Gun storage

[Rhino]

Just wondering about how others store their firearms at home and in vehicles i.e. Safe, lock box, vault, discreet hide always, sock drawer etc.? I know some states have bare minimum requirements on storage of guns. If you store guns in a safe share with us what brand/type safe you chose and why. I have a Liberty "Fatboy" safe that I got because of size, fire/security rating, value. What are your opinions and I know a safe is only one part of overall security with security alarms, dogs, ill tempered badgers etc. being others to be a deterrent to those of low moral character out to commit dastardly deeds on unsuspecting victims. Thanks

[Tanners Owner]

Good thread started- I too am interested in what folks are securing their guns in inside their vehicles.

[M1A4ME]

House - some (most by far) are in a big old safe.  Safe was 600 lbs. empty, no idea what it weighs with the guns in it.  What's not in the safe (mostly handguns and a couple long guns) are out of sight.  Can't see the handguns, have to know where to reach (under/in/on top of) to put your hand on it.  Long guns are in the case, magazine loaded, but not in the rifle, also out of sight.

Car - handgun are on me, when I leave the car they do, too.  Unless I'm going into the county courthouse, which I try to make sure I don't have to do more than once every 5 years when I renew my concealed carry permit.  On a road trip I have a rifle, or two, in the trunk of the car, or behind the seat of the truck, but we don't leave the car unattended.  It's only a 4 to 5 hour trip home and everything is unloaded and carried into my mom's house when we get there.

[Vinny]

In addition to a safe for my handguns, I recently purchased a Hornady Security 'Rapid Safe' AR Gunlocker (model 98190) for my short-barrel shotgun that's bolted down under our bed frame. Opens with either a 6 digit code or an RFID wristband. If the SHTF I pass the wristband in front of the safe which opens the spring-loaded door automatically; grab the shotgun (while the wife auto-dials 911 on the cellphone). This only takes a few seconds; as I just don't like the thought of leaving a loaded shotgun not locked away, especially when I leave the room. I sometimes keep a loaded handgun in there too. Got it on sale for $250. IMHO it's cheap insurance.

[Firearms Depot]

Besides the (2) 1800# Champion safes https://championsafe.com/product/supreme-series-home-fire-gun-safe/  bolted to the concrete floor, I use Monster Vault under the bed safes https://www.safeandvaultstore.com/products/monster-vault-under-bed-gun-safe-monstervault?gclid=CjwKEAjw6ZLOBRCLyNXAwfCPmlQSJADHPIJbJTaji6NiFWKZj5i2N-nDqFfmpnMcUNY3MsqavQIwlBoCPOXw_wcB&variant=26016169921 that are just secure enough to keep the cleaning lady, grand kids, etc out of them. Lastly, since I'm an FFL I use the ADT Pulse security system with 10 cameras.
FBI stats show that the a high percentage (can't remember the #) of burglars leave even the cheapest safes alone because of the time factor involved to penetrate them. With the alarm blaring and the Calvary in route, a smash and grab is a better route to go.