Range Attire: What Works and What Doesn't

[rg115]

I've been curious about what folks wear to the range. I'm not talking about full gear; just everyday clothes.

Recently, I've been paying closer attention when I go. It seems like a lot of people are in camo, but honestly, it kind of stands out to me. I get that it might make sense if you're deep in the woods or hunting, but for just running drills or shooting some mags, it feels a bit much.

So, I've been sticking to neutral clothes. I like jeans, a plain shirt, and sturdy boots. It's not flashy, comfortable, and, most importantly, I think it's safe — definitely no sandals for me.

I'm wondering if anyone else feels similarly? Do you think I'm overthinking it, or is there a certain vibe we should be aiming for at the range? What do you all usually wear?

 

[christak]

I only go to an outdoor range so what I wear depends on the weather. This time of year it's shorts and a T-shirt with tennis shoes. In the cooler months it's jeans and a sweatshirt and jacket when needed. The range I go to is not typically frequented by the tacticool crowd...and they look out of place if they do show up.

 

[Keith.303]

I invariably wear whatever I'm wearing when I decide to go to the range Btw, that's not camo.

 

[DAVE B]

I wear the same clothes I would wear if I were going to a store. The only difference is that at the range, I wear either a Stetson or Resistol straw hat to keep the sun out of my eyes.

 

[Ninering62]

Since my range is in my backyard I could wear my birthday suit if I wanted to, but I haven't, yet.
It totally depends on the weather. I'm a blue collar - jeans, T-Shirt, boots & ballcap kinda guy, so that's what I'm wearing

 

[rice paddy daddy]

I'm a country boy, the only thing I own are jeans, my mostly worn footgear are work boots, and I either wear t-shirts or work shirts.
The only camo I own is a boonie cap I brought home from Vietnam.

 

[CentralFLMike]

For public ranges, the only reqired items are eyes, ears and closed toe shoes. The weather dictates what I wear.

LEO range, same requirements but I always wear long pants and long sleeve shirts for prone and barricade practice.

 

[Lee7588]

I wear my same everyday clothes. If I'm not comfortable shooting in those clothes how will I protect my family if SHTF

 

[RANGERRON72]

Weather and what I am shooting...... hot and pistol, T-shirt and shorts, running shoes. High power rifle XTC (200,300,600) long pants, T shirt, put on sweatshirt and shooting coat, along with boots for stability....... Army guy but no camo....... only hunt commies and criminals!