The Gun Counter

My POS™ pleather range bag I got free from somewhere (Cheaperthandirt, Sportsmansguide... I don't remember) gave up the ghost this weekend. One of the metal D-rings that held the shoulder strap ripped through its mooring and the bag, 2 pistols, 300 rounds of ammo, etc. hit the floor w. a resounding thud.

I'm looking for something that can easily hold 2-3 pistols, several mags, a few hundred rounds of ammo, eyes, ears, targets, etc. Any suggestion will be greeted w. joy.


On a related note, this: http://www.heritageguild.com/About-us/H ... aston.aspx is a very nice facility. The range is clean and always supervised. On your initial visit, they make you sit down and watch a 10 minute video on range safety... not a bad idea at all for the newbs. The store is nice and has a huge selection of handguns and rifles. Many of the handguns and a few of the rifles are available for rental. As a bonus, Sarco's new location is right next door. I didn't get a chance to visit because of time constraints.

I use a Stanley tool box.

Darrell wrote:I use a Stanley tool box.

Second that.

:jacked: What do you carry in your bag?
Cleaning kit
extra goggles and muffs
rags
staple gun and staples
duct tape
fishing floats (great .22 targets)
gloves

I'd rather have something I can sling over my shoulder.

The tool bag I have has a sling, long outer pocket, two side pockets. I'll post a pic of it later.

It is my opinion that plain old tool bags can't be beat.

They are cheap, tough, available in a huge range of sizes and colors, with or without shoulder straps, and don't look stupid. Most come with integral pockets to keep things organized. I prefer the kind with stiffened, wide-mouth openings for easy access.

Best of all, they can be repurposed as overnight bags, carry-on bags, or even tool bags as needed.

I use a Stanley tool box.

I think of a metal or plastic tool box when you say that.

Tool BAGS are another animal all together. That's a good idea. Since I live in the PRNJ, I'd rather not have a bag that says GLOCK or RANGEBAG on it. STANLEY will draw less attention.

rightisright wrote:

I use a Stanley tool box.

I think of a metal or plastic tool box when you say that.

Tool BAGS are another animal all together. That's a good idea. Since I live in the PRNJ, I'd rather not have a bag that says GLOCK or RANGEBAG on it. STANLEY will draw less attention.

My Stanley box is yellow, with black lid, and it's made of plastic (the sides may be some composite like fiberglass). Not having your PRNJ problems, the flat surfaces proudly carry various firearms/RKBA stickers and such. It easily holds four handguns in the bottom, along with ammunition, targets, rags and such. I carry tools, eye pro, spare earplugs and such in the top tray.

So, it's overill, unless you spend quite a bit of time hiking across ranges... (I plan to buy one, once the cart designed for it becomes available...

Currently, I use a Beretta Range bag (Looks like they've improved since I bought mine) - decent, really meant for shotgun shooting - not many compartments, but it works, and its held up.

If you just want something different, which will hold up then I suggest a UK Sails Bag or an Ironmind Gym bag

I use a tool bag from Wal-Mart.

I carry a staple gun, ear pro, eye pro, a target holder, staples, targets, a screw driver, and a spotting scope.

I also throw in whatever ammo I feel like shooting.