Discreet rifle transport

weblyish · Mar 18, 2026

Im looking for a way to transport my rifle and a bit of gear to the gun club by public transport.

Ideally something I can stick on my back and walk down the high street without getting armed response called

I've looked at guitar cases but they tend to be a bit short. Could go cello case I guess.
Snowboard bag is a bit overkill but could work. I can fettle something into it to hold the rifle securely

Anyone have any good ideas of what works?

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Rafter · Mar 18, 2026

Wear a burka and hide it under that.

Brad93 · Mar 18, 2026

wheeled Peli Case

Brad93 · Mar 18, 2026

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urban · Mar 18, 2026

I've never needed to do this, but I've always thought that a good answer would be a musical keyboard case - preferably with prominent "Yamaha" or similar branding.

Something like this: Korg Kross 2-61 Bag

Keyboard cases come in various lengths. E.g. this one comes in various lengths between 31 and 54 inches - plenty of choice to get the most compact solution that's long enough for your rifle.

nathan22 · Mar 19, 2026

Is that even allowed? Carrying your rifle on public transport as in a bus? Just curious, if so i would put it inside soemthing that nobody would want to steal that looks valuble

weblyish · Mar 19, 2026

nathan22 said:
Is that even allowed? Carrying your rifle on public transport as in a bus? Just curious, if so i would put it inside soemthing that nobody would want to steal that looks valuble

It sounds weird to carry a rifle on a bus but you are allowed to transport a firearm and it's not specified how beyond securely and out of sight. So I guess it's fine

But I park on the street so would prefer not to walk in and out with a slip even if I'm using my car

weblyish · Mar 19, 2026

urban said:
I've never needed to do this, but I've always thought that a good answer would be a musical keyboard case - preferably with prominent "Yamaha" or similar branding.

Something like this: Korg Kross 2-61 Bag

Keyboard cases come in various lengths. E.g. this one comes in various lengths between 31 and 54 inches - plenty of choice to get the most compact solution that's long enough for your rifle.

I like these and think that will probably work

Obviously it's better if it doesn't look like something valuable and stealable but I can't think of anything similar sized which isn't worth nicking. Not that I'm going to put it down anyway

Cootmeurer · Mar 19, 2026

And put some “Peace/Love” or other hippie stickers on it

Darren6.5 · Mar 19, 2026

Know someone who had similar issues living in a town center apartment they used a microphone tripod bag they come somewhat padded sometimes. His is round and has the zip at top so rifle goes in like a slip. Always thought about the golf club bags as well might be a good alternative.

starr shot · Mar 19, 2026

Brad93 said:
wheeled Peli Case

Every time checking in Firearms at the Airport there is always someone in the next Queue that asks are you a band,Invariably some one says yes then the conversation goes on to what where and when do you play.One time someone said we are forest protection personnel

Tim.243 · Mar 19, 2026

put your slip in side a golf bag ...................................four

Mungo · Mar 19, 2026

starr shot said:
Every time checking in Firearms at the Airport there is always someone in the next Queue that asks are you a band,Invariably some one says yes then the conversation goes on to what where and when do you play.One time someone said we are forest protection personnel

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sako85708 · Mar 19, 2026

You could look at a scope rod bag, made for carp fishing rods

Klenchblaize · Mar 19, 2026

The world of funky luggage is your oyster if you purchase a Blaser.

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willie_gunn · Mar 19, 2026

Mungo said:
Herbivore End of Life Assistance Unit

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SSN100 · Mar 19, 2026

Depending on the length you may find a hockey stick bag would work well.

VSS · Mar 19, 2026

Provided it's in a hard case I don't think anyone will give it a second glance. They'll just assume it's a musical instrument (provided your not dressed in cammo or obvious shooting togs).
You could always stick a few music stickers on the case, if you wanted.

Scottb123 · Mar 19, 2026

Used to go to a local 25 yard range as a kid there used to be someone who would strap his under lever to the top bar on his pushbike and get the train most the way I pretty sure it was in a old rod cannas bag if I timber right be about 18 years ago now

willie_gunn · Mar 19, 2026

Just get a black tactical rifle bag and slap a couple of classical music stickers on it.

Mrs G carries around a bag similar to this - no-one bats an eyelid as it’s just a case for a musical instrument:

Protec PB317 Pro Pac Bassoon Case - Black

Order the Protec PB317 Pro Pac Bassoon Case - Black online today from Dawkes Music, the Woodwind & Brass specialists. 4.9/5 on Feefo - FAST delivery

www.dawkes.co.uk

If you want to go ‘full tactical’, get one of these:

Carbon Fibre Contrabassoon Case - Wiseman London

wisemanlondon.com

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