DIY Range Bag Ideas

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Looking for ideas for a DIY inconspicuous, inexpensive range bag set up that will accommodate my LC9, M&P Shield, 4 mags, 2 boxes of 50 round ammo, muffs, eyes, uplula. Pistols must be protected.

I'm anxious to hear your ideas.
 
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I use tool boxes myself-because they are rigid they are easier to carry and store.
 
A plastic garbage bag with packing peanuts and paper towels for protection.


Haha, please forgive me, I've had a LOOOOOOOOOONG day and am feeling a bit mentally challenged at the moment.
 
CatSnipah said:
A plastic garbage bag with packing peanuts and paper towels for protection.


Haha, please forgive me, I've had a LOOOOOOOOOONG day and am feeling a bit mentally challenged at the moment.
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HAHA...... You try it first and let us know how it works out for ya
 
A friend of mine gave me his uncle's old "Grip". For the younger crowd here a "Grip" is what people used to put their important things when they were traveling. It is all leather has 2 inside pouches and is large enough to carry all the things I need at the range. I am proud to carry ol' Lee's grip, and I would bet he would be proud also.
 
ShieldsRock said:
HAHA...... You try it first and let us know how it works out for ya
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So, now that I've had dinner, a shower and an adult beverage, I can give a real answer. :)

I picked up a cheapy range bag at Dick's Sporting Goods. It isn't the best, but it came with 2 pistol rugs - again, nothing high-end. If I recall correctly, I think I got it on sale for like $25-30 this past spring. No shoulder strap, and I will eventually upgrade, but it makes a nice starter bag.
 
I use an ordinary backpack that the kids use for school. Picked it up at Target for about $40. Tough and when slung over the shoulder looks like normal.
 
I got a bag from the second hand store for $2.

it has three compartments and holds 3 revolvers, 200 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection, targets, plastic container for spent brass, towel, cleaning brush......
 
Thank you all for some great suggestions. Tool bags had never crossed my mind.
 
I really like everything from Mountainsmith, they make great bags! They're cheap, re-used materials (not important to some folks, but makes me happy), and they're very versatile. I have used for for school for years, and as a range bag myself (the biggest in the lumbar series, tour I think?). Though I recommend picking up the "strapettes" if you go with any of the lumbar series bags. You can get a lot of add ons and they'll replace any part of the bag for life.
 
If you're not already a member, join the NRA and they'll give you a real nice one for free. It does have the gold NRA logo on it but if you want it to be inconspicuous, black it out with a magic marker.
 
I took an old Dell laptop bag and tore some of the insides out and it's pretty good, nobody would ever guess it's not a laptop in there.
 
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