Industry-leading prices on quality products. Check out what's on sale today!
SHOP NOWClassic Firearms team members break down the belts, holsters, pistols, knives, and protective gear they actually use at the range. They explain how each setup supports training, comfort, and safety.
The Classic Firearms crew discusses the gear they actually use when training and filming at the range. Viewers often ask about specific items like belts, gloves, ear protection, and even leggings, so the team walks through their typical setups. They focus on outer belt systems used for more overt range work, while noting that they also train both inside and outside the waistband. This video is positioned as a practical overview rather than a deep dive, highlighting common trends in how they configure belts and carry essential equipment for regular range use.
Ryan runs a Wilder Tactical Hitman belt and has been using it for about a month. He emphasizes the stiffness and quality of the inner belt, which he wears daily even without the outer belt attached. His outer belt setup includes an angled pistol magazine carrier, a straight pistol magazine carrier, a rifle magazine pouch, a dump pouch, and a medical kit at the rear. He notes that a more detailed video on belt setup and configuration is planned, but here he focuses on how this system provides a solid, consistent platform for carrying magazines and medical gear during range sessions.
Eliza uses the Wilder Tactical Women’s True Form Hitman belt. She previously ran the men’s version for years but prefers the women’s design because it better accommodates different hip shapes and can be molded to fit more comfortably. It took some time to decide on her layout, since each belt must be configured individually. Her setup mirrors Ryan’s in many ways: an angled pistol magazine pouch, two straight pistol magazine pouches, a rifle magazine pouch, a dump pouch, and a medical kit. Her go-to pistols on this belt are a Glock 19 and a Glock 49, which she keeps ready on her battle belt for range work.
Jason mentions using several Wilder Tactical belts, including the UAB and Hitman series, but currently wears a Ferro Concepts Bison belt paired with Wilder Tactical pouches. His belt includes an angled pistol magazine pouch for easier access when wearing additional kit, two pistol magazine pouches, a rifle magazine pouch, a dump pouch, and a medical pouch. He notes that dump pouches are useful for more than just magazines, often holding items like snacks, a phone, or other small gear. Across all their belts, each person carries an individual first aid or blowout kit, and they also keep a shared medical kit in the truck to ensure multiple layers of medical support at the range.
Jason runs a Safariland holster mounted on Wilder Tactical’s MHP platform, which allows quick swapping between different holsters from brands like Safariland, G-Code, and Alien Gear. He also uses an open-retention holster from Watchdog Tactical for a P211, mounted on a quick-interlock system for fast changes. Eliza comments on the leg strap system, noting that it pivots and moves with the body, making it comfortable and unobtrusive. Ryan uses a Safariland 6360 RDS holster with level three retention and a SureFire X300 light. His primary range pistol is a Glock 45 with a Radian Ramjet installed. He explains that the Ramjet extends the slide length to Glock 17 dimensions, allowing it to fit holsters sized for a Glock 17, and that a Safariland holster made for a larger model like a Glock 34 with a light can also accommodate smaller Glock models such as the 17 and 19.
Jason shows a Safariland 6390 RDS holster with a Cordura wrap done by RDR Gear and compares it to the 6360. He explains that one model is shaped to accommodate optics like the Aimpoint Acro, with a more flared hood area, while the other is not. He also mentions a Safariland 7377 holster designed for optics-equipped pistols, including various SIG P320 variants. The group highlights that Safariland’s model numbers can be confusing but are important for matching guns, lights, and optics. They all use Wilder Tactical leg leashes on their holsters. Jason demonstrates that without a leg strap, drawing the pistol can cause the holster to lift away from the body, while the leash keeps the holster anchored to the thigh. They note that some shooters even use double leg leashes and integrate small knives on the rig for additional retention and access when grabbing magazines.
The team briefly covers the knives they carry as part of their everyday and range setups. One mentions using Benchmade knives, including SO or SOCP-style blades and the Mini Bedlam as a preferred range knife. Another relies on a Benchmade Bailout with a tanto blade, noting that it has been in use for about six years and remains a favorite due to its very light weight and practical blade shape. These knives serve as general-purpose tools at the range, complementing their belt and holster configurations without adding significant bulk.
For hearing protection, Ryan uses Walker FireMax electronic earmuffs, which cost around $150. He highlights the gel ear seals that improve comfort and enhance the seal around the ear, increasing decibel reduction and better protecting hearing. The FireMax offers multiple audio settings to adjust how much ambient sound is amplified or reduced. For eye protection, he has been trying Toro-branded glasses for casual range use and relies on Swiss Eye for more robust protection, noting that Swiss Eye lenses have performed well in harsh conditions and help guard against spall and debris. Eliza uses Walker’s Razor electronic earmuffs, appreciating their slim profile. Her eye protection uses Magna Lens technology, with magnetic adapters that snap the lenses directly onto the ear pro, creating a single unit. This design helps maintain a good ear seal by avoiding thick stems that can break the cushion seal, and she uses a lanyard to keep the glasses from being misplaced. The group emphasizes choosing thin-framed eye protection and considering gel ear cups to preserve the protective seal around the ears.
Loading... 
