BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
I dont want to further derail the thread but I have been saying this for years... usually my line is "these are my most important safeties" (hold out index finger. Point at head with said index finger).
I dont want to further derail the thread but I have been saying this for years... usually my line is "these are my most important safeties" (hold out index finger. Point at head with said index finger).
technicalgadget
.44 mag
Another good and cheap option here.
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And don’t over look just a hard sided case with pad locks on it. That is more than sufficient to keep kids away from it and would allow you to have it loaded and ready to go so all you have to do is get it out of the case and you’re good.
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And don’t over look just a hard sided case with pad locks on it. That is more than sufficient to keep kids away from it and would allow you to have it loaded and ready to go so all you have to do is get it out of the case and you’re good.
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
ummmmm Glock?
LMS
.357 mag
"Excuse me Mr Murderer / Rapist, could you hold on a sec while I rack my slide? Won't be but a moment - have a seat...."
LMS
.357 mag
shit. Looks like no one has them. Sorry.
May want to reach out locally
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Thanks - tried and no one has them. Oh well. Will probably go with under bed unit, or maybe do an ebay search for one with an alert. Any issues with yours?
dwa12479
.338 Win Mag
Mine has one.... that's never been flicked on in the 6 years I've carried it.
dwa12479
.338 Win Mag
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Lots of decent solutions listed above. Tactical Walls is a good option if you. Eed to hide a single shotgun. And also want easy access.
As your kid(s) grow up, make sure that firearms are not a secret. Take the mystery out of it. If they want to handle firearms, don't with them. Show them the safety side of it from the beginning.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
Same for every AR I own. I think the only time I've engaged the safety on a couple of them were when I was building them and literally had to.
On point, I like the single locked case approach here. It's good to have a lockable case anyway.
If you're looking for a locking storage box.. stack-on lockers run around +/- $150. Keep in mind a locker/ safe does take up space.
Being that you only own the 1 shotgun and have no plans on expanding your firearm collections. Keeping it store in a locked closet maybe the cheapest route. Or you can mount the solo vault in the closet to keep secure & hidden.
However.. are you planning on using the shotgun for home defense? if so, I would not keep it somewhere hard to get at or requires a key lock. because fumbling around for a key is not a good ideal when there is a break-in.
Imo, stored it in the master bed room closet- somewhere close at hand in case you hear a bump in the night.
Being that you only own the 1 shotgun and have no plans on expanding your firearm collections. Keeping it store in a locked closet maybe the cheapest route. Or you can mount the solo vault in the closet to keep secure & hidden.
However.. are you planning on using the shotgun for home defense? if so, I would not keep it somewhere hard to get at or requires a key lock. because fumbling around for a key is not a good ideal when there is a break-in.
Imo, stored it in the master bed room closet- somewhere close at hand in case you hear a bump in the night.
camper4lyfe
.308 Win
If you're only looking to keep it under wraps from kids, an inexpensive Stackon gun cabinet will fit the bill for you. Gun Cabinets Archives - Stack-On
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
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Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
Many options out there. If you have kids under 16 it is now the law that the firearm be locked up. Something a lot of people overlook. Good luck.
JackNeat
.45 acp
Good points made. I guess the first decision you need to make is did you buy the shotgun for home defense? If yes, then you are obligated to keeping it in a state of ready and easily accessible by the authorized adults in the home. That shotgun locker looks like a great method. Check out the lucky gunner video for “cruiser ready” shotgun. Combine that with a secure way of locking it up but accessible in 30 seconds or less.
If no, then you are able to secure it by whatever means will keep it out of the hands of kids or other. Breaking it down and locking it up in A hard to access area of the house.
If no, then you are able to secure it by whatever means will keep it out of the hands of kids or other. Breaking it down and locking it up in A hard to access area of the house.
All good points, except I don't really pay much attention to the "cruiser ready" theory. You lose a round of capacity on an already low capacity weapon and give away your location and element of surprise by racking the slide. I just don't see a need for it. I have no concern of the gun firing by itself. I also don't buy into the theory that the people who just invaded your house are going to take off running when they hear the slide rack. They'll most likely just start shooting in your direction. That is my 0.02.
JackNeat
.45 acp
I agree that cruiser ready is really just a preference and offers no positives if the gun is properly secured. I figure since there are kids and possibly a wife to keep calm when it comes to the idea of loaded weapon in the house, the cruiser ready mode is a selling point.
sauron3x
22lr
Yea, you hit that one on the head as well. The wife and the one mobile(and soon to be mobile) children complicate things a bit.
Nothing is simple
. I have some research to do. Maybe i'll make some awesome looking wood case for it which has a built in lock and at a push of a button can eject the gun upwards into my arms? Know anyone who can make a case ;-p ??
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
Just my two cents but in the given scenario, I would rather have the weapon loaded and chambered and secured in a fashion I can readily access it, then to have it loaded and not chambered and less secured (more readily accessible).
I can armchair this one as there are no kids in my house; you need to find the right balance for your comfort and safety and that of those around you that you are, after all, setting out to protect in all this.
Blimey
.450/400 Nitro Ex
One option is to just hide it. In many ways it's superior to a safe, because they are pretty easy to cut into with a cheap grinder in many cases or pick based on youtube videos. There are many potential hiding spots in the house, and if you're inventive you can start doing it in furniture like the video above. Look at your kitchen cabinets for example. In many cases there is a section above, about 2" thick where the molding will come up. It's long, you could put a gun there nobody will ever have a clue.
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
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I do not have kids but hiding has always been my choice. Many of my guns are hidden good enough that grown peoole cannot find them. It takes a bit of engineering but its worth it.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
While they're in the process of getting old enough, begin training them on firearm safety, respect, and handling. Curious children get hurt. If they're not curious, there's no reason to be playing with them. My family knows where they are and how to use them.
phatfarmerbob
.223 Rem
correct me if I’m wrong but if the child has a hunting license, your exempt
Brian Colt
.45 acp
All else fails, the big box stores like home depot, lowes, harbor freight all have locker type toolboxes available.
spat
.700 Nitro Express
If you're just worried about the kids, a simple trigger lock is sufficient.
My main concern would be humidity control where you store it though. But that's a local problem you may not face.
My safe is primarily for humidity control. The fact that it locks is almost irrelevant to me.
Growing up all the guns just sat in an open rack. We knew not to touch them without an adult. But we got plenty of opportunity to use them with proper supervision so there wasn't a major temptation to violate that rule.
Keyzard
.45 acp
I put one of these behind our bedroom door - In-Wall Security Cabinet – 55" - Stack-On
It took all of about 20 minutes to install with a drywall saw and drill/driver.
It is discrete (you have to be in the bedroom and close the door to see it), allows quick access to a shotgun, and keeps it secure from little hands.
(As an added benefit it also opened up two spots in the safe.....lol)
It took all of about 20 minutes to install with a drywall saw and drill/driver.
It is discrete (you have to be in the bedroom and close the door to see it), allows quick access to a shotgun, and keeps it secure from little hands.
(As an added benefit it also opened up two spots in the safe.....lol)
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Shotlock Corp and amazon out again.
try these guys
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try these guys
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Keep your home defense shotgun secure, close & ready in a ShotLock 200M Solo-Vault constructed of military-grade 14 gauge steel. Secures most shotguns.
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