Pistol transport to the range

[JStem1283]

I'm sure this has been beat to death, but I'm looking for a real world experience solution. I started with a standard range bag, and moved on to this big hard case which just looks absurd going to the range. Now my typical range trip I'm taking usually 5 hand guns, and looking for transport solutions. I looked at those "quick draw" type cases and I just cant justify spending that kind of money on a case. What are you folks using to safely take multiple hand guns to the range? Obviously I'd like room for other range supplies but I'll take 2 bags if I have to.

[sprrdhawk44]

Use a rifle case. Lots of room.

[Delkal]

I just use a standard one compartment range type bag. I put each pistol in its own light weight container/bag so the metal doesn't come in contact or get scratched. I've been using the dollar store I-tablet cases (for $1 each). They are slightly padded and stop everything from getting scratched. Then throw everything else in with it.

Just make sure your ammo is in a SEPARATE bag or container. As strange as this sounds if an unwrapped /unholstered pistol is in the same bag as a loose stray round of ammo you committed a felony!

[tl_3237]

I just use a standard one compartment range type bag. I put each pistol in its own light weight container/bag so the metal doesn't come in contact or get scratched. I've been using the dollar store I-tablet cases (for $1 each). They are slightly padded and stop everything from getting scratched. Then throw everything else in with it.

Just make sure your ammo is in a SEPARATE bag or container. As strange as this sounds if an unwrapped /unholstered pistol is in the same bag as a loose stray round of ammo you committed a felony!

The proximity between firearm and ammo issue only occurs if the ammo is in magazines for the firearm and within the same compartment.

It goes directly to the definition of when the firearm is "loaded":

18 Pa CS 6102"Loaded." A firearm is loaded if the firing chamber, the nondetachable magazine or, in the case of a revolver, any of the chambers of the cylinder contain ammunition capable of being fired. In the case of a firearm which utilizes a detachable magazine, the term shall mean a magazine suitable for use in said firearm which magazine contains such ammunition and has been inserted in the firearm or is in the same container or, where the container has multiple compartments, the same compartment thereof as the firearm. If the magazine is inserted into a pouch, holder, holster or other protective device that provides for a complete and secure enclosure of the ammunition, then the pouch, holder, holster or other protective device shall be deemed to be a separate compartment.

For range transport, assuming no other exception for profession/licensing, under 18 Pa CS 6106(b)(4) the firearm must not be loaded. Loose ammo can be with the firearm.

[sprrdhawk44]

I just use a standard one compartment range type bag. I put each pistol in its own light weight container/bag so the metal doesn't come in contact or get scratched. I've been using the dollar store I-tablet cases (for $1 each). They are slightly padded and stop everything from getting scratched. Then throw everything else in with it.

Just make sure your ammo is in a SEPARATE bag or container. As strange as this sounds if an unwrapped /unholstered pistol is in the same bag as a loose stray round of ammo you committed a felony!

That's only if he didn't have a LTCF. If he has a LTCF, he can do whatever wants with a handgun and the ammo for it.

Also, if he's otherwise eligible for a LTCF and isn't comitting any other crimes, it's a misdemeanor of the first degree, not a felony.

Are there exceptions to carrying a firearm without a Pennsylvania License to Carry?

A License to Carry Firearms is issued to carry a firearm concealed on one’s person or in a vehicle within this Commonwealth. Any person who carries a firearm concealed on or about his person except in his place of abode or fixed place of business without a valid and lawfully issued license commits a felony of the third degree.

A person who is otherwise eligible to possess a valid license under this chapter but carries a firearm in any vehicle or any person who carries a firearm concealed on or about his person, except in his place of abode or fixed place of business, without a valid and lawfully issued license and has not committed any other criminal violation commits a misdemeanor of the first degree

[JStem1283]

I have a LTCF so no worries on that front.

[carwash]

I just picked up one of these... http://www.amazon.com/G-P-S-301214-P.../dp/B00DECLNCK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4ekwhsWhlo

http://averagejoeshandgunreviews.blo...-for-guns.html --scroll down a little.

Lots of room for most everything plus your hands are free if you need to carry other stuff. Depending on the size of the pistols, you should easily be able to carry 5 in this. If you carry ammo separately you can even carry a few more pistols in one of the top pockets.

Back instock from Wal-mart ... http://www.walmart.com/ip/G.P.S.-Tac...26531730#about

[Delkal]

Here are the dollar tree tablet sleeves I was talking about. They are a lightweight neoprene and come in 2 sizes. One good for for smaller pistols like a Makarov and one good for full sized. They work great and did I say they were only $1! Get some pink ones for your girls / wives firearms to tell them apart.

I might have read about using these here. If it was you let me know and I will REP you. I bought a dozen and they work great! Good for the safe too.

http://www.dollartree.com/Protective...3604/index.pro

[carwash]

Here are the dollar tree tablet sleeves I was talking about. They are a lightweight neoprene and come in 2 sizes. One good for for smaller pistols like a Makarov and one good for full sized. They work great and did I say they were only $1! Get some pink ones for your girls / wives firearms to tell them apart.

I might have read about using these here. If it was you let me know and I will REP you. I bought a dozen and they work great! Good for the safe too.

http://www.dollartree.com/Protective...3604/index.pro

It was me ... http://forum.pafoa.org/pistols-41/25...l-sleeves.html

You can jam quite a few pistols in a standard range bag with these. The bag can get heavy, that's why I went backpack.

[JStem1283]

I just picked up one of these... http://www.amazon.com/G-P-S-301214-P.../dp/B00DECLNCK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4ekwhsWhlo

http://averagejoeshandgunreviews.blo...-for-guns.html --scroll down a little.

Lots of room for most everything plus your hands are free if you need to carry other stuff. Depending on the size of the pistols, you should easily be able to carry 5 in this. If you carry ammo separately you can even carry a few more pistols in one of the top pockets.

Back instock from Wal-mart ... http://www.walmart.com/ip/G.P.S.-Tac...26531730#about

I really like that back pack! Thought of going to a duffel bag before but never considered a back pack. I dig the separate storage pieces for pistols/mags. Can you fit more than 1 pistol in one of them?