WHAT TO EXPECT

Please arrive at the range no later than 0830 so we can tend to some administrative tasks and to ensure you have enough time to sort your equipment out.

Classes start at 0900 and run until 1700-ish.

We take breaks throughout the day to ensure everyone is staying hydrated, consuming some calories, and to give some “processing” time.

You’ll have an hour for lunch which is enough time to dash to Claude if you chose or you can stay at the range. There is a picnic table and it is recommended you bring a camp chair if you foresee needing to rest while on a break. If you decide to eat in Claude, you risk losing some good conversations with the rest of your class… brain cheese.

GEAR

• Eye protection
• Ear protection (we recommend electronic muffs so you can protect your hearing and hear range commands)
• Hydration
• Good shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty/stained
• An open mind
• You’ll be outside all day in the weather, so bring sunscreen, bug dope, Chap Stick, raingear, water/snacks/lunch, etc.
• Camp chairs are helpful for downtime.
• If you have or carry or tourniquet, please bring it with you.

RIFLE COURSES

• 1 Day Courses: 400 rifle / 50 pistol
• 2 Day Courses: 600 rifle / 50 pistol
• AR-15 type rifle w/tactical sling
• 4 30 round rifle magazines
• Magazine pouches (thigh, belt, or chest rig)
• Semi auto pistol with holster (OWB, IWB, appendix, etc.) NOTE-Holster must secure the pistol during movement and remain open once the pistol has been drawn.
• Minimum of 3 pistol magazines w/ magazine pouch

Please bring quality ammunition. Sub-quality ammunition often results in firearm malfunctions which can detract from your overall training experience.

PISTOL COURSES

• 1 Day Pistol Courses: 400 rounds
• 2 Day Pistol Courses: 500 rounds
• Semi auto pistol with holster (OWB, IWB, appendix, etc.) NOTE-Holster must secure the pistol during movement and remain open once the pistol has been drawn.
• Minimum of 3 magazines w/ magazine pouch

Please bring quality ammunition. Sub-quality ammunition often results in firearm malfunctions which can detract from your overall training experience.

PRACTICAL COURSES

Practical Courses currently in development.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Safety is top priority during all Gray Zone courses. Students will be expected to observe typical range etiquette and follow commands immediately and at all times. There will be a minimum of one instructor present at all classes who is emergency certified to handle trauma incidents, and there will be another instructor present at all times to serve as second. Emergency protocols will be established at the beginning of every class, and a trauma kit will be present and nearby at all times. You are encouraged to bring a tourniquet, both for emergency response training and the extremely unlikely event of high-speed practical application.