Parents aren't letting me keep my guns in house, where to store and rust problems?

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I was sent inpatient for 72 hours to a facility back in September, long story.
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This sir I believe while the most unpleasant part for you is also the most important part. Somewhere on the 4473 it asks if you have ever been committed or recommended to a facility for observation/protection. I am assuming you were committed to the facility for one of these reasons and therefore are no longer a legal firearm owner, for your protection and the protection of the general public.

I believe the best course of action is that you liquidate your collection before it gets liquidated for you by the state when you get a traffic ticket in a county with an overzealous D.A. looking to make a name for himself.

I am all for people owning and shooting firearms but in this case it is not safe and quite possibly illegal for you to own these firearms.
 
PILMAN said:
She won't budge at all, all over the place, when I moved back to Florida I went to pick up my rifles at the police station and she was angry about it, let me store them at our rental house and when we moved back to the other house here, she didn't even want me to have them in my trunk in my car within 500 feet of the house. They complain that I'm driving around with guns in my car but yet won't let me store them here so I am trying to find a storage facility.
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He said he got them back from LEA. If they let him have them back there should be no legality issues with them.
 
i always got a kick out of seeing sailors sleeping on the torpedo racks next to a mk48 or sub rock.
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Sometimes we'd put out to sea with so many "riders" (usually technical specialist to augment ships force for a specific mission), that even those ad hoc berths in the torpedo room had two men assigned to each mattress. What a miserable existence they had.
 
If you can isolate the guns from the surrounding humidity (sealed plastic bags,) you can use a desiccant (Sno-Melt from Lowe's.) It sucks the moisture out of the air. Put it in a container that is ventilated but won't let the Sno-Melt come in contact with the guns. Then, put that in with the gun and seal all in plastic w/some duct tape.
 
Somewhere on the 4473 it asks if you have ever been committed or recommended to a facility for observation/protection.
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Actually this is incorrect from my understanding.

The 4473 asks if you "have ever been adjudicated mentally incompetent", in other words, a judge has ruled you are unable to care for yourself. A 72 hour hold isn't considered "adjudication" as far as I know. Correct me if I'm wrong.
 
Well as far as holding for 72 hours, there must be a reason for that. Drugs, drinking. Hurting someone else or yourself. Even saying you would hurt someone or your self will get you there. There is more to this all then this guy is telling. They just found no reason to hold him longer then 72 hours.
I went threw this with my daughter and there has to be a reason to get put in lockup. This guy had to do something. And his mother is worried.
 
This sir I believe while the most unpleasant part for you is also the most important part. Somewhere on the 4473 it asks if you have ever been committed or recommended to a facility for observation/protection. I am assuming you were committed to the facility for one of these reasons and therefore are no longer a legal firearm owner, for your protection and the protection of the general public.

I believe the best course of action is that you liquidate your collection before it gets liquidated for you by the state when you get a traffic ticket in a county with an overzealous D.A. looking to make a name for himself.

I am all for people owning and shooting firearms but in this case it is not safe and quite possibly illegal for you to own these firearms.
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No, it was observation/evaluation, it was not ordered by a judge but by law enforcement. Furthermore, the police department returned the firearms to me. The form asks if you've ever been declared mentally defective or involuntarily committed to a mental institution. Psychiatric evaluation does not disqualify someone from owning a firearm, if it did, the police wouldn't have returned my firearms.
 
+1 for Army. They will give you a job and possibly a career. After 25 years you get a free check forever. That still means you have a storage problem though since the Army may seem a lot like your mom for a while. In the short term, sell them.
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I can't join the Army or any branch of military, inpatient for any reason is a permanent disqualification and there are no waivers at MEPS for any psychological issues even if you were not diagnosed anything.
 
Hey Pilman. Haven't talked with you in a long time. Sorry to hear about your troubles. The other guys here have given you some pretty sound advice. I especially like the pawn shop idea. Never having dealt with pawn shops before I wasn't aware that you could make them work as storage facilities.
Let me address a couple things.
Having known you from Paltalk I know you are a smart and respectful young man. Despite your disagreements with your mom, you do know that you do need to respect her wishes, even if they seem unreasonable at this time. Even as a 58 year old man, I do not carry in my parents home because I know they don't approve of it. It is my respect for them that allows me to honor their wishes, even though we disagree materially on the subject of guns. Your being "trapped" in living at home now, however, adds a whole new dynamic to the situation. I would follow some of the advice the guys here have given on temporarily storing your guns away from home, at least for the time being. That way you are keeping them safe and undamaged while honoring your mom's objections.
Then like others have mentioned, get to work on the relationship issues. Coming of age is one of the toughest times when dealing with one's parents. It's that breaking away from their authority and their want or need to keep hold of you that causes a lot of the friction. Do work on it though. It'll be worth it in the long run.
At the same time, best of luck with finding work and getting back to being able to move out on your own. It's tough in this economy, but knowing you the little bit I do, I know you're more than capable.
All 3 of my kids have gone through that process in the past couple years, so I understand the struggle. Hang in there, and don't give up.
Oh..and if you can't find a place to store your guns....send em to me. I'll keep em cleaned oiled, and in good shooting order til you get your own place......LOL. :evil:

ps: anything ever still go on over at Paltalk gun talk wise?
 
Really, you've got your whole life to enjoy guns. Maybe for right now you give it for a bit, when you're 45 years old you can own a hundred guns. My mother doesn't know what to think about my 35 guns. What can she say?
 
w o w

It's a well-known fact that guns can climb out of cupboards and shoot without human assistance.
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just like spoons jump out of drawers and make people fat.

that statement disturbs me. joking or not

PILMAN,
I believe everyone deserves a second chance. and the law ain't always right. just be careful man, whatever you do. please
 
As long as you can legally own the guns I would absolutley store them int he house. Money sounds tight, and paying for storage is rediculous. As long as you are legal and of sound mind I would store them at home. I think this is a better solution than leaving them in an area more accesible to thieves, or in a place you have to shell out extra cash for. These are just pieces of plastic and metal were talking about, not some rabid 200 pound dog you're wanting to bring into her home.
 
I'll give you the benefit of the doubt on the 72 hour stay. My gun rights were almost taken away once when I was completely innocent. Sometimes being accused is all it takes.

I think selling them and buying them back later is the way to go. Even if you take a hit on the price when you replace them, it could be cheaper than paying for storage that whole time. An added plus is that the money you get from selling them will be worth way more to you now than it will once you are working again. I know what it is like to lose guns, all of mine (except for a piece of crap .25) were stolen when I moved one time. It took a while but I replaced all of them. The only drawback would be if the guns had sentimental value. Some of the ones stolen from me did, first gun etc. I didn't even get any cash for losing them though so you are already in better shape than I was. I understand the reluctance to sell them. I wouldn't sell any of mine unless I had to. But your situation sounds like it's time to sell, in my opinion.
 
Respect the house rules you live in or move the hello out. Don't whine. You are over 21 right?
 
I hope my kids read this.

My house, my rules. Mom, I don't agree with your stand on guns. But, I do agree with your stand!
 
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