The 10 Best Shooting Range Bags

Shooters who bring a full kit and like order should look at the 5.11 Range Ready. Padded pockets hold several pistols, and a panel at the back folds down to show a row of magazines. An ammo tote lifts out, and a drawstring sack catches spent brass. Pew Pew Tactical named it the best large range bag. The catch is weight: it's heavy before anything goes in, and a full load is a real haul.

If you shoot three handguns in one session, the Savior Specialist Triple gives each one its own padded sleeve with a name patch, so you can grab the right gun without opening three cases. A stiff frame keeps the bag upright on the bench, and the main zippers take a small padlock. Savior offers a lifetime warranty. That frame adds heft, so the bag is heavy before you pack any ammo, and a full one wears on the shoulder.

The Smith & Wesson Recruit arrives ready for a big range day, with two padded single-pistol cases inside and pouches for eight magazines. A removable padded ammo bag and two long accessory pockets hold the rest. The tough woven shell stands up to weather, and a wide padded strap spreads the load. It's a long, boxy bag, though, so it takes up much of a car trunk and can feel awkward in a crowded shooting lane.

Rain, mud and spilled solvent wipe off the Magpul DAKA, which is made from coated nylon with welded seams and water-resistant zippers. One long-term review found the gear inside stayed dry through a few rainstorms. The lid folds out into a padded work mat, and stretch pockets under it hold small parts. Its plain black look doesn't shout gun bag, either. There are no dividers inside, so buy a few pouches to stop things sliding around.

For a short session at an indoor range, the Exos Tactical Medium carries a pistol or two, a few boxes of ammo and your ear and eye protection without costing much. Slots in a middle divider hold a handful of magazines, and outside pockets catch the small stuff. Webbing and hook-and-loop panels let you add pouches and patches. It's a smaller bag, so a big day with several guns will overflow it.

The Blackhawk Sportster Deluxe wraps its main space in two layers of foam: a soft inner one for the guns and a firmer outer one against knocks. A soft-lined gun rug carries a pistol to the bench, and inside pockets sort magazines. Double rows of stitching and handles that wrap under the bag help with heavy loads. Blackhawk covers it for life against defects, within limits. It holds two pistols at most, so bigger collections need more room.

Long walks from the parking lot to an outdoor range are easier with the TIDEWE Range Backpack, which puts the load on both shoulders and a hip belt. Padded pistol cases slide out through side doors, a hard case protects shooting glasses, and a rain cover tucks away for wet days. The zippers take a padlock, and a molded rubber base keeps it off soggy ground. Finding one small item takes longer than in an open duffle.

Movable dividers inside the ProCase Tactical let you set up the main space your way, and a big hook-and-loop pocket holds three or four pistols. Elastic loops keep magazines upright, and an insulated sleeve keeps a water bottle cool on a hot firing line. Grippy feet stop it sliding around a truck bed. The pistols share that one pocket rather than riding in separate sleeves, so wrap them or keep them in cases.

The Orca Tactical Range Bag stands up on its own, so it stays open while you load magazines at the bench. Elastic loops hold three or more pistols and a row of magazines, with separate pockets for glasses and ammo. The zippers take a padlock, and rubber feet keep the bottom clean. Orca backs it for as long as you own it. The main space has only basic padding, so pistols ride best in their own cases.

Made for a quick session with one handgun, the Allen Dolores has a lined inside pocket for the gun and four elastic loops for magazines. Webbing outside takes add-on pouches, and a padded grip and removable strap with a mesh back make the trip from the car comfortable. It comes in black with pink trim, which some buyers will like and others won't. There's no room for a second pistol or much ammo.