Shooting Supplies
Our shooting supplies cover the gear that goes to the range with you and the gear that keeps your firearm working once you get home. The section is split into two departments: holsters and slings for carrying and transporting a firearm, and shooting safety and accessories for hearing protection, cleaning and ammunition storage.
On the carry side you'll find drop leg, hip, shoulder and ankle holsters, single-point, 2-point and 3-point rifle slings, padded 36-inch rifle cases, a double pistol carry case and canvas range bags. On the support side there are noise reduction ear muffs, G.I.-style silicone and disposable foam earplugs, all-caliber and 9mm cleaning kits, G96 CLP gun oil, cleaning patches, surplus .30 and .50 caliber ammo cans, shotgun shell bandoliers and magazine pouches.
Most of it is Rothco gear built from nylon, canvas and molded plastic, with plenty of MOLLE-compatible pieces that mount to a vest, belt or pack. A few range staples sit here too, like a tactical pistol lanyard and a self-cling camo wrap for dressing up a rifle or shotgun.
A note for service members: range bags, holsters and slings bought commercially are personal gear, not issue equipment. If you carry a bag while in uniform, DA PAM 670-1 has color and carry rules for it, covered in our guide below the products. Your unit's range SOP and command policy come first.
How to Choose Shooting Supplies
Start with what you do at the range, then fill gaps. A first range kit usually needs three things: a safe way to carry the firearm, hearing protection, and a way to clean it afterward. Everything else, from ammo cans to dump pouches, builds on that base.
Carry and Transport
Our holsters and slings department handles the carry side. Pick a holster by where you want the pistol to ride: on the belt, on the thigh, under the arm or at the ankle. Pick a sling by how you run your rifle. A 2-point sling is the most common all-around choice, a single-point sling makes switching shoulders easy, and a 3-point sling holds the rifle tight to the chest. For the trip to and from the range, a padded rifle case or pistol case keeps the firearm covered and protected.
Hearing Protection and Range Safety
The shooting safety and accessories department carries ear muffs and earplugs. Every non-custom hearing protector sold in the U.S. carries a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) in decibels; a higher number means more attenuation in lab testing. Many shooters double up, wearing foam or silicone plugs under muffs, especially at indoor ranges or near muzzle brakes.
Cleaning and Maintenance Shooting Supplies
Choose a cleaning kit that matches your caliber, or an all-caliber kit if you shoot several. Add patches, a pick and brush set, and a CLP (cleaner, lubricant, protectant) such as G96 so you can clean, oil and protect in one step. A canvas cleaning mat protects the table and keeps small parts from rolling away.
Storing Ammunition and Magazines
Surplus G.I. .30 and .50 caliber ammo cans use a gasketed lid, which makes them a popular way to keep ammunition dry and organized. Magazine pouches, shotgun shell bandoliers and roll-up dump pouches handle what you carry on the line. Check that a mag pouch fits your magazine type (pistol, rifle or shotgun shell) before you buy.
Shooting Supplies and Military Regulations
Most of this category is range and field equipment rather than uniform items, so the uniform regulations touch it in only a few places.
Bags Carried in Uniform
DA PAM 670-1, paragraph 20-2, says a bag carried with the duty uniform must be black or match one of the colors of the authorized camouflage patterns. It can be carried by hand, on one shoulder, or over both shoulders, but not with the strap draped diagonally across the body. Paragraph 4-7 limits carrying bags with the combat uniform to a garrison environment. Keep that in mind if a range bag doubles as your everyday bag on post.
Holsters and Duty Equipment
DA PAM 670-1, paragraph 20-19, lists a black pistol holster among the military police accessories that MPs may wear while performing law enforcement duties. For everyone else, holsters, slings and weapons cases on a military range are governed by the unit, the range control SOP and the issued equipment list. Commercial gear is fine for personal shooting, but don't assume it replaces what your unit issues. DA PAM 670-1 also makes buyers of commercial uniform items responsible for making sure they meet military specifications, and local policy can be stricter than the regulation.