Whether you’re serious about going to the range or plan on competing, chances are you need a battle belt. Also called a war belt or tactical belt, the battle belt is designed to keep essential items, like 9mm ammo, close at hand. The most common belts for competition come in two parts, with MOLLE rigging for attachments. But what should you have attached to your battle belt? Here are five essentials every shooter needs.
Extra Magazines
One of the most important parts of a battle belt is extra mags. A typical configuration is two pouches for handgun ammo, such as 9mm, and a pouch for your rifle ammo of choice, such as 5.56 ammo for an AR or 7.62 ammo for an AK. Having extra mags close by is one of the main reasons battle belts are so popular among competitors. You can configure the pouches how you want, such as having all of them on your non-dominant side or having a pistol mag attached horizontally in the small of your back. Extra ammo should be the first thing to add when assembling your battle belt.
Handgun Holster
The second major reason for a battle belt is to secure a holster. You have different options, including in-line with the belt and a leg drop holster. It’s always best to have a holster designed for your specific handgun so you can have the best retention for your 9mm handguns or whatever you shoot. If you want to switch between different handguns but use the same belt, you might want to invest in a quick detach system. This allows you to quickly switch out one part of the holster instead of taking time to replace the whole system.
Versatile Dump Pouch
It may not seem like much, but a dump pouch is a valuable part of a battle belt. Whether you have empty mags, brass you want to reload, or general trash, the dump pouch can carry it. You can find different styles, from static bags to ones that roll up until needed. It’s a generic carry-all that offers plenty of utility at the range or competition.
Medical Supplies for Emergencies
It’s better to have medical supplies and not need them than need them and not have them. Mishaps can happen at the range, during a competition, or even while hunting. It’s a good idea to have an individual first aid kit, or IFAK, attached to your belt. Some can tear away from your belt, while others are easy to open. An IFAK should have at least one tourniquet, hemostatic combat gauze, trauma shears, gloves, pressure bandages, chest seals, a permanent marker, and a pen light.
Multitool or Knife
A multitool or combat knife can help get you out of a variety of situations and is a must on any battle belt. From simple fieldcraft to opening packages or field-stripping your gun, there are tons of uses. You might also want to have multitools specific to your guns, such as an AR multitool. You never know when it’ll come in handy, so make sure you have one in your kit.
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