Where to Put House Shotgun?

[OldLincoln]

Okay, my bride saw the credit card so asked me about my purchase and just shook her head. She asked me later where I was going to keep it. If I left it here in the office I couldn't get to it from the bedroom and vice versa. I had been asking my self the same question and wasn't about to tell her we need a couple more.

So what to do? Where do I put my new Mossberg 500 Shotgun?

[georgepittenger]

• Is carry an option ?

Sorry , I couldn't resist .

I've also thought about it and haven't bought a shotgun yet because I haven't come up w a satisfactory resolution .

[Bawanna]

Depending on the way your bed frame is constructed you might be able to hang it either on one side or other or along the foot of the bed. Most women use bed spreads that nearly touch the floor and look nice although I could never figure out why, or the reason for 20 pillows when no one goes in ther but us. This would keep it out of sight to the casual observer.
I'd probably lean towards the bedroom location and carry a hand gun in the rest of the house to get to the shotgun.

Its important to take it out once in awhile so your use to grabbing it and also check for clean and oil. Keep it off the floor and not sealed up so it don't rust.

[jeepster09]

Some use hooks above inside, at top of closet door. You can have it ready for quick access and still out of the way.

[CJB]

I've got two Remington 870 Riot Guns, that I got as police trade-ins. One stands vertical, next to the bed, next to the AR. The other stands vertical in my office at home.

No kids present, ever, at my dwelling, so I'm in a different league perhaps.

[BuckeyeBlast]

Well, my Rem 500 is in a safe in my bedroom w/ a digi combo. I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum with 2 young boys. But, I do carry in my home almost all of the time.

[TucsonMTB]

One $40 possibility (The-BackUp | The Bedside Gun Rack). Video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsV50T5uEyw

[Bawanna]

Precisely what I was thinking. I figure a master craftsman like Old Lincoln could fabricate something like that with materials around the house.

[TucsonMTB]

Precisely what I was thinking. I figure a master craftsman like Old Lincoln could fabricate something like that with materials around the house.

Yep! And, if vertical storage in a closet is preferred, here is another option with a $20 price tag.



This thread got me thinking and I will probably order one of these to replace the current shotgun case in a walk-in closet off the master bedroom.

Or . . . adding a sling would allow hanging it on the back of a door as shown in these images from PAFOA.


Out in the open.


Hidden, but still easily reached.

[Bawanna]

That would be a great idea. Hanging on a door with something over it like that.

[TucsonMTB]

That would be a great idea. Hanging on a door with something over it like that.

Yep! Gotta grab a swivel kit for that old Ted Williams. This appeals to my inner cheapskate and keeping the muzzle pointed down seems like a good idea.

I'm glad OldLincoln asked the question! KahrTalk.com rocks!

[Ol'coot]

I have installed one of the Stack-On in the wall gun security cabinets in the wall just behind the bedroom door. It has enough room for 2 long guns to be stored. We have painted it the same color as the walls and most people do not even notice it. When you enter the bedroom it is automatically hidden behind the door. It installs between the wall studs with lag bots and is well made, it is not a safe but built well enough to keep pilfering small hands out and would not be easy for a burglar to open without spending some time working on it as it has 3 locking bars on the door and a full length piano hinge. With tools and time to work this would only delay a persistent burglar but that is true even with a full safe. We do not normally have small children in our home as all our children are grown and do not live close by. We keep the door to the bedroom closed and locked at night and the cabinet is unlocked with the door open allowing easy access to the shotguns in a matter of seconds. My wife is normally the only person at home during the day and she also leaves it open for easy access if needed. We are both happy with it and have found it to be convenient, practical and very useful, I added some padded pegboard hooks inside and we also can temporally secure 3 to 4 hand guns if needed.

Wall Secure Storage

[OldLincoln]

I love that "Back Up Plan" unit. My alternative is to stick it in the corner which I think is too far away given my slowness to wake and move. Bad guy kicking in your door will enter even faster than you see the cops on TV, and they'll head for the bedroom to secure us first thing. I figure we have 4 seconds max and I'll need all of it.

Seems I'm usually in my office during the day and in bed at night. I don't watch much TV so I'm not in the family room a lot. I've decided to keep it nest to my bed of course, and will try to put it in the office during the day. I'd expect most home invasions to happen at night, but not necessarily. If not that I'll be sure to carry in the house.

I'm going to get one of those bar things that fit under the door knob down to the floor to hopefully add a second or third kick and double the time. I was thinking it would help to have a sensor just inside the door that triggers a recording of a shotgun racking. They'd probably leave faster than they came in.

Another thought is to get a driveway sensor and put it on the porch so it would sound next to my bed. I have columns 10' from the door that would be perfect and hard to see.

I'm obviously concerned about what I see happening in the world and I remember they last time things went to heck home invasions spiked wildly. That was why I became armed and wear even around the house (be lax on that lately tho'). This time I'll take it to the next level with my shotgun, door brace and porch alarm. Sound like a plan?

Thanks for the help folks. It helps.

[LaP]

Where do you put the shotgun???

Directly on the chest of the badguy. Tell him to smile when he sees the flash.

[hdsteve69]

I like the hangin above the closet door inside the closet ,who would think to look there for anything let alone a gun heck I bet most cops wouldnt even think of looking there.