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Chronographs are a nice to have option. Like using a scope mounted rifle is an option. Like using a bipod, or an expensive rifle rest is an option. Like having a spotting scope is an option. Like taking lunch to the range is an option. Like using copper or bonded bullets is an option.

All these things are called "optional". That means you don't need them to go to the range. I'm genuinely surprised some of you have not suggested that an Internet connection is required, so you can show friends or relatives what you're doing. Tweet or Facebook friends from the firing line. Or perhaps you're old school and just video your shoots for broadcast later. Maybe use your cellphone.

Put another way, going to the range does not mean that you have to carry spotting scopes, rifle scopes, chronographs, monotonous bullets, bipods or food. They might be nice to have, but are not necessities. You don't even need a firearm when going to the range. You may be an interested spectator, judge or range officer.

The only absolute at a range is eye and ear protection - unless you're completely deaf or blind, or wish to be.