A full-size rifle case announces what is inside. Gun Websites looked at a slim bag made to carry a satellite antenna, and how it holds a broken-down 10.5-inch AR-15 short-barreled rifle without drawing attention.
The bag
- A coyote brown SAT-COM antenna bag, slim enough to carry by the handle or tuck behind a truck seat.
- A Velcro strap added to keep the shoulder strap tucked away, then pulled free when needed.
- A double zipper joined by a single pull opens both zippers at once. A small polymer carabiner keeps the zippers from walking open.
Inside
- The upper and lower receivers of a 10.5-inch SBR, separated by a foam-padded nylon divider so they do not scratch each other.
- An inner pocket that can take a water bladder or spare parts.
Outside
- A front flap with a center-stitched double pocket, one 30-round magazine in each.
- PALS webbing for magazine or radio pouches.
- A large rear pocket for gloves, water and a copy of the rifle’s NFA paperwork.
Getting it running
- Pull the two halves, pin the upper to the lower, insert a magazine and charge the rifle. The video shows it done at full speed.
Things to consider
- A short-barreled rifle must be registered under the NFA. Keep a copy of the approved paperwork with it.
- Know your state and local transport laws.
More
- See Short Barreled AR15s and AR15 Laws.
Based on a video from the Gun Websites YouTube channel. New to the AR-15? Start with Where To Start.