Soft Case With Padlock

[NeverMiss]

Will a soft case that you can put a small padlock through where the 2 zippers meet qualify as a large capacity rifle transport case in a vehicle?

 

[rep308]

That's what I use. I have a TSA approved luggage lock set to the universal gun lock combo (0-0-0). After all the lock is Government Approved so it must be good.

 

[MuzzleDiscipline]

Will a soft case that you can put a small padlock through where the 2 zippers meet qualify as a large capacity rifle transport case in a vehicle?

Yes 2A Training

 

[Len-2A Training]

Yes, although I have hard cases, they take up too much room in the car, so I use soft cases with small luggage type padlocks (they are Masterlock, not junk however).

 

[noxin]

The law states a locked case or container, it doesn't specify the composition or material of said case. Remember, most of the "safety" laws are geared towards preventing unauthorized users easy access to the firearm, not theft prevention.

 

[LTCRN]

Yes, although I have hard cases, they take up too much room in the car, so I use soft cases with small luggage type padlocks (they are Masterlock, not junk however).

Why spend more money on a lock than you have to when using a soft case for storage? All an individual or thief has to do is cut open the soft case with something as simple as a razor knife, or even scissors, to get what's inside.
Besides, cheap TSA luggage locks meet the ridiculous MA transport laws. No need to spend any more money on locks that are useless anyway, IMO.

 

[RG Sports]

I thought the car trunk is a locked container.
Can’t you use a trigger lock instead of a locked container?

 

[Len-2A Training]

I thought the car trunk is a locked container.
Can’t you use a trigger lock instead of a locked container?

Locked trunk is adequate . . . until removed from trunk.

 

[Len-2A Training]

Why spend more money on a lock than you have to when using a soft case for storage? All an individual or thief has to do is cut open the soft case with something as simple as a razor knife, or even scissors, to get what's inside.
Besides, cheap TSA luggage locks meet the ridiculous MA transport laws. No need to spend any more money on locks that are useless anyway, IMO.

I bought my locks back when you could lock your luggage. I don't fly anymore, so now use .them on gun cases. I refuse to deal with TSA.

 

[dcmdon]

I thought the car trunk is a locked container.
Can’t you use a trigger lock instead of a locked container?

Trigger lock is adequate for storage which allows them.
It is NOT adequate for transport, which specifies locked container.
(But again this only applies to large capacity rifles and shotguns)

General Law - Part I, Title XX, Chapter 140, Section 131C

 

[dcmdon]

Locked trunk is adequate . . . until removed from trunk.

Which means a trunk is adequate. Once you get to the range, you are fine. No locks or cases necessary between the home and the range or field. But once you get home it must either be put in a safe or trigger/action locked.

 

[AHM]

I have a TSA approved luggage lock set to the universal gun lock combo (0-0-0).

I lock my AR case with 0-0-0-DESTRUCT-0.

 

[MisterHappy]

I lock my AR case with 0-0-0-DESTRUCT-0.

Nerd combo.