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I was asked to weigh in...
..and why I don't know.
First off I commend the original poster in acknowledging the fact his responsibility is to himself and his wife and not protecting the storage facility.
This is why the facility has insurance to cover itself AND those renting storage units are strongly suggested to have insurance to cover their possessions.
Second, I have assisted storage facility on site folks with their personal security needs, and that of the facility itself.
So we all know about lighting, motion lighting, fences, keypad codes for gate entry, watch dawgs and the like. It sounds like the OP's facility has all this.
My only thing would be emergency lighting in case the power goes out in the office and living portion of facility.
My concerns have always been getting into and out of structures, which I include vehicles, and answering the door. Just a simple fact, one is more vulnerable getting from "point A to point B" .
In this situation, just as it is with any "retail" setting, is dealing with the public.
Let us be honest, when one deals with money, including credit cards, there are those criminals wanting cash and credit card receipts.
So MY recommendation is a handgun, one will have on person. Folks know I carry on about trying before you buy, to see what fits them, and they shoot best.
I always will.
That said, my experiences, and includes storage facility is using a dedicated, .38spl revolver.
The folks I have dealt with shot the Model 10 and its stainless twin Model 64 best. Not to mention good used police trade ins were really plentiful and affordable.
While some went with the "snub nose" version, I really really prefer the 3" version.
Longer sight radius, longer extractor, still easy to conceal and the darn 3" just has "pointablity".
The ability to use various stocks, allows this gun to fit so many hands, affording one to shoot effectively.
Others went with the Ruger SP01
One can still fine Model 10/64's that are trade ins for good prices, most are 4", and one will pay more for a 3" if found, still I feel the price difference is worth going with a 3".
Long guns were most often a Shotgun of some type. Again I had folks try various shotguns to see what fit them first, and then got these fitted better, then lessons on how to use.
Lever action .357s were another long gun put to use. This often had to do with being in a more remote setting, where other critters might be of a problem, and the fact some of the ladies and gents, with age, or other problems could handle the less felt recoil of a carbine better.
Now I and mine would set up stages, on private ranges to replicate the settings of folks, including storage facilities for folks. Software, not hardware if you will.
True, just to share an example of how one "situation" was handled.
College kids having used a boat of one of their uncles arrived after midnight to put the boat up. They obviously had been drinking...
They woke up the husband and wife and the one grandchild staying with them that weekend.
Video cameras showed what all was going on. Basically a party getting out of hand...really fast.
All they did was call the Law, and let them in the gate when they arrived. This couple never left the safety of the on-site home.
Sending best,
Steve
..and why I don't know.
First off I commend the original poster in acknowledging the fact his responsibility is to himself and his wife and not protecting the storage facility.
This is why the facility has insurance to cover itself AND those renting storage units are strongly suggested to have insurance to cover their possessions.
Second, I have assisted storage facility on site folks with their personal security needs, and that of the facility itself.
So we all know about lighting, motion lighting, fences, keypad codes for gate entry, watch dawgs and the like. It sounds like the OP's facility has all this.
My only thing would be emergency lighting in case the power goes out in the office and living portion of facility.
My concerns have always been getting into and out of structures, which I include vehicles, and answering the door. Just a simple fact, one is more vulnerable getting from "point A to point B" .
In this situation, just as it is with any "retail" setting, is dealing with the public.
Let us be honest, when one deals with money, including credit cards, there are those criminals wanting cash and credit card receipts.
So MY recommendation is a handgun, one will have on person. Folks know I carry on about trying before you buy, to see what fits them, and they shoot best.
I always will.
That said, my experiences, and includes storage facility is using a dedicated, .38spl revolver.
The folks I have dealt with shot the Model 10 and its stainless twin Model 64 best. Not to mention good used police trade ins were really plentiful and affordable.
While some went with the "snub nose" version, I really really prefer the 3" version.
Longer sight radius, longer extractor, still easy to conceal and the darn 3" just has "pointablity".
The ability to use various stocks, allows this gun to fit so many hands, affording one to shoot effectively.
Others went with the Ruger SP01
One can still fine Model 10/64's that are trade ins for good prices, most are 4", and one will pay more for a 3" if found, still I feel the price difference is worth going with a 3".
Long guns were most often a Shotgun of some type. Again I had folks try various shotguns to see what fit them first, and then got these fitted better, then lessons on how to use.
Lever action .357s were another long gun put to use. This often had to do with being in a more remote setting, where other critters might be of a problem, and the fact some of the ladies and gents, with age, or other problems could handle the less felt recoil of a carbine better.
Now I and mine would set up stages, on private ranges to replicate the settings of folks, including storage facilities for folks. Software, not hardware if you will.
True, just to share an example of how one "situation" was handled.
College kids having used a boat of one of their uncles arrived after midnight to put the boat up. They obviously had been drinking...
They woke up the husband and wife and the one grandchild staying with them that weekend.
Video cameras showed what all was going on. Basically a party getting out of hand...really fast.
All they did was call the Law, and let them in the gate when they arrived. This couple never left the safety of the on-site home.
Sending best,
Steve