Range Day Checklist: What to Pack

Nothing cuts a range trip short like realizing you left your ear pro on the kitchen counter. Here’s a simple list to run through before you head out.

Safety first

• Eye protection. Shooting glasses rated for impact.
• Ear protection. Plugs, muffs or both. Doubling up is smart at indoor ranges.
• A hat with a brim. Keeps hot brass from bouncing behind your glasses.
• A basic first aid kit. Include a tourniquet if you know how to use one.

Firearms and ammo

• Firearms, cased and unloaded for transport.
• The right ammo for each gun, labeled. Double-check that your 300 BLK and 5.56 are separate.
• Magazines, loaded only once you’re on the line if the range requires it.
• More ammo than you think you need. Our 500-round 9mm case covers a lot of pistol drills.

Targets and tools

• Paper targets, staples or a stapler, and pasters.
• A small toolkit or multitool, plus a cleaning rod for stuck cases.
• A notebook or phone to log groups, zero changes and malfunctions.

Comfort

• Water and sunscreen for outdoor ranges.
• Gloves and a shooting mat if you’re shooting prone.

Before you leave

Learn the range rules, especially cease-fire procedures. Clean up your brass and targets, and wash your hands before you eat.

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