Prepared minds. Protected families.
Resources & Recommended Kits
Everything you need to build a safer home, sharper skills, and a stronger mindset — curated by the instructors at Gideon Training Solutions.
Home Defense Kit
A layered approach to protecting your home starts before you ever touch a firearm. This kit covers the physical security tools, alert systems, and emergency supplies every household should have in place.
Firearm Training & Range Starter Kit
Whether you're heading to the range for the first time or building a solid foundation as a responsible gun owner, these are the essentials our instructors recommend before your first live-fire session.
Stop the Bleed / Trauma Response
Knowing how to stop life-threatening bleeding is one of the most critical skills a responsible gun owner — or any adult — can have. These are the supplies and steps our instructors teach in every Stop the Bleed course.
Travel Safety & On-the-Go Preparedness
Hotels, road trips, camping, and extended travel all come with unique security considerations. These are the tools and habits our instructors recommend whenever you're away from home.
Hotel & Lodging
- Portable door alarm / door wedge alarm
- Travel door lock (Addalock or similar)
- Window & sliding door security bar
- Compact personal safe or lockbox for valuables
- Tactical flashlight (bedside, always)
- Personal alarm (keychain, 120+ dB)
- Know your exits — count doors from your room
Road Trips & Vehicle
- Vehicle-mounted lockbox (Console Vault or similar)
- Pepper spray (accessible, not buried in bag)
- Seatbelt cutter & window breaker combo tool
- Roadside emergency kit (flares, jumper cables, reflectors)
- Portable power bank & car charger
- Paper maps as backup (no cell signal backup)
- Know reciprocity laws before crossing state lines
Camping & Outdoors
- Bear spray (where applicable) — doubles as deterrent
- Whistle (Fox 40 or similar — 100+ dB)
- Headlamp with red-light mode
- Compact trauma / IFAK kit
- Satellite communicator (Garmin inReach or SPOT)
- Fire starter & emergency blanket
- Know your campsite layout — identify entry points
Traveling with a firearm?
TSA and airline rules, state reciprocity laws, and hotel policies all vary. Always transport in a hard-sided locked case, declare at check-in, and verify the laws of every state you'll enter. Our instructors can walk you through the specifics — contact us before your trip.
Hold My Guns®
Voluntary. Secure. No reasons asked.
Hold My Guns® connects firearm owners with trusted, vetted firearms retailers offering secure, temporary firearm storage — confidential, lawful, and rights-preserving. Whether you're moving, traveling, deploying, or navigating a difficult season of life, HMG gives you a dignified option without government involvement.
Mindset matters
Mental Health & Responsible Ownership
Responsible gun ownership doesn't stop at safe storage and trigger discipline — it includes knowing your own mental and emotional state. At Gideon Training Solutions, we believe every responsible gun owner should have a plan for both physical and psychological readiness.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. The resources below are a starting point — not a substitute for professional care.
These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
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