Tag: Staff Pick
Do You Need a Permit to Fly With a Gun? The Pre-Flight Checklist Before You Pack
No federal permit is needed to fly domestically with an unloaded firearm in checked baggage, but your departure city, your destination and your airlin [...]
What Size Tool Box Fits My Truck? Bed Measurements, Box Styles and Dimension Charts
The three bed measurements that decide whether a tool box or cargo case fits, how crossover and chest boxes are measured differently, typical sizes by [...]
Can You Store Guns in a Storage Unit? Legality, Climate and How to Pack Them Safely
Federal law doesn't stop you from keeping a rifle or handgun in rented storage, but your lease might, and an unheated metal unit is hard on steel. Her [...]
Glock Case Sizing: Interior Dimensions That Actually Fit a Glock 19, 17, 43X and 34
Interior dimensions, foam depth and optic clearance for a Glock 19, 17, 43X or 34 — plus how to lock a pistol case for a flight and what to buy for th [...]
How to Secure a Truck Tool Box: Mounting, Locks and Anti-Theft Steps That Actually Hold
Two problems get confused as one: keeping the box in the bed, and keeping people out of it. Here's how to measure, mount, torque, seal and lock a truc [...]
Camera Hard Case: Which One You Actually Need for Travel, Drones, Studio and Field Work
Pick a camera hard case by how you actually move gear — carry-on, checked baggage, truck beds, drone combo kits or studio-to-location runs — with a si [...]
TSA Gun Case Locks: Why TSA-Approved Locks Are the Wrong Choice
The counterintuitive truth about flying with a firearm: your case needs locks TSA cannot open. Here's how many locks to buy, what shackle size fits, a [...]
Waterproof Gun Case: What IP67 Really Means for Keeping Firearms Dry
Most "waterproof" gun cases are only water resistant. Here is what IP67 actually certifies, the four parts that make a hard case seal, a 10-minute hom [...]
Where to Buy Foam for a Gun Case: Types, Thickness and Sizing Explained
Foam for a gun case comes from three places: the case maker, a fabricator cutting to spec, or a pre-cut drop-in insert. Here's how to pick the right t [...]
How to Organize a Tool Box: A Step-by-Step System That Actually Stays Organized
A repeatable method for organizing a tool box: purge, sort by use frequency, build the layout bottom-up, cut foam outlines for every tool, and reset i [...]