Hunting gear

Transporting your weapon: case, sheath or hard case

In France, a hunting weapon must be transported unloaded, neither loaded nor chambered, and in a closed case. In a car, it must remain hidden from outside view, ideally in the boot. A soft sheath, padded and with a shoulder strap, is enough to go from the vehicle to the shooting stand. The hard case, with pre-cut foam and a key lock, offers better protection for a rifle with a scope during long trips. The length of the case is chosen according to that of the weapon, barrel included, with a few extra centimetres for margin.

The rest of the equipment

Hunting also includes:

• Textiles, jackets, trousers and vests.
• Shoes and Boots.
• Accessories.

All hunting gear can be found on the hunting page.

Ammo pouch, game bag and knife in the field

The ammo pouch, worn on the belt or across the shoulder, keeps ammunition within reach without clinking around in a pocket. The game bag, or game pouch, holds small game, both feathered and furred: its rear pocket made of mesh or washable fabric allows air to circulate and cool the meat. For larger game, the hunting knife, with a fixed or folding blade with a locking mechanism, is used for quick gutting on site, ensuring quality meat. It is carried in a sheath attached to the belt, blade protected, to prevent any injury while walking.

Storing your weapons safely at home

Weapons of category C, which include most hunting rifles and shotguns, must be stored unloaded and out of reach of others. The regulations allow for three solutions: a suitable safe or strong cabinet, the disassembly of an essential part of the weapon stored separately, or any other system that prevents removal. Ammunition should be stored separately, in a dry place and locked away. A safe fixed to the wall or floor, sized for the number of weapons and their scopes, remains the safest solution in a home with children.

Good deals

Great deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new products show the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a regular order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year festivities, the winter sales, the French Days of spring, then the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

What documents are needed to transport a hunting weapon?

The hunter transports their weapon with a validated hunting license or ownership title according to the weapon's category. The transport must be for a legitimate reason, such as going hunting or to the shooting range.

How to preserve the game after shooting?

One should gut the animal as quickly as possible, then leave it to cool in the shade, belly open and aired. The carcass should then be placed in a cold room or a cool place, at no more than seven degrees, before butchering.

How to maintain the weapon after a day of hunting?

Upon returning home, one wipes down the weapon, runs a cleaning patch through the barrel, and applies a thin layer of oil to prevent rust, especially after a wet day. It is then stored, unloaded, in its safe or cabinet.

How to get a wild boar out of the woods?

A drag strap passed behind the front legs allows one to pull the animal on the ground to the path. For long distances or slopes, a wheeled cart or a stretcher carried by two people helps avoid exhaustion.

Can you fly with your hunting weapon?

Yes, as long as you declare it to the airline when booking and place it in the hold in a locked hard case. Ammunition travels according to the rules of each airline, and the regulations of the destination country should be checked.