That CLC bag looks good, my kind of bag! Are they still available?
I’m done buying “range bags”
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Yeh, I'm thinking a diaper bag would the ultimate range bag, but probably won't handle the weight of our stuff.
My camo for range stuff in my truck is a cheap moving blanket ($5) from Harbor Freight.
Moving Blankets - Harbor Freight Tools
I always load and unload range stuff while in the garage/door closed.
I make sure nothing shooting related (targets, reloading presses, etc.) are visible from the street when my garage door is open.
If I stop anywhere (fast food) on my range trip, I circle around the to see if anyone is following me.
I pass by all bays when leaving the outdoor range looking for anyone sitting in their car, waiting to follow me.
I shoot indoors at a range-gun store business.
I scan the parking lot before exiting the building for anyone sitting in their cars, to potentially to follow me.
After I load my stuff, I sit and watch for anyone exiting the building, again to potentially follow me.
If they don't drive off, I don't drive off.
I never drive directly home but circle around in my neighborhood to see if anyone is following me, before opening the garage door, driving in and closing that door.
I use the remote in my truck to both open and CLOSE the garage door while still in my truck, doors locked.
Whew, what a routine, I know,
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My camo for range stuff in my truck is a cheap moving blanket ($5) from Harbor Freight.
Moving Blankets - Harbor Freight Tools
I always load and unload range stuff while in the garage/door closed.
I make sure nothing shooting related (targets, reloading presses, etc.) are visible from the street when my garage door is open.
If I stop anywhere (fast food) on my range trip, I circle around the to see if anyone is following me.
I pass by all bays when leaving the outdoor range looking for anyone sitting in their car, waiting to follow me.
I shoot indoors at a range-gun store business.
I scan the parking lot before exiting the building for anyone sitting in their cars, to potentially to follow me.
After I load my stuff, I sit and watch for anyone exiting the building, again to potentially follow me.
If they don't drive off, I don't drive off.
I never drive directly home but circle around in my neighborhood to see if anyone is following me, before opening the garage door, driving in and closing that door.
I use the remote in my truck to both open and CLOSE the garage door while still in my truck, doors locked.
Whew, what a routine, I know,
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YMMV - It depends on what all you haul to the range to practice or compete. I drag a lot of stuff. I know some just take their gun, magazines & ammo. I'm too much a boy scout. Got to have my tools, first aide and other accessories. Not to mention food and drinks.
I'm tired of toting bags. Especially for matches, where I had the range bag and an extra ammo bag and a lunch/snack bag and a chair. All piled in a collapsible cart. I broke down and got a sports cart. Expensive? Yes, but I'm enjoying it so much. One of the manufacturers for outdoor sports carts is Zuca. They specialize carts for Ultimate Frisbee, Frisbee Golf, Cornhole and Pickle Ball. S3 Range Carts uses their basic frame for their carts. I found one of Zuca's downline distributors who also outfits them for similar purposes and was able to get an plain stripped version. Just the cart, no bags or other interior infrastructure. I built my own shelf unit and put a small camping bag on the top level for things like eye and ear protection, timers, etc. All of my magazines, speed loaders and clips are in Plano plastic boxes that fit just perfectly in the cart's shelves. For Christmas I did splurge and get the padded handle and seat. Made my own outboard rail for rifles for when I shoot rimfire or PCC. It's held on with two thumb nuts so easy to remove when just doing pistols.
One of the things I like about this system is I load it out in the gun room for a match, then there's only one thing to take outside and load in the truck morning. One thing to unload at the range. And it doubles as my seat. It's all there in one place. This system works really well if you have a van. Great for a truck with a large crew cab and fold up seats. With SUV, depending on height, you might have to lay it down. Smaller cars? Stick with bags.
On bottom are two half size Plano boxes with tools and first aid. Next is a full size Plano with extra ammo, reloading tools and other junk usually specific to the guns being shot. On top of that is room for 2 more half-sizes boxes with the magazines/loaders/clips. Then the smaller shelf is for pistols in their bags. The top level is the camping bag with the ear/eye protection, snacks, notebook and timer.
The Velcro on the bottom of the seat cushion attaches to the top of the camping bag, opening it when I raise the seat. I also have my tourniquet, clotting pads and bandages on the rear. As well as an umbrella holder. The two drink holders that came with the cart double to hold a 3" mailing tube with my paper targets when practicing.
I'm tired of toting bags. Especially for matches, where I had the range bag and an extra ammo bag and a lunch/snack bag and a chair. All piled in a collapsible cart. I broke down and got a sports cart. Expensive? Yes, but I'm enjoying it so much. One of the manufacturers for outdoor sports carts is Zuca. They specialize carts for Ultimate Frisbee, Frisbee Golf, Cornhole and Pickle Ball. S3 Range Carts uses their basic frame for their carts. I found one of Zuca's downline distributors who also outfits them for similar purposes and was able to get an plain stripped version. Just the cart, no bags or other interior infrastructure. I built my own shelf unit and put a small camping bag on the top level for things like eye and ear protection, timers, etc. All of my magazines, speed loaders and clips are in Plano plastic boxes that fit just perfectly in the cart's shelves. For Christmas I did splurge and get the padded handle and seat. Made my own outboard rail for rifles for when I shoot rimfire or PCC. It's held on with two thumb nuts so easy to remove when just doing pistols.
One of the things I like about this system is I load it out in the gun room for a match, then there's only one thing to take outside and load in the truck morning. One thing to unload at the range. And it doubles as my seat. It's all there in one place. This system works really well if you have a van. Great for a truck with a large crew cab and fold up seats. With SUV, depending on height, you might have to lay it down. Smaller cars? Stick with bags.
On bottom are two half size Plano boxes with tools and first aid. Next is a full size Plano with extra ammo, reloading tools and other junk usually specific to the guns being shot. On top of that is room for 2 more half-sizes boxes with the magazines/loaders/clips. Then the smaller shelf is for pistols in their bags. The top level is the camping bag with the ear/eye protection, snacks, notebook and timer.
The Velcro on the bottom of the seat cushion attaches to the top of the camping bag, opening it when I raise the seat. I also have my tourniquet, clotting pads and bandages on the rear. As well as an umbrella holder. The two drink holders that came with the cart double to hold a 3" mailing tube with my paper targets when practicing.
Zuca bags are great but on the expensive side. We had a number of them when my three daughters figure skated and after a couple of rainy, dirty skeet/sporting/compak range sessions I was banned from borrowing them. I couldn't even get the old ones as their second hand market is strong and I wouldn't pay them $150+ for a well-worn $250 bag. Younger club skaters would so that was the end of story.
And, frankly, a $20 duty free beer trolley carries 2-3 cases of shotshells and accessories just as well...
Always have been, but they are very well made and durable, my small one rides in the back of my FJ these days, it's about 30 years old.
Neo-Luddite
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My usual "range bags" are re-purposed Samsonite™ magnesium-framed, hard sided, combo locked briefcases. I rip the factory "guts" out and glue in black doormat style carpet. These can be had all day for a couple bucks at garage and estate sales. They look dated but are sturdy, U.S. made, and keep the contents concealed and safe. The larger, similarly constructed suitcases make decent trunk organizers for discreet transport---I rip the lining out and apply spray on bed liner. Yeh, I'm weird...I've made peace with that(!)
"Unique", and I have made peace with my uniqueness as well.
Hooda Thunkit
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As I told Mrs Thunkit back when we were dating, referring to her and I - quite cleverly, I thought:
"How does one catch a unique bird? Unique up on it."
Ignition Override
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Just keep hearing pro, safety glasses, one days’s worth of ammo and a plastic “reactive” bottle in small cardboard boxes in the car.
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I've been using diaper bags for decades. They were $6 at the drug store back in the day, maybe $12 to $20 for one now. I can fit ears, ammo, rifle rest and bean-bag, some tools. etc. Even a medium sized spotting scope and collapsible tripod. Side and end pouches hold the misc. tools and range cards, permits, and such.
And they're cheap, so I have one for shotgun, one for pistol, and one for rifle. Saves repacking stuff.
Occasionally I'll use a rolling collapsible handle tool tote when taking a bunch of stuff.
And they're cheap, so I have one for shotgun, one for pistol, and one for rifle. Saves repacking stuff.
Occasionally I'll use a rolling collapsible handle tool tote when taking a bunch of stuff.
BlackHand1917
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About a year ago I stopped using range bags and started using tactical rigs. I have two rigs, one is very simple and elemental and the other is suitable for World War IV. I end up using the simple one most of the time. I use the old range bag for survival gear.
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Keep in mind that a "range bag," or a "gun case," or any other "single purpose container" forfeits your 4th Amendment rights. In Arkansas vs. Sanders, 1979, the Supreme Court of the U.S. ruled "Not all containers and packages found by police during the course of a search will deserve the full protection of the fourth amendment." The single purpose container doctrine, combined with the plain view doctrine results in a "gun case" in plain view not being protected by the fourth amendment from search. Keeping any container that obviously has no purpose other than "gun case" or "range bag" out of plain view would be a first layer of maintaining fourth amendment rights. Using a container that is not "single purpose" would afford additional protection.
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I just bought a new bag for pistol shooting. The one above is rifle only now. Working well for me(lighter too
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Highland Lofts
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Going to disagree. A tool is something good to steal. I read some people using ridgid cases for taking down rifles, and was thinking if I were to buy one to spray paint it or something.
Makes me nervous strapping a milwaukee cooler on my bike for my lunch.
We were just also this week talking the opposite. How range bags have pockets, but don't want to charge one my company card. Some guys use them though. Ihave trouble finding a canvas tool bag I like. I don't like all the open pockets for stuff to fall out of, or be seen. Seems nothing, lunch coolers, bags, have enough zippered pockets.
I think the keys shop around for what works.
Probably depends on your situation. Stuff with wheels is gaining popularity. Milwaukee pack outs and similar. When I was in vegas I noticed the tradesman carrying their tools on bags with wheels, must suck walking so far to the van. Lots of guys I work with use back packs. Obviously it depends on what and how much you carry.
I got some hunting back packs that would probably work good because of pockets, depending on how much and what you are carrying. Those little pricey, but if you found a used one.
I got some hunting back packs that would probably work good because of pockets, depending on how much and what you are carrying. Those little pricey, but if you found a used one.
