Negrini – Supplying Shotgun Cases to Shotgun Manufacturers for Decades

By: Nick Sisley

More recently, Negrini decided to market gun cases on their own – the North American arm of this Italian-based company is International Case Company in Canandaigua (NY). In addition to over and under cases, Negrini makes semi-auto shotgun, rifle, handgun and tactical-type firearms cases. A visit to their website confirms that there are many models – just of over and under cases – not including the several other types of cases mentioned. So what makes Negrini cases worthy of review? For starters, these cases are approved for airline travel – including international travel. Further, the company claims that they are the lightest airline approved shotgun cases on the market. Double wall technology is used with new ultra-high rubber content thermoformed into multi-layer ABS plastic. Seams are welded using patented ultrasonic welding in conjunction with liquid ABS bonding methods. The double layer system is uniformly strong, absorbs maximum shock and is said to have the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any gun case available. Further, the multi-layer ABS plastic is a technical polymer. Unlike wood, used as reinforcement in some gun cases, Negrini cases have no moisture content that could compromise metal (guns) inside. No matter the temperature range, these cases are also free of corrosives.

Inside the Tactica Series cases there is PixelFoam® that allows the user to configure the case to the tactical shotgun, rifle or pistol being used. These PixelFoam pieces are used to make wedges for a tight barrel, forend and/or receiver/stock fit. Additional foam pieces are also available.

The inner upholstery of the double wall air travel shotgun cases is not only good looking – it’s functional as well. A special cotton/acrylic fabric is used that has a soft feel so it won’t mar. That fabric is laminated to high-tech poly foam for added softness and then solvent-free cement made from natural resins is used at the seams. The cases are backed by a limited lifetime warranty if purchased from International Case Company.