firearms is also recommended.

Although each range is equipped w/ a major trauma kit, it is strongly recommended that you bring your own personal snivel kit to include, sunscreen, band aids, new-skin, athletic tape, lip balm, aspirin, whatever medications you may need, reading glasses, etc.

Holster/Magazine pouches/Gun Belt

Invest in reliable gear. Quality holsters, magazine pouches, and belts are essential for effective training. Avoid Blackhawk Serpa holsters or similar retention devices, as well as Inside the Waistband (IWB) or appendix carry holsters, which aren’t permitted in some classes. Suggested Brands: Milt Sparks Holsters Safariland Blade Tech

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