Most sportsman would agree that is critically important to be able to secure your firearms in your vehicle, especially if it will be unattended for any length of time.
State gun rules vary greatly, and some states require more caution than others. In the USCCA’s Concealed Carry Guide, they mention that “New York and New Jersey are infamous among gun people for their regular and long-standing practice of making felony arrests of gun owners who police find transporting guns in good faith and in accordance with The Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986 (FOPA).”
By any account, it makes sense to secure your firearms during transport so that you can protect your valuables and prevent any issues with local law enforcement officials. The question is whether you should opt for a fixed solution (like the gun drawers made by TruckVault or TransK9) or opt for a more flexible option such as the Crushable Vault. Each has great features.
The fixed drawer solution is terrific. Drawers install into the back of a SUV or pickup and securely hold shotgun(s) and ammo, as well as other gear. The drawers are of high quality and provide privacy with its storage solution. Some drawbacks are that they are heavy, need to be custom fitted to a vehicle’s make, model, and year, and they use up a lot of storage space.
These drawers are not a viable option for some because of the loss of extra seating and stroage space for a spare tire. The real deal breaker for others is the height of the drawers, which could prevent a dog kennel or similar piece of cargo from being carried.
Once these drawers are installed, it is a real effort to remove them and generally requires at least two people.
Another consideration is that every time there is a new vehicle model, the size of the vehicle bed can change enough so that the TruckVault or TransK9 drawers no longer fit.
If you are the type of person that holds on to a vehicle for a long time, then the fixed drawer solution may be a good option. It’s an even better option if the vehicle can be designated as an exclusively hunting/shooting vehicle. These drawers do take up a lot of space that can become an issue when carefully packing for vacation or weekend jaunts to the store.
For everyone else, a flexible solution like the Crushable Vault may make sense.
The Crushable Vault is a soft case that secures to the back of a vehicle through an internal tie down system and 10mm cable lock. It can be removed from the vehicle by one person in under a minute and secured in another vehicle or hotel room without issue. That gives the Vault the real edge for those who travel with guns.
The heart of the Crushable Vault is the Flexible Cage. This is an Integrated Cable Locking System that is cinched down around the gun case(s).? The Vault cabe be left in the vehicle once firearms are returned to the gun safe. Put other items in it or stack groceries on top of it. It’s not an issue.
Another nice feature of the CV is that it can secure multiple shotguns. The Crushable Vault is designed to accommodate existing takedown cases that can easily slip in and out of the Vault once it’s unlocked.
It is important to be able to secure firearms in vehicles. For those who have been reluctant to commit to the fixed drawers, the Crushable Vault is an attractive alternative. It provides the privacy and security of drawers without the hassle factor. And it is a viable to use while traveling.
Crushable Vault even has the sign-off from the A.I.M. Shooting School’s founder.
“The Crushable Vault is the most practical means I have seen to securing my gun while on the road. The product looks great, is easy to use and really takes the worry out of traveling with my gun in the vehicle,” said Anthony I. Matarese Jr., Chief Instructor and Founder of A.I.M. Shooting School.
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