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The range I currently frequent is also isolated and seldom visited. The gun shop part of it is also closed during the early part of the week, which sometimes means when I'm there I am often there alone, or with only a couple of other shooters. Here's my drill. When I show up, I get out of my vehicle, ascertain how many people are there. I look around, just to see if there is anyone downrange or hiding in the port'o'can.
After everything looks Ok, then i'll get out my firearms and take them to either the pistol range, or the rifle range. I keep one pistol concealed at all times. If I'm shooting rifles, and for some reason need to go downrange, my rifle goes with me, bolt open and cleared. This way I can ensure I have it in my posession when I return to the rifle bench, and if anyone wants to steal from me when my back is turned, all they're getting is a rifle rest, and a box or two of ammo. I also check my six often while downrange, and wear some bright colored shirt or ballcap to increase my visibility.
I do, however, prefer going with a buddy, so that they can stay with the firearms at the rifle bench, and warn/advise and shooters just coming to the range that someone is downrange, and prevent any mishap. Also, I can also chide them when they miss the 500-yard sillouhette ram.
I am aware of my surroundings at all times, and am concealed and ready to go uopn leaving the range.