Videos tagged with Range Day Prep

This video details the contents of two experienced shooters' range bags, offering a comprehensive look at essential gear for a day at the range. Key items include robust medical kits, a wide array of tools for firearm adjustments and maintenance, advanced ballistics calculation devices, and personal protective equipment. The presenters emphasize preparedness for various scenarios, from minor mishaps to advanced shooting data collection, and highlight the importance of organization and quality gear for an optimal shooting experience.

This video emphasizes the importance of regular firearm maintenance, specifically checking and tightening screws. Vibrations and temperature changes can cause screws to loosen, even with threadlocker. The speaker recommends carrying essential tools like a torque screwdriver, highlighting Fix It Sticks as a comprehensive solution for field maintenance to ensure a successful range day.

This video demonstrates the '9 Reloaded' magazine loader, a product received at SHOT Show. The instructor, with significant experience, highlights its ease of use for loading 9mm rounds into a Glock 19 magazine. The device is praised for saving time and protecting thumbs during the loading process, making it a highly recommended accessory for firearm owners.

This guide details how Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical sets up an impressive wall display for firearms and tactical gear. It covers the arrangement of long guns like AR-15s and shotguns, alongside customized handguns (2011-style and Glock-types) equipped with red dot sights and compensators. The display also features essential tactical equipment such as plate carriers and helmets, showcasing an expert-level approach to firearm and gear organization.

This video introduces AMMO Squared (AMMO²), a service that acts as a "bank account" for ammunition. It allows users to store their ammo in a secure, weather-controlled facility and have it shipped quickly when needed. The speaker, Johnny Q, demonstrates prepping magazines at an outdoor range, highlighting the convenience of this service for firearm owners looking for safe and organized ammunition storage solutions.

This guide details how to perform an initial zero on a red dot optic using a laser bore sight. It covers the setup of the bore sight tool and the alignment process with the firearm's barrel and the optic's reticle. This method saves time and ammunition at the range by providing a close-to-zero starting point.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of essential items to carry in a range bag, updated with new additions. The presenter details various categories of gear, including hearing protection, ammunition management, first aid, cleaning supplies, and personal comfort items. The emphasis is on practical organization and preparedness for a day at the range, catering to both casual shooters and competition participants.

This guide details the operation of the Mag Pump 9mm Pro, a magazine loading accessory designed to prevent thumb fatigue and injury. The video, presented by D'Boss Firearms, demonstrates how to use the hopper-fed loader with double-stack 9mm magazines. It highlights the importance of protecting shooters from repetitive strain injuries associated with manual magazine loading.

This guide outlines a comprehensive 5-minute pre-range session routine designed to prevent malfunctions and ensure training effectiveness. It covers detailed inspection of magazines and firearms, proper lubrication, ammunition management, and essential function checks. Following these steps helps shooters focus on skill development rather than equipment failures.

This guide demonstrates how to bore sight a rifle using the Tactical Elite Sight 2.0. It covers the essential steps from ensuring firearm safety to aligning the optic with the projected laser at a set distance. The process is designed to save time and ammunition at the range by providing a close initial zero.

This guide highlights essential, often overlooked items for a range bag, focusing on tools that enhance accuracy and target management. Professional shooters recommend carrying a tape measure for precise distance and group size measurements, crucial for zeroing optics using MOA or MRAD adjustments. A staple gun is also vital for securely mounting targets, preventing common issues like shooting at the ground.

This guide details how to create an organized and efficient range box using a budget-friendly Costco tub. It emphasizes having all necessary accessories, targets, and repair items readily available to prevent multiple trips and ruined range days. The speaker, a self-proclaimed 'Tactical Dad,' shares practical tips for packing, restocking, and maintaining readiness for various shooting activities, from zeroing to steel shooting.