FiveBillionAcres
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When you go to the range or your favorite plinking spot to do some handgun shooting, what do you take with you?
What do you pack when going handgun shooting at the range?
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Damon555
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1 Guns
2 Ammo
3 Targets
4 Rest
5 Something to hang targets with
6 Some sort of cloth to wipe down my weapons
7 Tools (in case anything needs to be fixed or tweaked)
8 Something to drink
9 Eye and ear protection
10 Cleaning supplies
My trips to the range have turned into a major affair.....I make sure I have everything I need. It usually takes 3 trips from the car to the benches to get all my stuff there.
2 Ammo
3 Targets
4 Rest
5 Something to hang targets with
6 Some sort of cloth to wipe down my weapons
7 Tools (in case anything needs to be fixed or tweaked)
8 Something to drink
9 Eye and ear protection
10 Cleaning supplies
My trips to the range have turned into a major affair.....I make sure I have everything I need. It usually takes 3 trips from the car to the benches to get all my stuff there.
Old Grump
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Everything listed by Damon555 and
Knife, tape, stapler and a garbage bag which always goes home full of trash left down by the targets by range pigs.
Knife, tape, stapler and a garbage bag which always goes home full of trash left down by the targets by range pigs.
Cougfan2
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Always my carry gun. Usually my High Standard .22 target pistol. Whatever else strikes my fancy. Always eye and ear protectection. Spotting Scope or binoculars. Targets. Cleaning rod. at least 100 rounds of ammo per pistol.
nerfsrule2
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S&W model 41 (.22 cal).. 586 or 686 revolver (8 3/8' barrel) and sometimes a glock model 23.( Out of all the stuff I own,these are being carried most right now.. Paper plates to shoot at.. Just mark the center with a bright orange marker. Ear protection, and sunglasses (Oakley wrap-arounds "M frame Heater")... Ammo, cleaning cloths..and towels to put the guns on.
1. Gun
2. Ammo
3. Belt
4. Holster
5. Mags
6. Mag pouches
7. Eye pro
8. soft ear pro and muffs for double protection... Huh, what?
9. Weapons cleaning kit with rod, rag, lube
8. Spare parts for weapon
10. Stapler / staples
11. Tape
12. Pasties
13. Targets
14. Pens, paper for notes
15. Shot timer
16. 1 can of spray paint for steel and targets
17. Suntan lotion
18. Rain jacket / concealment garb
19. First aid kit for abrasions, traumatic injury, tourniquet.
20. Hat
21. 1 can copenhagen snuff
22. 1 quart water / power aide
23. Chrono when needed
24. Tripod when needed
25. Calculator
26. Brass bag.
27. Allen wrenches / screwdrivers
28. Range bag to hold it all...
2. Ammo
3. Belt
4. Holster
5. Mags
6. Mag pouches
7. Eye pro
8. soft ear pro and muffs for double protection... Huh, what?
9. Weapons cleaning kit with rod, rag, lube
8. Spare parts for weapon
10. Stapler / staples
11. Tape
12. Pasties
13. Targets
14. Pens, paper for notes
15. Shot timer
16. 1 can of spray paint for steel and targets
17. Suntan lotion
18. Rain jacket / concealment garb
19. First aid kit for abrasions, traumatic injury, tourniquet.
20. Hat
21. 1 can copenhagen snuff
22. 1 quart water / power aide
23. Chrono when needed
24. Tripod when needed
25. Calculator
26. Brass bag.
27. Allen wrenches / screwdrivers
28. Range bag to hold it all...
Thernlund
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Hmmm...
1. Guns (w/ mags)
2. Ammo
3. Eyes
4. Ears
5. Shoot-N-C's
6. Small screwdriver kit (never really used)
7. Cotton swabs
8. Break-free or MPro7
9. Bore Snakes in the calibers present
10. Disposable latex gloves for scooping up the brass afterward (until then I just sweep it to the side near my bag)
-T.
1. Guns (w/ mags)
2. Ammo
3. Eyes
4. Ears
5. Shoot-N-C's
6. Small screwdriver kit (never really used)
7. Cotton swabs
8. Break-free or MPro7
9. Bore Snakes in the calibers present
10. Disposable latex gloves for scooping up the brass afterward (until then I just sweep it to the side near my bag)
-T.
bluetopper
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All my pinned up frustrations..............
Then gradually lose them with every round spent.
Then gradually lose them with every round spent.
Deanimator
Member
I have a bullseye competition pistol box. It holds pretty much everything I need, including attached spotting scope, guns, ammunition, magazines, tools, eye and ear protection and cleaning gear.
evan price
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1. Guns
2. Ammo
3. Targets
4. Big stapler
5. Roll of duct or electrical tape
6. Some of those roadside advertising signs
7. Small first aid kit
8. Bottles of water
9. Gum
10. Rags
11. Pocket knife
12. Small screwdrivers (sights)
13. Hatchet
14. CCW pistol and holster
15. Range permit
16. 550-Box of .22's and Walther P22
17. Empty 5-gal bucket (to hold empty brass)
2. Ammo
3. Targets
4. Big stapler
5. Roll of duct or electrical tape
6. Some of those roadside advertising signs
7. Small first aid kit
8. Bottles of water
9. Gum
10. Rags
11. Pocket knife
12. Small screwdrivers (sights)
13. Hatchet
14. CCW pistol and holster
15. Range permit
16. 550-Box of .22's and Walther P22
17. Empty 5-gal bucket (to hold empty brass)
Depends on the reason I'm going to the range.
Sounds kinda self explanatory in the question right? Nope. Not in my case.
If I'm shooting an IDPA match, I take my carry gun and only that (unless I'm selling something which I'll put on display at the "safety table"). I take my best competition attitude and enough ammo, plus the normal safety equipment that is standard for all range trips: Eyes, ear muffs, etc)
If I'm taking my 27 year old daughter to the range with her gorgeous looks, I take my best Dad's attitude (keep your eyes on YOUR OWN paper target buster or I'll remove them) and her favorite 22 auto plus one of my nines.
If I'm taking an individual or small group for the final phase of their CCW class with me, then it's my best pro attitude and my best teacher attitude (easy since I've been a teacher in an inner city high school for 19 years) and a variety of guns ranging from my 22's to a 45. Clients buy ammo, targets, range fees and lunch, plus my time.
Other than these times, I don't go to the range just for myself unless it's to wring out a new gun purchase for street carry and ammo function checks with all brands and bullet weights I normally carry.
Sounds kinda self explanatory in the question right? Nope. Not in my case.
If I'm shooting an IDPA match, I take my carry gun and only that (unless I'm selling something which I'll put on display at the "safety table"). I take my best competition attitude and enough ammo, plus the normal safety equipment that is standard for all range trips: Eyes, ear muffs, etc)
If I'm taking my 27 year old daughter to the range with her gorgeous looks, I take my best Dad's attitude (keep your eyes on YOUR OWN paper target buster or I'll remove them) and her favorite 22 auto plus one of my nines.
If I'm taking an individual or small group for the final phase of their CCW class with me, then it's my best pro attitude and my best teacher attitude (easy since I've been a teacher in an inner city high school for 19 years) and a variety of guns ranging from my 22's to a 45. Clients buy ammo, targets, range fees and lunch, plus my time.
Other than these times, I don't go to the range just for myself unless it's to wring out a new gun purchase for street carry and ammo function checks with all brands and bullet weights I normally carry.
Depends....
Depends on the reason I'm going to the range.
Sounds kinda self explanatory in the question right? Nope. Not in my case.
If I'm shooting an IDPA match, I take my carry gun and only that (unless I'm selling something which I'll put on display at the "safety table"). I take my best competition attitude and enough ammo, plus the normal safety equipment that is standard for all range trips: Eyes, ear muffs, etc)
If I'm taking my 27 year old daughter to the range with her gorgeous looks, I take my best Dad's attitude (keep your eyes on YOUR OWN paper target buster or I'll remove them) and her favorite 22 auto plus one of my nines.
If I'm taking an individual or small group for the final phase of their CCW class with me, then it's my best pro attitude and my best teacher attitude (easy since I've been a teacher in an inner city high school for 19 years) and a variety of guns ranging from my 22's to a 45. Clients buy ammo, targets, range fees and lunch, plus my time.
Other than these times, I don't go to the range just for myself unless it's to wring out a new gun purchase for street carry and ammo function checks with all brands and bullet weights I normally carry.
Depends on the reason I'm going to the range.
Sounds kinda self explanatory in the question right? Nope. Not in my case.
If I'm shooting an IDPA match, I take my carry gun and only that (unless I'm selling something which I'll put on display at the "safety table"). I take my best competition attitude and enough ammo, plus the normal safety equipment that is standard for all range trips: Eyes, ear muffs, etc)
If I'm taking my 27 year old daughter to the range with her gorgeous looks, I take my best Dad's attitude (keep your eyes on YOUR OWN paper target buster or I'll remove them) and her favorite 22 auto plus one of my nines.
If I'm taking an individual or small group for the final phase of their CCW class with me, then it's my best pro attitude and my best teacher attitude (easy since I've been a teacher in an inner city high school for 19 years) and a variety of guns ranging from my 22's to a 45. Clients buy ammo, targets, range fees and lunch, plus my time.
Other than these times, I don't go to the range just for myself unless it's to wring out a new gun purchase for street carry and ammo function checks with all brands and bullet weights I normally carry.
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Depends on the reason I'm going to the range.
Sounds kinda self explanatory in the question right? Nope. Not in my case.
If I'm shooting an IDPA match, I take my carry gun and only that (unless I'm selling something which I'll put on display at the "safety table"). I take my best competition attitude and enough ammo, plus the normal safety equipment that is standard for all range trips: Eyes, ear muffs, etc)
If I'm taking my 27 year old daughter to the range with her gorgeous looks, I take my best Dad's attitude (keep your eyes on YOUR OWN paper target buster or I'll remove them) and her favorite 22 auto plus one of my nines.
If I'm taking an individual or small group for the final phase of their CCW class with me, then it's my best pro attitude and my best teacher attitude (easy since I've been a teacher in an inner city high school for 19 years) and a variety of guns ranging from my 22's to a 45. Clients buy ammo, targets, range fees and lunch, plus my time.
Other than these times, I don't go to the range just for myself unless it's to wring out a new gun purchase for street carry and ammo function checks with all brands and bullet weights I normally carry.
Sounds kinda self explanatory in the question right? Nope. Not in my case.
If I'm shooting an IDPA match, I take my carry gun and only that (unless I'm selling something which I'll put on display at the "safety table"). I take my best competition attitude and enough ammo, plus the normal safety equipment that is standard for all range trips: Eyes, ear muffs, etc)
If I'm taking my 27 year old daughter to the range with her gorgeous looks, I take my best Dad's attitude (keep your eyes on YOUR OWN paper target buster or I'll remove them) and her favorite 22 auto plus one of my nines.
If I'm taking an individual or small group for the final phase of their CCW class with me, then it's my best pro attitude and my best teacher attitude (easy since I've been a teacher in an inner city high school for 19 years) and a variety of guns ranging from my 22's to a 45. Clients buy ammo, targets, range fees and lunch, plus my time.
Other than these times, I don't go to the range just for myself unless it's to wring out a new gun purchase for street carry and ammo function checks with all brands and bullet weights I normally carry.
Sgt.Dusk
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1. Guns
2.Ammo
3.Targets
4.Stapler
5.ear and eye protection
6.Gloves
7. Hammer
8. Dowel
9. screwdriver
10. Cigarettes
11. Lighter
12. Scythe (summer)
13. Snow shovel (winter)
14.Bicycle (for 300-500yrd trips)
2.Ammo
3.Targets
4.Stapler
5.ear and eye protection
6.Gloves
7. Hammer
8. Dowel
9. screwdriver
10. Cigarettes
11. Lighter
12. Scythe (summer)
13. Snow shovel (winter)
14.Bicycle (for 300-500yrd trips)
Thumper_6119
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Range Bag
Targets (usually self adhesive orange peels, but sometimes plain paper)
Staple gun (just in case)
Ammo (in boxes and mags)
Guns (duh)
Water
Gum
Range/Cleaning Kit (containing:Multitool, Rem-Oil, Boresnake, Rods, Brushes, Patches, Pelican Borelight, Allen Wrenches, Rags)
Small First Aid Kit
I don't compete, so my range trips usually consist of just practice. If I go to my BIL's land to shoot, I take more than just my handguns, so that's a totally different loadout.
Targets (usually self adhesive orange peels, but sometimes plain paper)
Staple gun (just in case)
Ammo (in boxes and mags)
Guns (duh)
Water
Gum
Range/Cleaning Kit (containing:Multitool, Rem-Oil, Boresnake, Rods, Brushes, Patches, Pelican Borelight, Allen Wrenches, Rags)
Small First Aid Kit
I don't compete, so my range trips usually consist of just practice. If I go to my BIL's land to shoot, I take more than just my handguns, so that's a totally different loadout.
rockcutter
Member
I take most of the things the rest of you take, but I add a tarp and stakes to catch my brass in the grass area.
Mainsail
Member
JoeSlomo said:
Thanks for the visual...
Corporal K
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Sandwich and a bottle of water.
Oh, and all the gun stuff.
Oh, and all the gun stuff.
RobMoore
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1. Gun
2. Ammo
3. Magazines
4. Water
5. Sunscreen
6. Beef Jerky
7. Cleaning Kit
8. "Fix-it" kit of parts and tools
9. Paper Targets
10. Stapler
11. Steel Plate rack (2 swingers and reset plate)
12. Brian Enos book "Beyond Fundamentals"
13. Pad and pen
14. Eyes and ears
2. Ammo
3. Magazines
4. Water
5. Sunscreen
6. Beef Jerky
7. Cleaning Kit
8. "Fix-it" kit of parts and tools
9. Paper Targets
10. Stapler
11. Steel Plate rack (2 swingers and reset plate)
12. Brian Enos book "Beyond Fundamentals"
13. Pad and pen
14. Eyes and ears
jackstinson
Member
Since I am heading to the range after work.....
In my Jeep today is my target stand, targets, tape, and my pistol case.
In the pistol case are 4 handguns and sufficient ammo for them.
In my pocket is a fifth handgun.
If I am just going woods-walk plinking....I'll carry one .22 rifle and one .22 handgun with maybe 300 rounds of whatever works well in them.
Jack
In my Jeep today is my target stand, targets, tape, and my pistol case.
In the pistol case are 4 handguns and sufficient ammo for them.
In my pocket is a fifth handgun.
If I am just going woods-walk plinking....I'll carry one .22 rifle and one .22 handgun with maybe 300 rounds of whatever works well in them.
Jack
yourang?
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my wife
well....i dont pack her, but she likes to practice too
so it is something we like to do together
and....she doesnt like me going alone either....
so it is a great excuse to get out of the house and have some fun
and......get out of any jobs that might need being done around
the house (we refer to them as honeydew items)
i am always looking for some excuse not to mow the lawn or
split or stack wood!
well....i dont pack her, but she likes to practice too
so it is something we like to do together
and....she doesnt like me going alone either....
so it is a great excuse to get out of the house and have some fun
and......get out of any jobs that might need being done around
the house (we refer to them as honeydew items)
i am always looking for some excuse not to mow the lawn or
split or stack wood!
yesit'sloaded
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Guns, ammo, stuff to keep brass in, sunglasses, at least two sets of eyes and ears, cooler with cold drinks, duct tape, small tool kit, and cleaning kit.
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