Short answer: pack eye and ear protection, ammunition sorted by caliber, loaded or empty magazines, a magazine loader, targets and tape or staples, a basic first-aid kit with a tourniquet, a small tool kit and cleaning basics, plus your ID and the range rules. Organize it by platform - one case per firearm with its rounds and magazines - so you can grab and go.
The checklist
| Category | Pack |
|---|---|
| Safety | Eye protection, ear protection (plugs and muffs), first-aid kit with tourniquet |
| Ammunition | Sorted by caliber, labelled, a little more than you plan to shoot |
| Magazines | All magazines for each firearm, plus a loader |
| Targets | Paper targets, pasters, stapler or tape |
| Tools | Multitool, hex keys for optics, spare batteries |
| Cleaning | Bore snake, rag, small bottle of lube |
| Paperwork | ID, range membership, any required permits |
Organize by platform
The fastest range bags are organized one case per firearm. Everything that goes with your 9mm - rounds, magazines, ear plugs - lives in one case, so you never get to the line without magazines.
| Example case | Hinged lid (mm) |
|---|---|
| 50 x 9mm + 2 Glock 17 magazines + ear plugs | 221 x 112 x 42 |
| Compact pistol + 2 Glock 19 magazines | 206 x 218 x 46 |
| 100 x 5.56 (rifle day) | 103 x 172 x 65 |
Keep it from rattling
Loose rounds and magazines bang around and dent. Fitted pockets and slots hold everything still, and you can count rounds at a glance before you leave and after you are done.
After the range
Wipe down magazines, refill the case, top up first-aid supplies, and store everything somewhere cool and dry until next time. Build a case for your own setup in the case builder.
Frequently asked questions
What should every range bag have?
Eye and ear protection, ammunition, magazines, a first-aid kit with a tourniquet, targets, basic tools and your ID.
How do I organize a range bag?
One case per firearm: its rounds, magazines and small gear together, so grabbing one case means you have everything for that gun.
How much ammo should I bring to the range?
A little more than you plan to shoot, sorted and labelled by caliber.
Do I need a first-aid kit at the range?
Yes. A basic kit with a tourniquet is standard range equipment.
How big is a pistol range case?
A compact pistol with two Glock 19 magazines fits a case about 206 x 218 x 46 mm.