stack-on gun cabinets

[jbadjones]

I saw these at Academy and they are just over 100 bucks. I was wondering if anybody has any pros or cons they could share with me? Thanks!

 

[dantheman]

If it's the best you can afford , then it's much better than stcking your guns in the corner of the closet or under the bed .

 

[nola_]

good enough to keep firearms away from children, which is why I got one. can always get something else later on.

 

[flamatrix99]

stcking your guns in the corner of the closet or under the bed .

Hey I resemble that remark!

 

[WHEELER]

Better than nothing, but not by much. I would go with a $300 sentry first

 

[tmlowe]

I have one and it is good for its' intended use, keeping wandering eyes and hands away from my weapons. Don't get this if you are using it to keep the guns away from thieves. I can pick my cabinet up and carry it out the house when loaded.

 

[Nolacopusmc]

I have one and it is good for its' intended use, keeping wandering eyes and hands away from my weapons. Don't get this if you are using it to keep the guns away from thieves. I can pick my cabinet up and carry it out the house when loaded.

Not veery good for fire protection either.

 

[nola_]

if there's a fire, my photo's and home videos are more valuable than my guns.
photos can't be replaced.

 

[tmlowe]

if there's a fire, my photo's and home videos are more valuable than my guns.
photos can't be replaced.

So what nolacopusmc is trying to say is not to put your photos and videos in your stack on gun cabinet.

 

[LACamper]

Bolt it to the wall. It'll keep your kids out. It'll also stop a smash and grab burglary long enough for the alarm to go off.

 

[smith625]

I thought about one of these just for ammo, you know out of site out of mind.

 

[dantheman]

We all know it isn't the ultimate protection for guns and other valuables . Buy the best protection you can afford .

 

[electrode1998]

good enough to keep firearms away from children, which is why I got one. can always get something else later on.

+1 for me too. I like mine since it fits right where I need it too.

I will get something better later when I can afford it.

 

[BayouSlide]

Bolt it to the wall. It'll keep your kids out. It'll also stop a smash and grab burglary long enough for the alarm to go off.

Agreed...and you can bolt it to the floor as well, depending on your home's construction.

 

[SigArmed1]

Pro=cheap
Con=cheap

LIke was previously stated though, it's whole lot better than nothing and it keeps your guns out of the kids way so it's worth the money right there. I''m actually about to get one as well for ammo storage etc.

 

[W1nds0rF0x]

We all know it isn't the ultimate protection for guns and other valuables . Buy the best protection you can afford .

Sometimes I wonder after reading about some of the recent break-ins. I only have three rifles and one is a very old 22 so I almost think putting them way on the top closet self where you need a step to get to them, under blankets where you'd have to know they were there to get them rather than in the cheap gun vault that can be opened in 5 minutes with a side grinder. They would actually have to climb and look to find them under blankets in the top of the closet, but if they're in the gun vault, anyone that steps through the door will know instantly where to find them.

 

[WHEELER]

They will find it, thieves know all the "hidden" hiding spots and will rip down a shelf to find if something is up there or not.

 

[Tier1Mike]

i got one for ammo storage--- bolted to wall. its pretty well made and I am happy with it for what I use it for.

 

[Gumbo]

if there's a fire, my photo's and home videos are more valuable than my guns.
photos can't be replaced.

Digital storage?

 

[blueyednd]

I had/have one bolted to the wall. Purchased to keep the kids out. We went off for vacation and turned the AC up high. When I got home I could not get the key to turn in the lock. I drilled a hole in the side of the cabinet opposite the lock and opened it using a coat hanger. I guess the rubber bushing expanded or something when the house got hot. I moved it to the garage for ammo and such, greased up the lock and it seems to be working fine now.

So I went and bought a fire proof, coat hanger proof safe.