Things that make life easier

 So in three weeks I'll be on the range mostly full time teaching the new class. There are things I have recommended to them to make their lives easier, and it is amazing to me how many don't bother doing anything I recommend.

Maybe you guys are smarter. Maybe you guys already have all of these things. I don't know. But here's a partial list of things I recommend.

Firstly, for those who have weapon lights on their pistols, Thyrm makes an adhesive clear lens protector that keeps carbon and other fouling from adhering to the lens. I've been using one on two different weapon lights for years now, and I'm still on the original ones. I suspect that they could quite readily wear out, but if the ones I'm using are any indication, you can use one of them for years before replacing them. Good news for you, they come in sheets, so one sheet of them for $14 could last you for the rest of your career.

Thyrm Clens

For those of you with sweaty hands, this stuff will dry you up. I didn't believe how good it worked, but it is solid. Try it if you're a competition shooter, or if you do any sport that would benefit from having a sweat free grip.

Tourna Grip Rx Instant Grip Enhancer

Electronic ear protection is important. It protects your hearing but also allows you to hear things going on around you, such as range commands. You could spend hundreds of dollars, but $50 is easier on the wallet.

Howard Leight Electronic Ear Protection

Grip strength isn't everything, but it is important. You could buy some really high end grip exercisers, but here is a set for $22 that has a 100, 150, and 200 lb exerciser.

Xzyppci Hand Gripper Set

Loading magazines is infinitely less fun than unloading them at speed, but for every cartridge you shoot, you also have to load it. It gets worse when it is really cold outside or you've loaded your 50th magazine in a row. The Maglula helps out a lot.

Maglula 9mm to 45acp

Occasionally you have to write things down. Buy some pens that don't suck.

Sharpie Ballpoint Pens

Lastly, flashlights are much more important than you think. If you can stomach a full size flashlight clipped to your pocket or your gear, this is my current favorite:

Fenix PD36 TAC

And if that is too big, this one is excellent and small:

Streamlight 66134 Stylus Pro

None of these items will make you lose weight, look younger, or more beautiful. All of them will help you out in other ways, and that I can state with authority. If I ever get off my ass and make a video about go bags, some of these things will feature prominently.

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