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Gun School

A general list for attending a firearms training course.

Toiletries and personal care

  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Mouthwash
  • Floss
  • Tongue cleaner
  • Soap or shower gel
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Nail clipper
  • Hairbrush or comb
  • Hair styling products
  • Hair styling tools
  • Cotton swabs
  • Tissues
  • Shaving kit
    products + gear
  • Body lotion
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm
  • After-sun aid
    - aloe gel
  • Hand sanitizer or antibacterial wipes
  • Bath towel
  • Perfume
  • Tampons
  • Pantyliners
  • Makeup
  • Makeup bag
  • Makeup remover towelettes
  • Makeup tools
    - tweezer, eyelash curler, etc.
  • Skincare products
  • Nail polish
  • Nail polish remover
  • Nail file and other manicure tools
  • Perfume atomizer

Personal items

  • Glasses
  • Sunglasses
  • Contact lenses
    + case + solution
  • Watch
  • Keys
  • Wallet

Documents and money

  • Photo ID
    - driver's license
  • Cash or travelers cheques
  • Credit cards
  • Medical insurance card
  • Maps and guides
  • Copies of itinerary and reservations
  • Tickets
  • Membership cards
    - auto club, frequent flyer, etc.
  • Business cards
  • Emergency phone numbers

Luggage and security

  • Luggage
  • Luggage name tags
  • Luggage locks
  • Travel safe
  • Neck wallet or money belt or waist bag

Sports gear

  • Sling/Retention device
  • Copies of paperwork
    such as course applications, course schedule, syllabus, required reading/study material, maps, accommodations reservations, correspondences, travel itinerary, and emergency phone numbers
  • Specialized protective gear as required
    such as helmet, body armor, load carrying equipment/vest, face mask,
  • Notebook/paper, writing tools
  • Ammunition container
    consult airlines if traveling by air.
  • Brass collection bag/container
  • Magazines
    for both primary and backup firearms
  • Eye protection/Safety Glasses
  • Shooting gloves
  • Ear plugs
    wear with hearing protectors
  • Tactical light
    with spare batteries
  • Small toolkit
    with take-down tools, punches, screwdrivers, small hammer, allen wrenches, medium and small pliers, utility knife, string or small rope, flashlight, and duct tape. All tools should fit all parts of firearms and equipment.
  • Hat
  • Hearing protectors
    wear with ear plugs
  • Elbow/Knee pads
  • Canteen/Hydration system
  • Equipment bag/pack
  • Firearms transportation case
    Lockable hard case if traveling by airlines
  • Backup firearms
  • Firearms
  • Ammunition
  • Holster
  • Magazine carrier/pouches
  • Cleaning Kit
    with cleaner, solvent, lubricant, patches, and rags

Gadgets

  • Cell phone
  • Sport gadgets
  • Laptop
  • Digital camera
  • Video camera
  • MP3 player
  • Headphones
  • E-book reader
  • Battery chargers
  • Extra batteries
  • Extra memory cards for digital camera
  • Travel alarm clock

Clothing

  • Briefs or boxer shorts
  • Undershirts
  • Hosiery
  • Panties
  • Bras
  • Thermal underwear
  • Socks
  • Slippers
  • PJs
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower cap
  • Loungewear
  • Activewear
  • Headwear
    - hat, baseball cap, bandana, visor
  • Formalwear
  • Shoes
  • Outerwear
  • Coldwear
    - hat, gloves, scarf, etc.
  • Handkerchiefs
  • Swim trunks
  • Swimsuit
  • Cover-ups
    - sarong or pareo
  • Flip-flops
  • Personal selection of clothes
  • Accessories and jewelry

Food and drink

  • Snack
  • Chewing gum or mints
  • Bottled water

Medicine

  • Small first aid kit
    band-aid + antibacterial cream + pain reliever + antacid
  • Prescription medications
  • Birth control
  • Vitamins or supplements
  • Motion sickness pills
  • Allergy medicine

Extras

  • Garbage bags for dirty clothes
  • Lint roller
  • Pre-paid phone card
  • Binoculars
  • Sewing kit
  • Safety pin
  • Umbrella
  • Sturdy notebook and pen
  • Book or magazine
  • Earplugs
  • Travel pillow
  • Sink stopper
    + clothesline
  • Copy of this packing list
    - lest you should leave something when you pack for the return trip
  • Swiss Army knife

Miscellaneous

  • Car emergency kit
    Jumper cables, tow cable, roadside flares, reflective triangle, tire inflator, air compressor, first aid kit, flashlight and extra batteries, roll of duct tape, multitool, work gloves, etc.
  • Firearms

To do

  • Charge all batteries
  • Put mail on hold or arrange for mail pick-up
  • Service car and fill up tank
  • Make arrangements for drop-off and pick-up
  • Make photocopies of travel docs and itineraries
  • Get cash from ATM
  • Check weather at destination
    http://www.weather.com/
  • Prepare all clothes
    - dry clean, wash, press
  • Upload music to MP3 player
  • Check all carry-on luggage for sharp objects, place liquids in ziplocks
  • Pay bills
  • Set TiVo or VCR to record programs
  • Clear answering machine
  • Set up auto email response
  • Adjust AC to save energy
  • Turn off appliances and electronic devices
  • Clean out perishables from fridge
  • Take out garbage
  • Water plants or arrange for plants to be watered while you are away
  • Make arrangements for pets to be fed