Hard Case Storage vs Safe

[BPH102687]

I’ve been shopping for a new safe for some time and have yet to pull the trigger, but lately I’ve been considering just getting something like a large Pelican case and using that instead. Have read that long term storage in hard cases is not good for firearms as the foam holds moisture. Curious if anyone here uses hard cases for long term storage? For everyone I’ve seen mention the moisture, etc I’ve seen another person on The same thread say they do use hard cases.

Curious ya’ll opinions and input on the subject.

 

[rseymorejr]

I just got a Pelican case to keep my Contender and extra barrels in. It has the "closed cell" foam that is supposed to be better for long term storage. I'm also going to put a couple desiccant pouches in there.

 

[outrider58]

They do draw the oil of the surfaces of guns during long term storage. I would not recommend it just for that reason. I have Pelicans for transport. You can't beat them.

 

[Baldheaded]

Most people that buy a safe buy it for protection against someone other than you getting your gun/guns/ammo/etc.

 

[hobiecat590]

Closed cell foam should not present any moisture problems since it is waterproof. Why don't you use a silicone sock as well as the P case? Socks are supposed to work really well in safes and keep things from getting banged up.

 

[Trepang]

Close cell foam should not present any moisture problems since it is waterproof. Why don't you use a silicone sock as well as the P case? Socks are supposed to work really well in safes and keep things from getting banged up.

Everything in my safes are in a sock. Long guns, handguns and even valuable WWII magazines.

I used to use exclusively Borestore "socks" until they went out of business. Now I am buying Allen socks for my recent purchases.

There are a couple of sellers on eBay that still have Borestore magazine socks but the common size long gun and handgun cases are all gone.

 

[Matlack]

Closed cell foam...

 

[outrider58]

The foam in Pelicans, as with most gun cases, is not closed cell foam. It is very much porous. If you choose to store in them, long term, you should wrap items in silicone socks, as previously mentioned.

Pelicans are moisture proof, but that does not exclude moisture transferred inward by touch or ambient humidity while open. I recommend silicone socks as well as silica gel packs for long storage.

All in all, you are better off with a safe of some sort IMHO.

 

[hobiecat590]

Closed cell foam...

My bad/mistake/poor proofing skills and old eyes. :-) Fixed.

 

[wb3jma]

I’ve been shopping for a new safe for some time and have yet to pull the trigger, but lately I’ve been considering just getting something like a large Pelican case and using that instead. Have read that long term storage in hard cases is not good for firearms as the foam holds moisture. Curious if anyone here uses hard cases for long term storage? For everyone I’ve seen mention the moisture, etc I’ve seen another person on The same thread say they do use hard cases.

Curious ya’ll opinions and input on the subject.

Simply employ some silicate packets for soaking up moisture in the case.

 

[johnkn]

Can you put 150 firearms in a Pelican case?


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[smokey]

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If you don't care for the fire rating, stack on gun cabinets can be much cheaper than safes and are good enough for most people's needs. Bolt them to studs for a bit of extra security.... way more than hard cases at least.

 

[BPH102687]

Can you put 150 firearms in a Pelican case?


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