The Official Black Rifle Day Gear Thread (9/11 version)

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Posted: 8/30/2004 5:47:13 AM EDT

Okay, I wanted to start a thread to discuss what gear everyone is bringing. We can use this as a checklist as we pack up. So far, this is what I'm planning on bringing:

- XM177E2
- 2 M4 carbines
- Glock 17 & 19
- plenty of magazines for the above
- case of 5.56
- case of 9mm
- spare LPK
- tools
- cleaning supplies
- drop leg AR mag pouch
- fobus Glock holster
- pistol mag holder
- Wilderness 5 stitch belt
- shorts and long pants
- boonie hat
- sunscreen
- gloves
- cooler with plenty of water and gatorade
- foldout chair
- eyes and ears
- Lula Loader

I'm probably forgetting something but the purpose of this thread is to share ideas and hopefully figure out what we are missing.

Posted: 8/30/2004 7:09:26 AM EDT

[#1]

- SP1 Clone
- Armalite M15A4(T) Carbine
- Ultralight Carbine
- WASR-10 Hicap AK-47
- Mossberg Pursuader 12 ga
- Ruger P89
- plenty of magazines for the above
- 50 buck shot shells
- 2 cases of 5.56
- case of 7.62x39
- case of 9mm
- spare LPK
- pistol holster
- shorts and long pants
- sunscreen
- cooler with plenty of water and gatorade
- foldout chair
- eyes and ears
- video camera

Posted: 8/30/2004 7:55:40 AM EDT

[#2]

So far I'll have:

- AR-180B
- AK-74
- Poly/TRW M14
- Benelli M1S90
- Beretta 1201FP
- Colt Det Special
- Walther P99
- CZ-75B
- EAA Witness .45ACP
- Colt Stainless enhanced GM
- plenty of magazines for the above
- case of 5.56
- case of 9mm
- case of .45ACP
- .38 spec ammo
- 5.45 ammo
- 7.62mm NATO ammo
- 12 ga ammo
- tools
- cleaning supplies
- LBE
- shorts and long pants
- boonie hat
- Goretex parka
- GVO's (green vinyl overboots)
- waterproofs (rain suit)
- sunscreen
- Mechanix gloves
- cooler with plenty of water and gatorade
- foldout chair
- eyes and ears
- digital camera

I was thinking of getting one of those self-standing awnings. They work pretty well for this kinda deal.

Ross

Posted: 8/30/2004 8:09:26 AM EDT

[#3]

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I was thinking of getting one of those self-standing awnings. They work pretty well for this kinda deal.

Ross

I was thinking the same thing! I can see if I can borrow one from the team, we have 3 of them. Want me to check on one?

Posted: 8/30/2004 9:13:41 AM EDT

[#4]

postban RRA M4gery
preban Benelli M1
G21, holster & other gear
G34, holster and gear (most likely shooting this left handed)
1911 Springfield and gear
ammo & mags for everything
shorts
Gore-Tex parka
both BRD t-shirts
ball cap
Oakleys and ear protection
chair
AR armorer tools
H20
$$ for gear and ammo

Posted: 8/30/2004 11:48:14 AM EDT

[#5]

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I was thinking of getting one of those self-standing awnings. They work pretty well for this kinda deal.

Ross

I was thinking the same thing! I can see if I can borrow one from the team, we have 3 of them. Want me to check on one?

Yeah, I was looking at the one they sell at Galyan's and they want $100 for it. It's neat, but not that neat. I suppose there's a cheaper one at Wally world or K-mart, but if you could borrow one for free, that's even better.

Ross

Posted: 8/30/2004 11:53:16 AM EDT

[#6]

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Yeah, I was looking at the one they sell at Galyan's and they want $100 for it. It's neat, but not that neat. I suppose there's a cheaper one at Wally world or K-mart, but if you could borrow one for free, that's even better.

Ross

I have 1 or 2 of those very big blue tarps but no way of suspending them. You're free to use them if you can find a way.

Posted: 8/30/2004 11:59:44 AM EDT

[#7]

H&K USP45 Fullsize w/ Safariland 6004
Glock 21 w/ Uncle Mike's kydex
DW 1911 w/ Galco Combar Master
Remington 1187
Remington 700 Custom .308
AR10A4
Oly M4gery w/ LMT 16.1"
Armalite A2 lower
RRA M4-type upper
1000rds of 7.62x51
1000rds of 5.56x45
500rds of 45acp
200rds of .308 match ammo
folding chairs

Posted: 8/30/2004 12:05:06 PM EDT

[#8]

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Yeah, I was looking at the one they sell at Galyan's and they want $100 for it. It's neat, but not that neat. I suppose there's a cheaper one at Wally world or K-mart, but if you could borrow one for free, that's even better.

Ross

I have 1 or 2 of those very big blue tarps but no way of suspending them. You're free to use them if you can find a way.

I'll borrow one or two from the team to set up. I've already helped pay for these so it's no problem to borrow them when I need to. The take less than two minutes to setup and take down.

Update: I have one tent lined up and I can get another if you guys think we'll use it.

Posted: 8/30/2004 4:38:58 PM EDT

[#9]

For the big umbrella shades, the best I've seen is at Costco. I bought one from WalMart from $100 and when I got home realized that it didn't tilt which is a pain in the ass as the sun starts to set. The ones at Costco are around $100 too but they tilt and appear to be better quality.

BTW. we bought ours after seeing how well they worked for other people at the BRD last spring.

I'm bringing:

target AR
3-gun AR
shotgun
pistol
lots of ammo
holster
pistol mag carriers
rifle mag carriers
shotshell holders
vice and "the toolbox"
umbrella
folding chairs
folding table
ice chest filled with water
snacks

Posted: 9/1/2004 4:54:34 AM EDT

[#10]

The one thing I forget to put on my list is a Lula loader!

Also, should I bring an AK? I can bring either my SAR-1 or SAR-2. What say you?

Posted: 9/1/2004 5:42:17 AM EDT

[#11]

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The one thing I forget to put on my list is a Lula loader!

Also, should I bring an AK? I can bring either my SAR-1 or SAR-2. What say you?

I am bringing my WASR-10 Hicap AK and 700 rounds almost only for the bump firing.

Posted: 9/1/2004 8:17:21 AM EDT

[#12]

Bring the AK, you can never have to many guns.

Posted: 9/1/2004 8:57:40 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Bring the AK, you can never have to many guns.

Okay, AK-47 or AK-74?

Posted: 9/1/2004 8:59:22 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Bring the AK, you can never have to many guns.

Okay, AK-47 or AK-74?

UM!!!! BOTH

Posted: 9/1/2004 9:57:08 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
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Bring the AK, you can never have to many guns.

Okay, AK-47 or AK-74?

UM!!!! BOTH

I should have known!

Actually after digging them out of the closet I decided to bring the SAR-1. I'm already bringing too much as it is...unless someone that has never shot an AK-74 wants to give one a test drive?

Posted: 9/1/2004 9:59:31 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
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Bring the AK, you can never have to many guns.

Okay, AK-47 or AK-74?

UM!!!! BOTH

I should have known!

Actually after digging them out of the closet I decided to bring the SAR-1. I'm already bringing too much as it is...unless someone that has never shot an AK-74 wants to give one a test drive?

I have never fired an AK-74 and I would love to give it a test drive.
No, I'm not lying.

Posted: 9/1/2004 2:34:17 PM EDT

[#17]

I was planning on brining this one with me,

I've upgraded the rifle since this picture, but it's still fun to shoot.

Posted: 9/1/2004 4:07:25 PM EDT

[#18]

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I have never fired an AK-74 and I would love to give it a test drive.
No, I'm not lying.

The lack of recoil is simply amazing.

Posted: 9/1/2004 4:25:00 PM EDT

[#19]

I have one of those EZ-up canopies. I can bring it. Any thoughts on carpools yet? I hate to drive down there alone. Maybe even a early a.m. breakfast along the route so there can be a caravan. I have a nice new Ram Quad cab, but I have visions of a flat tire in the boonies with a truck full of guns.

Posted: 9/1/2004 4:52:08 PM EDT

[#20]

Okay. Here is a pic of the guns I am bringing to BRD.

h8mtv, Don't forget about the 4x12 Guitar speaker cab I'm buying from ya.

Posted: 9/1/2004 5:18:14 PM EDT

[#21]

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I have one of those EZ-up canopies. I can bring it. Any thoughts on carpools yet? I hate to drive down there alone. Maybe even a early a.m. breakfast along the route so there can be a caravan. I have a nice new Ram Quad cab, but I have visions of a flat tire in the boonies with a truck full of guns.

Just IM some of the guys from you neck of the woods, I'm sure you'll be able to work something out.

Posted: 9/1/2004 5:35:07 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
Okay. Here is a pic of the guns I am bringing to BRD.

foxxz.net/albums/album03/BRD_guns.jpg

h8mtv, Don't forget about the 4x12 Guitar speaker cab I'm buying from ya.

If you're bringing an AK-74 I'll go ahead and bring my SAR-2 so you can have a go with it.

Posted: 9/1/2004 5:37:49 PM EDT

[#23]

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Okay. Here is a pic of the guns I am bringing to BRD.

foxxz.net/albums/album03/BRD_guns.jpg

h8mtv, Don't forget about the 4x12 Guitar speaker cab I'm buying from ya.

If you're bringing an AK-74 I'll go ahead and bring my SAR-2 so you can have a go with it.

I don't have a AK-74...thats an AK-47 in the picture.

ETS..oh wait...SAR-2 is your AK-74, right?

Posted: 9/1/2004 6:03:37 PM EDT

[#24]

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Okay. Here is a pic of the guns I am bringing to BRD.

foxxz.net/albums/album03/BRD_guns.jpg

h8mtv, Don't forget about the 4x12 Guitar speaker cab I'm buying from ya.

If you're bringing an AK-74 I'll go ahead and bring my SAR-2 so you can have a go with it.

I don't have a AK-74...thats an AK-47 in the picture.

ETS..oh wait...SAR-2 is your AK-74, right?

My bad. I meant to say, If you're bringing an AK-47 I'll go ahead and bring my SAR-2 (AK-74) so you can have a go with it. I'm tired

Posted: 9/1/2004 6:21:46 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
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Okay. Here is a pic of the guns I am bringing to BRD.

foxxz.net/albums/album03/BRD_guns.jpg

h8mtv, Don't forget about the 4x12 Guitar speaker cab I'm buying from ya.

If you're bringing an AK-74 I'll go ahead and bring my SAR-2 so you can have a go with it.

I don't have a AK-74...thats an AK-47 in the picture.

ETS..oh wait...SAR-2 is your AK-74, right?

My bad. I meant to say, If you're bringing an AK-47 I'll go ahead and bring my SAR-2 (AK-74) so you can have a go with it. I'm tired

I'm tired to. I'm going to bed now. Can't wait to fire the AK-74.

And all will be welcome to try any of my stuff as well.

Posted: 9/2/2004 2:54:50 AM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
Okay. Here is a pic of the guns I am bringing to BRD.

foxxz.net/albums/album03/BRD_guns.jpg

h8mtv, Don't forget about the 4x12 Guitar speaker cab I'm buying from ya.

I got it ready, my wife is glad to see "that big heavy thing I have to dust" go.

Posted: 9/2/2004 3:33:06 AM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
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I have never fired an AK-74 and I would love to give it a test drive.
No, I'm not lying.
The lack of recoil is simply amazing.

Yeah Hoplophile. You shot 9x19s SAR2 faster than I can

. It's like shooting a .22 Magnum, I imagine with an AK74 brake is must really be light.

Posted: 9/2/2004 6:05:11 PM EDT

[#28]

It will be me plus a buddy going down to BRD.

Heres the supply list thus far:

hearing protection
Hat
Ez-Up tent
chairs
Sunblock (spf 45 for my white Irish ass)
Keltec .380 backup pistol
S&W 66 .357
Rem 870 Special Purpose 12ga
4 ar's
2 cases .223
2 boxes .357
2 boxes .380
2 boxes 12 ga shells
4x12 cab for mjohn3006

Anything I am forgetting???
What type of 12 ga shells should I bring???

Posted: 9/2/2004 6:15:05 PM EDT

[#29]

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What type of 12 ga shells should I bring???

3-Gun Post

Posted: 9/2/2004 6:18:24 PM EDT

[#30]

Sweet.

Posted: 9/3/2004 4:00:21 PM EDT

[#31]

Weapons;
Star Model B 9mm w/ 4 mags
Norinco Mak-90 w/ thumbhole stock & 4 30rd mags
Winchester 1300 defender w/ wood stock & bead sight

Ammo;
Federal slugs
Norinco 7.62
Fiochi high brass #7
Philipine 9mm

Gear;
$5 Gunshow holster
Pants pockets for all mags & shotgun ammo
Chuck Taylor All-Star foot wear (red)
Levi 550 taper leg jeans (stone wash)
Slayer" Reign In Blood" T-shirt (black)
Multi colored umbrella hat
Boy Scouts of America Canteen(yes I will be wearing this during the match)
Boy Scouts of America tactical wed belt
Length of rope as tactical sling
Biker wallet w/ chain and "Bad To The Bone" logo

Posted: 9/3/2004 4:24:56 PM EDT

[#32]

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Gear;
$5 Gunshow holster
Pants pockets for all mags & shotgun ammo
Chuck Taylor All-Star foot wear (red)
Levi 550 taper leg jeans (stone wash)
Slayer" Reign In Blood" T-shirt (black)
Multi colored umbrella hat
Boy Scouts of America Canteen(yes I will be wearing this during the match)
Boy Scouts of America tactical wed belt
Length of rope as tactical sling
Biker wallet w/ chain and "Bad To The Bone" logo

You are a stone cold BADASS. I hereby challenge anyone else to wear a sombrero while shooting the 3 gun match. Extra points if you're using Mexican web gear.

I should have a plain jane USGI style setup hanging around here somewhere. Anyone who wants to use it is more than welcome.

Posted: 9/3/2004 4:43:03 PM EDT

[#33]

I can't wait to see the Slayer" Reign In Blood" T-shirt!!!

I had one at one point in my life...a very, very long time ago.

Posted: 9/3/2004 11:28:17 PM EDT

[#34]

Quoted:
You are a stone cold BADASS. I hereby challenge anyone else to wear a sombrero while shooting the 3 gun match. Extra points if you're using Mexican web gear.

with Pancho Villa-style bandolier of shotgun ammo!

Posted: 9/4/2004 4:33:18 PM EDT

[#35]

-AR180B w/ 10 Brit mags
-Browning HiPower w/ 5 mags
-Kimber TLE II w/ 6 mags
-SigP239 w/4 mags
-Mossberg 500 w/ sidesaddle and bandoleer
-800 rounds of .223
-500 rounds of 9mm
-400 rounds of .45acp
-60 rounds 00 buck
-Drop leg holster
-Leg holster for 3 AR mags

Tent (I'll be camping)Zeus EXO2 3lb 14oz 2 man
Sleeping bag
Stove (Technotrail Ultralight Propane/butane) and cook kit
Charmin (I have a very sensitive heinnie)
Sleeping Pad ThermaRest
Compressed gas canister
Magnesium w/rod
LED AAA + 3 spare batteries
ION lighweight 6v LED headband + 2 spare batteries
Tooth brush, straight razor, soap, floss, handtowel, t. paper
Griptilian 3.45" BM551

This will be my first trip to this type of event and I am sure I will learn a tremendous amount.

Posted: 9/5/2004 2:56:54 AM EDT

[#36]

I have looked over the BRD thread and i didnt see any times. What time do we arrive and when is dinner planned?

Posted: 9/5/2004 3:39:46 AM EDT

[#37]

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I have looked over the BRD thread and i didnt see any times. What time do we arrive and when is dinner planned?

Things are scheduled to start around 9:00am.

IIRC, the dinner started somewhere between 5:30-6:00pm at the last one.

Posted: 9/5/2004 3:57:28 AM EDT

[#38]

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Bring the AK, you can never have to many guns.

I had my postban Norinco last time with a 75rd drum and didn't even get it out of the case. Not gonna happen this time!

Posted: 9/5/2004 4:35:14 AM EDT

[#39]

I am looking forward to shooting someones AR180B. I have never even held one, or seen one outside of a picture.

Posted: 9/5/2004 4:39:49 AM EDT

[#40]

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I am looking forward to shooting someones AR180B. I have never even held one, or seen one outside of a picture.

I believe Ross has one. IM him and ask him to bring it. BTW, I packed up the AK-74 for you last night.

Posted: 9/5/2004 7:01:18 AM EDT

[#41]

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I am looking forward to shooting someones AR180B. I have never even held one, or seen one outside of a picture.

I'll be bringing one and you, or anyone else, are welcome to shoot it.

Ross

Posted: 9/5/2004 7:11:46 AM EDT

[#42]

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I am looking forward to shooting someones AR180B. I have never even held one, or seen one outside of a picture.

I'll be bringing one and you, or anyone else, are welcome to shoot it.

Ross

Quoted:
Quoted:
I am looking forward to shooting someones AR180B. I have never even held one, or seen one outside of a picture.

I believe Ross has one. IM him and ask him to bring it. BTW, I packed up the AK-74 for you last night.

Thanks, to you both, I am looking forward to it.

Posted: 9/5/2004 8:46:29 AM EDT

[#43]

Ross, did you get my email about riding out to BRD?

Posted: 9/5/2004 2:01:37 PM EDT

[#44]

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Ross, did you get my email about riding out to BRD?

Nope.

I'll be leaving Friday, but I'm not too sure what time. I have Friday off, but I'm working Thrusday night, so I'll probably take a short nap then hit the road. I want to be there early enough to have a go at the three-gun on Friday PM, but that's just the plan for now.

I have plenty of room in the cop car though.

Ross

Posted: 9/5/2004 3:00:14 PM EDT

[#45]

I'm about ready. Still need an Aimpoint and ammo for the carbine.

http://www.virginiarangers.com/albums/album06/Dsc01147.jpg

Not shown: range box with cleaning stuffs, ammo box, camp chair, shooting glasses, sunblock, snacks.