Baba Louie
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At the very least, this is one of the best examples I can think of for Trigger Locks being used if you cannot or will not buy a Homak or equal type safebox.
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I have roomates who are in college, what should I do with my firearms?
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semf
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A few years ago after I got divorced I was living thru the same thing. We weren't in college and worked for the same company but as I was a lot younger and cuter I was dating alot, any way I wasn't home alot. One day I came home and my roomies were playing cops and robbers or something with my new shotgun , in the middle of my tirade I racked the slide to show them that there was a round in the chamber, I had hidden it under my mattress (nobody would think of looking there). After that I secured it with a bicycle chain combo lock and tied it up in the box springs of my bed, making it useless for immediate use but not too hard to get to when I got home. Luckily I live in Fla where glovebox carry has always been legal so I was able to keep my handgun with me.
At that time I had never heard of a gun safe in a home and trigger locks may have been available but I did not know of them. Today there are many more, affordable options.
I don't think you sais where you live (I'm assuming Cali), or what you are trying to protect and how many
At that time I had never heard of a gun safe in a home and trigger locks may have been available but I did not know of them. Today there are many more, affordable options.
I don't think you sais where you live (I'm assuming Cali), or what you are trying to protect and how many
ENC
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Bank safe deposit box
CJ
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I live alone on the third floor of a gated apartment complex, and I still keep mine locked up in a safe, or at least a locking case. The safe is a good idea, especially the heavier ones to keep them from wandering off.
Also, I discovered that a local range will rent out secured storage lockers for firearms, so that might be worth looking into until you can get more secure accomidations for your firearms.
Also, I discovered that a local range will rent out secured storage lockers for firearms, so that might be worth looking into until you can get more secure accomidations for your firearms.
ReadyontheRight
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At the very least get trigger locks. Master makes combo trigger locks for ~$10 on which you can change the 3-number code.
I you have handguns only, spring for ~$170 and get the large Gun Vault.
http://www.gunvault.com/
You can fit 4 handguns and extra mags in the large size. You will probably find a Gun Vault useful for years (kids, kids friends, etc.)
If $$$ are an issue, just get a regular small safe for handguns or one of the $79 safes mentioned above for long guns. I'd still put on a trigger lock though with an inexpensive safe.
I you have handguns only, spring for ~$170 and get the large Gun Vault.
http://www.gunvault.com/
You can fit 4 handguns and extra mags in the large size. You will probably find a Gun Vault useful for years (kids, kids friends, etc.)
If $$$ are an issue, just get a regular small safe for handguns or one of the $79 safes mentioned above for long guns. I'd still put on a trigger lock though with an inexpensive safe.
pbman:
I've heard its not safe to pawn guns, as a disreputable shop can claim an item is "lost" and you are entitled to only the value of the loan as compensation. Thus if you pawned a $800 pistol for $20 and the shop "lost" it, you'd be sitting on the curb with $20 in your hand and no pistol (at least thats the way it works with jewelry, getting the ATF involved might help when its a firearm).
Kharn
I've heard its not safe to pawn guns, as a disreputable shop can claim an item is "lost" and you are entitled to only the value of the loan as compensation. Thus if you pawned a $800 pistol for $20 and the shop "lost" it, you'd be sitting on the curb with $20 in your hand and no pistol (at least thats the way it works with jewelry, getting the ATF involved might help when its a firearm).
Kharn
Daedalus
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I am a college student and have a roomate who is in college. However my roomate is someone who has been a best friend since middle school. He knows I have firearms and he also knows I dont like people touching them without my consent.
Still I put a lock on my bedroom and plan to get a Sentry 10 or 14 gun safe. Even if you trust your roomate absolutely, house guests that may be visiting while you are out have to be taken into consideration.
My suggestion - get a lockset for your bedroom and ask a generous relative for a homak cabinet as a holiday gift.
Still I put a lock on my bedroom and plan to get a Sentry 10 or 14 gun safe. Even if you trust your roomate absolutely, house guests that may be visiting while you are out have to be taken into consideration.
My suggestion - get a lockset for your bedroom and ask a generous relative for a homak cabinet as a holiday gift.
ARperson
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If he's renting the place, he probably can't make alterations to the premises without the permission of the owner and/or landlord.
However, the owner/landlord can get in trouble for not fixing the sliding door since it is obviously a safety issue.
In the meantime, follow the previous suggestion and cut a 2x4 down to size and shove it in the tracks of the door to keep it from being opened from the outside. I did that when I lived on a bottom floor apartment and my door DID lock.
And get a safe. Scrimp and safe, but get the safe. Best way to prevent unsolicited touching of your firearms. The other suggestions are good, especially if temporary, but nothing is as good as a good safe.
However, the owner/landlord can get in trouble for not fixing the sliding door since it is obviously a safety issue.
In the meantime, follow the previous suggestion and cut a 2x4 down to size and shove it in the tracks of the door to keep it from being opened from the outside. I did that when I lived on a bottom floor apartment and my door DID lock.
And get a safe. Scrimp and safe, but get the safe. Best way to prevent unsolicited touching of your firearms. The other suggestions are good, especially if temporary, but nothing is as good as a good safe.
Kharn
Your rights probably vary by state law. I've never done it myself, but i have a friend who lived in a bad neigborehood and pawned his tv, radio, cd's...... everytime he went on vacation. It worked out for him real well.
If someone is worried about rommates or their friends stealing it, it may be a chance worth taking.
Your rights probably vary by state law. I've never done it myself, but i have a friend who lived in a bad neigborehood and pawned his tv, radio, cd's...... everytime he went on vacation. It worked out for him real well.
If someone is worried about rommates or their friends stealing it, it may be a chance worth taking.
semf
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I have a Sentinel 16 gun locker i bought from Wa-Mart for $120 I have also seen smaller Homacks at Sports Auth. for around $100.
If you are short on cash try this. Take 2 I-bolt with a long treaded section, about an inch, Screw them into studs at an appropriate distance from each other, get as thick a chain as you can, run it through a inner tube or some type of rubber sleeve, run this through the bolts and trigger guards of your guns, lock it up with a good lock.
Before I got my locker I did something similar to a gun cabinet I had, which screwed the cabinet to the wall and allowed me to lock the guns to the cabinet, while still being able to display my guns.
If you are short on cash try this. Take 2 I-bolt with a long treaded section, about an inch, Screw them into studs at an appropriate distance from each other, get as thick a chain as you can, run it through a inner tube or some type of rubber sleeve, run this through the bolts and trigger guards of your guns, lock it up with a good lock.
Before I got my locker I did something similar to a gun cabinet I had, which screwed the cabinet to the wall and allowed me to lock the guns to the cabinet, while still being able to display my guns.
Ive pawned several guns in my time, never had a problem getting one back. If they deal in firearms they are an FFL, losing a gun is a big deal, especially if there is someone who is going to notice. If they sell it there will be a form 44 indicating it as such. To much paper trail with guns to let them get "lost" too easily.
Big Mike
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Buy a safe. Mike
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So what if the roomies are in college?
If you have people fondling your stuff at home, then they don't need to be your roomies. If they have to be roomies, buy a friggin' safe or lock box of some sort. How hard is that to figure out?
If you have people fondling your stuff at home, then they don't need to be your roomies. If they have to be roomies, buy a friggin' safe or lock box of some sort. How hard is that to figure out?
rayra
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Another recommendation to buy at least Homak locking cabinet, asap.
And spend $20 on a key-locking doorknob for your bedroom, TODAY
And spend $20 on a key-locking doorknob for your bedroom, TODAY
semf
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I have a box full of trigger locks. If you are really short on cash, and believe me I've been there, I can send you some.
Stevie-Ray
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Gun Vault. My multi was just a little over 100 bucks and it holds my 4 CCWs perfectly. Or at least a Sentry Lock Box. These can be had for about 45 bucks, but I don't know how many you could stuff in there.
Sven
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In my state, right now you would be storing the firearms in an illegal fashion - check your local laws... and get a GunVault or ANYTHING that is secure and that bolts down to the floor.
Hide it well.
Hide it well.
Stickjockey
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At least check out these guys. Good for handguns, semi/pump shotguns, and AR-style rifles.
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