What to pack first time going to the range

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I finally got my registration certificate for my first restricted and I'm planning on going to the range this weekend.

What do I need to pack besides my 1911 & ammo?

-PAL (w ATT)
-Club membership
-More ammo
-Targets and staple gun
-Eye and hearing protection
-More ammo
-Do I need my registration certificate on me, or will a copy on my phone suffice?

What else?
 
I have hard copies of firearms registration.

1. ballistol or your favorite gun oil/CLP
2. clean rags
3. basic gun tools (proper size screwdrivers, allen/torx wrenches and other tools specific to your weapons, etc)
4. brass rod to punch out stuck bullet from barrel/small rubber mallet (leave these two items in your vehicle)
5. front sight adjusting tool for your SKS
6. Water/drinks/snacks
 
First time out, I suggest first aid kit lol. Enjoy. Remember in this country, the paperwork is the most important. Yes and for being in Personitoba take glove mitts handwarmers
 
You should also have the gear and the plan to deal with a gunshot wound...

meaning an IFAK (i.e.: Individual First Aid Kit), a trauma kit (Blue Force Gear sells a small one called the Trauma Kit Now), and a good tourniquet (like a CAT).
 
Some good stuff here guys, thanks!

Good point about the trauma/med kit/IFAIK... how many of you have one with you at the range (or at all times) I keep a good kit while camping, unfortunately that kit is in storage.

And instead of brass punches, anyone use hardwood dowels?
 
I only take the SKS if I know I'll be able to clean it from the corrosive ammo later in the day. I don't like leaving it after using corrosive ammo.
 
I like using thumb tacks for my targets, they don’t jam or run out, plus they are reusable. I always have a good dozen in my ammo case they work great
 
Cell phone in case you shoot yourself and you're the only one at the range.
Uplula mag loader to save your thumb.
Water to prevent dehydration, especially if you shoot outdoors.
 
Things you may need to go shooting:
Guns & ammo (not the magazine):)
Extra ammo in case your friend Bob forgets his.
Bring your pal card, club membership card, and registration certificates
A bag for your gear
spare magazines for anything that uses them.
pistol case, trigger locks, & a lock for your case
targets and a pen to date or score targets
a screw driver for adjusting sights
allen keys or other small tools you may need for dissembly
stapler & staples
target patches or tape for covering holes in targets
safety glasses & hearing protection
cleaning kit

A rest or sandbag for sighting in or testing ammo.
People go to the range without their keys, I have done it my self. It is a good idea to put your trigger lock, and pistol
case keys on with your car keys. A person could also use combination trigger, & case locks.

Some shooters bring spare parts to the range, such as extractors, recoil springs, & firing pins.

When I go shooting, I always take a rimfire pistol and rifle with me, they are too fun to leave home.
One week I bring a S&W 41, and a CZ452 Varmint, The next I bring a MKIII Target, and a KIDD Ruger 10/22.
I like red dots on pistols and scopes on my rimfires. (My eyes suck!)

I do often bring Food and a Drink as well.
A first aid kit in the car could not hurt.
I am also going to get a soft blow hammer, and a piece of brass for squibs.
 
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