A rifle in a Pelican case without a loaded mag doesn't sound like self protection to me..

I have one of the Hill People Gear chest rigs.. I actually use it as a quick out the door fly fishing rig. Works great and would be even better for it's intended purpose but I don't have my CCW so I believe using it even on the trails would be against the law. I don't think the law that covers carrying in your car as an extension of your home would cover carrying on/in an ATV.