Best way to store firearms?

[ffjdh]

There has been quite a bit of discussion on the ill effects of storing firearms in foam cases. What is the best way to store firearms ( both rifles and pistols)?

[garyvale]

I store all of mine in gunsocks in my my climate controlled safe. That has worked for me for the past 30 years. No rust yet.... But then I live in a dry climate too.

[Galt]

I wipe mine down with RIG(rust inhibiting grease) on a rag before putting them away. I also store them with a jar of dessicant.

[Steve_In_29]

"Store"? As in how long?

[bountyhunter]

wipe them down with a silicone cloth and then store anyway you want. I have used foam for my guns for 30 years and never seen rust. But if you fingerprint a gun and set it down long enough, it will rust.

[sharxbyte]

Loaded

I keep silica gel packs in the foam case that my AR lives in, but my shotgun is on the wall, and my pistol is always on my hip.

[NiteQwill]

In a safe. Preferably a big, thick, and heavy one. Right?

[Chefantone]

In a safe. Preferably a big, thick, and heavy one. Right?

This is what I was thinking.

[Chunky_lover]

mine are in sealed pvc tubes buried in the back yard
covered in home made cosmoline




actually gun socks, in dry locations

dont forget about ammo
and my ammo horde I keep silica packets with them in ammo cans as they have some sort of seal on them not sure how good

[jarhead714]

In a locked rack open to this glorious California air. Wipe it down with a silicone cloth and as long as it's clean and rust free when you were done using it, so shall it remain. Beauteous.

[barrage]

In a safe. Check them out once in a while for rust and what not, and then wipe them down with Ezzox and clp if/when they show signs of rust. Easy peasy.

[L84CABO]

You need an airtight (Or as much as possible) container. A safe is obviously ideal. But if not, a foot locker, crate, gun cabinet, etc. Seal the seams with caulk or similar as much as possible/if needed.

Get the following:

A Golden Rod
A box of desiccant
A humidity meter
A silicone cloth

All of the above go in the "container." Start with a clean gun wiped down with oil or the silicone cloth. Put said gun into the container. Check the gun daily and review the meter so you get a feel for what is going on. Continue checking daily until your confident that you have a good environment. Then check and wipe down your gun weekly.

If you discover you have a problem, you will have to make adjustments. Maybe your Golden Rod isn't big enough. Maybe you have too much outside air penetrating the container. Etc.

All of the above can be had off of Amazon for about $50 give or take. Make sure your golden rod and desiccant are sized appropriately for the size of your safe/container. If you're not sure, go bigger.

Oh, and be careful with open celled foam. It can retain moisture. Closed cell is better. And if you're going to store a gun in a case, it's probably better to remove the foam and store it in just the plastic case. Maybe wrap it in a silicone impregnated gun sock too.

[baih777]

bore stores

http://www.borestores.com/

I have used these on a few of my rifles for almost 20 years and not one sign of rust.

[beerman]

bore stores

http://www.borestores.com/

I have used these on a few of my rifles for almost 20 years and not one sign of rust.

Same here...light wipe of G-96 then put into bore store socks. Ive got 80 year old guns that look mint!

[uhlan1]

In a climate controlled safe, bolted into concrete, guarded by grumpy police dogs and a vicious stay at home wife.. Has worked for me thus far.