Every shooter and hunter eventually needs to
transport a firearm. Whether it be for a trip to the range, or
a trip around the world, a suitable gun case can be anything
from an old sock to a heavy-duty dedicated hard case. I
will admit to using socks on handguns at times, but after
bouncing around a bit, a sock offers little protection, and
some of the soft gun cases available are not much better. I
frequently travel with both handguns and long guns, and I have
found that a good gun case is much more than a luxury; it is a
necessity.
Some jurisdictions require that a gun be
encased and unreachable while traveling through their little
piece of the world, but legalities aside, it is still a good
idea to have your firearms secured for their own protection.
It doesn’t take much bouncing around in a car trunk or
behind a pickup seat to ruin the finish on a good firearm. A
good case will keep your guns from rubbing against each other
or against other objects that are nearby. If you ever need to
transport a firearm while traveling by air, a secure, durable
case is required by regulations, and is absolutely necessary
to protect your guns from rough handling.
Soft gun cases and cheap hard cases like those
available from discount stores offer little protection, and
are useless for any situation in which the firearm will be
subjected to rough handling. They also offer no protection
against moisture, whether it be from rain or high humidity. A
cheap case is better than nothing, but there are much better
choices available.
We recently received here at Gunblast a few
hard cases from Hardigg Industries. Hardigg specializes
in hard impact resistant cases for industrial and military
use. They manufacture cases for expensive electronic, optical,
and military equipment that is subject to very rough handling,
including being dropped from aircraft. Among their product
line, and of concern to us here, are a few cases ideally
suited to transport and protect firearms. They call these
cases "Storm Cases".
Unlike cheap hard cases made of thin soft
plastic, Hardigg uses thick, heavy, and durable resins to make
the shells of their Storm Cases. The hardware and hinges
are also heavy duty. The latches are among the easiest
to use, while offering better security against accidental
opening than most. A button in the center of the latch is
pushed before the large latch can be pulled open. It is
simple, and it works. The Storm Cases have multiple layers of
dense foam inside, which allows the user to custom fit the
inside for specific firearms, resulting in much greater
security from movement within the case.
Their cases are offered in several colors and
sizes, which can be seen in the photos. The largest rifle case
will accommodate even the Armalite AR-30M .338 Lapua
rifle, while the smaller rifle case sent to us is perfect for
a sixteen inch barreled AR-15. Both rifle cases have heavy
duty handles and wheels for easy transport. The orange case
pictured will handily accommodate twelve handguns, and has a
retractable handle and wheels. All Storm cases have a pressure
release valve, to adjust for changing altitudes. They also are
completely waterproof and airtight, due to an excellent seal
around the lid perimeter.
If you are tired of using cheap, flimsy cases
to protect your firearms, have a look at these Storm cases
from Hardigg Industries.
Check out the entire range of sizes and styles
available online at: www.stormcase.com.
