Rifle transportation ideas

[Faded]

I live in wildfire area and after a recent fire scare I've been thinking I need a quick way to empty my safe and get my rifles in the truck without damaging them. It's sad that my rifles are the things I can't replace due to laws in this state. So with said I was thinking a large plastic tote that's around 48" long. I'll ask the girlfriend to sew up some cloth bags to put each one, but finding a container has been the hard part.

Any of you have a quick "empty the safe" storage solution?

[Cokebottle]

If your rifles are not going to be replaceable due to the laws in this state, then they must be transported in a locked container.
Cloth bags in a plastic tote aren't going to be legal transportation for RAW.

[SonofWWIIDI]

Depending on how big your vehicle is (and how many guns you have), build a lockable crate attached to a hand truck. Load up guns in crate load in bed of truck/SUV.

Get firearm owners insurance, only take what can't be replaced.

[baih777]

Cheap oversize gun cases at the gunshow. Costco large bath towels when they go on sale. HF moving blanket with coupon. You might want to build a wood box for your truck and be able to chain it down.

[AdidasCJ]

If you have a truck. Maybe one of those bed tool boxes. keep it with enough room for your rifles. Wrap the rifles up put them in the box, lock it and go.

Depending on the type of rifles maybe invest in a Pelican 1780 transport box?

http://shop.opticsplanet.com/pelican-1780-transport-waterproof-with-wheels-case.html?_iv_code=PE-DX-1780Transport-1780-006-110&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=plusbox-beta&gclid=COLArqqH3NACFYO4wAodp-cB3w

[Faded]

Great ideas guys - thanks!

[Hairball]

Put some gun socks on everything and in an emergency, stuff them all in a sleeping bag and run out like Santa Claus. I have worked several fire evacs with the Sherrifs Department over the years and the last thing I would worry about in getting people out of an area would be if their firearms had been placed in approved containers. Can't ever recall doing an inventory on anyone's personal belongings fleeing from a fire. Grab your stuff and get out. Keep it locked and covered in the vehicle and usually within 24-48 hours you can get back home. If the home is gone, you make other storage arraingements. There is a big difference in transporting rifles on a regular day compared with fleeing for your life. You can post your concerns in the LE forum but I doubt you will find anyone that would give you problems during an emergency. Again, JMHO but personally, trying to figure out what rifle goes in what container while trying to get out would be the last of my worries.

[baih777]

I like the gun sock idea.

http://www.borestores.com/

you may even consider a flat trailer if you have the room and build a box on it or use a truck bed tool box on it to lock firearms in.

[L84CABO]

+1 on Borestores. Keep in mind that if you get displaced from your house by, say, a fire, it may be quite awhile before you get access to a humidity controlled safe. What bags and totes you end up with now may end up being a home for your guns for several weeks or longer if you have to rebuild. My point here is that maybe you want to go with some quality pieces. I know Borestores are probably more expensive than what the GF can sew up for you but they're silicone impregnated and will offer much greater protection against rust than anything the GF can sew for you...in the event that you need it.

For the bins, simply google, "48 inch storage bins," and you should be able to find several options. Here's a couple examples...

http://www.globalindustrial.com/g/storage/bins-totes-containers/nest-stack/long-nest-stack-storage-containers-lids

http://svseq.theonlinecatalog.com/products/heavy-duty-molded-plastic-containers/hbc-4721-l/

Then there's something like a job box. Because of the weight you may need to put this into your truck empty and then load guns into it. But it would probably provide more security than a plastic storage bin. Keep in mind you can always add wheels to these types of boxes...which could make it more maneuverable. Often times these types of boxes will also have an entry point for a power cord. So if this does become a temporary safe while you're rebuilding, you could run a golden rod into it and probably seal up any gaps with some silicone to keep it relatively air tight.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Better-Built-Site-Safe-23-in-W-x-48-in-L-x-25-in-Steel-Jobsite-Box/3019396