A Pew Research Center study found that 81% of U.S. gun owners feel safer owning a gun. Over 70% also reported owning one for protection.
If you’ve just become or are about to become a handgun owner, too, you need a case to protect your firearm with. After all, handguns cost hundreds to thousands of dollars, so you’d want to keep yours safe from mishaps that can leave it scathed.
To that end, our team at Specialty Gear put together this guide discussing the primary factors to consider when shopping for gun cases for handguns. Read on for expert insights to help you make more educated, confident buying choices.
1. Snug Fit
Choose a handgun case that’s big enough to house your handgun and a magazine but not too big that the contents will rattle around during transit. Handgun travel safety is paramount, so you must ensure the case provides a snug fit to prevent unnecessary movement. The less movement occurs, the less likely your firearm and its magazine can scratch and bump against each other.
2. Superior Impact Protection
One of the most crucial firearm safety tips is always keeping a gun’s safety mechanism engaged until you’re 100% ready to fire. However, as the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) explains, if a firearm sustains a blow strong enough to actuate its firing mechanism, it can still fire with its safety engaged. You don’t even have to touch the trigger; the firearm can go off if dropped.
Even if the gun doesn’t accidentally discharge, the impact of the fall can cause physical damage. The more often this occurs, the more likely the firearm’s internal parts can go out of whack, resulting in malfunctions. A particularly dangerous problem is a squib malfunction, which, according to the female gun club A Girl & A Gun, can lead to catastrophic firearm failure and severe injury to the shooter.
Invest in portable gun cases with superior protective padding to minimize the risks of firearm damage. For example, RGD handgun cases boast 7/8″ thick foam padding, which protects their contents from impact damage. The cases’ padding materials are also removable, making cleaning easy and convenient.
3. Waterproof Materials
Consider safeguarding and traveling with firearms in waterproof handgun storage options, just like how you should keep your essential items in waterproof bags. A good enough reason is that handguns, considering all their metal components, are prone to rusting if regularly exposed to moisture, such as outdoor mist and rain, and not dried off immediately.
Corrosion is more than an aesthetic issue in handguns; it can also affect the firearm’s accuracy, longevity, and reliability. Water can also introduce foreign debris into the gun, such as in its action, barrel, and safety mechanisms. Add a lack of maintenance to the mix, and your handgun can cause dangerous malfunctions.
So, when choosing a case for handguns, opt for fully waterproof solutions, such as RGD gun cases made of durable 500D PVC. They boast welded seams and provide 100% waterproof protection.
4. High-Quality Water-Resistant Zippers
High-quality water-resistant zippers are just as crucial in preventing water from entering the case. They must provide an extra seal to keep water out if the case falls into a water body or gets exposed to rain.
5. Ability to Float
Say you’re out on a hunt and must cross a body of water to reach your destination. On the way there, your boat hits something hard, causing it to rock hard enough and send your loaded gun case overboard and into the water. If the case can’t float, it’ll sink, along with your precious firearm.
You don’t want to lose your gun for good in such instances, so ensure you choose a case designed to float even when loaded. RGD handgun cases boast this essential feature, giving you a “Can’t lose it!” protection.
6. Extra Exterior Compartment
Gun case makers often add strategically placed pockets to the exteriors of their products for extra convenience. They can hold small items, such as phones and gun clip sleeves, for quick access.
If you plan to store electronics in your case’s exterior compartments, they must also offer water protection. The primary body material should be waterproof, and the zippers must be, at the very least, water-resistant.
RGD handgun cases fit the bill, thanks to their durable 500D waterproof PVC exterior and water-resistant zippers. The exterior pocket’s design and materials can help protect against rain, snow, and splashes. Their thoughtful placement also allows for quick and easy item retrieval.
7. Versatility
You won’t always go on outdoor expeditions with your handgun, so you may not use your gun case often. However, if it offers a versatile design, it can be an ideal everyday companion for your pricey electronics, such as your laptop.
RGD handgun cases are spacious enough to encase your laptop safely. Their waterproofing and padding features can help protect your electronics from moisture exposure and impact damage. Plus, they come with heavy-duty nylon carrying straps with neoprene handles for added portability.
8. Lifetime Warranty Against Defects
A lifetime warranty against defects guarantees that a product will be free from material and craftsmanship defects for its life. It’s a solid indication of a manufacturer’s confidence in the quality and build of its merchandise. So, if the product breaks due to a material or manufacturing flaw, its maker should repair or replace the item at no cost to you.
RGD handgun cases come with a lifetime warranty against defects. So, if you buy one, you can enjoy peace of mind, knowing that the company confidently stands by its products.
Shop Durable Gun Cases for Handguns Today
Superior impact protection, high-quality waterproof materials, versatility, and a lifetime warranty are all critical factors when choosing durable gun cases for handguns. RGD cases boast all of them and more, making them a top choice for all your handgun travel safety needs.
At Specialty Gear, we carry premium, one-of-a-kind goods for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers, including fully waterproof, floating RGD cases for handguns, rifles, and ARs. We also have a carefully curated selection of waterproof bow cases and bags for every expedition. We stand by our products, offering only high-quality merchandise with excellent warranties.
Shop our gun cases now so you can start planning your next adventure!