Plano All Weather 2 42" Gun Case

The All Weather 2 is the case that gets most buyers airline-legal protection without the Pelican price tag. The continuous Dri-Loc seal creates a watertight, dust-proof barrier, and the heavy-duty dual-stage latches accept padlocks to meet TSA's locked hard-sided requirement for checked firearms. A pressure-release valve equalizes the case after altitude or temperature swings, which is why Plano markets it as airline approved.

Inside, pre-perforated pluck-to-fit foam lets you cube a custom fit for a rifle and accessories. The 43-inch interior handles a full-length AR or hunting rifle with optic. It is made in the USA and backed by a one-year warranty. The honest tradeoff against premium cases: the AW2 is weather-resistant rather than submersible, and the latch and hinge hardware are lighter-duty than a Pelican Vault or Nanuk. For the buyer who flies a few times a year and wants real water and crush protection at $130, it is the value benchmark the rest of the field is measured against.