What to Bring – Pistol

Although each pistol program offered by Grayguns Inc. may have specific requirements, we’ve put together a listing of equipment appropriate for every pistol class.

Service Pistol

• 9mm, .40, .357 SIG or .45 ACP
• 9mm preferred only from a cost point

Training Holster

• Practical Fundamentals: Kydex belt or paddle holster
• Int. / Adv. Competition: USPSA, IDPA, etc. approved holster
• Not permitted: Cross-draw or shoulder holsters
• If you have a holster related question, please ask.
• Some holsters are available to use during a class
• Companies to consider: Comp-Tac or Blade-Tech

Pistol ammunition

• 300 to 400 rounds per training day
• New factory or commercially re-manufactured ball ammunition only
• Reloaded ammunition is not permitted
• Standard velocity only, no +P ammunition permitted
• No hollow point ammunition
• No exceptions to ammunition requirements due to the safety issues
• If you have an ammunition related question, please ask.

Pistol magazines

• We suggest a minimum of five to seven magazines, but more is better.

Magazine carriers

• Some safe means to carry magazines, on your person, to recharge your firearm four times
• e.g. 4 magazines carriers/pouches

Required Health and Safety Equipment

• Wraparound eye protection
• Hearing protection (Electronic hearing protection is highly recommended)
• Some way to hydrate yourself. (Camelbak, water bottles, etc.)
• Weather and temperature appropriate attire
• Jeans, BDUs, or canvas type pants are recommended
• Gloves, socks, boots, Under Armor, rain coat etc.
• No sandals, tank tops or other sleeveless shirts permitted on the range.

Weather appropriate protection

• Sunscreen
• Lip balm
• Insect repellent
• Wide brim hat
• Stocking cap

Highly Recommended General Items

• Cleaning & maintenance supplies for daily pistol maintenance.
• Folding chair
• Elbow and Knee pads
• Bandaids for minor scrapes
• Protein or power bars
• Rear tail-cap type flashlight (e.g. Surefire, Pentagon, Streamlight)
• Pen and notebook