I took my fiancee’s family to the range once. I made sure everyone had their ears on, and then took a shot with an 18" AR-15 in .223 Wylde (5.56 FMJ). I forgot to put on mine. Instant regret. Had to force myself to not drop the gun to cover my ears out of instinct…
Probably my hole covering and target placing masking tape. It is the stupidest single point of failure to ruining some range time when for some reason it’s not in the bag.
My serious response has to be “my daughter’s guns”, because that means she is at the range with me and she’s my best shooting buddy. Not so good she makes me look bad, not so bad she makes me look bed, and always good company.
Speed loader! Plus many mags!!! I had a fellow visit the other night to shoot and give him a little pistol training. He had never been exposed to a speed loader! We have 2!
I know they’re supposed to have us covered… but honestly, I prefer knowing that I could apply one of these one-handed inside of the 5-8 minute window if bullets bounce around.
My multi tool. I dont know how many times that has saved either my range session or another shooter’s. Its just an allen wrench set that also has small screwdrivers.
@Dawn, this is my dollar backpack. It holds my tools, cleaning supplies, several pistols, a few cases of ammunition, choke tubes, small first aid and ifak, a knife or three, my safety gear, a couple bottles of water, and a can of disposable earplugs