Completing Level 1 shows that you, the citizen, know basic firearms safety and handling, basic marksmanship, and that you have the minimal amount of gear. You actually don't need any gear to get started. Many of us started with nothing. The more you train, and the more you do in the field, the more you will learn on this subject. We do a 2-mile hike, target practice, some simple field maneuvers, many of us camp overnight, and we have a good time.
Training is a lot like camping with some target practice.
Well, I'm a woman. There are no excuses, ladies. There are accommodations for the ladies and kids in the field, to include an outhouse, a permanent military tent with a wood-burning stove, tire swing for the kids, and lots of woods for the kids to explore. Training is a family event we all look forward to. I am confident in my abilities to protect and care for my children, whether I am at home or in the field.