Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Durable and Secure: Metal Rifle Cases

By Shannon Hilson

The biggest concern that gun owners have is whether their rifle is safe and secure. While safety is a big concern for most gun owners, it is of special interest to those gun owners who have children in the house. These days several incidents are reported each day where a child got shot because he was playing with an unsecured gun. The good news is that all this can be prevented. All it takes is the gun owner to take responsibility and certain steps to ensure that the gun is secure.



One option is to go out an purchase a metal gun safe. These are typically large enough to safely store multiple weapons. Once the weapons are inside the safe can be locked, and your children will not be able to get to them. The biggest drawback to that is that a quality gun safe can cost hundreds of dollars. Unless you own multiple guns, this is an expense some owners are not willing to bear. Another, less expensive option, is to use your metal rifle case as a way to keep your gun secured.

Metal rifle cases are designed to allow you to transport your weapon safely and securely. Their rugged outer shell and padded interiors make it possible to carry your rifle in very rugged areas without the gun becoming damaged. Even if the case is dropped, the content inside are kept safe from harm.

One of the other great features on these cases is the ability to keep the contents locked safely away. By having a combination or key lock build right into the case you can lock the case and not have to worry about anyone getting to it. Without the combination or the key, there is no easy way to get the rifle out of the case.

Most of the cases also have tamper proof latches as an added measure of security. What this means is that thieves or children would not able to find ways around the locking mechanism of the case and would never get their hands on your rifle or gun.

Unlike the cheaper cloth rifle cases, it is not an easy task to cut through the case to get at the contents. Even plastic cases can be broken, but it is not as easy to get through a metal case. It requires time and some serious tools to get through the exterior of these cases. That makes it more trouble than it is worth for most people. Children especially are not likely to go through that much effort for the opportunity to play with your guns.

While a metal rifle case may not provide the same level of security as a metal gun safe, it can be an option if you only own one or two rifles and are hesitant to spend the money for a safe. It does give you the ability to keep your guns locked away and out of the hands of curious children, and it is much better than simply leaving them sitting in your closet.

If you don't already own a metal rifle case, now might be the right time to make that investment. It is a great way to keep your weapons safe and secure.

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