Shooting Range Gear
Whether it is your first trip to the range or your five hundredth, the right gear makes the difference between a good session and a frustrating one. These guides cover what to bring, what is worth the money, and what you can skip.
Best Range Bags: Capacity, Locks and Load Compared
Ammunition weighs more than people expect, and it is what breaks cheap bags. Five range bags compared on capacity, fabric and locking.
Read GuideBest Handgun Safes: What the Ratings Actually Promise
Most quick-access gun safes are lock boxes, not safes. What UL 1037 really certifies, why bolting it down matters more than the box, and five compared.
Read GuideKids' Hearing Protection for the Shooting Range
Pediatricians recommend doubling up for impulse noise. Why fit beats rating, why NRR and SNR are not the same number, and five options compared.
Read GuideBest Electronic Ear Protection for the Shooting Range
What NRR ratings actually mean, why the number on the box overstates real protection, and five electronic muffs worth buying.
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Reading Material
If you are going to be a gun owner or head to the shooting range, you must know how to handle firearms safely. Here are a couple of easy-to-read gun safety book options for your to consider.
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Shooting Range Gear
If you are heading for the shooting range for the first time, consider the following list of items to have with you.
- Firearms
- Ammunition
- Eye Protection
- Ear Protection
- Shooting Targets
- Staple Gun or Tape (for attaching targets)
- Range Bag
- Cleaning Kit for Firearms
- Shooting Gloves