Locking Your AR

[neomedic]

How do you guys store your AR's? I live in an apt. in Pasadena, so space is a premium and I don't have money for a long gun case (and I only have one long rifle).

With that in mind, any suggestions on how to store/lock up my AR?

I was thinking I could store in a "Bore Store" bag from Brownells (its for long storage with rust prevention) and then put it in a plastic case of some kind (suggestions, I know of pelican...but too much $$$), and then finally lock my case to something.

Thanks.

[Tweak338]

i store mine in a big 5 $20 special case along side my M24/47.
It sits upright on the side of my step-dads safe(he doesn't live with me), in the bed of my truck. Sometimes I leave it in the cab of my truck at night because I can't have it in my apartment..

Case has a Master lock or 2 on it at all times.

[swhatb]

you could always install one of these puppies...

Universal Trunk Mount AR-15 Rack

http://galls.com/style.html?assort=general_catalog&style=VP218

[neomedic]

This AR will be kept at home!! No way am I driving around LA and Pasadena with that in my trunk!

If I use the "Bore Store" and then put in a plastic rifle case with foam, will I have any issues with breatheability and rust???

Thanks.

[E Pluribus Unum]

I store mine with a fully loaded 30 rounder in the mag well lying next to my bed....

[Technical Ted]

I store mine with a fully loaded 30 rounder in the mag well lying next to my bed....

IIRC you also used to leave your back door unlocked until local LE paid a welfare call.

[oaklander]

You could get something like this - and bolt it down:

[E Pluribus Unum]

IIRC you also used to leave your back door unlocked until local LE paid a welfare call.

I put locks on my gates now....


I have no kids or strangers to worry about... the bedroom door stays locked at night....

[FinweElensar]

How is the sentry safe bolted down? If I move, I would have to fix the holes where it was bolted...

[megavolt121]

Just leave it in a soft case and throw it upright in your closet, under a bed etc. Realistically there's absolutely no reason to lock up any portable case. They all can be hacked through in a matter of seconds and your whole case and rifle would be gone. I leave all my ARs lying in my closet, some in cases, some not. I don't have kids so that's not a concern. If someone came into my house looking to steal things, having it in a gun case, vs not really makes no difference since they'll run off with it either way.

[veeklog]

How do you guys store your AR's? I live in an apt. in Pasadena, so space is a premium and I don't have money for a long gun case (and I only have one long rifle).

With that in mind, any suggestions on how to store/lock up my AR?

I was thinking I could store in a "Bore Store" bag from Brownells (its for long storage with rust prevention) and then put it in a plastic case of some kind (suggestions, I know of pelican...but too much $$$), and then finally lock my case to something.

Thanks.

I also live in a apartment, and I can't my sixteen gun fireproof safe because it will go through the floor (live on the 3rd floor). But last year I bought a small five gun safe that weighed 127 lbs, has an electronic keypad with double lock, and costs about $300. The safe is bolted to the wall in my closet, and I swear, it was the best investment I have ever purchased.

[swhatb]

you could always install one of these puppies...

Universal Trunk Mount AR-15 Rack

http://galls.com/style.html?assort=g...og&style=VP218

This AR will be kept at home!! No way am I driving around LA and Pasadena with that in my trunk!

one could use the setup in the house as well as the car. in the house bolt to the wall studs

[neomedic]

I see...but for over $200, I rather buy a pelican case and lock that up

Is there any good case for like $50 or under??
I figure I just keep it in the Brownell's Bore Store and then place that into a plastic case (without foam so that it can breathe).

Then just lock the case to the wall.


(http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/Sto...+STORAGE+CASES)

[megavolt121]

I see...but for over $200, I rather buy a pelican case and lock that up

Is there any good case for like $50 or under??
I figure I just keep it in the Brownell's Bore Store and then place that into a plastic case (without foam so that it can breathe).

Then just lock the case to the wall.


(http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/Sto...+STORAGE+CASES)

I haven't seen one in person but it looks promising:

http://www.fuertecases.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GunG10819&Category_Code=Gun_Cases&Product_Count=3

[neomedic]

that's not bad...$100...

anybody have a different case???