When taking a firearm to a firing range, you need to keep your gear in a case or a bag. Several options include a backpack, laptop bag, range bag, soft-sided case, and a custom carrying case. How do you know what the right option for you and your weapon is?
The most important thing is finding a gun range you want to go to and carefully read through their rules and regulations. Many ranges have similar rules, but it is important to know the specifics of the place you want to visit. Many places have specific rules regarding how you bring and carry firearms around the facility.
Backpacks are the easiest and least expensive option because most people have one or two extra around their house. These bags are light and have a lot of storage room, but they often do not have adequate pockets or pockets that carefully fit gear. When everything is tossed into a bag, gear gets damaged, scratched, and potentially broken. When looking for gear, it is not easy to find what you need. Although this is an affordable option, it is not an ideal choice.
Blow molded cases are lightweight, highly customizable, and offer the highest levels of protection. They also provide easy locking systems, which is often a requirement for most gun ranges.
Blow molded cases also contain custom foam inserts. Specific styles of foam are chosen based on the type of weapon (weight, size, shape, & durability). When customizing foam, manufacturers carefully map out all items that are housed in the case. Foam is customized to safely house extra clips, bullets, scopes, and other accessories.
If you are concerned with protection, style, weight, and safety, a blow molded case with custom foam inserts is the way to go.