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Gear for Ladies
Belts
If you are just starting out and want to maximize where you can use your equipment in competition for both USPSA and IDPA, I hightly recommend getting a Wilderness Belt. These belts are both durable and stiff enough for your holster and firearm. CR Speed makes a GREAT competition belt for USPSA and IPSC competition. It uses a velcro system with an inner belt you thread through your belt loops. The outer belt attaches to the securely over the top.
Holsters
There are a number of holster companies making holsters specifically designed for women. Because women generally have a higher waist than men, a drop-offset holster (allowed in IDPA and in USPSA for women) lowers the holster to hip level and keeps it away from your body to allow for curves in the female anatomy. Kydex, drop-offset holsters are ideal for USPSA Production and IDPA. I currently use a Blade Tech Drop Offset. For Limited and Open Divsions in USPSA/IPSC consider race holster like those offered by CR Speed. They are easily modified to suit your draw style and body.
Pants
Common "hip-hugger" style pants are great if you don't have a drop-offset type holster. When shopping for pants, be sure the belt loops are large enough for your shooting belt. USPSA allows women to lower their belt (adding belt loops to hip level) if you would like to explore that option as well.
Shoes
Comfortable shoes with tread are a must (no sandals or open toes shoes). If the ground is muddy or has gravel, sneakers or trail shoes with even more aggressive tread will help you move faster. Many shooters choose to wear cleats when they compete (USPSA, not IDPA) but keep in mind that cleats can be slippery if you are shooting from wooden platforms/floors.
Other things to bring to the range...
Sunscreen (the spray on kind works very well and doesn't leave a greasy film on your hands), bug spray, portable chair, snacks, water, hand towel, wet wipes (always remember to wash your hands or before eating on the range to reduce exposure to lead poisoning), cap or hat with brim, cold and/or wet weather gear.
