AR 15 Case?

Plano has some in expensive models you can find for a good price. They go on sale at canadian tire often. Amazon.ca had a good sale on them last month as well. They make different length and configuration hard cases. Some ca be had as little as $30. Just be sure to measure your rifle with optics installed to get an idea of the dimensions you need. Some of their product line is more for hunting rifles that don't have pistol grips.
 
Soft cases are an option. I personally have never thought using them with zipper locks as a restricted transport case would hold up in court. I mean no matter what lock you use the zipper can be opened with a pen or other such object. With a hard case the theif would at least need tools or some extreme blunt force to break it open.

Lots of opinion and options on this topic. Read the regs and laws pertaining to transport of the firearms you have a draw your own conclusion.

WinterHawk said:
If you get a soft case it must be lockable, and it needs to be long enough to fit your rifle. Softcases are lighter and you can use a sling or backpack straps.

http://www.herooutdoors.com/condor-42-double-rifle-case/
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Cabelas has a nice soft case with extra pockets for about $75.00, Amazon & Ali Express also have some good deals on them.
 
SBS_ICEMAN said:
Soft cases are an option. I personally have never thought using them with zipper locks as a restricted transport case would hold up in court. I mean no matter what lock you use the zipper can be opened with a pen or other such object. With a hard case the theif would at least need tools or some extreme blunt force to break it open.

Lots of opinion and options on this topic. Read the regs and laws pertaining to transport of the firearms you have a draw your own conclusion.
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im one to believe that using a pen or other object would be considered as a tool.
ive even seen LEO's use soft rifle cases with a small lock on the zipper to transport their restricted.
 
I bought the Plano model 1010586.
It's a double scoped rifle case but it accommodates my AR with optic with extra room.
It's not totally ideal as the gun isn't completely secure inside so if you were to jerk the case around when it's not flat on its side it can shift. I only transport it flat in the back of my vehicle so it's not so bad.
At 49.99 it was the cheapest option. The next step up in Plano to better construction and more foam was +$100 extra.
Couldn't justify the jump.
 
I noticed this issue as well. My solution was to glue some velcro straps to the case behind d the foam. Then just cut some holes for the straps to pass through. Works well enough that the rifle can't move too much or with much force. If I had to do it again I would look at some elastic loops instead.



hawkmp9 said:
I bought the Plano model 1010586.
It's a double scoped rifle case but it accommodates my AR with optic with extra room.
It's not totally ideal as the gun isn't completely secure inside so if you were to jerk the case around when it's not flat on its side it can shift. I only transport it flat in the back of my vehicle so it's not so bad.
At 49.99 it was the cheapest option. The next step up in Plano to better construction and more foam was +$100 extra.
Couldn't justify the jump.
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I understand that this is some people's position. I don't see anything in the legislation that refers to tooling being needed to open the case to determine if it is secure or not. But as usual the laws are purposefully vague. I don't believe a case has been before the courts dealing with the specific issue of zippered containers being used for secure transport, so who is to say.

I just look at it from a position of logic. Can you make an argument that a container is secure even if it can be opened without damage to the case, with relative ease (pen, key, tip of knife, in some cases your finger), or the necessity to apply brute force? Plus argue that the chosen container was appropriate for restricted firearms with these flaws being known? Not sure how reasonable the arguments support this position would be.

As for LEOs they have different rules for the use of their service weapons while one duty. For their personal ones they must follow the same rules as us. So they can do the same as we have. Read the laws as they are written , and decide how they wish to transport their firearms as per their understanding of the law. For myself I chose to put myself in the courtroom trying to defend the use of a zippered double rifle case, and I didn't like my own argument. So I go with a hard case for piece of mind.




thechineseguy said:
im one to believe that using a pen or other object would be considered as a tool.
ive even seen LEO's use soft rifle cases with a small lock on the zipper to transport their restricted.
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This has worked for me for almost a decade, comes with some sort of anti-moisture tech that seems to work.

Guessing it's the one in this link, suspect it came from Canadian Tire: http://www.flambeauoutdoors.com/en/hunting/site/details/6489NZ

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SBS_ICEMAN said:
I understand that this is some people's position. I don't see anything in the legislation that refers to tooling being needed to open the case to determine if it is secure or not. But as usual the laws are purposefully vague. I don't believe a case has been before the courts dealing with the specific issue of zippered containers being used for secure transport, so who is to say.

I just look at it from a position of logic. Can you make an argument that a container is secure even if it can be opened without damage to the case, with relative ease (pen, key, tip of knife, in some cases your finger), or the necessity to apply brute force? Plus argue that the chosen container was appropriate for restricted firearms with these flaws being known? Not sure how reasonable the arguments support this position would be.

As for LEOs they have different rules for the use of their service weapons while one duty. For their personal ones they must follow the same rules as us. So they can do the same as we have. Read the laws as they are written , and decide how they wish to transport their firearms as per their understanding of the law. For myself I chose to put myself in the courtroom trying to defend the use of a zippered double rifle case, and I didn't like my own argument. So I go with a hard case for piece of mind.
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i know what you mean but the LEO's ive seen were off duty and shooting their personal AR-15's. whatever though. to each their own.
i still prefer hard cases for the extra protection as i dont like the idea of the scope potentially getting damaged through a soft case with a hard-enough smack against something.
 
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