I carry my CZ EVO in a soft-sided mandolin case.

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Originally posted by sigfreund:
I’ve often wondered about using musical instrument cases for discreet carry.
Wouldn’t they be targets for theft, and what about the, “Oh, do you play?” questions?

^^^^
Exactly. I carry my SBR Scorpion in a standard school backpack sold at Costco, Wally World, etc. A good one is surprisingly well padded. A local school key chain or something similar completes the maskirovka. I've also thought about using a diaper bag. That would work really well if you had younger kids.

My Serbu Shorty rides perfectly in a bright orange Ukulele case with just a bit of extra padding. Don't think there is a huge demand for Uke's among instrument thieves.

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Originally posted by Beanhead:
there are many indoor tennis courts.

Always learning something new here.
Thanks.

As for theft targets, though, my concern would be that the thief would simply recognize a musical instrument case and believe it was something he could sell/pawn. The less he knew about instruments, it’s possible the more likely he would just think he could make a buck off it without having any idea what it was.
But if he were a specialist thief and were likely to think, “Huh: a ukulele? No one would give me a dime for that,” then I could see how that might be effective.

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Originally posted by Pale Horse:
I bought this UTG last year and truly love it.

https://www.amazon.com/UTG-Sli...inactive_ship_o0_img

I also own this very bag, and keep an AR in it. It is made for two rifles, but the weight starts to become a problem if you keep two rifles in it.
One AR, and some PMags in it, I'm good to go. Looks a lot like a snowboard or tennis bag to most folks.

I have used a wilson tennis bag, it was too flismy but worked for a folding stock AK or most recently a 20ga shockwave and an ammo sling.

A padded tennis bag would work well, looking at one for my 8.5" 300 blk pistol

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Originally posted by Pale Horse:
... It has room for two short rifles...

https://www.amazon.com/UTG-Sli...inactive_ship_o0_img

Define "short." I have a basic 16" A2 mid-length carbine with retractable stock, it's 32" long. Can I assume it will fit in the 34" model?

I think you need to dress the part with the bag. If you are decked out in 5.11 clothes and a Prince tennis racket case or coyote colored bag I'm going to suspect bullshit. Now if you are wearing a light colored athletic material polo, shorts, and tennis shoes with a Babolat case over your shoulder I'm probably not going to have my guard up about getting smoked. Well, Maria could have a M249 in there, for all I care. (sorry, I don't know how to resize trolled pictures).

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Originally posted by Pale Horse:
I bought this UTG last year and truly love it.

Is the 30" or 34" dimension the inside length?

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Originally posted by huskerlrrp:
I think you need to dress the part...

I'm sure just the right headband will do.

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Originally posted by sigfreund:

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Originally posted by Pale Horse:
I bought this UTG last year and truly love it.

Is the 30" or 34" dimension the inside length?

I got the 30”. A 20 round mag fits better but the case still closes without issue with the 30 round mag.

I went to Walmart and picked up a blue Wilson tennis racquet case. My AR-15 Pistol with a 7.5" barrel and Shockwave blade fit in the case with the magazine inserted. It also has a large pocket that I can fit five or six spare 30 rounders in.

I have had that set up for about three years, and can carry it while I travel, then take it right through the lobby of the hotel without drawing attention.

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Originally posted by sigfreund:
Is the 30" or 34" dimension the inside length?

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Originally posted by Pale Horse:
I got the 30”.

The dimensions stated in product descriptions all too often don’t specify if they are internal or external. If 34" is external, a 34" gun probably won’t fit.

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Originally posted by Pale Horse:
I got the 30”.

The dimensions stated in product descriptions all too often don’t specify if they are internal or external. If 34" is external, a 34" gun probably won’t fit.[/QUOTE]

I’m sorry I misread your question.

I’ll measure today.

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Originally posted by Beanhead:
The case works..but I was hoping for some straps to secure it so it isn’t flopping around inside. I did a search but didn’t see anything regarding how people were securing the guns inside the case.

I’ve had a couple of rifle bags come with a band that has hook on one end and loop on the other. It weaves under molle and secures the rifle. If you could find those loose and take it to a shoe repair store, I bet they could sew them in place with their heavy duty sewing machine.

A SCAR 17 with the folding stock retracted...will fit into an ADDIDAS "Barricade" tennis Raquette case. Ask me, how do I know ?

So question:

Not to totally side track the conversation. Why discrete bags? My guns just go in gun bags. Into the trunk... to the range... back and forth.

Why the need to disguise what you have?

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Originally posted by myrottiety:
So question:

Not to totally side track the conversation. Why discrete bags? My guns just go in gun bags. Into the trunk... to the range... back and forth.

Why the need to disguise what you have?

Some of us prefer to keep our hobby private. I live in a typical residential neighborhood but always load and unload the CRV with the garage door closed. I rarely stop anywhere before or after a range trip. If I unload in the drive (very uncommon), I grab the Galati case(s) and hustle inside.

I doubt my neighbors would notice or care, but I see no reason to advertise.

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Originally posted by myrottiety:
So question:

Not to totally side track the conversation. Why discrete bags? My guns just go in gun bags. Into the trunk... to the range... back and forth.

Why the need to disguise what you have?

I live in an apartment complex and travel frequently. I’d rather the entire complex not know that there’s something worth stealing in my apartment.

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Originally posted by ruger357:
I’ve got an actual Wilson tennis racquet bag for my AR pistol. Tight fit and not the best padding but I’ve carried it all over the place without one bat of an eye.

It’s actually a prince racquet bag.

I also have one of these.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2238712154