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Posted: 6/26/2004 12:17:07 AM EDT
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Do the instructors or facilities actually sell the kit they recommend? You know, if you show up at a class with your gear and it is all wrong because you bought before you got training, can you get the real deal, correct gear on the spot and continue the training class with your newly acquired kit? Do they send you a list of recommended gear to show up with? What are the instructors recommending at Gunsite, Thunder Ranch, Blackwater,...? rifle or carbine? EOTech, Aimpoint or ACOG? VFG or stock? flip up BUIS or fixed? 20 or 30 rd mags? Butt stock type? Sling type? |
Blackwater sent us a list of recommended gear. However, they don't sell it to the GP at this time. One of our classmates needed a new buffer spring (loooooonnnnggggggg story) and the Armorer that BW gave him a new one. I think they will help you out as much as possible...so will you classmates.
Check out these threads, they should help you in your gear selection: Blackwater After Action Report Blackwater Tactical Class thread |
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LOL!, Einrich, you are one funny guy. I'll wear my RED knee pads frorm my volleyball days, too. How about my yellow Kevlar motorcycle helmet too? I'll rope on a couple of metal trash can lids front and back as body armour. Will that work? What I'm used to - got it! What I'm used to is match rifle shooting, defensive pistol shooting. For me, it's an opportunity to buy the right stuff from the start. What do they recommend? I have a 16" carbine with Aimpoint ML2, LMT fixed rear BUIS, fixed front BUIS (no one likes my front sight, but it's what I've got and i am used to it). |
That sounds like a great start to me. Our BW instructor ran a post-ban Bushmaster carbine with an ARMS SIR and an Aimpoint. Read the links above, especially the After Action Report and you'll get a great idea of our gear and our opinions of what worked and what we would like to change. |
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