How much outdoor range support equipment do you bring?

[tabascoz28]

And what am I missing?

If I'm going to an indoor range I usually just bring my ammo, eyes and ears but haven't done that in years. Going outdoors into the wild, I've discovered over the years that if something ever fails, you're not shooting that gun that day and it's 1.5 hours away. So this is what I bring every time now. Not pictured are steel tartgets (4), box target for sight verification, canopy, tarp, trap step thrower, clay and any other armor/carriers I'd like to train with that day.

What's hard to see is that the green box that has all the small tools: A full set of allen keys, bolt crapers, assorted screws, oil, clp, assorted small screw drivers, bore snakes for all calibers, laser sighter, cleaning rod and attachments, range finder, kestryl, eyes and ears. I can usually fit all the ammo in that larger compartment but with the .338 and shotshells it's getting more difficult.

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[baih777]

Take more than one gun.

If I don't see a easy fix. I will.take a second look at the end of the day.
If it's not a easy fix. Then I assume something is broken inside.
Take it apart at home to see what the problem is.

[boopiejones]

Multiple guns and a first aid kit

[71MUSTY]

I have duplicates of my carry guns and many other variations of Handguns and rifles. If something has an Issue I just put it away til I get home and shoot something else. I don't try to fix my guns kneeling in the dirt or at an outdoor range.

[tabascoz28]

Every other time I'm just lending those tools out to people next to me. ha ha I do have a 1st aid kit , I should probably learn how to use it.

[steelholder]

Everything I need to shoot including mags ammo, lube etc plus bipod, chrono, target stand.

[splithoof]

I have a van that is for the most part my “go shooting vehicle”; it is usually stocked with various range supplies, ammo, etc.
One thing to consider: at the end of a long day/night at the range, having the means to wash-up is nice, if your range has no water source. I keep one of those seven gallon blue jugs, with a proper spigot, soap, shampoo, towel, etc. handy. It’s nice to be cleaned up before a meal, driving back home, a meeting, etc. Handling ammunition, fired cases, dirty firearms, impacted steel, etc., gets your paws very dirty. And some of that stuff is carcinogenic as well.
A good pair of work gloves for handling hot steel that has been sitting in the sun is a must as well.

[SonofWWIIDI]

More than one gun.

Depending on where/ammo you shoot, fire extinguisher, shovel.

And make yourself one of these.

I bought a used jogging stroller from CL extremely cheap. Took all the nasty nylon crap off, added a couple of shelves and boom. Instant range cart for the cost of scraps laying around the garage.

[not-fishing]

Squib tools, chronograph, firearm disassembly tools.

[IVC]

You have it mostly covered...

My main range bag is for: eyes, ears, hat, range finder, timer and tools (several combo tools, full set of hex keys, metric and standard, special sight tools for very small screws, long slotted screwdriver for magazine springs, etc.). I also keep a squib rod, hammer, magazine brushes and towels. Uplula and several smaller items of that sort are always in the bag.

Targets go separately and I have a bag for paper targets (USPSA cardboard) that also holds stapler, pasters, pasting gun, spare staples and tape, additional sticky targets. Metal targets are their own set and I pack them separately.

For competition, I have a range cart, umbrella that attaches to it, small stool. I also have a small folding table (size of a coffee table) with an attached bag for small parts or trash. Most importantly, a lot of water in thermos bottles. The gun bag holds the gun, magazines and small sight parts such as fiber-optic inserts and a lighter.

I don't carry cleaning supplies since I don't go far, but if I did, I have a dedicated range bag with just all sorts of supplies, including Loctite and similar non-cleaning items. The whole bag would go with me, I don't shuffle items between bags.

[IVC]

Every other time I'm just lending those tools out to people next to me. ha ha I do have a 1st aid kit , I should probably learn how to use it.

You need trauma kit, not first aid kit. Preferably both. I keep on postponing getting it, so I'm in the same boat - need both.

Trauma kit is loaded with tourniquets, gauze and similar items for dealing with serious injuries. First aid kit is for diarrhea and booboos...

[tabascoz28]

I'm beginning to think i need a dedicated van. I have seen people with carts too.

Yes it's a trauma kit. That's why I need to learn, watch some vids on that tourniquet.

[bullpupg2]

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This is what i take to range and are in my cars as well for a trauma kit

[Lucky Scott]

Don't forget insect repellent. Nothing worse than having fly's buzz around your head while trying to make the shot

[tabascoz28]

I wear long sleeves and pants and get there by dawn during the Summer. Repellent is in the green box. Mosquitoes love me!