What items do you have in your Range Bag?

[anothernewb]

Eventually my range bag got so fat from all the "other stuff" that went in there, that it went on a diet. Now i just bring a tool box to the range with all the other goodies, and the range bag went back to ammo and guns. It's one more trip to the truck and back. but - as long as I don't raid the toolkit in the meantime. everything I need is there.

 

[Reloadron]

What do you guys use the zip ties for?. I also noticed a lot of people have squib rods in their bags.
I am not sure if I am lucky but in all my years of shooting I have never had a squib.
And just beacuse I said that guess what I will most likely get soon. Lol.

My very first hand loads were in '72 for 44 Magnum. Out of 50 rounds loaded on a Lee Progressive I managed to leave the powder out of not one, not two but three rounds. A good friend named Emery was running the range and three times we had to use a wood dowel and beat the bullets back into the cases. Good thing Emery was a man of patience.

I have never loaded a squib since but for some reason after 40 years I still worry about it. That is why I drag along a brass dowel rod to this day. I can recall once when I was able to help another shooter.

Ron

 

[jamesjames]

I'm getting to the point where I need more than one range bag. I go out to public lands (state or national forest or BLM land). Swinging steel targets are something to haul. Folding shooting table. Shooting mat if going prone.

But the bags are diversifying and multiplying. I have a dedicated ammo/pistol bag with cleaning kit and lube.

I am now putting PPE (Eye and ear protection) together with spotting scope and binocs in an "optics bag". Its the clean stuff that I want to stay clean.

Each rifle has its own soft case, usually with pockets for mags.

And I bring a bucket "seat" (5 gallon bucket with sit-on-bucket-lid) where spent brass and rattle cans go for painting steel targets.

Creating you own range is more of a production when you live out west, but its worth it when you get your own valley to shoot in all by yourself.

 

[Frankl03]

We have a plate range for pistol at my club. So I usually only bring a couple targets just in case.

I use two range bags:
Bag #1
four pistols in sleeves
1 Mag carriers room for 6-7 mags
1 pair of Muffs and foam ear plugs
Mags for all pistols
Hammer and brass rod for squibs
small scewdriver
Uplula for loading mags
Stapler (doesn't get much use)
Shooting glasses.

Bag #2
Ammo for all pistols 22, 9mm and 40 s&w
2nd set of muffs
extra shooting glasses
Gun oil
Plastic bag for brass

That's about it. I really love shooting steel plates! Our plate range has two racks of 12 plates each.

 

[tuj]

my kit:
-patchworm pocket cleaning kit
- 6-10" narrow rod (for barrel checks, pushing out squibs)
-small gun oil bottle
-eye protection
-ear protection
-extra ear protection (in case a buddy comes along)
-tiny multi-tool
-precision screwdriver with multiple heads in handle
-a white eye-blinder for bullseye shooting
-piece of cloth, always useful.
-spare watch batteries for red dots

sometimes:
-staple gun
-extra staples
-clothespins
-targets

then according to selection of firearms:
-ammo
-magazines

if action shooting, then:
-first aid kit
-tourniquet (seriously, don't under-estimate what would happen in an accident)

 

[readyeddy]

Not really missing anything. By keeping it minimal you keep weight down and that makes things easier. But I would use ziplocs for range brass instead of a mesh bag so that the powder residue doesn't contaminate the interior of the bag.

 

[CatManDo]

In addition to ammo I have two extra handguns, a Sitka® Men's Face Mask, in tree bark, and for those warmer days, camo face paint.

 

[txblackout]

Everything I need to shoot, and some for a friend (extra hearing/eye protection)

My range bag is a large rectangular backpack with a camera equipment insert. It makes lots of little pockets to keep everything separate.

Wont duplicate other things I saw. I dont generally bring a lot of tools, just a few screwdrivers, hex/torx and adjustable wrench.

Not sure I saw the following:
copies of NFA certificates for all suppressors and SBRs
range cards
various speed loaders
1 spare magazine for a few of the pistols
spare 9mm ammo in case I forget ammo/run out I can still shoot my carry pistol
trauma first aid kit with emergency clotting powder
towels for removing hot suppressors.

Also a bit of my smaller hunting gear that is more delicate:
skinning knives
headlamp
spotlight
knife sharpener
thermal scope

I keep in my truck:
benchrest sand bags
various steel targets
bungees/straps for hanging targets
limb cutter for cutting through bone


Hunting bucket:
rubber gloves
game hoist/gambrel
tarp
garbage bags

 

[Spats McGee]

Things I have:
Magazines
Ammo
Targets
Ear Plugs
Ear Muffs
Oil
Grease
Simple tools
A rag
Speed loader

Things I need:
A squib rod
1st aid kit

 

[tuj]

An acquaintance of mine, a doctor no less, shot himself in the femur while handling his XD 45ACP. Shattered the bone. He dragged himself down three flights of stairs to call for help. Missed his artery in his thigh by about 3/4".

The Houston IDPA club just did a First Aid seminar that was highly attended. I think all IDPA clubs should think about doing one once a year.

 

[jmorris]

Yeah, ours passed out quick clot as well, keep that in the truck.

 

[MtnCreek]

RainX Anti-fog.

 

[denton]

Since I have gotten to the range a couple of times with rifle and ammo, but no magazine, there is now a 20 round magazine in my bag.

 

[delrom418]

Can't add anything new that's not already been listed, but I might add that a squib rod comes in handy for more than just squibs. If your handloads are on the long side, and not crimped, you may "de-bullet" a cartridge if you extract it without firing it. You'll need the squib rod for that! (As for real squibs, a bore light would be good to have to see if you actually have one.)

 

[Trigger9]

Many different assortments from everyone's discriptions. So many varieties.

For me, the 1st things that go into the bag are the guns & ammo. Rugs.
I have an Outer's cleaning kit, very slimline so it doesn't take up room. Ear plugs, muffs & glasses.
Cleaning cloths & polishing cloths. Reloader. Targets & dots. Sharpie, pencil, pen, paper. Plastic jar to hold the spent cartridges, for reloading. A vial with change, to buy targets at the range. Magazines. I think that might be it - from memory.

Trigger9

 

[25-5]

The usual stuff. Along with a first aid kit, 2 tourniquets, and blood clot.

 

[carbine85]

Eye and hearing protection for myself and someone else
Stapler and staples
Targets
Target Dots
Gloves
Extra Mags for the what I normally shoot
Small tool kit
Note book
Pens and pencils
Towell
Bipod
Oil
Otis Cleaning Kit
Usually a scope or red dot
I carry my ammo and brass in another bag (small tool bag)

 

[481]

I don't carry mine around, it is in the truck I case I need something out of it. A problem ceases to be a problem if you can resolve it.

For 3 gun matches I do use a modified baby jogger to hold my 3 gun bag and the rifle/shotgun.


When I used to go to ranges to just shoot I rarely took anything except guns, ammo and a pen, same thing I do here at the house now.

I had to laugh when I saw what you'd done, not because it was silly, but because it was genius. Most of the folks in my social circle simply pass on the unneeded stroller to a friend who needs one or worse yet they end up in the landfill.... I am now on the look out for one that is destined for the latter fate!

 

[mdauben]

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THAT is a great idea! I'll have to keep my eyes open for a used jog stroller. [emoji2] [emoji106]

 

[FROGO207]

My range bag has handguns, magazines, and a cleaning kit.

But my service van that I usually drive usually has more tools than Sears. It is basically a 3/4 ton rolling tool box. Compressed air, a welder with AC plug, and basic power tools as well. The eyes/ears/industrial first aid kit and other like things are always in there. I can drive to within 6 feet of the firing line most times. I pile in reloading stuff, ammo cans full of ammo, spotting scope/tripod, Crony, and assortment of long guns. I just try to avoid going on rainy days as it is bad on the stuff inside.

 

[lev83]

Try to keep it simple but efficient
1-2 shop towels
Targets
Low profile electronic muffs
Shooting glasses
Spotting scope
Small screw driver
Small knife
Sharpie

 

[JohnKSa]

• Cheap super-compact binocs for checking handgun targets from the line.
• Marker for writing on targets that need to be saved.
• Staple gun & staples & push pins for setting up targets.
• Tape for torn targets.

• Box of bandaids.
• Eye Pro
• Electronic Ear pro.
• Spare ear plugs & eye pro. Good for when friends come along or when something breaks.
• Sunscreen
• Spare batteries for electronic ear pro.

• Rag and/or silicon cloth.
• Box of gun-oil/CLP wipes.
• Short cleaning rod.
• Toothbrush style cleaning brush
• Pin punch
• screwdriver.
• Long nose pliers.
• Magazine cleaning brush.

 

[morcey2]

Eye protection

Ear protection

Toilet paper. (It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. )

Pens

Sharpie

Staple gun.

Tools. (Screwdriver set, multiple pliers. Razor knife. Sometimes punches.)

Notebook.

Vet wrap and craft foam. (Works great as a temporary raised comb)

First aid kit.

Lens cleaner wipes.

Small cleaning kit.

Duct tape or gorilla tape.

And usually a cleaning rod and brass rod, but they don't fit in the bag.

I usually don't have any ammunition or magazines in my range bag unless I'm just shooting nothing but handguns.

Matt

 

[orionengnr]

--pen
--3x5 index cards (pistol targets)
--small screwdriver
--small bottle of lube
--squib rod for each caliber (actually, one for .38-ish and one for .45-ish will cover most everything I shoot)
--pair of nitrile gloves (for picking up brass)
--zip-lock bag (for pick-up brass)

 

[giggitygiggity]

I have the following:

(5) pairs of ear plugs
(1) set of ear muffs
(1) pair of glasses
(1) stapler
(1) box of extra staples
(1) box of thumb tacks
(1) tarp to collect brass
(1) multi-tool
(2) pens
(1) Sharpie marker
(1) ball cap
targets

If you want a great range bag, check out GPS Sports, their bags are well-made and have pictures on pouches designed for certain items. It's quite convenient so you don't have to dig through your bag to find something.