Lockable Case for a long rifle ??

[ADK Bigfoot]

I only look that tall because of my commanding presence. (lol). I am officially 6 feet, two inches; recently down from 6'3". Shrinking into old age.

My 70" case will carry two flint long rifles. I also use the Unique Cases for my trips to the range.

By the way, a gentlemen shipped me a long rifle in a short(er) hard plastic case, but wrapped the 6-8" of barrel that was not in the plastic case with a longer box. The case was still lockable and the gun could not be removed without opening the case. Perhaps that may suffice for an occasional trip to the range for our OP in NJ. (I was born in NJ; not a bad place to be from, I just wouldn't like to live there!)

ADK Bigfoot

 

[French Colonial]

I have one of the cases from Crazy Crow, I like it, expensive, maybe, but compared to replacing a gun, pretty reasonable.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Here in the Peoples Socialist Republic of New Jersey we must have all guns locked up - at all times even in the house, not just in the truck while being transported to the range.

FYI, from a friend who lives there ... I'd read it as that a wool or canvas case, tied at the top closed, should be sufficient for transport within NJ.

Follow this link to a synopsis on transporting firearms within NJ, and transporting firearms through NJ. I think the OP in the MLZ forum may be misinformed. No NJ law exists that requires a BP rifle or any rifle to be in a locked hard case. It needs to be in a "secured" case, meaning a closed case that needs a manual operation to open (open a latch, untie a tie, pull down a zipper).

The Rules for Transporting Firearms in New Jersey

From that link: "The firearm must always be properly secured and stowed during transport. This means that the firearm must be “unloaded and contained in a closed and fastened case, gun box, securely tied package, or locked in the trunk of the automobile in which it is being transported”.

 

[Sudsy]

As of right now I'm going this way.......
https://uniquecases.com/product/66-musket-case/

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

As of right now I'm going this way.......
https://uniquecases.com/product/66-musket-case/

Those are good cases! I have two of them.

 

[Grimord]

Another home made option is to use 6"PVC pipe with one end cap glued and the other pinned for a lock. Place the gun in a soft case, then put it in the PVC pipe.
I have shipped guns in PVC pipe in the past. If you use schedule 40 pipe, it is almost indestructible.

 

[olskool]

come to SC, where "we the people" are alive and well and free! where we rule the government/public servants, and they don't rule us!

 

[rdungan1918]

Just getting (building) my first long rifle, 42" barrel, realized I don't own a case long enough to fit it.
Here in the Peoples Socialist Republic of New Jersey we must have all guns locked up - at all times even in the house, not just in the truck while being transported to the range.

I'm good at home, the gun fits in the safe, but I need a case to bring it to the range.
Saw one for $350, ouch ! There has to be a less expensive way.

Those of you in oppressive states, what do you use ??

Federal Laws do not classify BP guns as firearms. Does NJ make a distinction between BP and modern smokeless guns?

 

[Sudsy]

NJ even classifies a Daisy Red Rider with a compass in the stock as a firearm which must be transferred through an FFL.
I $hit you not

 

[Rancocas]

Ha. I'm a Jersey Boy, too. I escaped in 1979.

I built my own long gun case out of 1/4" plywood. It works real well.

 

[Mad L]

Not being in one of those Nanny States, I just wonder if one was to put a padlock on a buckskin sleeve - would that be considered a "Locked Case" for travel? I mean like, one would have cut through it to get the rifle and a locked hard case one would have to brake off the lock, both could just be picked up and ran off with....or does the "Locked Carrier" have government definition such as have to be 'bolted down to the vehicle' or something?

Not trying to be a wise ***, just curious since all I do it toss it in the back and go, and with my CCP I even cover them up, loaded, and easily accessed (just be sure to announce it to any law office should I get stopped for ANY reason).

 

[Commodore Swab]

What is the difference between a gun and gun parts? Without a flint isn't a flintlock merely gun parts? Could your solution be as simple as taking out the flint for transport?

 

[Sudsy]

What is the difference between a gun and gun parts? Without a flint isn't a flintlock merely gun parts? Could your solution be as simple as taking out the flint for transport?

I've no desire to have to pay a lawyer 15K to find out and possibly get my confiscated gun back
The laws in this state are so convoluted a lot of cops don't even know them - so their modus operandi is to confiscate and let a judge decide.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

I've no desire to have to pay a lawyer 15K to find out and possibly get my confiscated gun back
The laws in this state are so convoluted a lot of cops don't even know them - so their modus operandi is to confiscate and let a judge decide.

100% accurate

 

[SOLANCO]

Just getting (building) my first long rifle, 42" barrel, realized I don't own a case long enough to fit it.
Here in the Peoples Socialist Republic of New Jersey we must have all guns locked up - at all times even in the house, not just in the truck while being transported to the range.

I'm good at home, the gun fits in the safe, but I need a case to bring it to the range.
Saw one for $350, ouch ! There has to be a less expensive way.

Those of you in oppressive states, what do you use ??

I don't live in one of those states. But if I did I'd use a moving van.

 

[SOLANCO]

I've no desire to have to pay a lawyer 15K to find out and possibly get my confiscated gun back
The laws in this state are so convoluted a lot of cops don't even know them - so their modus operandi is to confiscate and let a judge decide.

And bear in mind that Murphy was an optimist.

 

[SOLANCO]

Another home made option is to use 6"PVC pipe with one end cap glued and the other pinned for a lock. Place the gun in a soft case, then put it in the PVC pipe.
I have shipped guns in PVC pipe in the past. If you use schedule 40 pipe, it is almost indestructible.

I like this, but, looking at my flinter, I don't think 6 inches works. Measuring from the toe of the butt the vertical distance to the hammer and frizzen is more than that.

 

[Scota@4570]

We have the same law in California. I ignore it. I put guns under the floor carpet in the back of the vehicle. Around here, if you are a "good guy" not a gang banger or meth head, the cops will not confront you on this. Especially if you are obviously going to the range. First they need a reason to pull you over, so don's speed or drive crazy.

Maybe ask an officer or two at Starbucks or Dunkin Doughnuts and get their opinion. I doubt they will throw up any road blocks for you flintlock. Which, btw is not considered a firearm under Federal rules.

A trigger lock is sufficient here. You could also put the lock in your shooting box.

 

[Grimord]

I like this, but, looking at my flinter, I don't think 6 inches works. Measuring from the toe of the butt the vertical distance to the hammer and frizzen is more than that.

Use an 8" pipe if required.

 

[Rifleman1776]

What is the difference between a gun and gun parts? Without a flint isn't a flintlock merely gun parts? Could your solution be as simple as taking out the flint for transport?

Sadly, in some jurisdictions common sense does not apply. What the police, prosecutor, judge say is wrong is wrong there. Lengthy and very costly appeals might eventually win the day but you still have been punished for doing nothing wrong.