Bakersfield, CA - Trauma Response (December 6th-7th, 2023)

2 pairs of durable pants and 2 comfortable/durable shirts (avoid tank tops or low cut collars)

Sturdy belt/pistol belt

Rain Jacket (the event will go forward regardless of weather)

Baseball cap or another hat with brim

Electronic Hearing Protection (to receive instruction while on the firing line

Extra batteries for hearing protection and optic

Protective eyewear (preferably not tinted)

Weapons cleaning and maintenance equipment

400 Rounds of ammunition

Tourniquet

Food (Our lunch breaks will be short, so bring something that does not require any preparation)

Water (you will need to be drinking water throughout the day to stay hydrated)

Dummy rounds X 5

Pistol

3-4 Magazines

Magazine pouch (recommended two)

Sandals / flip-flops for mat work

Low-vis waist pack, concealed carry, or EDC Retention Holsters (your holster preferably will be made of Kydex which is form-fitted to your pistol. If you use nylon or leather holsters you will need to have a thumb break or some form of retention. If you show up without a proper holster you will have to do all drills off the table. No Blackhawk Serpa holsters allowed.)

Individual First Aid Kit (we highly recommend getting one and learning how to use it)

Sunblock

Insect Repellent

Snacks

Multi-tool

Durable pants and comfortable shirts (enough for three days of training)

Boots or hiking shoes

Gloves

Rain Jacket (the event will go forward regardless of weather)

Baseball cap or another hat with brim

Notebook & Pen

Trekking poles or hiking stick (if desired)

Knee pads (if desired)

Gaiters (if desired)

Bring any food and any snacks you desire

Water bottle, hydration pack, or refillable container to stay hydrated during the training. Please, do not drink any alcohol the day/night before training or during the course in between classes.

Bolt-action or similar accuracy rifle system

50 rounds of ammo

Magazines (if applicaple)

Bipod or shooting stick

Weapons sling

Binoculars or spotting scope (if desired) & range finder (if desired)

Shooting pads (if desired)

Food-safe gloves (if desired)

Compass (lensatic or Silva style)

Knife (fixed blade or skinning knife)

Individual First Aid Kit (we highly recommend getting one and learning how to use it)

Tourniquet

Sunblock

Eye protection

Headlamp

Insect Repellent

Wet wipes

2 pairs of durable pants and 2 comfortable shirts

Rain Jacket - the event will go forward regardless of weather

Electronic Hearing Protection (to receive instruction while on the firing line)

Extra batteries for hearing protection and optic

Protective eyewear (preferably not tinted)

Baseball cap or another hat with brim

Notebook and Pen

Our lunch breaks will be short, so you might want to bring MREs, "sack lunches" or something that you can carry with you that does not require any preparation

Bring any other snacks you desire

Bring some bottles of water or a refillable container to stay hydrated during the training days

Please, do not drink alcohol the day/night before training, or during the course in between classes.

Pistol

Carbine

3-4 magazines for each weapon system

Weapons sling for carbine

Dummy Rounds X 5 for each weapon system

Retention Holster/Concealed Carry Holster (Inside waistband or outside waistband holster preferably will be made of Kydex which is form-fitted to your pistol. If you use nylon or leather holsters you will need to have a thumb break or some form of retention. If you show up without a proper holster you will have to do all drills off the table. No Blackhawk Serpa holsters allowed.)

Magazine pouch (recommended two)

Protective gear (armor and helmet) if desired

Preferred optic (back up sights for optic)

Lubrication

300 Rounds of Pistol ammunition

300 Rounds of Carbine ammunition

IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit)

Tourniquet

Sunblock

Insect Repellant

2 pairs of durable pants and 2 comfortable shirts

Rain Jacket - the event will go forward regardless of weather

Electronic Hearing Protection (to receive instruction while on the firing line)

Extra batteries for hearing protection and optic

Protective eyewear (preferably not tinted)

Baseball cap or another hat with brim

Notebook and Pen

Our lunch breaks will be short, so you might want to bring MREs, "sack lunches" or something that you can carry with you that does not require any preparation

Bring any other snacks you desire

Bring some bottles of water or a refillable container to stay hydrated during the training days

Please, do not drink alcohol the day/night before training, or during the course in between classes.

Carbine

3-4 magazines

Weapons sling

Dummy Rounds X 5

Magazine pouch (recommended two)

Preferred optic (back up sights for optic)

Lubrication

400-500 Rounds of Carbine ammunition

IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit)

Tourniquet

Sunblock

Insect Repellant

Durable pants and a comfortable shirt

Rain Jacket - the event will go forward regardless of weather

Electronic Hearing Protection (to receive instruction while on the firing line)

Extra batteries for hearing protection and optic

Protective eyewear (preferably not tinted)

Baseball cap or another hat with brim

Notebook and Pen

Our lunch breaks will be short, so you might want to bring MREs, "sack lunches" or something that you can carry with you that does not require any preparation

Bring any other snacks you desire

Bring some bottles of water or a refillable container to stay hydrated during the training days

Please, do not drink alcohol the day/night before training, or during the course in between classes.

Bolt action or similar accuracy rifle system

Bipod or shooting stick

Magazines, if applicable

Weapons sling for carbine

Binoculars, if desired

Shooting pads, if desired

Optic (4x power or greater preferred)

Lubrication

100 Rounds of Rifle ammunition

IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit)

Tourniquet

Sunblock

Insect Repellant

2 pairs of durable pants and 2 comfortable shirts

Rain Jacket - the event will go forward regardless of weather

Electronic Hearing Protection (to receive instruction while on the firing line)

Extra batteries for hearing protection and optic

Protective eyewear (preferably not tinted)

Baseball cap or another hat with brim

Notebook and Pen

Our lunch breaks will be short, so you might want to bring MREs, "sack lunches" or something that you can carry with you that does not require any preparation

Bring any other snacks you desire

Bring some bottles of water or a refillable container to stay hydrated during the training days

Please, do not drink alcohol the day/night before training, or during the course in between classes.

Pistol or Carbine (Primary home defense choice)

1-2 magazines

Weapons sling

Preferred optic (back up sights for optic)

Lubrication

200 Rounds of  ammunition

IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit)

Tourniquet

Sunblock

Insect Repellant

2 pairs of durable pants and comfortable/durable shirts

Rain Jacket - the event will go forward regardless of weather

Baseball cap or another hat with brim

Notebook and Pen

Our lunch breaks will be short, so you might want to bring MREs, "sack lunches" or something that you can carry with you that does not require any preparation

Bring any other snacks you desire

Bring some bottles of water or a refillable container to stay hydrated during the training days

Please, do not drink alcohol the day/night before training, or during the course in between classes.

1 pair of durable pants and 1 comfortable shirt

Rain Jacket - the event will go forward regardless of weather

Electronic Hearing Protection (to receive instruction while on the firing line)

Extra batteries for hearing protection and optic

Protective eyewear (preferably not tinted)

Baseball cap or another hat with brim

Notebook and Pen

Our lunch breaks will be short, so you might want to bring MREs, "sack lunches" or something that you can carry with you that does not require any preparation

Bring any other snacks you desire

Bring some bottles of water or a refillable container to stay hydrated during the training days

Please, do not drink alcohol the day/night before training, or during the course in between classes.

Shotgun

Weapons Sling

Bandelier or shot shell holder

Preferred optic (back up sights for optic)

Lubrication

200 Rounds of Shotgun ammunition

IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit)

Tourniquet

Sunblock

Insect Repellant

Durable pants and a comfortable shirt

Rain Jacket - the event will go forward regardless of weather

Electronic Hearing Protection (to receive instruction while on the firing line)

Extra batteries for hearing protection and optic

Protective eyewear (preferably not tinted)

Baseball cap or another hat with brim

Notebook and Pen

Bring any other snacks you desire

Bring some bottles of water or a refillable container to stay hydrated during the training days

Please, do not drink alcohol the day/night before training, or during the course in between classes.

Pistol

3-4 magazines for each weapon system

Dummy Rounds X 5 for each weapon system

Retention Holster/Concealed Carry Holster (Inside waistband or outside waistband holster preferably will be made of Kydex which is form-fitted to your pistol. If you use nylon or leather holsters you will need to have a thumb break or some form of retention. If you show up without a proper holster you will have to do all drills off the table. No Blackhawk Serpa holsters allowed.)

Magazine pouch (recommended two)

Weapons light or handheld light for shooting

Preferred optic (back up sights for optic)

Lubrication

200 Rounds of Pistol ammunition

IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit)

Tourniquet

Sunblock

Insect Repellant

Headlamp

2 pairs of durable pants and 2 comfortable shirts (Optional: Rash Guard)

Notebook & pen

Sandals / flip-flops for mat work

Pistol (optional if you want to train with your own weapon)

Retention Holster/Concealed Carry Holster (Inside waistband or outside waistband holster preferably will be made of Kydex which is form-fitted to your pistol. If you use nylon or leather holsters you will need to have a thumb break or some form of retention. If you show up without a proper holster you will have to do all drills off the table. No Blackhawk Serpa holsters allowed.)

Protective gear (armor and helmet) if desired

Our lunch breaks will be short, so you might want to bring MREs, "sack lunches" or something that you can carry with you that does not require any preparation 

Bring any oter snacks you desire

Bring some bottles of water or a refillable container to stay hydrated during the training day

Please, do not drink alcohol the day/night before training, or during the course in between classes