What do you guys use to transport your pistols to the range? I went to find me a briefcase or something similar yesterday at Wal-mart,but ended up finding a Sentry firesafe for under $25, less than their cheap briefcases. I figure it's gotta be more secure than the briefcase anyway. I put in a few layers of foam,and cut out the outline of my .45 and 9mm in the top layer,so they sit recesses,and added a thin layer of foam to the lid,so they can't move around. I'm wondering if I still need to trigger lock the pistols inside the safe. I know at home I can just put them in the safe,but not sure about transporting. What do you guys use to transport yours?
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604shooter
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- Neither here nor there.
It's pretty clear (to me anyways) that even though the pistols are in a safe, you're still transporting them so a trigger lock would be a must.
- Unload the firearms; and
- Attach a secure locking device to the firearms; and
- Lock the firearms in a sturdy, non-transparent container; and
- Remove the bolt or bolt carrier from any automatic firearms (if removable).
- Obtain an Authorization to Transport (call 1 800 731-4000).
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Pelican cases, cause you never know when you might need to take them scuba diving 
I went to Canadian Tire and bought a lockable tool box on sale for about $30. You can transport your pistol (or a couple) and your ammo, mags, permits, LTATT, stapler... and whatever you need all in one box. When I get home, back in the safe it go's or you could leave it in there if you had no safe.
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- BC, In a Van down by the river!
Range bag. See Dave's Surplus above ^^
Man you are a brave. You carry a stapler #### man I'm even afraid to have one in my house just in case the police raid it. They might kill my whole family just to stop a weapon that is so dangerous and scary. I hear you can't legal have them in Canada. Or is that only if you don't speak English.
To the OP, I'm looking at picking up a pistol cases it's like $14.27 for a lockable pistol case. If it's a pistol case I assume it's good enough for transporting a pistol. Don't know if I'll go to LeBarons. Cuz they don't want my money or at least it would appear so from the jerks behind the counter.
http://www.lebaron.ca/pdf_files_fall09/hunting/plano_cases.pdf
there's places closer closer to you that are at least competitve - i've got a couple of mtms that i paid 7.60 for a 5 inch barrel and 10 95 for a 7.5 inch barrel that i fit INSIDE that aluminum camera case- try to find one at least locally so you don't have to pay shipping all the way from van- also the REASON i use an aluminum sheathed case is we had a court case not long ago where the guy had a PLASTIC CASE and he was charged it was a ct plastic case- it was tried on the words "not readily accessable" and the cop REACHED IN THROUGH THE SIDE and extracted the pistol-bypassing the locks - apparently you could bend the side enough to wiggle your hand through and grip the gun
300Spartans
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- Canada of course
Walmart, only a couple of years ago, used to sell pistol cases.
Pelican cases, cause you never know when you might need to take them scuba diving
...or pack a pelican.
The night before I go to the range I put mine in a wooden form (trigger locked, of course) and then pour quick set cement on them. I let them set overnight and then, before I leave the house I place "Danger" and "Hazard" warning placards on the top, bottom and all four sides. I test for hardness with three taps from a light ball peen hammer. Then I take the 'pistol block' and chain it into the trunk of my car using chains that are mig welded to the subframe. I make sure the chains get welded tightly around the block. The when I get to the range I just cut the welded links with a plasma cutter, and use a small pneumatic jack hammer to free the pistols from the block, unlock the pistols and I'm good to go! Of course I also make sure that while transporting these lethal baby killing machines, that can't be trusted not to jump out of the car and kill someone for the fun of it, I drive 20 KPH under the speed limit with hazard flags on my car and my hazzard lights flashing. If I've got more than one handgun, of course I have a pilot car and a chase car.
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- North Vancouver
Brendan-Neustaeter
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- Peace River, Alberta
Again I'm saying something without double checking it first, but I seem to recall that you are supposed to have a lock on restricted weapons even if they are in your gun safe at home. Correct me if I'm wrong though. I should check the book again.
Incorrect, if it's in a "safe"at home you do not need a lock on it.
Taking from the CFC website:
Storing Firearms Safely
* Unload and lock your firearms!
* Store the ammunition separately or lock it up. It can be stored in the same locked container as the firearm.
Non-restricted firearms
* Attach a secure locking device, such as a trigger lock or cable lock (or remove the bolt) so the firearms cannot be fired; or
* Lock the firearms in a container or room that is hard to break into.
An unloaded non-restricted firearm can be kept unlocked:
* temporarily if it is needed to control animal predators in an area where a firearm can lawfully be fired (ammunition must be kept separate or locked up); or
* in a remote wilderness area (ammunition may be kept readily accessible).
Restricted and prohibited firearms
* Attach a secure locking device so the firearms cannot be fired and lock them in a cabinet, container or room that is hard to break into; or
* Lock the firearms in a vault, safe or room that was built or modified specifically to store firearms safely.
* For an automatic firearm, also remove the bolt or bolt carrier (if removable) and lock it in a separate room that is hard to break into.
Taking from the CFC website:
Storing Firearms Safely
* Unload and lock your firearms!
* Store the ammunition separately or lock it up. It can be stored in the same locked container as the firearm.
Non-restricted firearms
* Attach a secure locking device, such as a trigger lock or cable lock (or remove the bolt) so the firearms cannot be fired; or
* Lock the firearms in a container or room that is hard to break into.
An unloaded non-restricted firearm can be kept unlocked:
* temporarily if it is needed to control animal predators in an area where a firearm can lawfully be fired (ammunition must be kept separate or locked up); or
* in a remote wilderness area (ammunition may be kept readily accessible).
Restricted and prohibited firearms
* Attach a secure locking device so the firearms cannot be fired and lock them in a cabinet, container or room that is hard to break into; or
* Lock the firearms in a vault, safe or room that was built or modified specifically to store firearms safely.
* For an automatic firearm, also remove the bolt or bolt carrier (if removable) and lock it in a separate room that is hard to break into.
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