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Uni-Vibe
05-29-09, 19:02
Here's my list--anybody think of anything else that could come in handy?


Breakfree CLP
Breakfree LP
Cleaning rod, segmented, USGI type.
Broken shell extractor
Rag
Earplugs
Earplugs, disposable, for friends
Plastic bag for picking up brass
Mosquito repellent
Screwdriver handle, magnetic, and various bits
Cap, baseball
Yellow chamber-empty plastic flags
Stapler and staples for targets
SeriousStudent
05-29-09, 19:19
Eye protection, first of all.

First aid kit?

Boresnake?

Spare mags?

Spare change?
lanceriley
05-29-09, 19:28
eye and ear protection.
Basic cleaning kit.

ammo and ammo and ammo :D
Cameron
05-29-09, 19:54
Ear plugs in the VFG.

Everything else is just taking up space!!
Puffy93
05-29-09, 19:56
eye and ear protection.
Basic cleaning kit.

ammo and ammo and ammo :D

Exactly!
subzero
05-29-09, 21:03
Here's my list--anybody think of anything else that could come in handy?

Most important things in the range box: ear foamies. So much so that I started getting extra packs to stick in the car in case I don't bring my range box.

Stuff you didn't list that's in my range box:

Bore snakes, mini hammer, punches, Leatherman Super Tool, cheap cleaning rod for clearing stuck cases, white paint pen, black paint pen, Sharpie, tape, AA & AAA batteries, stainless/brass/nylon brushes, Q-Tips, select spare parts (springs, firing pin retaining pins, Glock takedown levers, etc), tweezers, pen & index cards (index cards double as improvised targets when I forget to bring them), snap caps, Loctite (blue), lighter, metric & standard Allen sets.

It's a pretty good range box. If I've got it with me, I can solve most of the problems I or my friends run into at the range.

I use this one, without the stupid arms for holding a rifle. They suck.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_48913____SearchResults
Ulysses74
05-29-09, 21:12
multi-tool
surplus m-16 cleaning kit(takes up little room)w/pouch
target dots
citizensoldier16
05-29-09, 21:26
Let see...(opens the lid)

200 rounds of 5.56
11 ear plugs (?)
USGI cleaning kit
Breakfree CLP
2 Shoot-n-see pasters
7 loose rounds of .45ACP
lint
safety glasses
3 PMAGs
key to a lock (no idea to which lock)
half empty dip can
random empty casings
penlight
small twig (?)
dirt
1 sock - presumably for cleaning something
bkb0000
05-29-09, 22:32
bottle of basil hayden
couple cans of copenhagen
20-30 loaded mags
seb5
05-29-09, 23:09
It looks like Subzero has my box;), along with most of the small parts that can break or get lost.
SWATcop556
05-29-09, 23:09
Electronic Ears and Eye-Pro
Sunscreen
Off
Ammo (a plethora :D)
Gloves (train like you fight)
Mags (primary and secondary)
Lube
Multi-tool
Basic repair kits w/ spare parts
Chew
Bottled water
lanceriley
05-29-09, 23:17
naaah.. they're just taking up space. I clean at home. the basic cleaning kit would include tools that will field strip your weapon. I don't go to the range to fully strip my gun. I go to the range to shoot and shoot and shoot:D
a1fabweld
05-29-09, 23:18
All the above plus porno mag, gallon of KY, condoms, cigarettes for after, bottle of JD for after that, & a tactical digital camo thong. OH, & wet naps for when the fun is over!:D
SWATcop556
05-30-09, 04:33
All the above plus porno mag, gallon of KY, condoms, cigarettes for after, bottle of JD for after that, & a tactical digital camo thong. OH, & wet naps for when the fun is over!:D

Hmmmm.......:rolleyes:
lanceriley
05-30-09, 04:58
All the above plus porno mag, gallon of KY, condoms, cigarettes for after, bottle of JD for after that, & a tactical digital camo thong. OH, & wet naps for when the fun is over!:D

I think you're shooting something else :D
a1fabweld
05-30-09, 09:38
LOL! Seriously though, I have a gunsmith screwdriver set, thread locker, Leatherman tool, .22 cleaning kit, can of CLP, mechanics towel, ear muffs for me & foamies for friends, chamber flags, & a cheap Chinese spotting scope. A staple gun in going in before my next trip.
hossb7
05-30-09, 09:41
Hmmmm.......:rolleyes:

I totally agree. No fun allowed here!
decodeddiesel
05-30-09, 13:10
A few things are always in my range box:


2x pairs of Oakley Ballistic Glasses with tinted lenses and clear lenses

2x sets of Surefire EP3s

Box of foam ear plugs

Electronic ear pro

First aid kit

M16 cleaning kit (mainly for clearing a stuck case in my AR or AK if such an incident arises)

Stapler and a box of staples

Duct Tape

Shoot N Sees

3x5 cards

Paper Plates


Everything else is dependent on what caliber or platform I am training with that given day...
Saginaw79
05-30-09, 13:45
Eyes and Ears

assorted targets

Cleaning rod

Pen/marker

stapler/tape

gauze and a field dressing

ammo

range mags
bkb0000
05-30-09, 13:52
you guys should get a $20 hammer-tacker from home depot.. work a lot better/faster/easier than staple guns. won't work on cardboard backing, though.
halo2304
05-31-09, 00:13
With all the stuff in my range bag, I can pretty much guarantee I left something important somewhere in my car or at home. :rolleyes::D It never fails!
Jay Cunningham
05-31-09, 00:45
Here's what I find myself using most (vs. what I may actually have in the thing):

staple gun
boxes of staples
Bic lighter
multi tool
WeaponShield pen oiler
shot timer
ear plugs
sunscreen
bug spray
writing pen and Sharpie
Band-Aids
lens cleaning cloth
M16 sectional cleaning rod
sight adjustment tools (AR and AK)
Glock armorer tool (punch thingy)

I have other junk in there too.
pacifico
05-31-09, 05:40
I have a lot of stuff in my range bag, but the things I forget the most are:

Staples
Tape measure
Sharpies
Water
Sunscreen
Q-tips
Cash
Lunch
Jay Cunningham
06-15-09, 16:14
I decided to split out my range bag into two separate bags. My criteria: if I would take it to both a training class *and* the static range, it goes in my range bag. If I would *only* take it to the static range, I put it in the other bag.

So one bag contains the stapler, staples, target pasters, tape measure, Sharpies and other crap like that, streamlining my range bag for what I consider more essential items. They both sit side-by-side and are stocked so I can just grab them.
bkb0000
06-15-09, 16:36
I decided to split out my range bag into two separate bags. My criteria: if I would take it to both a training class *and* the static range, it goes in my range bag. If I would *only* take it to the static range, I put it in the other bag.

So one bag contains the stapler, staples, target pasters, tape measure, Sharpies and other crap like that, streamlining my range bag for what I consider more essential items. They both sit side-by-side and are stocked so I can just grab them.

that's basically what i've got, as well.. i've got an ammo bag that contains everything a man would need to sustain 24-48 hours of WAR- crampact fulla loaded mags, couple knives, rope, 100mph tape, gloves, spex, NV, lube, dope, condoms, flame, power bars, etc... and then my "range" kit contains targets, stapes, stickers, headsets, spotting, etc.

when the SSGA (Super Secret Government Agency) calls in the middle of the night, as they so often do, to tell me terrorists have kidnapped the president and i have 15 minutes to gear up, i grab my WAR bag. otherwise, i grab both to go to the range.
ArmedSuspect
06-15-09, 18:53
i would say that every bag i own has a small first aid kit in it.



what's the worst thing that can happen at a range? gun shot wound!

a blow out kit is a minimum for the range.



two years ago my wife got a nice copper jacket in the leg. total freak accident but it still happened. the ricochet missed the benches, two other shooters and me. she was seated 10' directly behind me.

i don't think i'll ever hear the end of it.