Alternatives to safes (e.g., gun room)

[The Heretic]

Creative Ways to Lock Up Your Guns

Read: Creative Ways to Lock Up Your Guns from Matt Crawford on October 11, 2019 for Recoil.

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[ilikegunspdx]

That custom wood gun cabinet is flipping awesome!

Re the gallow hanging rack system mentioned in the article costs $700+ but if you have a secure room why can't u just use ordinary utility hangers? The hangers would have to have rubber grip tape on them or plasti-dip, etc to keep them from marring.

Gallow description from the article:

 

[OldTengu]

If you have a secure room, buy some surplus weapon racks. Cheap, and still securable with cable and lock if desired.

U.S. G.I. Rifle Rack, M13, Small Arms Storage Rack

This heavy-duty Model M13 steel rifle rack 43x12x51 was made to hold up to 9 firearms. This US GI rack was originally made for M249 Squad Automatic Weapons.

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[P7M13]

I knew of two guys who built gray rooms out of concrete and steel. "Look ma, don't need no stinkin' safe!"

 

[Sdmotorcop]

I was trying to figure out what to do with that area under the stairs where I used to keep my kids..

I was contemplating removing my safe and building a rack system. id be loosing my 30 minutes of Fire rating, but would be gaining more room for... more guns...

 

[Heywood]

I was going to do the same thing. I have a large area in my garage under my stairs. I got expanded metal and was going to pull off the sheet rock and bolt the expanded metal to the studs then brick over it with refectory brick and weld some metal door jambs then have a vault door built. I would top it all off with a nice sliding book shelf to hide the door. Would have been great.....then I decided to turn the area into my multimedia/telecom room instead and I bought a safe....

 

[Trez]

If fire resistance is all your looking for, standard 5/8" fire rated sheetrock is rated for 1 hour. A double layer is often used between homes in townhouses to help prevent fire transfer. It's not secure but if your simply going for a gun room space it would do. Some of the safes use it inside their steel box to get their fire rating.

 

[gmerkt]

Whatever you do about physical security, be sure to have insurance.

 

[HeavyfootHick]

A timely thread indeed.
We are preparing for a large home addition.
We are adding a hidden gun cabinet inside a wall behind Murphy style French doors.
Gallow Industries modular steel, powder coated cabinet. 72'h x 42"w x 15"d.

Modular Wall Mount Gun Racks | Custom Weapon Display Systems

The finest modular gun racks on the market! Organize your bubblegum with our custom weapons display panels loaded with accessories!

www.gallowtech.com

I want to set the cabinet ontop of a 24"h base with a shelf for miscellaneous storage, ammo cans etc.

I have a question about fireproofing.
Others mentioned using Sheet rock as a fire retardant.
I'm thinking of installing Hardi Board / cement board to my interior wall's surrounding the cabinet.

 

[Medic!]

This guy drops a safe on himself and breaks bones in 18 places.
Now safes are out?

If he can perceive the power stored up in a 24oz Glock.
Then you think he would understand what a 1100 pound safe can do to ya?

 

[Trez]

Fire Prevention FAQ | Resource Center | James Hardie

Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding James Hardie products and their contribution to fire prevention here.

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Their company says it's fire resistant but transfers the heat like a frying pan won't burn but will cook things. It doesn't sound promising.

 

[The Heretic]

Basics of Fire-Rated Type X or C Drywall

Fire-rated type X or C drywall is used in key areas of the house to slow down the progress of fire. Learn about fire-rated type X or type C drywall.

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[HeavyfootHick]

Fireproof drywall in, Hardi board out.

 

[The Heretic]

 

[ma96782]

U.S. G.I. Rifle Rack, M13, Small Arms Storage Rack

This heavy-duty Model M13 steel rifle rack 43x12x51 was made to hold up to 9 firearms. This US GI rack was originally made for M249 Squad Automatic Weapons.

colemans.com

I actually owned a couple of those. Mine were for the old M16. But, I gave them away before my move from HI to WA. Oh well.

Aloha, Mark

 

[ACO]

I love secureit systems stuff, but the shipping is crazy. Well, the prices are a bit high all around, but I like their systems. I would buy it isfI could drive up and pick it up.

 

[ACO]

Ultimate Weapon Cabinet Package 2

Here it is, the Ultimate Weapon Cabinet. This beast has room for just about anything you need to store. It has tons room for all your weapons and gear, plus more.

www.gallowtech.com

This is pretty perfect for me though.

 

[The Heretic]

America’s Surge In Gun Sales And A Revolutionary Way To Store Them

Several years ago, I produced a TV special for Discovery’s Destination America network called Armageddon Arsenals, a gritty take on the doomsday prepper craze that con...

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[ma96782]

Aloha, Mark