Firearms in Self Storage Units?

[batstrider]

Hey all,

I'm a student at UCI. The housing community where I'm currently living at restricts the possession of firearms and ammo, and of course, being that I'm so close to school, I'm pretty sure the GFSZ extends out to where I live.

I just picked up my 870 back home here in the Bay, and I'd really like to keep it closer to me than a 6 hour drive; I realize not having it in my immediate possession isn't ideal, but I'll take the next best thing. I'd probably be only using it for training, and, of course, zombie outbreaks which shouldn't be too frequent.. and that's only for the next 5 months or so, since I plan to move off-campus so I can legally keep my firearms without violating any law.

So, with that said: anybody in the Irvine area know of any self-storage units that allow firearms to be stored? Or any other similar options available?

[Arias]

Just read the fine print in any contract. I manage a self storage facility and have no clauses in the contract that prevent the storage of firearms. As long as your not stockpiling guns and ammo in your unit you should be good.

[halifax]

Most storage units are not climate controlled. Be certain to take rust preventative measures.

[batstrider]

Just got off the phone with Storage West in Irvine.

No restrictions on firearms, so if you're a student at UCI or anywhere near looking for a legal place to store your stuff, there you have it. They say they already have customers who are storing their guns there.

[WDE91]

Hmm I would try to store it a gunshop
I would feel much more comfortable storing my gun there than a storage locker, its probably cheaper
1 shotgun doesnt take up hardly any space

[paul0660]

There isn't a gfsz around universities, only K-12.

[PatriotnMore]

Here is my .02

I would not store my guns at a storage place, they are rife with theft. We had a unit years ago, every electronic item was stolen. my original Lock wasn't cut, or replaced by whomever stole it, must have picked the lock.

[scorp965]

A lot of Police Stations also have firearm storage; Seal Beach PD stores firearms - I don't recall their rates, but it's probably less than renting a storage unit, and more secure if you're concerned about theft.

[Maltese Falcon]

The housing community where I'm currently living at restricts the possession of firearms and ammo,

If the units are owned or subsidized by the university, then yes that would be a problem.

However, if it is a privately owned complex, that provision may be legally unenforceable. Whether, you want to push it, that is another question.

...I would never put anything of great value in a storage unit, as others have said these things are thief magnets.

Good luck.

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[KaLiFORNIA]

So "shall not be infringed" unless your furthering your education... wrap it in a towel and ...dont tell anyone

[ScottB]

So "shall not be infringed" unless your furthering your education... wrap it in a towel and ...dont tell anyone

Great advice if you want the guy to get expelled. Will you also be there to pay his legal bills and compensate him for lost career earnings?

I just love it when people urge others to set themselves up to be guinea pigs and test cases for their causes.

[Packy14]

There is a video somewhere of a UCI graduate student being taken down at AR point for possessing a firearm in graduate housing. On the other hand, the storage unit is a bad idea as a close buddy of mine recently had a 1000$ custom 10/22 stolen from his locked storage unit..inside job I am sure. I would store it at a range if I was you, its much more secure... alternatively, I believe you would be hard pressed to have a gun in your trunk unloaded and be arrested on campus, you might be arrested but I doubt it would stand up in court. Weigh the risks/benefits, and choose accordingly. I once had to make the same choice, fortunately I never paid a cost for it.

[Ron-Solo]

Cars are also bad ideas for gun storage. They are stolen frequently and broken into even more.

[pullnshoot25]

Hey all,

I'm a student at UCI. The housing community where I'm currently living at restricts the possession of firearms and ammo, and of course, being that I'm so close to school, I'm pretty sure the GFSZ extends out to where I live.

I just picked up my 870 back home here in the Bay, and I'd really like to keep it closer to me than a 6 hour drive; I realize not having it in my immediate possession isn't ideal, but I'll take the next best thing. I'd probably be only using it for training, and, of course, zombie outbreaks which shouldn't be too frequent.. and that's only for the next 5 months or so, since I plan to move off-campus so I can legally keep my firearms without violating any law.

So, with that said: anybody in the Irvine area know of any self-storage units that allow firearms to be stored? Or any other similar options available?

GFSZ does not apply to college campuses, only K-12

Self-storage is no bueno.

You should find a friend or a fellow Calgunner that is willing to store it for you.

[pullnshoot25]

There is a video somewhere of a UCI graduate student being taken down at AR point for possessing a firearm in graduate housing. On the other hand, the storage unit is a bad idea as a close buddy of mine recently had a 1000$ custom 10/22 stolen from his locked storage unit..inside job I am sure. I would store it at a range if I was you, its much more secure... alternatively, I believe you would be hard pressed to have a gun in your trunk unloaded and be arrested on campus, you might be arrested but I doubt it would stand up in court. Weigh the risks/benefits, and choose accordingly. I once had to make the same choice, fortunately I never paid a cost for it.

That guy was alleged to have a firearm on campus, he did not actually have one.