Equipment check
Hey all! As Hondatech requested, here is a list of what you will need:
CZ/VZ course:
·******** Reliable firearm and at least 4 magazines (7.62x39 or 5.56 - both are good!)
·******** Chest rig or belt mounted magazine pouches that can carry at least 3 magazines
·******** 500 rounds of reliable ammunition
·******** Clothing suitable for inclement weather
·******** Sunscreen
·******** Hydrating fluids and snacks
·******** Booboo kit (band-aids, surgical tape, chapstick, etc)
·******** Cleaning gear
·******** Suggested: Notepad and pen, elbow and/or knee pads
For shotgun:
Eye and Ear protection, baseball cap
200 birdshot (7 ½ or 8) 25 buckshot, 30 slugs
Shell caddies, shot shell belt or pouches for ammo carriage (even a cheap nylon shell belt from Canadian Tire will work!)
Clothing suitable for inclement weather
Sunscreen
Hydrating fluids and snacks
Notepad and pen, elbow and/or knee pads
We get a lot of inquiries about which shotgun is best. I have experience with most platforms and can help you optimize your manipulation of your gun.
For those of you who run folding stocks, you may discover that the metal folders (like the Remington police folder) are akin to a medieval torture device. While they look cool they aren't the best device for a high round count course.
Another often asked question is about why we run so much birdshot. The primary issue that I see with the shotgun is that most shooters require work on manipulating and knowing how to properly load, unload, speed load and work the shotgun accurately. Using birdshot allows this annnnnnddddd..... IT'S CHEAPER than buck and slugs!