Have we got an exciting topic for you today! How to organize your range bag! All right, so that might not sound all too thrilling. But you gotta get tactical, and part of being tactical is being well-organized. It’s the key to becoming an impeccably prepared and on-the-ready tactical master.

Main Principles of Efficient Range Bag Organization

To start off, you’ve gotta define your objectives for an organized tactical range bag setup. Organizing things for the sake of being organized is not a tactical approach.

Generally speaking, your goal is to keep all items secure but also as easy to access as possible. You want to minimize the possibility of loose items rolling around in the range bag. Not only is that going to lead to disorganization, it can also be damaging to the equipment. Loose magazines and other metallic objects can leave scratches on things as they are jostled around, for example.

Here are some key principles to follow for an organized range bag:

• Keep everything in its right place
• Prioritize safety and security of items
• Be able to find what you need without trouble
• Add protection and/or padding wherever needed
• Standardize packing procedure for expedience

Key Range Bag Benefits for Equipment Carry

One subject we haven’t touched yet is the question of whether a range bag is the best equipment to use for carrying your stuff. You can certainly make your own decision on what bag or container would work best for you. But we recommend a range bag because it’s standardized, it’s designed for security and functionality, and it’s configurable. (At least that’s the case with the 14er Tactical Range Bag, which lets you mount extra pouches or gear on the sides if needed.)

Going open carry when visiting a shooting range is not advisable in many places. To avoid any hassle, you use a range bag that allows you to carry your firearms discreetly, more or less. It makes you look more professional to boot!

Another good benefit of using a range bag is consistency. If you ever decide to replace your range bag with a new one, you should be able to use the same packing procedure without too much adjustment. You might find minor differences between the new bag and the old one, but they should be similar enough for you to adapt easily to the change. You won’t have to figure out an all-new packing strategy and procedure.

Shooting Gear Organization: Security and Safety

Now, one of the key principles of tactical range bag setup is to prioritize safety and security of items, as discussed above. Any responsible owner of guns is going to take safety very seriously. We all know what that means: keeping to the best firearm safety practices, even in cases of redundancy. Ensuring the proper storage of a firearm in a range bag will minimize the chance of an accidental discharge. Shouldn’t happen, of course! Following the proper safety procedures should render the weapon incapable of accidental discharge. But it’s still important to apply best practices nevertheless. That’s following a good tactical approach.

Having an organized range bag also ensures that every firearm you store is placed in its proper spot. You are often going to bring more than one firearm on a visit to the shooting range. Planning your tactical range bag setup lets you find the firearm you need more quickly⁠—no need to search for the right one. You will also avoid mixing up weapons, so you don’t grab the wrong one.

Shooting Gear Organization: Convenience and Comfort

Range bag benefits include being able to pack everything you need and more. It’s a great convenience and ensures that you won’t find yourself lacking at a crucial moment. You should be able to bring along essential gear for your training session in one handy range bag.

You’ll be carrying firearms and ammo, but what else? You might find this guide on what to pack in your range bag to be helpful. To summarize, you may want to pack shooting accessories, such as speedloaders. A cleaning kit for maintenance. Lubricant for your firearm. Possibly shooting gloves, to improve your grip. Protection for the ears and eyes. A pack of shooting targets. And a first aid kit⁠—something you’ll want handy no matter the occasion.

Shooting Gear Organization: Streamlined Setup

Discipline and consistency will make packing your range bag fast and effective. You don’t have to stop and think about what goes where. You know where everything goes, and you can pack everything smoothly, without a second thought. The design of the range bag itself gives you a leg up!

A good range bag can be customized to fit your organizational style. The 14er Tactical Range Bag benefits include a main compartment with a divider and an external MOLLE system⁠—that enables you to attach extra pouches to the side of the bag. You can therefore extend storage space and allocate distinct compartments to hold specific types of items.

You can also streamline retrieval by labeling each item clearly. Some people will say that this isn’t necessary, and yes, your mileage may vary. But it’s a good way to avoid confusion and hassle. If you have the time to add item labels, we recommend doing so.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Being tactical means planning efficient range bag organization with care. Don’t go about it willy-nilly! You should also strive to avoid these common mistakes:

• Overloading the bag. This can damage the bag and harm its longevity.
• Purchasing a cheap bag. You’re entrusting the security of your firearms to your bag. Better make sure it’s a quality product!
• Not attending to firearm safety. No matter how well the bag can secure your gear, you should follow best practices.
• Not personalizing your range bag. Don’t take the chance of mixing up your bag and someone else’s. Make sure you can identify your bag at a glance. We recommend using morale patches to spruce it up with your own personal style!

If you happen to be looking for moral patches for your range bag⁠—we got you!