Transporting Firearms Before Legal Shooting Time

[NorthernGrouse]

The sock is legal provided in is closed on all 6 sides. That means that you need to close the open end. I use a piece of para cord and tie the opening shut.

[blasted_saber]

The sock is legal provided in is closed on all 6 sides. That means that you need to close the open end. I use a piece of para cord and tie the opening shut.

My socks are all long enough I can actually tie a knot in the sock itself for closure.

That said, I picked up some dirt cheap rifle and shotgun cases at Walmart ($10 or so) that have shoulder straps. I find them much more convenient then socks as you can sling it over your shoulder and have your hands free for walking. A sock prevents that.

[Goosesniper]

No, it does not.

My mistake. Thanks for clarification.

[blasted_saber]

My mistake. Thanks for clarification.

Sorry for being blunt. I should have given a more in depth reply. Trigger locks are actually never required for a non-restricted firearm if you store it in a cabinet or safe at home. If you dont store them in a cabinet/safe/safe room etc then a trigger lock/action lock is required. At no time is a non-restricted firearm required to have a trigger lock for transport.

Is it prudent to do so? Perhaps, depending on where you live.

[rick_iles]

Be careful with that "cabinet" quote. A glass fronted gun cabinet is not a secure storage option. Anything easily broken into is also not secure and locks are required. Just to clarify....

[Goosesniper]

Sorry for being blunt. I should have given a more in depth reply. Trigger locks are actually never required for a non-restricted firearm if you store it in a cabinet or safe at home. If you dont store them in a cabinet/safe/safe room etc then a trigger lock/action lock is required. At no time is a non-restricted firearm required to have a trigger lock for transport.

Is it prudent to do so? Perhaps, depending on where you live.

Bs- so I don't even need it on when I'm leaving the house and going to the jeep. I've always gotten to the hunt site and remove my locks. Once I forgot my keys and trip was ruined. Yeah I know. Get a combo lock. But I have 5 with key locks. I like being blunt. Blunt gets the point across. Thanks. Goose

[blasted_saber]

Be careful with that "cabinet" quote. A glass fronted gun cabinet is not a secure storage option. Anything easily broken into is also not secure and locks are required. Just to clarify....

Yes, you are right.

[blasted_saber]

Bs- so I don't even need it on when I'm leaving the house and going to the jeep. I've always gotten to the hunt site and remove my locks. Once I forgot my keys and trip was ruined. Yeah I know. Get a combo lock. But I have 5 with key locks. I like being blunt. Blunt gets the point across. Thanks. Goose

Nope. Dont need it. Heck, it doesnt even need to be encased during daylight hours. In the moose and deer hunts we often travel via truck between drives and runs with guns beside us on the seats, unencased, unlocked, and action open.

[old243]

Borrow a pair of your wifes or girlfriends , panty hose. take up very little room in your pocket. Good if you are coming out late and forgot your case. Shove the gun down the leg and tie closed. A warden gave me this tip years ago. Notice I said borrow, so you don't get accused of something, when you are innocent. Also good for carrying fish or game. old243

[mox72]

I use my gun sock as a scarf when it is not in use.