Range Attire: What’s Really Appropriate?

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I’ve been thinking about what to wear to the range lately. Not the tactical gear or anything, just normal clothes for a day of shooting. Anyone else pay attention to this?

I’ve noticed a lot of people in camo. Not sure why it sticks out to me, but it feels odd if you’re just doing some drills or popping off a few rounds. Like, maybe save that for actual hunting? I dunno, it just seems like overkill if you’re at the range.

I’ve been sticking to jeans, plain shirts, and good boots—pretty standard, right? It’s comfy, safe (definitely no sandals), and doesn’t broadcast that you’re there to be all tactical. But am I missing something? Is there something else I should consider?

Just curious if anyone feels as confused as I do about this. What do you all wear when hitting the range?
 
Not confused @ all, but I understand your thoughts. The club where I shoot is very casual, " like me';)
Never been a clothes fanatic, I wear something clean, and w/o holes or tears in it.
I'm not trying to make a fashion statement @ the range ( or anywhere) so I wear "comfortable"
You'll shoot your best when you are comfortable, so let that be your guide.
If it's cooler I'll wear jeans or long pants & shirts. In summer, it's shorts & a t-shirt. Most @ my range wear similar attire.
Maybe the guys shooting the "action pistol" courses wear tacti-cool stuff, ..I'm not into that, and the only time I see camo wear is when deer season starts getting close.
 
For me, mandatory range wear is long pants and shoes(no open toes), long sleeves, and hat with a brim or visor. I want to avoid getting hot brass on my feet, legs, arms or behind my glasses. I don't have enough $ to buy camo for use other than hunting, and I don't want what camo I have to get smelly(er).
 
Most of the shooters at my range just unload and never give brass another thought. All the hot brass I've been hit by came from someone else's gun. I've even been hit at the pistol range when one guy was leaning way out over his bench, .
 
Reading this makes me feel really blessed that I have a club with an indoor range open 24 hrs. & I'm about the only one that uses it after about 9 p.m.
 
We have an indoor range also. Its just easier for me to shoot at the outdoor range. Our indoor range may be open later, I should try shooting at night.
 
A bonus is..shooting @ the indoor range allows me to sweep up my brass after shooting. A lot easier to do on a tile floor, instead of picking up brass from the grass & dirt outdoors.
 
My range attire matches the weather. Plain and simple. Obviously ear and eye wear are important but comfort for the time at the range is fairly important too. Went yesterday under dressed so had to dig out a skull cap and hoodie from under my rear truck seat. Glad I had them hidden away from a grand daughters softball game last spring.
 

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