Range bag question.

[MrLawless1]

I keep my tiny "gun journal" (a small 4"x2" notepad) and write down ALL the amounts of ammo I use for my guns, while it's fresh in my mind. Marking the mileage, so to speak.

Also, pack an Uplula for reloading quickly and easily.

Sharpies
Leatherman tool (more handy than ya think... For you or someone else... Always good to be a good lane neighbor)
All the standard safety equipment
Ammo and mags



I'm surprised at how many people take cleaning supplies to the range. The ones up here (Bay Area), if you started cleaning your gun, holding up a lane, you'd get yelled at or asked to vacate. Spots are at a premium, especially for the rifle lanes. But, if its a private place or low trafficked, no biggie.

Great idea about taking a towel to sit on the bench!

[Fritz265]

I keep my tiny "gun journal" (a small 4"x2" notepad) and write down ALL the amounts of ammo I use for my guns, while it's fresh in my mind. Marking the mileage, so to speak.

Also, pack an Uplula for reloading quickly and easily.

Sharpies
Leatherman tool (more handy than ya think... For you or someone else... Always good to be a good lane neighbor)
All the standard safety equipment
Ammo and mags



I'm surprised at how many people take cleaning supplies to the range. The ones up here (Bay Area), if you started cleaning your gun, holding up a lane, you'd get yelled at or asked to vacate. Spots are at a premium, especially for the rifle lanes. But, if its a private place or low trafficked, no biggie.

Great idea about taking a towel to sit on the bench!

Cleaning supplies not to necessarily do a breakdown and full on cleaning on the lane but to do any required maintainence due to malfunctions on the go, as well as to have it in case of a bug out situation. My range bag is always ready to go.

[MrLawless1]

Cleaning supplies not to necessarily do a breakdown and full on cleaning on the lane but to do any required maintainence due to malfunctions on the go, as well as to have it in case of a bug out situation. My range bag is always ready to go.

That makes total sense. Thanks for the insight. Maybe I should stash a small can of CLR and some pads just in case.

Love how everyone gives everyone else ideas on here. I'm a member of another forum about collectibles (not guns) and its about 75% negative most times. I don't visit much, as you might imagine.

[retiredAFcop]

First aid kit.......Unfortunately I've had to use mine....And not on me.

Ouch!

Hope it was just bandaids for little cuts or scrapes, and not something more serious.

[retiredAFcop]

I'm surprised at how many people take cleaning supplies to the range. The ones up here (Bay Area), if you started cleaning your gun, holding up a lane, you'd get yelled at or asked to vacate.

I don;t clean the guns at the range, but do bring some basic supplies.

I bring a cleaning rod because I've had to rod my barrel at the range once or twice to clear a misfed round. I've also helped a lot of other people with it, as well.

A bottle of CLP and the brush can add some lube to dry parts, or quickly clear off some gunk/carbon buildup between rounds.

And I often go shooting with friends - which can mean we go to someone's house for a BBQ after, and clean the guns there. Having your basic cleaning supplies with you is good in those situations (my serious cleaning kit usually stays at home).

When I was stationed in SoCal and did most of my off duty shooting on BLM desert land, I'd include my cleaning kit in my range bag, and clean after firing, before packing everything up, bringing it back on base, and checking it in to the arms room (can't keep privately owned firearms in military barracks/dorms).

[dtjester]

The most used item in my bag is my sunscreen. I keep a bottle in it at all times.

[oddjob]

Ouch!

Hope it was just bandaids for little cuts or scrapes, and not something more serious.

Unfortunately it was a bullet jacket that bounced off a 12" section of "I" beam that was used to hold plates. Instead of the flat part of the "I" beam facing the shooter the "U" part was facing the shooter. Bullet went low, made a u-turn and ended up in the shooter's abdominal area. Used my latex gloves, some thick bandages (gauze), tape and off to the ER he went. Its still in him and it looks like the state of Florida. That happened 10 years ago at a USPSA match.

[inrev`]

Unfortunately it was a bullet jacket that bounced off a 12" section of "I" beam that was used to hold plates. Instead of the flat part of the "I" beam facing the shooter the "U" part was facing the shooter. Bullet went low, made a u-turn and ended up in the shooter's abdominal area. Used my latex gloves, some thick bandages (gauze), tape and off to the ER he went. Its still in him and it looks like the state of Florida. That happened 10 years ago at a USPSA match.

Not to side track too far, but what do you normally carry within your first aide kit and how does it differ from a conventional first aid kit?

I guess this question applies to everyone who carries a first aide kit in their range bag. I have been wondering what I should carry myself.

[jmatt511]

First aid kit.......Unfortunately I've had to use mine....And not on me.

Agreed. I carry an enhanced IFAK with tourniquet and HALO seal. Think can go downhill real fast and EMT response to outdoor ranges can take some time.

[retiredAFcop]

Unfortunately it was a bullet jacket that bounced off a 12" section of "I" beam that was used to hold plates. Instead of the flat part of the "I" beam facing the shooter the "U" part was facing the shooter. Bullet went low, made a u-turn and ended up in the shooter's abdominal area. Used my latex gloves, some thick bandages (gauze), tape and off to the ER he went. Its still in him and it looks like the state of Florida. That happened 10 years ago at a USPSA match.

Good job.

You're the type of guy I hope is at the range when I do something stupid.

[sfbay]

Fat sharpie for marking shots etc...

[MrExel17]

Cool post, great information!

[lolkopter]

white duct tape, black duct tape (for posting and covering holes)
safety glasses, ear protection (over ear and ear plugs)
reactive target stickers
eula mag loader for pistols
knife to remove jammed rounds
water
gloves
hats
ammo depending on what is shot
purell cleaning

[onegtalon]

My bag... it's getting heavy.

Eyes/Ears
Tape and stapler
Binoculars
Knife or multitool
Small screwdriver set
Allen/Torx key sets
target stickys
Mag loaders
AR front sight tool
Extra batteries for red dots
Drink (water, etc)
One tube of D-wipe (lead removal from hands)
Lots of ammo
Pens, highlighters, notepad
Chamber flag(s)
Gun oil
Brass rods and hammer in case of squibs

[wirenut6]

Keys for ALL safety locks. Don't ask me how I know.