Affordable hard case for shipping?

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Has anyone come across any cheap options for hard cases for shipping? I’ve been scouring the web looking for a smooth surface hard case that’s cheap but meets the shipping requirements. I’m tired of trying to find boxes for the uneven Plano and flambeau cases, and having the paper rip when wrapping them etc.

Something with:

Smooth even surfaces and dimensions for wrapping.
Rectangular.
Cheap basic construction that can be locked and meet the requirements.

Basically the rectangular cardboard boxes that guns come in but hard lockable plastic lol.

Edit: I made this thread here because it’s mainly for shipping carbines. Mods move to general if it’s not in the correct place.
 
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Blastattack said:
Why don’t you use a cardboard box like 99.9% of all the other shipments? Saves you a lot of hassle and money.
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Because as individuals shipping firearms, they have to be shipped in a locked case. All well and good shipping in a sturdy cardboard box until the package doesn't arrive at the other end for one reason or another when it should.

Customers who wish to ship firearms must:

  • unload the firearms - there cannot be any ammunition in the firearm or in the package (bullets, cartridges and other ammunition are dangerous goods)
  • attach a secure locking device to the firearms
  • lock the firearms in a sturdy, non-transparent container, and
  • remove the bolt or bolt carrier from any automatic firearms (if removable).
Firearms cannot be shipped via air and cannot have any markings on the outside of the packaging. The customer is solely responsible for meeting all Canadian Firearms Centre regulations.

https://www.canadapost.ca/tools/pg/manual/PGnonmail-e.asp#1389620
 
StoneHorse said:
Because as individuals shipping firearms, they have to be shipped in a locked case. All well and good shipping in a sturdy cardboard box until the package doesn't arrive at the other end for one reason or another when it should.

Customers who wish to ship firearms must:

  • unload the firearms - there cannot be any ammunition in the firearm or in the package (bullets, cartridges and other ammunition are dangerous goods)
  • attach a secure locking device to the firearms
  • lock the firearms in a sturdy, non-transparent container, and
  • remove the bolt or bolt carrier from any automatic firearms (if removable).
Firearms cannot be shipped via air and cannot have any markings on the outside of the packaging. The customer is solely responsible for meeting all Canadian Firearms Centre regulations.

https://www.canadapost.ca/tools/pg/manual/PGnonmail-e.asp#1389620
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And yet dealers can ship Non restricted and restricted firearms in cardboard boxes w/o trigger locks? Using Canada post. Every USED gun I bought came in a cardboard box, some with and without trigger locks.

How many Actually follow that? I beat only 98%.

If you want to ship in a hard case. Wrap it in cardboard/tape, will keep the paper from tearing.
 
I used a 6" sono tube once
pack with news paper
tape the ends really well or use those orange abs pipe caps and tape them on
they are super strong worked really well.
post office had no idea whats inside.
 
OkayShooter said:
And yet dealers can ship Non restricted and restricted firearms in cardboard boxes w/o trigger locks? Using Canada post. Every USED gun I bought came in a cardboard box, some with and without trigger locks.

How many Actually follow that? I beat only 98%.

If you want to ship in a hard case. Wrap it in cardboard/tape, will keep the paper from tearing.
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Hey, don't shoot the messenger. Your beef is with Canada Post. Do whatever makes you feel comfortable.
 
A sturdy cardboard box is fine for shipping so long as it is packaged the right way. Package it the way you would want stuff sent to you and send it on it's way. No need to stuff it in a hard case and waste your coin.
 
I definitely wouldn’t spend money on a hard case unless the buyer stipulated it and reimbursed me for it. Wrap it up so it doesn’t move around and pack it in a cardboard box.
 
When I ship restricted firearms or guns that are worth north of 2k I prefer to follow the Canada post guidelines in case it’s lost and I need to make a claim. I’ve had a lost gun before that wasn’t in a hard case per their guidelines and it was not a good feeling. Hence why I’m inquiring about case options.

I usually use the Plano cases but if I don’t have cardboard laying around it’s a pain.

It’s just my personal preference.
 
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timandkimandshea said:
I duuno
I frequently do. A cheap plano case is less then $40, its easily lockable, its a pretty secure way to prevent damage.
Why not on a $1000 , or whatever shipment??
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The Only Gun I have ever cased up was the Cadex that I sold. Cases usually add to much to the shipping cost. But for a 5K firearm its a no brainer.

All my other guns are just double boxed.
 
Rebel Rouser said:
That's Canada Post's "guide lines". It's not law.
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Rebel Rouser said:
So what are we looking at? It doesn't say anything in there about shipping of firearms.
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Where does it say these are only "guidelines" or optional in any way? The postal regulations regarding shipping of ammo, flammable liquids, etc are only "guidelines" with no force of law? You do know that Canada Post can open your package if they have a reason to believe you are not following postal regulations. What part of "must" and "cannot" don't you understand?

Customers who wish to ship firearms must:


  • unload the firearms - there cannot be any ammunition in the firearm or in the package (bullets, cartridges and other ammunition are dangerous goods)
  • attach a secure locking device to the firearms
  • lock the firearms in a sturdy, non-transparent container, and
  • remove the bolt or bolt carrier from any automatic firearms (if removable).
Firearms cannot be shipped via air and cannot have any markings on the outside of the packaging. The customer is solely responsible for meeting all Canadian Firearms Centre regulations.


Bottom line: Do whatever you personally feel comfortable with. ;)


 
StoneHorse said:
Where does it say these are only "guidelines" or optional in any way? The postal regulations regarding shipping of ammo, flammable liquids, etc are only "guidelines" with no force of law? You do know that Canada Post can open your package if they have a reason to believe you are not following postal regulations. What part of "must" and "cannot" don't you understand?

Customers who wish to ship firearms must:


  • unload the firearms - there cannot be any ammunition in the firearm or in the package (bullets, cartridges and other ammunition are dangerous goods)
  • attach a secure locking device to the firearms
  • lock the firearms in a sturdy, non-transparent container, and
  • remove the bolt or bolt carrier from any automatic firearms (if removable).
Firearms cannot be shipped via air and cannot have any markings on the outside of the packaging. The customer is solely responsible for meeting all Canadian Firearms Centre regulations.


Bottom line: Do whatever you personally feel comfortable with. ;)
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Do you complain to the buyer, when they ship you a gun not in a hard case, locked etc? Or how about a dealer? Most you get is a handgun in a plastic case, NR just come single boxed with no locking device. Heck do you comply to CP rules?
 
1/2 sheet of plywood; get lumber store to cut it to your spec. couple dozen screws, roll of bubble wrap. Same cost as cheap case, but discrete and near indestructible.
 
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