Keys for shooting box

Nick Y · Post by **Nick Y** » Sat May 12, 2012 7:17 am

Hi all, I've recently purchased two deluxe pachmayr pistol boxes. Does anyone know where I can get keys for them?

Isabel1130 · Post by **Isabel1130** » Sat May 12, 2012 9:44 am

I think your best bet at this point would be to go to a local lock shop and have them make you one.

Rover · Post by **Rover** » Sat May 12, 2012 12:32 pm

If anyone wants your stuff, they'll steal the whole damn box!

Isabel1130 · Post by **Isabel1130** » Sat May 12, 2012 1:27 pm

Rover brings up a good point. Unless you are going to use your box as a shipping container, inside your unlocked suitcase, when you fly with your guns, the most likely scenario is having a locked gun box, and a lost or forgotten key at a match. At this point, you either don't shoot, borrow some guns or break the lock on your box. I personally dont know anyone who locks their gun box.

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Sat May 12, 2012 3:38 pm

In some states I believe you have to have the guns locked in a box when transporting them in you vehicle. If I also recall correctly, the ammo also has to be in a locked box and in some areas a separate box from the guns.

Chris

Isabel1130 · Post by **Isabel1130** » Sat May 12, 2012 6:48 pm

Another good point Chris. However, for example, in New Jersey, the locked box requirement is only if you do not have a trunk or locking glove box. Anyone know if there are other states more restrictive than Jersey?

Nick Y · Post by **Nick Y** » Sun May 13, 2012 5:22 am

In Canada we have to have trigger locks and be in a locked case/box. I'll have to see what the locksmith can do for me.

marvelshooter · Post by **marvelshooter** » Sun May 13, 2012 6:59 am

Is Pachmayr still in business? They may be able to help you.

precisionpistolbox · Post by **precisionpistolbox** » Sun May 13, 2012 8:06 am

I suspect they are the "151" key if they are a what is called a "Medium Case latch." These are available from me for the price of shipping....like a buck.

Pachmayr and a bunch of other makers also made boxes that had a small case lock. These are no longer made as far as I can tell and a locksmith is likely the only hope.

Greg Walloch
Precision Pistol Boxes

Kirmdog · Post by **Kirmdog** » Sun May 13, 2012 8:49 pm

Good question and one I need an answer to also. I kept my spare key on the side of my box figuing that if someone wanted to steal my guns they would take the whole box. To my dismay someone stold my spare key instead at one of our matches. Left the guns but took the key.

As a side note IL requiers you to have the gun case locked during transportation to and form matches.

oldcaster · Post by **oldcaster** » Tue May 15, 2012 9:02 pm

When ever we go from Missouri to Illinois for matches we lock our boxes and have a key attached to the box so we don't forget or lose them. -- Bill --

Nick Y · Post by **Nick Y** » Fri May 25, 2012 4:48 am

Got new keys in the mail yesterday from precision pistol box. Thanks Greg.