what is the best softcase for pistol storage and transport?

[Mr. Friendly]

I live in a box, so I don't have space to store hard case and have been moving over to soft cases for all my guns.

in the case of my pistols, I just bought an NcStar VISM case, has a pistol pocket, room for up to 6 mags and then another pocket, maybe to fit a pistol, but likely just for misc accessories

at $20, the VISM case will likely do, two zippers that meet up for a luggage lock for meeting transport requirements.

just curious to know what others may do or have done.

 

[stevebc]

I use cases for transport only, not for storage. Having once almost ruined a .22 rifle by storing it in a case (massive bright orange rust), I worry about moisture in a closed case.

 

[mmattockx]

I use cases for transport only, not for storage. Having once almost ruined a .22 rifle by storing it in a case (massive bright orange rust), I worry about moisture in a closed case.

+1 to that. Leaving a gun in a case is an invitation to serious corrosion problems. What OP shows is fine for transport, though.


Mark

 

[dogzilla]

I just use a $5 briefcase from value village. They don't take up much space, you can shove it under the bed

 

[Tengoo]

I recently got a VISM 2 pistol soft case that holds 10 mags as well, and I like it quite a bit. If you live in a dry climate [like me...around 30% RH today] it's not bad for storage, but I wouldn't recommend it for blued guns in any case.

 

[plinker 777]

Soft cases are a no for this guy.

 

[CraigNConnor]

Aren't soft cases illegal for transport if restricted firearms?

 

[crazyjackrabbit]

Read the requirements for transport and you'll find out

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/storage-entreposage-eng.htm

 

[promac]

DoskoSport® Gun Guard® DLX Hybrid X2 Two Pistol Case

http://answers.basspro.com/answers/...cm_cat=QA_PSVP&cm_pla=81318&cm_ite=image_link

 

[boxhitch]

"difficult to break into" means different things to different people.

I found $8 pistol cases at Princess Auto

 

[crazyjackrabbit]

"Difficult to break into" is where the problem lies.. at that point it'll be up to a judge and what they consider "difficult".

As for transport it would be fine. As for storage at home I wouldnt, maybe for temporary storage while Im at home, but not primary.

 

[sailor723]

Read the requirements for transport and you'll find out

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/storage-entreposage-eng.htm

Actually, you can read all you like and still not be sure. Like much of the FA the transport regs are poorly wriiten, vague and subject to interpretation. They don't specify a hard case and they do not define "difficult to break into "

edit

FWIW I choose to believe it means a tool of some sort would be need to break into the case. YMMV

 

[plinker 777]

...so a paper Chinese puzzle doesn't cut the mustard?

 

[Eggbert]

Gentlemen, look up the definition of "sturdy". A soft case doesn't qualify IMHO. A hobby knife or razor blade can easily open a soft case.

 

[domyalex]

Gentlemen, look up the definition of "sturdy". A soft case doesn't qualify IMHO. A hobby knife or razor blade can easily open a soft case.

^This; good luck arguing in front of a judge that your soft case is "sturdy and difficult to break into".

 

[Ag Driver]

Most plastic cases can be pried open with your hands. YMMV. I would think a soft case is just as safe as the cheap hard case that comes with most/all pistols from the manufacturer.

 

[mmattockx]

^This; good luck arguing in front of a judge that your soft case is "sturdy and difficult to break into".

This has been beaten to death here. From court cases that have been mentioned in the past no judges have ruled against using anything sold as a 'gun case' regardless of how robust it was. If it was somehow locked and took even a minimal amount of effort to force open it was ruled legal. Crown attorneys have tried for years to establish a minimum requirement for the level of security offered by gun cases and have failed, so relax. If soft cases were really illegal to use for transport there would be thousands of gun owners in court defending their use of soft cases and that simply isn't the case.


Mark

 

[plinker 777]

This has been beaten to death here. From court cases that have been mentioned in the past no judges have ruled against using anything sold as a 'gun case' regardless of how robust it was. If it was somehow locked and took even a minimal amount of effort to force open it was ruled legal. Crown attorneys have tried for years to establish a minimum requirement for the level of security offered by gun cases and have failed, so relax. If soft cases were really illegal to use for transport there would be thousands of gun owners in court defending their use of soft cases and that simply isn't the case.


Mark

IBTL, This is accurate. My reasons for not using soft sided cases have nothing to do with security.