What is your carry bag for pistol, ammo, ear protection, etc?

2021-02-11T14:15:41-05:00

It's been 40 years since I owned a gun and back then it was a small caliber rifle, not a pistol. I was wondering what people use/recommend for a carry bag. Something that works well to take to an indoor range, houses the safety gear (ears & eyes) as well as extra ammo and cleaning gear.

And what tag should this be under?! There are a ton of "...range..." tags of which only the first 20 or so show up in a NON-SCROLLABLE window.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Feb 11 at 2021 2:20 PM

2021-02-11T14:20:24-05:00

I have a lockable metal box that holds my revolver and extra ammunition brother SSgt Private RallyPoint Member

Response by TSgt David L. made Feb 11 at 2021 2:22 PM

2021-02-11T14:22:19-05:00

I use this range bag because it holds all of the ammo I take and the cleaning kit and pistols as well. There are other brands but this gives you an idea what's out there.
https://www.galls.com/galls-large-range-duffle-bag?PMSRCH=range%20bag

Galls Large Range Duffle Bag

Loaded with pockets for organized storage, the Galls Large Range Duffle Bag is constructed from high-tech, weather-resistant, 1000D Kodura PVC coated fabric for exceptional durability and service life...

Response by SFC Michael McCauley made Feb 11 at 2021 2:34 PM

2021-02-11T14:34:04-05:00

Most anything that works for you and the area that you live in and travel through. You have from lockable hardshell cases to plain gym bags to choose from. Me, I can go out my back door and shoot, so use a simple gym bag to hold my possibles. If I go to my local gun club it's still only a few miles down the road. But again I live in a rural farming area of western NY. It all comes down to where you are and what you find works best for you.

Response by SGT Steve McFarland made Feb 11 at 2021 2:37 PM

2021-02-11T14:37:13-05:00

I use a "smallish" four-compartment range bag which I bought at Walmart a couple of years ago. It has two pockets on one side where I keep spare ammo. The other side is a full-length compartment which has several pockets for magazines, which I load up before I go to the range. I use the center compartment for spare earplugs, a stapler, and a 9mm bore-snake. I carry my pistols in their original cases, or the closest size that fits.

Response by 1SG Cj Grisham made Feb 11 at 2021 3:58 PM

2021-02-11T15:58:19-05:00

I honestly just use one of my old field packs from the Army. Doesn't have to be anything special.

Response by 1LT Voyle Smith made Feb 11 at 2021 3:59 PM

2021-02-11T15:59:14-05:00

I’ve finally got a carry bag that works well for pistols, ammo, eyes & ears, et. Can’t get to it right now but made a note to self to get specs for you later.

Response by SPC Kevin Ford made Feb 11 at 2021 4:01 PM

2021-02-11T16:01:47-05:00

I have a hard sided locking container for the pistol and use the bag that came with it for extra ammo, ear protection, eye protection, etc.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2021 4:38 PM

2021-02-11T16:38:01-05:00

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member, I've seen a lot of folks going to this single strap day pack kind of thing for range and EDC. Won't work if You're carrying an armory though. There are handgun and pistol topics.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2021 4:52 PM

2021-02-11T16:52:07-05:00

I just use an old gym bag to carry everything. Works for me.

Response by SPC Michael Oles SR made Feb 11 at 2021 5:11 PM

2021-02-11T17:11:57-05:00

I use a large back pack

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made Feb 11 at 2021 6:37 PM

2021-02-11T18:37:16-05:00

I just toss (gently place) my rifle on the truck seat along with loaded magazines and drive over the hill behind the house. A minute later I' knocking out bull's eyes.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Feb 11 at 2021 7:00 PM

2021-02-11T19:00:12-05:00

I use bags from Academy for both shooting and flying.
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/tactical-performance%E2%84%A2-marksmen-range-bag#repChildCatid=3631539

Tactical Performance Marksmen Range Bag | Academy

The Tactical Performance Marksmen Range Bag is made of 600-denier nylon and features a shoulder strap.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2021 12:19 AM

2021-02-12T00:19:31-05:00

I like pockets, zippers and compartments. Organization is key. My range bag is about the size of an assault pack. Ive got a seperate zipper compartments for ear pro, eye pro, multiple pistols, extra magazines, ammo, targets, a pouch for all my donage, cleaning kit and fruit snacks ;-)

Response by SSG Paul Headlee made Feb 12 at 2021 3:30 PM

2021-02-12T15:30:49-05:00

If you were the Governor of The Great State of California you could simply conscript some local peasants to carry your things for you. Personally I use a large gym bag. With holsters, it doesn't scratch the guns up. I believe it's provenance is descending from the Hello Kitty line.