handgun in a Safety Deposit Box?

[BlindJustice]

Anybody else see a TV show or movie where there is a scene
where the good or bad guy goes to the bank, and besides the
important papers, valuables, there's a loaded handgun?

With a Concealed LIcense would it be a problem legally
to get it in there or leave it there?

Wonder what the person who inherits the key would think
of this ?

I was just thinking of getting a safety Deposit box as about
a week ago there were 4 arson started fires in my town
and one family had 90 seconds to break a window in the
kitchen and jump out with the skin on their backs.

 

[shadowalker]

Safe deposit boxes are on the bank's private property. Before purchasing a safe deposit box you should review the bank's policies, also if you have valuables in the box you'll still want insurance for them because they aren't insured by the bank.

It looks like most the time it is a don't look / don't tell policy about what is in the box (see here).

It might be a better idea to store documents at the safe deposit box and guns a good fireproof gun safe. Sometimes the internal temperature of a gun safe gets high enough to destroy documents.

 

[btg3]

I can't think of a good reason to have a LOADED gun in a safety deposit box. Sounds like a bad idea, to me.

Regarding CCW license issues, it would vary by state. FWIW, I do banking while carrying.

A safety depoist box is useful for most homes that have a security plan. They are a relatively inexpensive form of insurance.

 

[Gator]

I have kept a few heirloom handguns in a safe deposit box for years. They are not loaded though .

 

[DevilDog0402]

Pretty sure it is illegal (federal law?) to carry a weapon into a bank unless you are an LEO/agent.

 

[shadowalker]

In most states it is perfectly legal to carry firearms in banks, most banks are privately owned banks with FDIC insurance.

The bottom line is banks may have policies against firearms in their safe deposit boxes but they don't want to know what you put in the box, they see it as a liability thing, so as long as you make payments you probably wont have any trouble.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

This was a long time ago, but my father once put a couple of handguns in a bank safe deposit, no problem. It will depend on the individual bank's policy, which can be determined with a simple phone call or face-to-face.

Pretty sure it is illegal (federal law?) to carry a weapon into a bank unless you are an LEO/agent.

No federal law. The bank is private property; only the funds within are FDIC insured. Some states may prohibit it, or the bank itself - through its company policy - can be "posted."

 

[BlindJustice]

Interesting responses - I added the movie/TV slant to see how
realistic it really is. IMO - not much.... but good point on the gun
vault and paper reaching a flash point before weapons might occur
damage. IF I was outside my home and it was burning with the fire
dept fighting the fire I'd tell them No. 1. the gun vault/ammo is behind
that part of the wall and just save that otherwise there might be some
fireworks to say the least.

 

[dstorm1911]

BJ, "I'd tell them No. 1. the gun vault/ammo is behind
that part of the wall and just save that otherwise there might be some
fireworks to say the least."

Standard procedure at that point is then to pull all personel back and cordon off the area util the fire has burned itself out...... or all ammo has detonated making it safe to resume fighting the fire......

 

[Standing Wolf]

I've been keeping guns in various bank boxes 20 years and longer.

 

[wdlsguy]

BATFE has no problem with storing NFA firearms in a safe deposit box, so I can't see them having a problem with storing handguns in one:

If an individual is changing his or her State of residence and the individual’s application to transport the NFA firearm cannot be approved because of a prohibition in the new State, what options does a lawful possessor have?

NFA firearms may be left in a safe deposit box in his or her former State of residence. Also, ...

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/faq2.htm#m22

 

[1 old 0311]

My bank doesn't care what is put in the boxes. That is why they have private rooms.

 

[plexreticle]

Who cares, what they don't know wont hurt them. If they are poking around in your safe deposit box you have more more to worry about than the gun in there

 

[Craig_AR]

I'm guessing that if the bank has a legally binding (e.g. 30.06 sign in TX, or in VA the international no guns sign, or similar), then you cannot legally take the gun into the bank in order to place it in the safe deposit box.
However, not all banks ban guns, so if CC is legal, you could get it in.
Next - all banks provide privacy when you use your safe deposit box - they do not look to see what you have in there. In general, they do not want to know.
Based on that, it would seem to me you could legally and easily store firearms at a bank.

But, remember, IANAL. (http://tinyurl.com/97p6u)

craig

 

[jad0110]

Just FYI, for those that live in North Carolina, CCW in banks is strictly ILLEGAL .

NC has lots of criminal empowerment zones. Banks seem to get knocked off rather frequently, even in lower crime areas. Gee, I wonder why ?

As for your state, I would check your local laws and, if legal, consult with the manager of your branch. And definitly store it UNloaded.

 

[BlindJustice]

COrdone off the area till the ammo cooks off and is done...
jeez, ahem that may take a while

Maybe they'll get a clue as I step a good distance back

 

[Quoheleth]

COrdone off the area till the ammo cooks off and is done...
jeez, ahem that may take a while

Maybe they'll get a clue as I step a good distance back

Happened early this summer in Humble, TX - the Sportsman's Guide store caught on fire; started in the AC system. By the time the FD got there, the building was burning pretty well, but had it been any other shop, it may have been a close fight to save it. As it was, they pulled all firefighters back several hundred hards, closed off the highway in front of it (a 7-laner, FM1960) and let 'er burn out.

Granted...that was a commercial gunshop with hundreds of thousands of rounds, but no FD is going to put their firefighters into that kind of...explosive...situation.

Q

 

[ArchAngelCD]

One question..... What would be the reason to keep a handgun in a Safe Deposit Box loaded???

 

[wuchak]

If you are also storing the bounty from the big job you pulled with the guys you have since double crossed and you know there's a good chance they'll be forcing you to open the safe deposit box for them before they drive you into the desert to execute you.


I can't see much reason for leaving the gun loaded but it does make sense to me to leave a box of ammo with it. Who knows what the situation may be when you go to get it and since the gun is worthless without the ammo having them together is a good idea.

 

[deercop]

My thoughts on a reason to keep a handgun in the safe deposit box - if your significant other just makes a claim of domestic violence, you could very easily have your guns in your possession taken by a court order, for your significant other's protection. There are a lot of vengeful spouses out there, who would make such a claim just to screw you over.

 

[boredelmo]

My local gun shop stores guns for less than $10 a month.

Maybe yours does as well?

 

[Autolycus]

I think it is a good idea. If you want to keep it safe, why not?

 

[6_gunner]

I've actually been considering this myself. I may be going to graduate school in Israel, next fall and I've considered storing my favorite revolver in a safe deposit box while I'm away. Also, I agree that it would be a good idea to store a couple of boxes of ammo with it.
My thinking is that 1) if one of the Socialist wackos becomes president, I know I won't come home to find my ENTIRE collection confiscated; and 2) I won't have to worry about my semi-antigun mother freaking out for some crazy reason or another and turning it over to the police while I'm away. The second one is a fairly legitimate concern, because she admitted that she had considered turning in my dad's revolver after a friend of the family tragically committed suicide a few years ago. :banghead:

So, how much does it normally cost to rent a safe deposit box? Does it go by the month, year, or what? I suppose I could inquire at my bank, but this is easier at the moment.

 

[elrod]

One question.....what would be the reason to keep a handgun in a Safe Deposit Box loaded???

Bankzombies

To add to 6 gunners' list of why, natural disasters such as tornados and hurricanes can simply erase ones' home. I also fear the political climate, especially the Dems and their desire to make us the most PC country in the world.

 

[M2 Carbine]

So, how much does it normally cost to rent a safe deposit box? Does it go by the month, year, or what? I suppose I could inquire at my bank, but this is easier at the moment.

I've had the same box since 1967.
I believe the cost is $10 a year.
Size wise it's big enough to hold about three compact pistols.