OK... Here's what I've got...
An "assault" rifle, a 22 LR and a pistol grip 12 guage. I would like to store the first two as securely and cost effectively as possible. I don't have a lot of space in the house. I can't see purchasing a long gun safe as there's really nowhere to put the thing.
I was thinking...
Build a box in the attic. The ceiling rafters run 16" on center I think. Put a 2x4 on either end and place a sheet of plywood on top. I can use a piano hinge on the inside and a hinged hasp with a padlock (or 2) on the other. Then I would cover with insulation. I was thinking of putting the long guns in gun socks with desiccant packs in the box. There would be no ammo in this location.
The shotty I would keep close by. Would love to figure out where and how to store it when I'm / we're away.
I figure the average thief wouldn't bother with the attic.
My ammo is in military cans. Pistols in a small safe.
I know it's not the ideal situation but I can't avoid it. Most thiefs wouldn't bother with the attic in a standard ranch style house I don't think. If the gub'mint came for everything they would still have a time finding my stash. As long as they didn't use metal detectors.
I do have a security system and am looking at video surveillance.
What do y'all think of my plan?
Thanks,
T
An "assault" rifle, a 22 LR and a pistol grip 12 guage. I would like to store the first two as securely and cost effectively as possible. I don't have a lot of space in the house. I can't see purchasing a long gun safe as there's really nowhere to put the thing.
I was thinking...
Build a box in the attic. The ceiling rafters run 16" on center I think. Put a 2x4 on either end and place a sheet of plywood on top. I can use a piano hinge on the inside and a hinged hasp with a padlock (or 2) on the other. Then I would cover with insulation. I was thinking of putting the long guns in gun socks with desiccant packs in the box. There would be no ammo in this location.
The shotty I would keep close by. Would love to figure out where and how to store it when I'm / we're away.
I figure the average thief wouldn't bother with the attic.
My ammo is in military cans. Pistols in a small safe.
I know it's not the ideal situation but I can't avoid it. Most thiefs wouldn't bother with the attic in a standard ranch style house I don't think. If the gub'mint came for everything they would still have a time finding my stash. As long as they didn't use metal detectors.
I do have a security system and am looking at video surveillance.
What do y'all think of my plan?
Thanks,
T