Gun Storage

[mjoser]

My wife was the same way, she grew up in a family that thought guns jumped out of the closet and shot people, but we had a discussion and came to the agreement that I could have the guns in the house as long as I kept the ammo in the garage. Then, shortly before the 2008 election she asked me if I had ammo for my shotgun, just in case. Ever since then, we have been good with both. I would tell her that safety is of the most importance to you and talk to her about the safety measures that you will take. I think that after a while, she will become more comfortable with having guns in the house.

Good Luck,
Mark

[trickyvic]

This might work:
1) Start by taking a Handgun safety course-shows her you want to be as safe as possible
2) Then gather statistic of home invasions-tell her you want to be able to keep her safe
3) Gradually suggest ways that a firearm could be kept in the house without posing any danger- Small safe, no ammo, maybe even field-stripped.

If that fails-just get one. It always easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. Guilt also works, tell her that the right to bear arms is at the heart and soul of who you are. Let her know that your not trying to change her but are looking for her to understand who you are and would like her consider a compromise.

I know this crap sounds touchy feely, but I'm telling you guys it works. My girl wanted to feel like it was about her and that her feelings are what mattered most. Slowly but surely, she came around.

[tools2teach]

I was in the same boat my friend. My wife hated guns with a passion, I can't explain in words how much she hated them. I've been with her for 10+ i think. , so I know how to play my cards right. I slowly mention that I was going to buy a firearm for protection and of course she said no..."I will leave you"...BS. I planted the seed for a few months and I got the balls to buy it. Took it home and hid it from her for about the month, then I had her friend who was pro guns tell I had a firearm. I was in the dog house for a week and now It's gotten to the point where she really doesn't care if I clean my guns in front of her. She just gets POd because I spend so much money on it.

I'm not saying to do what I did, but I called her BS because I know her too well.

[RedFord150]

For a few decades now I keep some pistols in a bank safe-deposit box. It costs $52 a year.

I thought about this. I understand that banks take you into a private room to put your stuff in the box.
Any concerns about going into a bank with a gun on your person?
If you were somehow caught, could you be prosecuted for a crime?

[PsychGuy274]

I thought about this. I understand that banks take you into a private room to put your stuff in the box.
Any concerns about going into a bank with a gun on your person?
If you were somehow caught, could you be prosecuted for a crime?

It is not illegal to carry a firearm into a bank. Of course 12025 PC (concealed law) and 12031 PC (loaded gun law) come into account.

A bank might have a policy against firearms, but people place firearms in bank deposit boxes all the time. Just call them ahead of time and ask them how they want you to carry it in.

[Fate]

hello,
i really want to purchase a few pistols but the old lady won't allow them in the house

[voiceoftheright]

I would also suggest finding a new wife. I bet she wouldn't be so "anti-gun in the house" if she had it to defend herself when some drug addict rapist was kicking in the door and she was home alone. Oh ya, but that can't really happen. Maybe let her read some testimonials in magazines like American Rifleman that details personal accounts of people using firearms to defend themselves and their families against attacks. But, that would make sense and liberals have none at all.

[nn3453]

Long term, you're going to have to work this issue out with her. Compromises are necessary in a relationship. Try looking into storage with a good friend or relative or a range that might provide that kind of service (few due, due to liability reasons).

To all the guys who are insulting the guy and his wife for being a senseless liberal, etc., great job staying classy.

[vNaK]

Don't you all know that nowadays the women are the ones who wears the pants? lol.

Why is she so anti-gun? I'd figured out what her reason is behind it. Maybe she has a legit reason.

Is she even okay with you owning a gun? It sounds like she doesn't want you to own one at all. Maybe storing it outside the house is not a solution. You should work this out with her. Like the above post said, you got to compromise in a relationship.

[mswanson223]

Stand your ground and buy a gun safe. Yeah you might be in the dog house of a day or two, she cant be mad at you forever.

[safewaysecurity]

Dissassemble it. People who fear guns usually don't understand them. If you keep the frame close as well as the other parts you can tell her it's not really a gun. I say just keep it in the house hidden somewhere or get a mini safe.

[PsychGuy274]

Stand your ground and buy a gun safe. Yeah you might be in the dog house of a day or two, she cant be mad at you forever.

You shouldn't ever be in the "dog house." Find someone else. It isn't worth it.

[KevinXT]

i didnt know nancy pelosis husband was on calguns... ikid ikid

to go along with the hide it in the attic.. or wherever.. find some friends that shoot. Join a gun club etc. Go shooting with them (and hopefully they have wives/ girlfriends that shoot too) and turn it into a social event. Most stubborn women warm up to ideas if other women show them its ok.

[Psypher]

It is not illegal to carry a firearm into a bank. Of course 12025 PC (concealed law) and 12031 PC (loaded gun law) come into account.

A bank might have a policy against firearms, but people place firearms in bank deposit boxes all the time. Just call them ahead of time and ask them how they want you to carry it in.

Though it is not illegal to carry a gun into a bank, most of the major banks will call the cops on you. I worked at a bank for 3.5 years and we were told if we ever saw a gun in the branch to call the cops. Also, most major banks have a rule against keeping firearms in the safe deposit boxes (MOST). With that said, most major storage facilities like mini-storages do not allow firearms to be housed in them either. Atleast not in my area. It is possible that some of the other areas in Cali have different policies, but I'd think most are about the same. Long of the short of it is most banks DO NOT allow firearms inside unless you have a badge. It's a safety issue and an issue for the "banks" safety as an institution.

[Anchors]

Like others have said, take her to the range and rent some.
Show her that they can be used for fun and SAFELY.
She'll get used to it. I promise.
Ask her why she hates guns? Get to the bottom of it.
Show her that her fears are unfounded (in a nice way, don't throw it in her face/argue.)
Tell her that you will take a safety course with her and that you will keep them in a safe unloaded (eventually you can move them out when she gets comfortable with them).

Luckily I took my gf shooting and she loved it, she's a smart girl.

Good luck man! Stay vigilant, but be easy. Slow and steady wins the race.