Hidey-Hole Spots

[roskee]

Any experienced travelers who are great at hiding their guns? Where are some clever hidey-hole spots to stash your gun when you're in hotels, or place of stay when you're on the road?

Keep in mind, once you leave your hotel room for the day and reach your destination, you won't be near your car for the whole day (so the car is a no-no in this case, as always).

Also, does any have some creative conceal/discreet ideas in case people snoop through your stuff (bags, jackets, etc.)?

[MW surveyor]

Most of the places I stay have a safe in the room.

[wyntrout]

A safe in the room is nice... if not, my valuables go with me back into the car... PITA in Illinois, but I don't want my stuff stolen.

I once had to have several conversations with the management because someone had reported seeing ammo... somehow?? The only thing I had out was a red snap cap and I can't believe anyone saw that. Some nosy people just have to "report everything"! I think that they were confusing me with someone else.

I told the person I talked to that I hadn't had anything out and even if I did, the law allows me to have a weapon in my hotel room for protection... since I'm "renting" it and and it's my "home". He agreed.

Wynn

[GKC]

I have a small gun safe that I keep in the car, secured to a seat post with a chain. If I stay somewhere that doesn't have a safe, I can (if I choose) secure the safe in the room, using the chain. (I don't like the cable tethers that are common on small safes, since they can be cut with a pair of pliers or side cutters.)

[PYROhafe]

What about the way I used to hide things in my college dorm? Cut a hole in the side of the mattress n shove it in there? Maybe not the most legal idea (destruction of property?) But hey it works!

[AJBert]

There are no safe hidey-holes in any motel/hotel, the maids know where to look for anything and everything. Not saying all of them are out to take things, but a good many are more than willing to "look through" all the usual hiding places and may or may not relieve you of what you think you "hid".

And, Wynn, I guarantee you that is who reported "seeing" ammo.

[jocko]

If u don't think thesemaids go through drawers, just put a small peace of clear tape on the endge of the drawer. they wonb't know they eve broke the seal BUT U WILL.. or for that matter on any of ur motel bags to. they are not looking for that, very easy to put the tapein the right place to.

trust but verify.

[OldLincoln]

Be a funny exercise to make up an FBI Most Wanted poster with your picture on it for serial murder of hotel maids. Just leave it in your suitcase closed up real nice.

[GROTMAN]

Be a funny exercise to make up an FBI Most Wanted poster with your picture on it for serial murder of hotel maids. Just leave it in your suitcase closed up real nice.

I see an opening for Tinman here

[chrish]

If u don't think thesemaids go through drawers, just put a small peace of clear tape on the endge of the drawer. they wonb't know they eve broke the seal BUT U WILL.. or for that matter on any of ur motel bags to. they are not looking for that, very easy to put the tapein the right place to.

trust but verify.

bond...jocko bond...

[sharpetop]

I keep mine in my waist band or pocket, depending on the arm. Do you have a CCW permit? Can you legally carry in your vehicle? If so, purchase a lock box that is cabled to the seat. I would not leave my firearm in the room, with or without a room safe.

[wyntrout]

We always leave the do not disturb sign on the door and swap out towels and get more consumables, as needed, but I don't leave valuables laying around. I have a Pentium laptop... vintage 2002... low speed USB. I put a cable lock on that, but it's a slow piece of junk.

Wynn

[roskee]

There are no safe hidey-holes in any motel/hotel, the maids know where to look for anything and everything. Not saying all of them are out to take things, but a good many are more than willing to "look through" all the usual hiding places and may or may not relieve you of what you think you "hid".

Very true. So, I guess the best place to stash your gun is in a safe while you're out for the day, since most hotels have safes.

[roskee]

I keep mine in my waist band or pocket, depending on the arm. Do you have a CCW permit? Can you legally carry in your vehicle? If so, purchase a lock box that is cabled to the seat. I would not leave my firearm in the room, with or without a room safe.

I might be getting my CCW soon. The lock box would be a nice luxury to have. I also put the Do Not Disturb sign up to keep people out. But, I'd like to take that extra precaution from any possibilities of theft.

Sometimes there's a lot of company with me, depending on where my travels are. You have any good hidey hole spots when you're in a place of stay, but not carrying? Somewhere close to you, but not on you. I usually fold up a hoody, place it in between, and put it under a chair or whatnot.

[Sliebl]

A lot of hotel room safes are providing you a false sense of security. Do a search on YouTube and you'll see that most can be opened very easily without the combination. Scary how insecure they really are.

I would go with Sharpetop's recommendation and use a portable gun vault, cabled to the seat post of your car with a quality cable. Now at least your unattended firearm has multiple levels of security.

Don't leave a firearm in a hotel room unattended, just folded up in some clothing. That's asking for it to be "removed" from the room. You have a responsibility to yourself and others to be responsible when carrying/transporting your firearms. Plan accordingly.

Just my $0.02