Gun storage case

Abstract

A gun storage case comprises an envelope having an integral flap. The envelope is sized to enclose a gun. The case includes means for securing the flap in a closed position to the envelope. The envelope is made from a laminate structure. The laminate structure includes an impermeable plastic film having a nonwoven material affixed thereto. The nonwoven material has a basis weight in the range of 5 to 25 ounces per square yard. The nonwoven material is located on the inner surface of the envelope.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A gun storage case comprising: 
 an envelope having an integral flap, said envelope being adapted to enclose a gun and means for securing said flap in a position to close said envelope, said envelope comprising a laminate structure including an impermeable plastic film having a nonwoven fabric affixed thereto, said nonwoven fabric having a basis weight in the range of 5 to 25 ounces per square yard, said nonwoven fabric being located on an inner surface of said envelope.    
     
     
         2 . The case of  claim 1  wherein said plastic film further comprises a polyester film.  
     
     
         3 . The case of  claim 2  wherein said polyester film has a thickness ranging from 0.2 to 5.0 mils.  
     
     
         4 . The case of  claim 1  wherein said nonwoven fabric comprises a polypropylene nonwoven fabric.  
     
     
         5 . The case of  claim 4  wherein said polypropylene nonwoven fabric having a basis weight ranging from 8 to 16 ounces per square yard.  
     
     
         6 . The case of  claim 5  wherein said basis weight ranging from 8 to 16 ounces per square yard.  
     
     
         7 . The case of  claim 1  further comprising an additive impregnating said nonwoven fabric.  
     
     
         8 . A method for storing a gun comprising the step of providing a case comprising: 
 an envelope having an integral flap, said envelope being adapted to enclose a gun and means for securing said flap in a position to close said envelope, said envelope comprising a laminate structure including an impermeable plastic film having a nonwoven fabric affixed thereto, said nonwoven fabric having a basis weight in the range of 5 to 25 ounces per square yard, said nonwoven fabric being located on an inner surface of said envelope.    
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said plastic film further comprises a polyester film.  
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9  wherein said polyester film has a thickness ranging from 0.2 to 5.0 mils.  
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said nonwoven fabric comprises a polypropylene nonwoven fabric.  
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11  wherein said polypropylene nonwoven fabric having a basis weight ranging from 8 to 16 ounces per square yard.  
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 8  further comprising an additive impregnating said nonwoven fabric.