How many guns do you take to the range?

[01906]

I find that I limit myself to three. For the simple fact that I don't want to have a pile of firearms to clean when I get home. It's hard enough to find time to sneak off to the range.

 

[Picton]

As many as I can.

BECAUSE it’s hard to find time to get to the range.

Usually about seven or so, but then I enjoy cleaning.

 

[Buck F]

I can get to the range fairly frequently but cleaning definitely is a consideration in what I bring and how often I shoot.

 

[beaker]

I usually bring 2 or 3, unless I have guests who want to shoot many different guns.

 

[WanMan99]

3-5, usually I pick according to caliber so I don't need a lot of different ammo types.
Always a .22lr, and then usually 9mm's or .45acp for handguns.
.22lr and .223 for long guns.

 

[Retired-LEO]

Usually 2-3, but I often borrow a range pistol as well.
I like to make sure I can be proficient with any handgun I shoot.

 

[Lennypeters]

Rarely more than two. Carrying two and their ammo from the parking lot to the firing line and then back to the truck is enough for one day.

 

[houdini]

1 pistol and 1 revolver

 

[nstassel]

Usually 1 if that's what I'm competing with next.

 

[greencobra]

I depends on how I feel that day and how much time I have. no less than 3 handguns. as far as cleaning...what the hell is that?

 

[SKumar]

I only 2-3 times a month, so when I go I make sure it's worth it. Usually 2 long guns and 2 handguns, and 150-200 rnds of ammo.

 

[ScottS]

I find that I limit myself to three. For the simple fact that I don't want to have a pile of firearms to clean when I get home. It's hard enough to find time to sneak off to the range.

 

[sieveboy]

If I can back up to the range, dozen. If I have to carry them, usually 3

 

[massgun]

I depends on how I feel that day and how much time I have. no less than 3 handguns. as far as cleaning...what the hell is that?

I was just about to reply as you did regarding cleaning. When I first got into shooting, I would clean everything whether I put 5 or 500 rounds thru it and also kept a log of how many and what type of rounds I shot.

Fast forward 35 years or so and my tolerance for having a dirty firearm has gone way up at least partly because of some physical limitations actually affecting my ability to do a thorough cleaning (severe arthritis), and there will always be several uncleaned firearms in my safe. I do try to keep the more valuable ones cleaned though, Glocks not so much!

 

[oldguy68]

One or two guns and a decent amount of ammo.
Then switch it up and take two different ones to the range next time.

Part of it is do to being able to carry them all and then being responsible for only a couple of them while shooting.

 

[CoastieRon]

One of each caliber, my ccw, and 1 black rifle.

 

[TomMontana]

Typically shoot two pistols and/or two long guns. Usually no reloading while at the range. Cleaning afterwards is wiping them down. I never understood the OCD with cleaning a gun after each range trip. Such a waste of time.

 

[BUMPA01603]

As others have stated it all depends on how much time I'm spending there and what I'm in the mood to shoot. Sometimes it's just milsurps, other times just ARs, or commieguns. There are times when I just bring my 10/22 and plink away. Long guns: usually 2 or 3, hand guns: 4-5. I load up a bunch of mags each time and shoot until I'm out. I'm not a big fan of bringing boxed ammo and spending range time loading mags. Just wish I had the time to go more often...

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

I used to bring them all. That was unproductive.

Now I try to have a focus for the day. I typically bring two rifles and a pistol(usually the one on my hip)

My range(HSC) is an hour+ away, so I usually stay 3-6 hours.

Unless I am hosting a “tourist” day. Then we bring every gun ever made and let the new shooter play.

 

[jek]

3 - 5, a mix of handguns and long guns depending on the range. Always have my ccw as well. I will run a boresnake through each, and totally strip/clean after several range trips, or if I don't think I'll shoot a gun for a long time.

 

[Oldarmy]

I just bring 1 cause all I need to do is go back into the house if I feel I need another, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah!

 

[marleythefish]

all of them

 

[yogi]

Typically 4....a couple rifles and a couple handguns...one of the 4 is a 22lr for plinking.

 

[citoriguy]

Generally 2, but no more than 3. When shooting pistols, always my 9mm and either my .380 or my .22. When I’m shooting shotguns, always my 12 and 20 gauge guns.

 

[Frannyw]

Typically 2-3. Have no problem bringing more though as I enjoy cleaning them and it gives me something to do during the week while the misses watches mindless tv.

 

[Shawnyc]

Always my main carry. It’s usually on me anyways so I’ll run a minimum of 2-3 mags through practicing various drills and reloads. Then I’ll usually bring 1-2 long guns depending on what I’m feeling but typically 1 semi and 1 bolt gun.

 

[hminsky]

I can't decide so I give up and leave them in the safe

 

[Whiskeywon]

I can't decide so I give up and leave them in the safe

Well if there ever was a wrong answer you seem to have it. but yeah, depends which range I’m going to. But no less than 3-5 and as many as I can make room for.

 

[FalArAk]

2,whatever I feel like shooting and my carry.Unless I am bring someone to the range then I bring a lot.

I really dont like driving around with a lot of guns.

 

[Chevy 2 65]

I only bring a few