It is that time of year again—the shipping deadlines have passed, and the panic of last-minute Christmas shopping has set in. If you have a shooter or hunter on your list and you are empty-handed, do not worry. Host Brent Wheat sits down with Tom McHale to discuss a treasure trove of gift ideas that you can find at your local hardware store, big box retailer, or pharmacy right now.
From industrial storage solutions like Stanley organizers and 5-gallon buckets to practical cleaning hacks using blue shop towels and brake cleaner, this episode is packed with creative ideas. Brent and Tom also discuss range essentials you might not think of, such as garden wagons for hauling gear, Thermacells for mosquito control, and color-coded tape to prevent dangerous caliber mix-ups.
Whether you are looking for stocking stuffers like Sharpies and drywall screws or bigger ticket items like air compressors and folding tables, this guide ensures you can find something useful without relying on two-day shipping. Tune in to save your Christmas and discover gear that every shooter secretly needs but rarely buys for themselves.
All Items Discussed in the podcast episode:
Storage, Organization & Transport
Stanley-style organizer boxes (stackable, adjustable compartments)
Rolling tool cases
Pelican-style hard cases
Toolboxes
Fishing tackle boxes (used as shooting boxes)
Plastic storage totes (industrial/heavy-duty)
Mesh gear bags with removable plastic totes
Five-gallon buckets (dedicated for shooting/brass)
Five-gallon bucket organizer inserts
Foldable wagons (fabric style)
Wire mesh garden wagons
Folding tables (plastic banquet-style)
Folding chairs (quality, heavy-duty)
Range Gear Essentials
Staple guns (dedicated for shooting)
Extra staples (1-inch or similar)
Large binder clips (for targets/backers)
Target stand kits
Furring strips (for target stands)
Coroplast / corrugated plastic sign board backers
Used or misprinted political/sign shop signs
Box cutters / utility knives
Multi-tools (with pliers)
Magnetic parts trays (small sizes preferred)
Marking, Tape & Office Supplies
Sharpie markers (black and silver)
Paint markers
Masking tape
Blue tape / green tape
Small rolls of duct tape
Colored vinyl or cloth tape (for gear & magazine ID)
Multicolor tape rolls (microphone/gear marking tape)
Pens (for targets)
Office binder clips (large size)
Cleaning & Maintenance Supplies
Heavy-duty blue shop paper towels
Rags / scrap fabric bags
Latex or nitrile gloves (thicker, quality gloves)
Brake cleaner (for degreasing metal parts)
Air compressor
Compressed air blower nozzles
Comfort, Convenience & Outdoor Gear
Thermacell mosquito repellers
Replacement Thermacell pads and fuel cartridges
Mosquito repellent spray (small bottles)
Wagon tire inflator use (via air compressor)
Ammo & Brass Management
Ammo cans (metal or plastic)
Clean five-gallon buckets for brass hauling
Workbench & Gunsmithing Helpers
“Third hand” tools with magnifying glass and clamps
Magnetic trays for springs, screws, and small parts
Specialty / Niche Shooting Gifts
Duct putty (HVAC putty) for silent BB/airgun backstops
Old frying pans or shallow boxes (used with duct putty)
Folding rifle shooting tables (mentioned by comparison)
Link to Full Episode #263: Last Minute Shooting Gifts
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