Storage & Organization - Firearms

Firearms Storage

Safes - You’ll hopefully buy a lot of guns in your life, but you’ll only buy a few gun safes. That’s why it pays to do some research to find the best gun safe for you. But, the best gun safe for one person might not be the best for another. For some, a small safe that fits in a drawer is all that’s needed, although others will want a large safe that will protect guns from fire and thieves. They’re an investment, but one you’ll be glad you made. The key is to pick a safe that best meets your use, storage needs, and budget.

Locks - A gun lock is among the most important gun accessories you can acquire to secure your gun. Trigger locks are normally small devices that cover the trigger to prevent unauthorized users from firing. They are very important if you don’t have a secure place like a gun safe or a gun cabinet for storing your guns. They also come with reliable locking systems which give you quick access any time you want to access them. However, you need to be careful when buying because some are more reliable than others. Trigger locks are devices that are installed on a gun trigger guard to prevent kids or unauthorized people from accessing the trigger. The most common ones have two pieces that fit perfectly on the trigger guard to prevent fingers from making contact with the trigger. As a result, they prevent accidents that might occur due to misuse of your firearm. Most of them are equipped with a combination lock that allows you to set a unique access code.

Cases - You depend on your guns to work properly, so it makes sense that you would want to protect them with the best protective case you can find. The best protective cases can save your rifles and handguns from accidental bumps, dings and drops. You can get them with press and pull latches, wheels, soft-grip handles, automatic pressure equalization valves and other features that help you transport your firearms with ease.

1. Hard-side - You may be asking yourself if you really need a hard rifle case. Just imagine if you were to drop and damage one of your favorite rifles and how much it would cost. Then compare that cost to one of the top-rated hard rifle cases and you will see the value of owning one. Protective rifle cases aren’t just for rifles. While their main function is to protect your long rifles, you can also use them to protect shotguns, pistols, cameras, electronic gear, fishing gear and more. Basically, you can store anything you want to protect and transport. Some listings will tell you upfront if they’re TSA-approved and whether or not you can fly with it. You can also securely transport other important items such as expensive electronics and delicate instruments in a TSA-approved gun case. You need to protect your firearms from environmental threats AND unauthorized users accessing your guns.
2. Soft-side - Soft-side cases can be helpful in protecting firearms from elements and provide additional storage for gun accessories. There are nearly hundreds of soft rifle cases available today, so choosing the best one can be overwhelming. You have to make sure that the bag suits all your firearm’s needs (for example, being pistol specific!).
1. Size: Starting with the most important, find a size that fits your rifle. The general rule is to pick a case that’s at least two inches longer than your gun. If your rifle has a mounted scope, determine the rifle’s height together with the scope.
2. Durability: Since you’ll constantly be using the case outside, find a bag that can endure a hard beating. Look for waterproof or water-resistant protection, at least to keep the moisture out of your gun. The fabric material should be tough, like Cordura-type of material that can resist abrasion and extra weight.
3. Extra Pockets: The soft rifle case is even better if it has pockets to hold additional gear and accessories. You want the pockets to be accessible, so you don’t have to take down the bag just to remove something. A Molle webbing platform is an excellent addition if you want to carry more pouches, like medical kits.