Firearm Courses and Training

1. Firearms

• Pistols:
  • Standard Calibers: 9mm or .45 caliber semi-automatic  pistols
  • .22 Caliber Pistols: Lower-recoil options, ideal for  skill-building and fundamentals
• Revolvers:
  • Standard Caliber: .38/.357 caliber revolvers for defensive shooting fundamentals
  • .22 Caliber Revolvers: Reduced-recoil option to reinforce basics with easier handling
• Carbines (AR and AK Platforms):
  • AR Platform
    • Standard Caliber: .223/5.56 for full carbine training  experience
    • .22 Caliber AR Platform: Lighter recoil, useful for  introducing movement and tactical drills with reduced cost and recoil.
  • AK Platform
    • Standard Caliber: 7.62x39 for familiarization with AK  handling and control
    • .22 Caliber AK Platform: Light-recoil option to help participants practice fundamentals without full-power recoil
• Long-Range Rifles:
  • Standard Caliber: Bolt-action scoped rifles in 6.5 CM/6 CM/30-06/300 Win Mag, ideal for mid-to-long-range shooting fundamentals

2. Ammunition

• Types and Quantities Provided:
  • 9mm or .45 caliber for pistols: Approx. 100 rounds per participant
  • .38/.357 caliber for revolvers: Approx. 50 rounds per participant
  • .223/5.56 for AR platform carbines: Approx. 100 rounds per participant
  • 7.62x39 for AK platform: Approx. 100 rounds per participant
  • .22 caliber:  Approx. 300 rounds per participant (for .22 pistols, revolvers,       and carbines)
  • Long-range rifle caliber: Approx. 50 rounds per       participant
• Distribution:  Ammunition available throughout course per session, with extra rounds      reserved for mountain course drills

3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Eye Protection: ANSI-rated safety glasses
• Ear Protection: Over-ear earmuffs and foam earplugs provided
• Optional Upgrades: Participants may bring noise-canceling ear protection or prescription      safety glasses if desired

4. Personal "Stop the Bleed" Kits

• Contents:
  • Combat application tourniquet, hemostatic gauze, trauma dressing, nitrile gloves, and an instruction card on Stop the Bleed protocol
• Usage:  Issued to participants for hands-on training during the Stop the Bleed  session; kits retained for personal use after course completion

5. Training Weapons for Combative Skills

• Rubber Pistols and Revolvers: Non-functional, rubber training weapons for weapon      retention and disarm techniques
• Rubber Training Knives: For safe practice of defensive knife techniques
• Focus Mitts and Pads: For controlled hand-to-hand striking and defensive drills

6. Targets and Range Equipment

• Types of Targets:
  • Paper Silhouette Targets: For pistols, revolvers, and carbines on the range
  • Steel Targets: Reactive steel targets for mid- and long-range rifle practice
  • ReactiveTargets: Used on mountain course to simulate realistic threat engagement
• Setup: Targets positioned at varied distances and elevations to align with each      session’s training objectives

7. Transportation to and from Mountain Courses

• Vehicles Provided: Off-road vehicles for safe transport of participants, instructors, and equipment
• Safety Gear in Vehicles: Each vehicle equipped with first-aid kits, communication devices, and firearm racks
• Schedule: Transportation scheduled for morning and afternoon sessions on Day 1 & 2 to      reach the mountain courses

8. Additional Supplies and Resources

• Field Maintenance Supplies: Cleaning kits, lubricants, and spare parts for      firearms maintenance
• Water and Snacks: Bottled water and snacks to maintain hydration and energy levels,      particularly during extended mountain sessions
• Course Manuals and Handouts: Printed or digital guides covering key techniques,      safety information, and Stop the Bleed instructions for participant reference