WHAT TO PUT IN RANGE BAG

[Librarian]

A printed out copy of the California gun laws. Best to discuss those in the field rather that back at the station.

IMHO, arguing the law with LE is not going to go well.

1) Locked is locked, the law doesn't get into the details of what kind of lock, whether key, combo, Schlage, Master, KMart, or even using a zip-tie.

Yes, it does: Zip tie does not meet the requirement.

[rustyx]

I just got a pistol so here's my loadout for going shooting.
My edc bag doubles as range bag since I carry a first aid kit in it along with other stuff.

Small locking nano case w/pistol in it placed into my backpack
Magazines
A few boxes of ammo
Cash for just in case
Small can of CLP
Chamber flag
Multi tool
Rag
Folding knife
Electric ear pro
Foam in ear plugs
Eye pro

Rifle stuff goes in my big rifle bag or it all gets condensed into the rifle bag if I'm taking it out as well. I keep a med kit in there too.

[Can'thavenuthingood]

I just got a pistol so here's my loadout for going shooting.
My edc bag doubles as range bag since I carry a first aid kit in it along with other stuff.

Small locking nano case w/pistol in it placed into my backpack
Magazines
A few boxes of ammo
Cash for just in case
Small can of CLP
Chamber flag
Multi tool
Rag
Folding knife
Electric ear pro
Foam in ear plugs
Eye pro

Rifle stuff goes in my big rifle bag or it all gets condensed into the rifle bag if I'm taking it out as well. I keep a med kit in there too.

I don't see a gun.
Are you taking a gun?

Vick

[rustyx]

I don't see a gun.
Are you taking a gun?

Vick

Read first line of contents of bag.

[Can'thavenuthingood]

Read first line of contents of bag.

Aha, there it is
That old reading impediment acting up again.

Vick

[rustyx]

Aha, there it is
That old reading impediment acting up again.

Vick

Happens to me all the time!

[Mike512usa]

Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Do this and you won't have to wait to get to a judge to prove you were right. Cops are human and will often take into account whether you made a good faith effort to do the right thing. Attitude matters. I know this because it does to me. I can make a sincere effort to help you or just shrug (I don't work with the general public).

I use a Case Club locked container for my handguns, a separate locked container for ammo and a range bag. The range bag has eyes, ears, tape, mag loaders, chamber flags, etc. I transfer ammo into range bag at the range. I keep ammo and firearm separate during transport. Cops do not know all the laws so why make them question if it is legal. Make it crystal clear that all is legal and there need be no questions. Being right may not be much comfort after the expense of being caught up in the system.

[Wordupmybrotha]

1st bag:
Pistols
Eyes and ear protection
Lula
targets

2nd bag (ammo can):
Ammo

[riderr]

I use a Case Club locked container for my handguns, a separate locked container for ammo and a range bag. The range bag has eyes, ears, tape, mag loaders, chamber flags, etc. I transfer ammo into range bag at the range. I keep ammo and firearm separate during transport. Cops do not know all the laws so why make them question if it is legal. Make it crystal clear that all is legal and there need be no questions. Being right may not be much comfort after the expense of being caught up in the system.

You unnecessarily overcomplicate a simple matter of transporting guns.

[Brush Guard]

Every range bag should have, and you should know how to use;
- Medium sized Israeli pressure bandage
- CAT (combat application tourniquet )

Thanks for sharing.
Ordering from Amazon today.

[SomeGuy75]

Bacon, to wrap around the barrel of your AR

[Cincinnatus]

IMHO, arguing the law with LE is not going to go well.


Yes, it does: Zip tie does not meet the requirement.

First time I've seen that, thanks for the correction.

[reagan8]

I've never understood the temptation to take loaded magazines to the range. How long does it take to load them? If you have a disability, I get it; otherwise, load them at the range while you're waiting for the cease fire.

[flavor]

Include First Aid Kit, flashlight, knife, MRE, water.

[sonofeugene]

I've never understood the temptation to take loaded magazines to the range. How long does it take to load them? If you have a disability, I get it; otherwise, load them at the range while you're waiting for the cease fire.

"Temptation" sounds like there's something illegal or questionable about transporting loaded mags. Since transporting loaded mags is perfectly legal, I just grab what I've got and go. Loaded=fine. Unloaded=fine. I don't worry about it. It would be pointless to unload mags just to go to the range. Unless you like to do unnecessary work.