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sauron3x

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Hi everyone, new member here, so please bear with me.

I currently one own a single 12GA, and while I don't have any immediate plans to expand, I said the same thing with woodworking tools and now have a mini shop in my garage :).

I was wondering what I should use for secure storage? I was looking at gun safes, but that seems like complete overkill for what I have now. So, I was hoping to get some input on what others who are in, or were in, my situation did?

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Safes are dangerous...once you buy one you buy more guns until you fill it up.

seriously though I’d say how you secure a single shotgun really depends on your living arrangement, if others, especially kids could get access to it. If your single and live alone a decent gun lock may be sufficient but with others or kids I’d recommend it being in a locked closet, locked mental gun cabinet or gun safe.
 
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LMS said:
Doc - I have been looking for one of those but it seems that they are not made anymore. Have a source?
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Sorry, only available for AR patterns.
www.gunsafesnow.com

ShotLock AR 200M Solo-Vault

Keep your guns & other valuables protected from break-ins, fires & other hazards with a quality safe. From home, office, vehicle & gun safes, find what you need!
www.gunsafesnow.com www.gunsafesnow.com

This website claims to be accepting back orders with fulfillment in September, best to call first.
nwsafe.com

ShotLock Shotgun 200M Solo-Vault

Keep your home defense shotgun secure, close & ready in a ShotLock 200M Solo-Vault constructed of military-grade 14 gauge steel. Secures most shotguns.
nwsafe.com nwsafe.com
 
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sauron3x

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dwa12479 said:
Who/what are you trying to secure the firearm from? Kids, theft, fire? Do you own or rent? Will you be expanding your gun collection (rhetorical question... ).
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Mainly from kids, once they get old enough for it to matter(at least 5 years down the line). I own, and as of now..no plans to expand..but who knows.
 
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TheMoneyPit said:
Safes are dangerous...once you buy one you buy more guns until you fill it up.

seriously though I’d say how you secure a single shotgun really depends on your living arrangement, if others, especially kids could get access to it. If your single and live alone a decent gun lock may be sufficient but with others or kids I’d recommend it being in a locked closet, locked mental gun cabinet or gun safe.
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I could probably swap out a door knob on a basement closet for a lockable knob, and that could be a pretty decent intermediate solution, but a bit of a pain to deal with. I'll def take that into consideration, thanks. I was looking for a small lockable metal case for the gun itself as well, but haven't had any luck finding those just yet.
 
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technicalgadget said:
Sorry, only available for AR patterns.
www.gunsafesnow.com

ShotLock AR 200M Solo-Vault

Keep your guns & other valuables protected from break-ins, fires & other hazards with a quality safe. From home, office, vehicle & gun safes, find what you need!
www.gunsafesnow.com www.gunsafesnow.com

This website claims to be accepting back orders with fulfillment in September, best to call first.
nwsafe.com

ShotLock Shotgun 200M Solo-Vault

Keep your home defense shotgun secure, close & ready in a ShotLock 200M Solo-Vault constructed of military-grade 14 gauge steel. Secures most shotguns.
nwsafe.com nwsafe.com
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This isn't too shabby at all :), I'll def take a closer look at this. Thanks!
 
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LMS said:
Doc - I have been looking for one of those but it seems that they are not made anymore. Have a source?
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shit. Looks like no one has them. Sorry.
May want to reach out locally

Use the Find A Dealer
www.shotlock.com

Quick-Access Shotgun Safes | ShotLock | USA

The ShotLock Shotgun Solo-Vault is the world's first and most secure quick-access shotgun safe. Visit our site to learn more about our products today.
www.shotlock.com www.shotlock.com
 
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Kept my first shotgun stored broken down in box that it came with for many years. Bought a safe after my son was born and there it has been for past 14 +/- years. Remarkably, it hasn't gone off and caused any mayhem in all those years, lol...
 
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Eh.

Don't sweat securing the gun.

Lock up the Ammo in metal cans !

If your only concern is unauthorized people firing your weapon, this will do.
 
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Be safe but don’t get killed because you’re too safe. Like when your door gets kicked in at 3am and you’re in a groggy haze. Are you going to be able to access your gun, unlock whatever you have on there and load it if not already loaded as your heart is racing and the foot steps are coming up your stairs? Just something to think about. Find a balance between keeping away from children and having it ready so it can do what it needs to do.
 
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Chevusa said:
Be safe but don’t get killed because you’re too safe. Like when your door gets kicked in at 3am and you’re in a groggy haze. Are you going to be able to access your gun, unlock whatever you have on there and load it if not already loaded as your heart is racing and the foot steps are coming up your stairs? Just something to think about. Find a balance between keeping away from children and having it ready so it can do what it needs to do.
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There are no easy choices, are there ?

At the very least, keep your SAFETIES on.
 
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CaseHardened said:
There are no easy choices, are there ?

At the very least, keep your SAFETIES on.
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I have a friend who got married and had a bunch of kids. His wife won’t let him carry except for rare occasions - definitely not in or around the house. I always tease him and ask if his guns are unloaded, taken apart and locked up for “safety”. I’m sure an intruder will wait on the door mat for him to get ready. Poor guy. Should have wore a condom.
 
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CaseHardened said:
EVERYONE ?

no

But a Safety will keep ME safe from accidental discharge.
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Yeah could get you killed too but whatever.

Fundementals.

Guns are ALWAYS loaded.

Dont point at anything you dont intend to kill.

Finger off trigger until ready to shoot.

Know your target and what's beyond it.

You own the bullet after it leaves barrel.
 
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