Shotgun In The Corner: Muzzle Up or Down?

[Hornet 6]

Muzzle down for me, safer (I live in a ground floor flat) and no chance of oil in the wood.

Neil.

 

[Wopasaurus]

I live on the top floor of an apt building, so it goes face up for me, I have it on a coathook on the inside of the closet on the inside wall you can't see unless you're inside it, hanging by a it's strap. It's really secure, and won't fall even if you bump it.

 

[Hansli]

Muzzle down, otherwise recoil pad is permanently deformed. All mine in the safe have socks and are butt up.

 

[Sav .250]

Mine are all muzzle-up but there is a case for down.
After cleaning muzzle down would keep any and all solvents/oil from soaking into the wood over time. A long time at that.
I think this one falls under ...old habits are hard to break.

 

[Mr. Designer]

Mine is muzzle up, leaning against the bedpost. I can reach over with either hand and have it 'at ready' in seconds. I have actually practiced and since it is between the bed and nightstand muzzle down takes longer to fish it out. When I brab it by the muzzle, it is basically a jerk/throw in the direction of the door and my hands go naturally to where they should.

When it was muzzle down I tended to want to 'steer' the muzzle out and THEN swing... it just took longer.

When I originally posted this I was thinking for self defense purposes. I guess I should have put that in the original post but hey. The muzzle up makes sense in your situation. Muzzle down would make sense if you got out of bed and grabbed the gun which would make it easier to get into the low ready position.

 

[scout26]

Muzzle up with a piece of scotch tape over the muzzle to keep dust and dirt out.

 

[Bailey Boat]

(I wish I knew how to "quote")

Bailey Boat,

Do you mind me asking what kind of wrap-around lock you use?

Thanks.

I got your PM and answered..... The one I currently use is from a patrol vehicle back in my GSP days. It was going to the bone yard and we were being given the new, miracle scabbards that hung in front of the front seat (without any means to be locked) so I liberated one of the old locks..... Wish I had gotten several.....

 

[jgo296]

for this ill summon the great chinese principle
a shot gun in hand is worth 2 in the corner