Storing My Shotgun

[pauldmitchell13]

I am a first time gun owner, just bought a Benelli Montefeltro. I am curious to hear some opinions on the best way to store the gun if I don't have a safe. I don't have kids, so I am not worried about keeping it locked up at the time. I have a hard case, soft case, and gun sock. I have read some things that say not to store them in cases but others say it isn't an issue. What does anyone think may be my best solution? If I do store it in a case, do I need to put some sort of dehumidification device in there too? Anything will help, thanks!

[kdruff2]

There are a number of options that might work for you short of having a safe. For one, I had a buddy, before he got his safe, hide different parts of his gun in different places in the house. Obviously, this option would pretty much eliminate the firearm for HD use, but that doesn't sound that was your intention anyways.

You could buy a chamber or trigger lock. This would address any possible accidental discharge, but then again, since you don't have kids in the house, probably not a big issue.

The biggest concern is probably theft. You could either chain the case or gun to something I suppose (and remove the bolt carrier). If someone is going to steal it, they'll have to get through the chain and would end up with a non-operable gun.

I wouldn't worry too much about humidity since we're in SoCal, but you're closer to the coast. You could probably stuff your barrel in the gun sock and store in the case.

Just some thoughts.

[afteractionreport]

Allen Gun sock ....in condition 3....anywhere close were you can grab and rack the slide and pull the trigger

[NYCShooter]

I really like the Zcorr bags https://www.zcorrproducts.com/

[SBsasquatch]

My grandfather used to put an oiled up tampon in the chamber between seasons... I thought that was funny....I got a barrel that's chrome-lined. No longer following that tradition...lol

[stonefly-2]

generally, cleaned and with a light coat of oil they are pretty well protected. there is a horrible thing that can happen by putting a hot gun into a case after shooting and not cleaning at your first opportunity, rust. when storing a gun it should be stood up with the barrel down as gun oil will migrate from the action into the stock and disfigure the wood in time. there's a thousand products for protecting guns. i use LPS #1 developed under a military contract for for corrosion control in salt water conditions and it drys so no migration. overkill maybe but it works for me.

[jpscoot_21]

Sock is fine.

[Google it Research]

Sock is fine.

Sock and stored barrel down so oils migrate away from wood.

[mjsweims]

Clean and lightly oil it and keep it in a closet without any case or sock. If you don't use it much, clean and oil every 6 or 12 months.
Many of the soft cases are even tagged with a note that they are not to be used for gun storage. They will trap moisture.
If you have a hard case with egg crate foam, then you may imprint any blued parts. This doesn't hurt the gun but just looks bad IMHO.
Some of the socks may be ok if they are impregnated with silicone, but if you are content to leave it in a sock why not just leave it bare. Let it breathe - this is the best option.

[anti]

Clean and lightly oil it and keep it in a closet without any case or sock. If you don't use it much, clean and oil every 6 or 12 months.
Many of the soft cases are even tagged with a note that they are not to be used for gun storage. They will trap moisture.
If you have a hard case with egg crate foam, then you may imprint any blued parts. This doesn't hurt the gun but just looks bad IMHO.
Some of the socks may be ok if they are impregnated with silicone, but if you are content to leave it in a sock why not just leave it bare. Let it breathe - this is the best option.

Exactly! Don't store it in anything dry, especially in coastal regions away from the desert. I remember leaving my old 870 leaning against the side of my dresser dry WITHOUT a case and it still began to form some surface rust on the barrel. Use a light coat of CLP or Ballistol and no case.

[ceh383]

I am a first time gun owner, just bought a Benelli Montefeltro. I am curious to hear some opinions on the best way to store the gun if I don't have a safe

Clean it, lightly oil it, store it as is...no case and it will do fine.
This question brings up a question. With every firearm I've bought over the last 10 years comes a couple questions from person doing the DROS paperwork.
"Do you own a safe? and What make and model?"
Having a safe I always say yes and give them the info.
So, the question is...Legally, are we required to store a firearm in a safe?

[mjsweims]

Clean it, lightly oil it, store it as is...no case and it will do fine.
This question brings up a question. With every firearm I've bought over the last 10 years comes a couple questions from person doing the DROS paperwork.
"Do you own a safe? and What make and model?"
Having a safe I always say yes and give them the info.
So, the question is...Legally, are we required to store a firearm in a safe?

You're required to show that you have a CA compliant safe/cabinet when you pick up a long gun or else you are required to buy a lock. I think that you are required to buy a lock with a handgun. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
So the answer to your question is no you are not required to store your firearms in a safe. Yet, the bleeding hearts in Sacramento led by Leno and Brown will get to this soon.

[John Joseph]

Lots to consider here.
My thoughts---

For corrosion---do not store it in a case. An open weave sock is OK, but not a case. Cleaned and lubricated to prevent corrosion of course.

For theft prevention---a safe is best. disassembly and hiding is next best. A trigger lock will not deter thieves.

For safety------A safe is best, a trigger lock is next best.

For HD---------Chamber empty, full magazine, kept out of view & accessible

[XVIga_Rob]

You're required to show that you have a CA compliant safe/cabinet when you pick up a long gun or else you are required to buy a lock. I think that you are required to buy a lock with a handgun. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
So the answer to your question is no you are not required to store your firearms in a safe. Yet, the bleeding hearts in Sacramento led by Leno and Brown will get to this soon.

The law is the same when purchasing/picking up a handgun or long gun (proof of safe, or buy a lock). Storage in you home, is another story.

[XVIga_Rob]

OP, congrats on the Montefeltro!