"...us who are serious about firearms training have a ton of gear that we take to the range: modular belts, chest rigs, blow-out kits, and so on."

I guess I can be considered non-serious. I go to the range when I can, but I don't have modular belts, vests/chest rigs, etc. My firearms, range bag, and a med kit, that's it for gear. For the bump-in-the-night scenario, it's my pistol and a bright flashlight. Hopefully, between motion sensitive exterior lights, my phone chiming when the cams detect motion, and two dogs barking, it won't escalate.