Securing my guns at home. - Page 2

Dakotaranger · December 9th, 2007, 04:43 AM

What I did last year was when Lowes had a deal with their credit card where anything over $399 no interest for 12 months. I got a good 20 gun firesafe for about $950 delivered. Take it for what it's worth.

Ram Rod · December 10th, 2007, 12:49 AM

In my opinion-----trigger locks aren't good. Not for quick, easy access, and for being in the trigger guard next to the trigger in the first place. I bought a decent gun safe several years ago at Wal-Mart on layaway. About $325 total. It's the combination type (tumbler, fire rated, six lug). I have an opinion about the digital locking ones too----what happens when the battery or electronic fail? Here's what I do for quick, easy access with my combination lock safe when I am home-----dial the first two numbers in the combo, and leave it within 30 of the last number. When not at home, or leaving-----I just go and scramble it. The safe anchors to the floor. Best one could get on a limited budget for peace of mind, and security. Good habits are hard to break.

retsupt99 · December 10th, 2007, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ram Rod

In my opinion-----trigger locks aren't good. Not for quick, easy access, and for being in the trigger guard next to the trigger in the first place. I bought a decent gun safe several years ago at Wal-Mart on layaway. About $325 total. It's the combination type (tumbler, fire rated, six lug). I have an opinion about the digital locking ones too----what happens when the battery or electronic fail? Here's what I do for quick, easy access with my combination lock safe when I am home-----dial the first two numbers in the combo, and leave it within 30 of the last number. When not at home, or leaving-----I just go and scramble it. The safe anchors to the floor. Best one could get on a limited budget for peace of mind, and security. Good habits are hard to break.

There is a warning sound...each battery (9 volt) lasts over a year with daily use...

Never had a problem...

snowdoctor · December 10th, 2007, 03:39 PM

just remember never trigger lock a loaded firearm...
I know I am probably preaching to the choir...but it had to be said.
How old is your child....that may determine the type of concealment/out of reach we are talking about.

wht06rado · December 10th, 2007, 04:02 PM

I guess my best solution is to start saving up for a safe. I may just have to go with a dial lock instead of an electronic one to save a few bones. I deffinately need something to secure my guns in though. Thanks for all the reply's and ideas guys!

wht06rado · December 10th, 2007, 04:04 PM

Snowdoctor- My son is only 7 months old. But I am also concerned about my apartment getting broken into and my guns being stolen. I think a safe is the best way for me to go. It's just going to take me some time to gather up the funds necessary to do so. I was looking at this one at wal-mart: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4564314

Ram Rod · December 10th, 2007, 04:19 PM

That looks exactly like the one I have! I think it's a 14 gun though. That or the listing of 10 gun is in error. They had both the electronic and manual when I bought mine----and I believe both are the same size. Most of your local Wal-Marts should have these in stock now. Might go physically look at them and try them out. Those do have an adjustable top shelf for smaller things like pistols, mags, ammo, holsters, etc...... A very good value no doubt.

joleary223 · December 10th, 2007, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wht06rado

Snowdoctor- My son is only 7 months old. But I am also concerned about my apartment getting broken into and my guns being stolen. I think a safe is the best way for me to go. It's just going to take me some time to gather up the funds necessary to do so. I was looking at this one at wal-mart: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4564314

I started with that safe and when I outgrew it, I sold it to a friend and upgraded to the Cannon t27 http://www.cannonsafe.com/safestraditionalseries.nxg

Ram Rod · December 10th, 2007, 04:32 PM

If I ever (when) I outgrow mine, I'll get another just like it. These fit in most closets very nicely and don't take up an awful lot of room.

wht06rado · December 10th, 2007, 08:38 PM

I haven't ever seen a safe at a Wal-Mart and I've been in quite a few(Ohio, Texas, Virginia). The only place that has a variety of safes around here is Bass Pro Shops, and all of theirs are over priced like everything else in that store. I've also seen one at the Lowes here in town. That would be awsome if I could go pick one up and save myself $100 in shipping!

EDIT: The safe that I posted a link for says it's available online only. Looks like I wont be abel to get away from that shipping cost on that safe.

December 9th, 2007, 04:43 AM	#11
Dakotaranger Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,812	What I did last year was when Lowes had a deal with their credit card where anything over $399 no interest for 12 months. I got a good 20 gun firesafe for about $950 delivered. Take it for what it's worth. __________________ "[T]he people are not to be disarmed of their weapons. They are left in full possession of them." Zacharia Johnson (speech in the Virginia Ratifying Convention,25 June 1778)"The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed." ~Alexander Hamilton

December 10th, 2007, 12:49 AM	#12
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 5,143	In my opinion-----trigger locks aren't good. Not for quick, easy access, and for being in the trigger guard next to the trigger in the first place. I bought a decent gun safe several years ago at Wal-Mart on layaway. About $325 total. It's the combination type (tumbler, fire rated, six lug). I have an opinion about the digital locking ones too----what happens when the battery or electronic fail? Here's what I do for quick, easy access with my combination lock safe when I am home-----dial the first two numbers in the combo, and leave it within 30 of the last number. When not at home, or leaving-----I just go and scramble it. The safe anchors to the floor. Best one could get on a limited budget for peace of mind, and security. Good habits are hard to break. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords

December 10th, 2007, 03:39 PM	#14
snowdoctor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 1,189	just remember never trigger lock a loaded firearm... I know I am probably preaching to the choir...but it had to be said. How old is your child....that may determine the type of concealment/out of reach we are talking about. __________________ ----DOC----- --people ask why I carry, and I show them this picture. I think it says it all.-- NRA Certified Instructor--many disciplines

December 10th, 2007, 04:02 PM	#15
wht06rado Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 759	I guess my best solution is to start saving up for a safe. I may just have to go with a dial lock instead of an electronic one to save a few bones. I deffinately need something to secure my guns in though. Thanks for all the reply's and ideas guys! __________________ “They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security” Benjamin Franklin I'm not pro gun, I'm pro rights. What are you? NRA Member ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

December 10th, 2007, 04:04 PM	#16
wht06rado Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 759	Snowdoctor- My son is only 7 months old. But I am also concerned about my apartment getting broken into and my guns being stolen. I think a safe is the best way for me to go. It's just going to take me some time to gather up the funds necessary to do so. I was looking at this one at wal-mart: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4564314 __________________ “They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security” Benjamin Franklin I'm not pro gun, I'm pro rights. What are you? NRA Member ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

December 10th, 2007, 04:19 PM	#17
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 5,143	That looks exactly like the one I have! I think it's a 14 gun though. That or the listing of 10 gun is in error. They had both the electronic and manual when I bought mine----and I believe both are the same size. Most of your local Wal-Marts should have these in stock now. Might go physically look at them and try them out. Those do have an adjustable top shelf for smaller things like pistols, mags, ammo, holsters, etc...... A very good value no doubt. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords

December 10th, 2007, 04:32 PM	#19
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 5,143	If I ever (when) I outgrow mine, I'll get another just like it. These fit in most closets very nicely and don't take up an awful lot of room. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords

December 10th, 2007, 08:38 PM	#20
wht06rado Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 759	I haven't ever seen a safe at a Wal-Mart and I've been in quite a few(Ohio, Texas, Virginia). The only place that has a variety of safes around here is Bass Pro Shops, and all of theirs are over priced like everything else in that store. I've also seen one at the Lowes here in town. That would be awsome if I could go pick one up and save myself $100 in shipping! EDIT: The safe that I posted a link for says it's available online only. Looks like I wont be abel to get away from that shipping cost on that safe. __________________ “They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security” Benjamin Franklin I'm not pro gun, I'm pro rights. What are you? NRA Member ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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