It’s definitely a controversial topic, but a car gun safe is essential if you’re traveling with a firearm. It doesn’t matter whether you use your gun for recreational purposes or for personal safety, the most important thing is to avoid accidents when you are on the move with your gun.

If you have a hunting weapon, then you’ll probably be looking for a larger safe, lock box, or case which is fixed to the vehicle. Smaller weapons such as pistols can be stored safely in a box which is not fixed to the structure of the vehicle but can be stored under or between the seats, or in the trunk.

There are purpose built car gun safes available, and these will depend on the type of gun you are storing, but they tend to be more expensive than the more generic models. A cheap option is something like travel pistol safe. These can easily be fixed to either the seats or side of the car.

If you’re into the more sophisticated equipment, you might want to consider a biometric type of safe. These will only unlock when you press your finger against a special pad, so they don’t need you to carry keys around. Very handy if you’re in the habit if mislaying your keys and such.

One thing you ought to buy in addition to your car gun safe is a dehumidifier. It’s important to keep your gun in good condition and allowing it to get damp could be dangerous as well as expensive.