Colorado ATV gun case question

[hunter4528]

So I'm heading back out west this year for my second elk hunt and im taking my ATV this year. The laws state the gun must be unloaded in a hard or soft enclose case. Whats a soft case? I have a hard time finding a case that fits my custom rifle with bipod and suppressor. I was looking into one of the mounted cases but my budget is already at its max for the season. When i read soft enclosed case does that mean one of the cloth padded zipper enclosed cases?

I get the idea behind the law not complaining about that at all i just don't understand the difference between it being in a soft case on a gun rack on my the front of my atv or secured in my hunting pack which would take longer to get it out than the gun case. I was going to just use my standard hard case but its not cheap and its bulky. Is a soft cloth case that zips completely enclosed enclosed secured with gun mounts legal or should i just save up and last minute get a hard case that mounts? I'm using a 7prc that i put on a MTD field stock and with the scope and suppressor it just makes getting a case that is perfect a pain.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Your take on the law is correct. Just make sure the case is closed....eg zippered case zipped up or hard case latched.

 

[hunter4528]

Your take on the law is correct. Just make sure the case is closed....eg zippered case zipped up or hard case latched.

might just use a zipper case and then secure that on my pack.

 

[Boarmaster]

might just use a zipper case and then secure that on my pack.

Thats about all you can do if your not going with buying a hard gun boot and mount. Or if your rifle doesnt fit in a boot. I have several kolpen boots. One might be 30 years old . 25 years old for sure. Been on four different atvs now on my SxS. It has protected my rifles flawlessly. I don't see why your idea of a soft case lashed to your pack wouldn't work.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I have hunted Wyoming since the 80's. I remember when this law was in effect. Back then the Wardens were really strict on enforcement. What they really don't like is ammo in the gun. I use a hard case that has a top 1/3 that comes off. really easy to get my gun out and it really protects it from dust and dents.

 

[mainbeam pursuit2]

I spoke with a warden about this, his comment was you could wrap it in a blanket. I'm not sure the law says anything other than in a case with no ammo in it. What is considered a case? I put mine in a soft case in my SxS.

 

[Nicaburns]

It does not specify locks, latches, or even zippers
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