Equipment Guidelines

So you’re registered and ready to attend a class, your next question is certain to be: “What gear do I need to bring to get the most out of my training experience?”

While gear manufacturer, style, personal preference, etc., will greatly influence your decisions, we’ve put together some basic guidelines on what you’ll need to get the most out of your class. When possible, we recommend that you train with the gear you fight with. If you are new to CCW, competition, or tactical gear, feel free to send us a message about your specific needs and we’ll do our best to help.

Keep in mind that all of our classes involve training outside, and we shoot rain or shine unless conditions become dangerous. That being said, priority number one is that you dress for the weather. Wear clothing that is comfortable and allows as full a range of motion as possible.

Basic equipment for all classes:

  • To maximize our training time, please bring a bag lunch
  • Knee and elbow pads are highly recommended
  • Cleaning Kit (Rags, Oil, Bore Brush and Cleaning Rod) for your firearms
  • Bottled Water (and/or electrolyte replacement/Gatorade)
  • Pen/Pencil and Paper
  • Factory Ammunition (no reloads)
  • Insect Repellent and Sunscreen
  • Ear Protection (Electronic)
  • Eye Protection (Wraparound)
  • Folding Chair

REGARDING AMMUNITION:

Our firearms training classes require a specific amount of pistol, rifle, and shotgun ammo and some classes require specific quantities of dummy rounds (snap caps). Please see each Class Description for the latest ammo requirements.

Use of reloaded ammunition is permitted in all DCNC training courses. Be advised that if your reloaded ammunition fails to function properly during the course, your course tuition will not be refunded.

CLASS SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Handgun Courses

NC Concealed Carry, NRA Basic Pistol, Home Defense/Indoor Tactics: Handgun
Functional handgun (semi-auto or double action revolver)
Handgun Ammunition (See course description for specific requirements)
Strong Side Holster (No Cross-Draw or Shoulder Holsters)
Three pistol mags (Five if single stack) (Not necessary for CCH or NRA Basic Pistol Courses)
Sturdy, purpose built gunbelt
Spare magazine holders (support side) (Not necessary for CCH or NRA Basic Pistol Courses)

Carbine Courses

Defensive Carbine .5, Home Defense/Indoor Tactics: Carbine
Functional rifle (or shotgun w/ slugs)
Three 30 round rifle mags (minimum)
Rifle Ammunition
Rifle Sling (Carry strap, or tactical)
Rifle ammo carrier (Butt cuff, side saddle, belt pouch, etc)

Defensive Carbine, Defensive Carbine II, Defensive Carbine SOTM
Functional handgun (semi-auto or double action revolver)
Quality Handgun Ammunition (See course description for specific requirements)
Strong Side Holster (No Cross-Draw or Shoulder Holsters)
Three pistol mags (Five if single stack)
Sturdy, purpose built gunbelt
Spare pistol magazine holders (support side)
Functional rifle (or shotgun w/ slugs)
Six 30 round rifle mags (minimum)
Quality Rifle Ammunition (See course description for specific requirements)
Rifle Sling (Carry strap, or tactical)
Rifle ammo carrier (Butt cuff, side saddle, belt pouch, etc)

Shotgun Courses

Defensive Shotgun
Functional shotgun (pump or autoloader)
Shotgun Ammunition (See course description for specific requirements)
Shotgun Sling (Carry strap, or tactical)
Shotgun ammo carrier (Butt cuff, side saddle, belt pouch, dump pouch, etc)