at the local events there are almost always only competitors there. on some occasions there are PPE vendors with very limited items. Globe used to have boots for try-out but seems they are not doing it this year on a regular basis. Pro-Tech 8 gloves are available at a few events. T-shirts, some gear bags etc are available.
At the Nationals and Worlds competition aat the end of the season you will find assorted PPE vendors with limited products available for purchase or try-on, try-out; gloves, boots, loose equipment etc.