2020 KR Training staff gear survey part 4 – home defense, training and competition guns

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By far the most common questions I answer online and in person are about what gun(s), holsters and gear to buy. Recently I sent all the assistant instructors of KR Training a gear survey form. In part 1, I listed the guns, sights and gun modifications we use. In part 2, I listed holsters, mag carriers and belts. In part 3, I listed flashlights, pepper spray and medical gear. This post lists home defense guns, training and competition-specific gear.

HOME DEFENSE PISTOL

Mostly carry guns or larger variants of that person’s carry gun

  • Same as carry gun (8 people)
  • Kimber 5″ steel frame 1911 in .45 ACP
  • S&W M&P Shield 9mm
  • S&W M&P full size 9mm
  • Glock 19
  • Glock 34
  • P320 V-TAC
  • Springfield XDM 9mm

HOME DEFENSE LONG GUNS

Rifles and shotguns

  • 16″ AR-15 .223/5.56 with Aimpoint or similar red dot (7 people)
  • Remington 870 Police Magnum SBS w/ Vang Comp 12 gauge
  • Remington 870 police 12 gauge
  • .300 BLK suppressed SBR AR-15
  • Mossberg 930 w/ Primary Arms microdot 12 gauge
  • Beretta 1301 12 gauge
  • Mossberg 500 12 gauge
  • Mossberg 590A1 12 gauge
  • Ruger PCC 9mm
  • 12 gauge shotgun (did not specify make/model)
  • Marlin lever action rifle .30-30 Win

HOME DEFENSE LIGHTS AND OTHER GEAR

Weapon mounted lights (pistol or long gun) and other gear specific to home defense

  • Pro Ears hearing protectors
  • Carry flashlights
  • Streamlight X300 on Glock 19
  • X-300 Ultra on pistol
  • Extra ammo/magazines
  • Fenix PD35TAC mounted on rifle and shotgun
  • Streamlight TLR-1
  • Arlo cameras

TRAINING and COMPETITION PISTOLS

Guns used mainly for classes, practice and matches

  • STI 2011 USPSA Open Gun .38 super comp (2 people)
  • Briley Platemaster 2011 .38 super comp (2 people)
  • 1911 steel frame custom/gunsmith 5″ .45 ACP (2 people)
  • STI Trojan 1911 9mm
  • CZ Shadow & Shadow 2 9mm
  • S&W M&P Core w/ Trijicon RMR 9mm
  • S&W M&P 5″ 9mm
  • SIG P320F 9mm
  • SIG P320 X-5 w/ Romeo 1
  • Springfield XDM 5″ 9mm

TRAINING and COMPETITION HOLSTERS

Holsters used mainly for training, practice and competition.

  • Comp-Tac International w/ drop and offset (2 people)
  • Comp-Tac OWB (2 people)
  • Safariland ALS (2 people)
  • BladeTech OWB Kydex
  • Safariland
  • Comp-Tac standard OWB kydex w/ BOSS hanger

TRAINING and COMPETITION BELTS

  • Safariland
  • Double Alpha
  • Black Scorpion
  • Bianchi EMT belt, modified
  • 5.11
  • TUFF velcro belt

TRAINING and COMPETITION MAG POUCHES

  • Comp-Tac (3 people)
  • Ghost (2 people)
  • Safariland 71
  • Blackhawk
  • Esstack Kwyi
  • GCode
  • Fobus

OTHER TRAINING / COMPETITION GEAR

Items that didn’t fit in other categories

  • ProEars hearing pro (4 people)
  • Pocket Pro I timer
  • PACT MK IV timer/chronograph
  • Coolfire kit for M&P
  • IFAK carried SOB on match/training day
  • Mayflower APC w/ Haley Strategic Multi-Mission Hanger
  • Source Tactical Hydration Carrier
  • Green Mountain Range bag
  • Revision Eyewear
  • Rudy Project Eyewear
  • Burris Scopes (long guns)
  • SIRT pistol