Build a better CCW range bag. Here’s what should be in a pistol range bag—gear that matters, nothing extra. Tested, minimalist, and effective.
CCW Range Bag Essentials: What You Need to Train With Your Carry Pistol
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Scott Witner is a former Marine Corps Infantryman with the 2nd Bn/8th Marines. He completed training in desert warfare at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Mountain Warfare and survival at the Mountain Warfare Training Center, the South Korean Mountain Warfare School in Pohang, and the Jungle Warfare school in the jungles of Okinawa, Japan. He now enjoys recreational shooting, trail running, hiking, functional fitness, and working on his truck. Scott resides in Northeastern Ohio.
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