What to buy for a shooting sports competition

A shooting sports competition needs more than weapons and ammunition. You will also need target cards, holders, shooting mats, safety flags, eye and hearing protection, and clear scorekeeping supplies. Registration and timing run more smoothly with a desk, printed lists, a laptop, printer and reliable communication equipment. Plan refreshments separately, including coolers, coffee supplies, cups, glasses and plates, so officials and participants are covered throughout the event.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 70
Registration desk
Waste binsqty 6

Sports equipment

Target card holdersqty 12
Competition target cardsqty 250
Practice target cardsqty 100
Ball suppliersqty 12
Shooting matsqty 12
Safety flagsqty 20
Bib numbersqty 80
Competition weaponsqty 12
Competition ammunitionqty 2500
Eye protectionqty 20
Hearing protectionqty 30
Bullet tip pensqty 12
Spare batteriesqty 24
Conesqty 12
Measuring tapesqty 3
Medalsqty 12
Cupsqty 6
Reserve prizesqty 3

Equipment

Laptopqty 2
Printer
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Megaphone operator
Walkie-talkiesqty 6
Coolersqty 3
Coffee machinesqty 2

Tableware

Coffee cupsqty 70
Drinking glassesqty 100
Platesqty 80
Cutlery setsqty 80
Serving plattersqty 12
Pitcherqty 4

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 3
Bread knivesqty 3
Serving tongsqty 6
Thermos flasksqty 4
Ice packsqty 12
Storage binsqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea bags - 120 pieces
- Sugar - 2 kg
- Mints - 1 box
- Milk - 8 liters
- Chocolate milk - 6 liters
- Spa Blauw - 8 crates
- Spa Red - 3 crates
- Cola - 4 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Sinas - 3 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 liters
- Orange juice - 3 liters
- Ice cubes - 8 kg
- Sausage rolls - 100 pieces
- Wholemeal bread - 6 loaves
- Cheese - 3 kg
- Ham - 2 kg
- Chicken breast topping - 2 kg
- Hummus - 1,5 kg
- Cream cheese - 1 kg
- Butter - 1 kg
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Cucumbers - 10 pieces
- Tomatoes - 4 kg
- Bell pepper - 2 kg
- Apples - 5 kg
- Bananas - 4 kg
- Grapes - 3 kg
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Mixed nuts - 2 kg
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Herb butter - 8 tubs
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper cups - 150 pieces
- Stirrers - 150 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Gloves - 2 boxes

Paper goods

Score sheetsqty 150
Participant listsqty 10
Pensqty 30
Markersqty 12
Clipboardsqty 12
Name stickersqty 100
Envelopesqty 100

Decorations

Start and finish signqty 2
Seating chart
Tableclothsqty 8
Barrier tapeqty 4
Conesqty 20

Safety

First aid kit
Eye wash bottlesqty 4
Fire extinguisherqty 2
Nitrile glovesqty 4
Warning signsqty 8

Cleaning

Broomqty 3
Dustpan and brushqty 3
Mopqty 3
Bucketsqty 3
Cleaning clothsqty 20

Tips

Plan enough competition ammunition for every registered participant, then add a reserve for sighting shots, misfires and late replacements. Keep ammunition separate from general event supplies and check quantities before transport.
Prepare one competition target card and holder for each active shooting position, plus practice target cards for warm-up. Bring spare cards because damaged or incorrectly placed targets can delay a round.
Provide eye and hearing protection for every person entering the shooting area, not only competitors. Keep safety flags and shooting mats together so each position can be checked before the venue opens.
Pack registration and scoring supplies in one clearly marked box: bib numbers, printed participant lists, score sheets, bullet tip pens and spare batteries. Test the laptop, printer and extension cords before leaving for the range.
Do not leave refreshments until the last shopping run. Have coolers ready for drinks and count coffee cups, drinking glasses and plates against the expected participant and official numbers; disposable supplies are easy to overlook.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a shooting sports competition?: At minimum, plan for competition weapons, ammunition, target cards, target card holders, shooting mats, safety flags, eye protection and hearing protection. You will also need score sheets, pens, bib numbers and communication equipment for officials.
How much ammunition should I buy for a shooting competition?: Start with the number of registered participants multiplied by the required competition rounds and shots per round. Add a reserve for practice, misfires and replacements; confirm the final quantity against the competition format and range rules before ordering.
How many target cards do I need?: Provide one competition target card for each active shooting position and prepare additional practice cards. Keep extra cards available for damaged targets or a restarted round, rather than ordering exactly the number used in the first schedule.
What should I bring for registration and scoring?: Bring a registration desk, printed participant list, bib numbers, score sheets, bullet tip pens, a laptop and printer. Pack extension cords, power strips and spare batteries at least one day before the competition so missing power equipment does not delay check-in.

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