Range Bags
A range bag should fit what you actually carry, so start by counting guns. One or two handguns fit a pistol range bag from Bulldog or Lyman. A rifle day with ammo, muffs and a spotting optic needs a large bag or one of the GPS rolling bags. Red Rock Gear duffels cover the overflow.
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Pistol range bags
Handgun shooters have the easiest packing job and the most options. The Bulldog Deluxe 2 Pistol range bag is named for the job, and Lyman offers two handgun-specific bags (the Handgun Range Bag and the Essential Handgun). Bulldog's Standard and Deluxe range bags are the general-purpose choices. New shooters should look at the MTM Pistol Range Kit, whose title lists eye protection in the kit.
If the gun rides on your hip to the range, a matching rig from the OWB holsters shelf makes drawing practice possible at ranges that allow it.
Large and rolling range bags
Rifle days and multi-gun days fill a bag quickly. The Bulldog Extra Large Range Bag and the Red Rock Deluxe Range Bag (black, tan or OD) handle a full kit carried by hand. Past a certain weight, wheels win. GPS has two rolling range bags (a standard and a Tactical version) alongside its Medium and Large range bags. Browning adds a range bag and the Lona canvas shooting bag for anyone who prefers canvas to nylon.
Long guns still need their own protection. Use the bag for gear and a case from gun cases for the rifle. For prone work off a rifle bipod, the Lyman Tac Mat Long Range on this page is the one mat in the lineup.
Ammo bags, duffels and organizers
Not every trip needs a big bag. Bulldog's Ammo & Accessory Bag and the BDT X-Small Sling Bag carry boxes and small parts. The MTM Tactical Range Box suits shooters who prefer a box to a bag. Red Rock Gear's Trooper, Traveler and Operations duffels hold bulk gear for long weekends, and the same brand makes the MOLLE rifle scabbard and MOLLE shotgun pieces listed here.
Nylon, canvas or hard-sided
Soft bags are light and squeeze into a truck floorboard, and most of this page falls in that camp. The Browning Lona is the canvas outlier, and the MTM Tactical Range Box is the choice for shooters who want a box instead of a bag. Check each listing photo for compartments, because pocket layout matters more than total size once you are at the bench. Colors vary by model, with several Red Rock and Bulldog bags listed in more than one finish, so check each listing for the color you want.
What to pack in a range bag
Ears and eyes first: plugs from the hearing protection page plus spare safety glasses for shooting. Then targets, staples or clips, a pen for notes and a small tool kit. A couple of picks from gunsmithing tools handle loose screws, and a headlamp earns its spot at indoor ranges and dark parking lots alike.
Range Bag FAQs
What size range bag do I need?
Lay out everything you take on a normal trip and buy one size up. A one-gun pistol shooter can go compact. Anyone carrying several guns, spotting optics or bulk ammo should look at the large or rolling bags.
Can I carry a handgun inside a range bag?
Some bags here are built with pistol storage in mind, like the Bulldog Deluxe 2 Pistol. Transport laws vary by state and city, so check your local rules and your range's policy.
Is a rolling range bag worth it?
If the walk from the truck to the bench is long or your kit is heavy, yes. For a single handgun and a box of ammo, a shoulder bag is lighter and simpler.