Need a way to keep a handgun handy in your home?

[JV II]

We grew up around shot guns in the UK for game shooting etc., and the requirements/licensing are pretty rigid. Never thought we'd ever own a hand gun but..............now we do. Have a metal box/safe that goes between the night stand and the bed that has a combination lock to undo it in a rush if needed. At least it keeps it away from prying grandchildren. Such a shame we feel we have to keep a loaded gun in the house to protect oneself :smt089 Whole world's gone to hell in a handbasket IMHO.

It looks like you'd need one today if you still lived in the UK due to the high violent crime rate and gun violence there, despite the "ban" on guns.
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiep...ars-in-england-where-guns-are-banned-n1464528
They took all the guns away from the good guys! :wow:

 

[Gofirstclass]

They took all the guns away from the good guys! :wow:

Isn't that always how gun control works. They control the guns that the good guys own but have zero control over the ones the bad guys own.

There are gun laws on the books in all states that lengthen criminal penalties for using a weapon in the commission of a crime, but that's often the first thing that's dealt away when plea bargaining starts.

 

[sdarc]

They took all the guns away from the good guys! :wow:

And remember, locks only keep the honest people out.

 

[Trucky]

I like your idea! Quick, simple and effective. I would add a word of caution to anyone who may have children under 18 in their households. Using a gun storage device like this could possibly place you in violation of your state or local laws, and pose a real safety threat. I had a real close call about 40 years ago when a visiting 6 year old nephew "found" a 357 I kept under my pillow. I've used locking devices ever since. I know, stupid me for doing that and not thinking ahead, but it's easy to forget. No excuse. Stay safe.

 

[JV II]

They took all the guns away from the good guys! :wow:

And remember, locks only keep the honest people out.

I went into Costco with my son yesterday and grabbed a cart that happened to have a case of soda underneath that someone forgot. I wheeled it into the store, showed the greeter my Costco card and she asked if I needed to return the soda. I said, "no, someone left it behind." She took it and said, "Thank you for your honesty?" Imagine, a person who carries a concealed firearm being honest? My son asked, "Why did she have to thank you for being honest?" I'm raising him well. This a kid, who has a BB gun and shoots .22s. Can you imagine a kid who likes guns, not understanding why someone would be dishonest?

 

[Havana Shamrock]

My kids(adults now) are better shots than I am lol. They like and respect firearms as kids anytime they wanted to "see" the guns they would ask and I would always present the guns in a closed room with them first going over a safety drill on what to do if they found it out in the house, I'm sure today's video games are making kids better shots but that's another topic. I like your idea it works and is easily fabricated I just can't leave a loaded gun "out" I'd be afraid of forgetting to secure it in the morning

 

[Gofirstclass]

For those of you/us who have kids and grandkids around the house that handgun mount I made up is a good solution. I can't ever imagine my inquisitive grandson wanting to look behind my nightstand or poke around in GW's closet and finding my AR.

 

[CV-23]

alwhite, that wouldn't work, but here's something I did that would work for you shotgun if you have a sling on it....

This is a bracket for a handrail for a stairway....
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and here it is doing double duty as a hangar for an AR-15. I mounted it to the wall at the end of GW's walk in closet so the hangar and gun are hidden behind a row of dresses. I believe if the gun were sitting on the floor in a close the butt might be spotted by a burglar. Hanging in the closet like this, behind a bunch of dresses, it's easy to get to and not likely to be seen by someone who has broken into the house.
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Again, it's about a $3 item that works just fine.

I like that! I'll need six please, Mike.

 

[Zorba]

For those of you/us who have kids and grandkids around the house that handgun mount I made up is a good solution. I can't ever imagine my inquisitive grandson wanting to look behind my nightstand or poke around in GW's closet and finding my AR.

I do not own a gun, probably wont but wont say I never will. I have nothing against them and never will just not my cup of tea.

I have to whole heartedly disagree that this is a safe solution for those with children in the house. One of the most vivid memories I have from childhood is the day I found my grandfathers gun, on a hook, in the back of a closet. If I'm correct you were at one point a policeman. Did you not ever respond to a accidental shooting involving a child? I really think your statement is irresponsible.

These ideas are great for a home with no kids but in no way shape or form is this ok for home with kids or grandkids.

 

[Woody]

For those of you/us who have kids and grandkids around the house that handgun mount I made up is a good solution. I can't ever imagine my inquisitive grandson wanting to look behind my nightstand or poke around in GW's closet and finding my AR.

I like those ideas but I wouldn't let stuff hang on them 24/7. Why? Well here's my crew...all of them are great explorers, see that one on the right...he's been in everybody's closet, even yours:smt043View attachment 33699

 

[sdarc]

I wouldn't say "irresponsible" as much as there is the "opportunity". Anything can happen. Now that Idea is a good one and I might try it myself. But I'd bet I need a larger nightstand to hide my M&P.

 

[Newman]

I like it but I don't think it would be practical for me. Thank you for sharing.

 

[KayKook]

These ideas are great for a home with no kids but in no way shape or form is this ok for home with kids or grandkids.

Could not agree more. Kids WILL find "hidden" things if given the chance, no matter how good the spot may be in your mind.

 

[Sodussearay]

I have a safe that uses buttons to open the safe. You have to press a certain sequence in order for the safe to open. This will keep the gun secure and yet quickly available. Buttons can be felt in the dark and sequence is programmable. The safe may also be bolted to a surface from the inside. Can never be too safe. Sets a good example for responsible gun owners.

 

[LTD.330]

I strongly encourage anyone who keeps a firearm locked up for home protection spend some time working the key/button/dial in the dark and under stress.

If something goes bump in the night, your heart rate will speed way up and you may get adrenaline dumped into your blood stream. The result of this is fine motor control, (ie using your fingers to manipulate keys, pushing button sequences, spinning a combo lock) goes to sh!t. The way to counteract that loss of motor skill is with muscle memory and that takes lots of practice.

As a quick test, set your alarm for 3am tonight on its loudest setting and when it goes off see how long it takes you to get to your gun before you turn the alarm off. Admittedly, its not much of a stress test but you will start to get the picture.

 

[BritLady]

It looks like you'd need one today if you still lived in the UK due to the high violent crime rate and gun violence there, despite the "ban" on guns.
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiep...ars-in-england-where-guns-are-banned-n1464528
They took all the guns away from the good guys! :wow:

You're correct! Even when we lived there I saw more crime than I ever have in my 23 years here. Muggings, burglaries, all my close family and friends have had their homes and businesses broken into. The last time they stole a tanker full of diesel (it's very expensive there) from my brother's business, they even built a bridge across a dyke at the back of the property to get a tanker in to syphon it off! In the UK crime is almost everywhere unlike the US where it tends to be in selected areas, except for the drug raid I saw one day outside my office! Thought they were making a film! Hooded guys in black swerving in front of a pick up and alightimg with AK 47's (or similar) they turned out to be the undercover cops! Left me shaking for a few mins

The small town we lived in in the UK was the scene of the great train robbery and The Fox who was an armed rapist who broke into homes, made a lair from furniture and bed sheets he found when folk were out, waited for them to come home then raped the wives, daughters and made the males do other things I won't print....just a mad man who was in the woods not far from our house! My husband had to go away overseas a lot and I had two young children at home alone. Had to tie all the downstairs doors together and sleep in one room upstairs with a sawn off! Could really have done with the Glock then! Told my husband that next time there was a lady rapist loose I was going away Serioulsy, not a funny time and when we told folk we were going to live in the US they said, "but what about all their crime and all their guns, they just shoot you before they ask questions there, wouldn't go there". Really!!!! Hollywood has a lot to answer for!

 

[BritLady]

I strongly encourage anyone who keeps a firearm locked up for home protection spend some time working the key/button/dial in the dark and under stress.

If something goes bump in the night, your heart rate will speed way up and you may get adrenaline dumped into your blood stream. The result of this is fine motor control, (ie using your fingers to manipulate keys, pushing button sequences, spinning a combo lock) goes to sh!t. The way to counteract that loss of motor skill is with muscle memory and that takes lots of practice.

As a quick test, set your alarm for 3am tonight on its loudest setting and when it goes off see how long it takes you to get to your gun before you turn the alarm off. Admittedly, its not much of a stress test but you will start to get the picture.

Very good idea to practice. Would never leave a loaded gun, neither should anyone else IMHO, where a child could get to it. Heck, even our 15 month old granddaughter shows me how to undo child proof locks on the cupboard doors, because I can't do to my RA. She'd find a gun anywhere Suspect she's framing up nicely to be a cat burglar

 

[IanBat]

Told my husband that next time there was a lady rapist loose I was going away

Can you please, please, please, let me know when she's coming.................ummmh within reason of course, my wife and daughter are watching "Shallow Hal" at present, Gwyneth Paltry is ok, but the other one.....yeah I know I'm shallow...

Actually I remember a Dave Allan joke in a similar vien



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[BritLady]

can you please, please, please, let me know when she's coming.................ummmh within reason of course, my wife and daughter are watching "shallow hal" at present, gwyneth paltry is ok, but the other one.....yeah i know i'm shallow...

Actually i remember a dave allan joke in a similar vien



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lol!

 

[Gofirstclass]

All of you who are getting your panties in a knot over this gun mount (or gun ownership) thing, please remember that I'm not suggesting that anyone who does not own a gun run out and buy one. Nor am I suggesting that you keep loaded guns in your house if you do not feel comfortable about doing that. Someone earlier posted a comment that my posts about having a gun in the house where there are children was irresponsible.

When I made those comments, I assumed (perhaps incorrectly) that each of you was old enough and intelligent enough to make your own determinations about whether you wanted to have a loaded gun in the house. Perhaps I overestimated the abilities of some, but I doubt it.

So, for the record, let me state that whether or not you chose to keep a loaded gun in your home is your own decision that should be made using all available data about (a) who might be in your house, (b) how inquisitive they are, and (c) how trustworthy they are, and (d) any other data/criteria/selection process you choose to follow. ONLY after a thorough assessment about your personal situation, and after consulting all of the 'experts' on the internet about this decision, should you make any decisions about keeping loaded guns around.

After you have made your decision and are comfortable with it, please remove your panties, take the knots out of them and get on with your life.

Geesh!