Author Topic: Securing a self-defense shotgun??? (Read 1400 times)

DogDoc · « **on:** December 06, 2003, 06:20:07 AM »

All my guns are kept locked up (lots of teenagers in and out of the house). Handgun by the bed in a bolted down gun vault for quick access. I like a shotgun for home self defense, but have never been able to find a secure but quick-access system for one. Last time I really looked was a few years ago, though.

Any ideas on a way to keep a loaded shotgun nearby in a locked and secure way that still gives you quick release?

Thanks for the help....

ghostZ · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2003, 08:52:28 AM »

do research on how they secure them in cop cars...I have no exp with this but that would atleast be a place to start looking.

DEPUTY · « **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2003, 09:53:31 AM »

locking closet door is one idea! also cruiser ready magazine loaded gun on safe chamber empty and hammer in the fired postion!

Savage · « **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2003, 01:18:08 PM »

I have an old cruiser shotgun rack bolted down in the back of the closet. It unlocks with a handcuff key. If I want to secure the shotgun I stick it in there and lock the closet door. Not fool proof, but it beats leaving it under the bed!
Savage

williamlayton · « **Reply #4 on:** December 09, 2003, 12:48:51 AM »

oh for more simple days. i know i can't run back tha clock and all my griping is just griping-but- gosh dang it why do we have so many more folks that play with guns an get hurt nowdays than them days.
maybe we don't, perhaps its just perceptions-more news available. perhaps its just that these days we want to find somebody to blame, or just want to outlaw accidents.
i'm sure everbody, back then, had a worry bout tha kids getting hurt with weapons. they, however, allways had one handy. i don't know but i sure wish we could go back, in some respects.
blessings

DogDoc · « **Reply #5 on:** December 09, 2003, 04:50:16 AM »

Hey, williamlayton, I'm with you.

Unfortunately, we all have to play the hand we're dealt. And nowadays that means serious problems for US if someone else's kid snoops and does something dumb or dangerous.

It's a pain, but if you want to keep firearms for personal protection, and not have to worry about someone getting your house and life savings b/c they didn't raise their child right, you have to secure the firearms. AND figure out how to keep them quickly accessible.

It stinks, but that's the way it is.

(sigh.....)

Yeah. It used to be easier.

texaseyes · « **Reply #6 on:** December 21, 2003, 09:16:54 AM »

Quote from: williamlayton

oh for more simple days. i know i can't run back tha clock and all my griping is just griping-but- gosh dang it why do we have so many more folks that play with guns an get hurt nowdays than them days.
maybe we don't, perhaps its just perceptions-more news available. perhaps its just that these days we want to find somebody to blame, or just want to outlaw accidents.
i'm sure everbody, back then, had a worry bout tha kids getting hurt with weapons. they, however, allways had one handy. i don't know but i sure wish we could go back, in some respects.
blessings

I believe that back in those days the gun was considered a joint tool.
One of personal defense and one of harvesting food.
Both of these reasons were not "Cops'n'Robbers" TV crap. They were a way of life.
The kids in the family were taught, from the 'git go' what these guns were for and they were not toys.
Kids were taught gun safety and it was hard to find a kid who didn't know how to safely handle the firearm.
The presence of the gun is not the "killer". The "culprit" is the ignorance of it and the more control we put on the gun the more ignorant we become.
Whew, I need a nap!

Rogue Ram · « **Reply #7 on:** December 24, 2003, 01:42:43 PM »

Ditton on the Gun Vault for the pistol. Do a google search on gun vaults, either Mossberg or Gun Vault make one for long guns that mounts between studs in your bedroom wall.......you cutaway the drywall, put in a header and footer. That's the way I'd go if you want fast access. Other than that, locked closet with metal door and frame, and deadbolt (make it open outwards).

Happy Holidays
RR

Nanook 450 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2004, 12:15:24 PM »

My cut down Rem 1100 sits over my inside closet door, with an empty chamber, full mag and combination trigger lock.

MarkJ_Thompson · « **Reply #9 on:** February 16, 2004, 09:40:58 AM »

I don't recommend locking devices...here are a few.

http://www.knoxx.com/NewStyleKnoxx/Products/Cornerlock.htm

http://www.bigskyracks.com/index.html

In-wall cabinets work very well, they can be installed behind a full length mirror even in a 2X4 wall (don't recommend exterior walls) and not reveal a clue to what is behind. You can fit everything you will need between 16" center studs. Just don't install squeaky hinges on the mirror/door hehehe!