Proper fitting gear is essential for you to gain the maximum benefit from firearms training at Tacfire.  Belts must be thick and sturdy enough to support the weight of your gear without shifting around.  Belts 1-1/2 or 1-3/4 inches wide are preferable.  Narrow dress belts are not suitable.  Recommended belts are leather gun belts such as those by  Bianchi, or nylon 5-stitch instructor belts by The Wilderness. 

Holsters should be of the highest-quality leather or Kydex material and form fitted to your particular pistol.  Cheap universal nylon holsters are neither secure nor durable enough for our training program.  All holsters must be suitable for concealed carry and hold the pistol snug against the body.    Competition holsters are not permitted.  All holsters must retain the pistol securely and be stiff enough to retain their shape when the pistol is drawn.  All holsters will be worn slightly to the rear of your strong side hip; Cross-draw, small of the back (SOB), pocket, or shoulder holsters are not permitted. 

Magazine pouches will be worn slightly behind the support side hip and must retain the magazines securely.  All holsters and magazine pouches should thread through the belt; clip on style holsters and magazine pouches are generally not secure enough.   Students who are law enforcement or armed security guards my use their "sam brown" duty belt and gear.

Other recommended gear

To make your training with Tacfire as comfortable as possible, it is recommended that you bring the following items to any Tacfire class:

Sunscreen
Knee or elbow pads
Suitable eye and ear protection
Baseball cap or other brimmed cap
Rain gear
Non-prescription pain reliever
Folding lawn chair
Shooting mat or tarp
Sturdy shoes or boots
Vest or jacket for concealment
Cooler with lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks
Backup firearm should your primary firearm break
Comfortable clothes; pants must have belt loops.