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HeepH8erTy
11-15-2012, 08:58 AM
Does anyone have any cool ideas for hiding a firearm inside of the home? I was looking at some cool ideas for hiding one in my entryway/living room. I came up with one cool way to hide my .45 up inside of my coffee table, I will have to post a pic later on today.

I was also thinking about building a hidden shelf inside of a cabinet, or maybe even a dummy stair that would hinge up to reveal a secret compartment.

I feel the goal is to have a firearm cleverly hidden in plain sight, is easily accessible in case of an emergency, and no one would know it was there (especially thieves). I've seen the cool clocks that open up to reveal a pistol, but I think I'd rather not buy something, that takes all the fun away from it

joshs1ofakindxj
11-15-2012, 09:28 AM
Remember this is a public forum, and anything on here can be read by anyone.

Let your mind be blown: http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/2012/11/03/sneaky-bookcase-to-hide-guns-and-stuff-inside/

I have a shotgun hidden in the home and a pistol always on me or near me. The pistol leaves the house when I leave the house so no hiding spot required for it. Everything else goes in the safe where it is secure. There is also a 4 ft long broadsword next to the shotgun. Why waste a bullet on a zombie?

OverkillZJ
11-15-2012, 09:35 AM
I wouldn't post details on here - but I will say good luck finding any of ours, yet they're instantly accessible.

HeepH8erTy
11-15-2012, 10:12 AM
lol yea I guess you are right, posting pictures of it on the internet for everyone to see would kinda be defeating the purpose haha

Super Scout
11-15-2012, 10:37 AM
I keep my guns just laying around the house, its convienent that way. Lib gets mad sometimes when she lays on the couch and gets poked in the ribs with a shot gun, or pre heats the oven and has to pull a pistol out of it but eh.

Just kidding...

DMG
11-15-2012, 11:33 AM
I am not going to say any more than this on a public forum but if you leave a handgun on a coffee table you can cover it with a newspaper. Book safes work nicely and are easy to make.

Use your imagination and try to look at your home from the perspective of someone who does not live there and therefore does not know where anything is.

mxg342
11-15-2012, 11:40 AM
I don't suggest throwing it in a nightstand drawer or dresser drawer. That's the first place theifs look.

Even tucked between the matress and box spring isn't a great idea either.

wozz
11-15-2012, 11:44 AM
I would not be posting anything on a public forum about hiding places but I have to ask do you guys worry about when ppl come over? Specifically nosy kids?

joshs1ofakindxj
11-15-2012, 12:01 PM
I live in a *kid free zone*, studies have shown that kid owners are more likely to experience a kid related fatality in the home, therefore I feel a lot safer without them around.

HeepH8erTy
11-15-2012, 12:03 PM
I am not going to say any more than this on a public forum but if you leave a handgun on a coffee table you can cover it with a newspaper. Book safes work nicely and are easy to make.

Use your imagination and try to look at your home from the perspective of someone who does not live there and therefore does not know where anything is.

I've seen some hollowed out books and thought that was an awesome idea. The only problem with that is, I dont have any books in my house, so that one will be out of place hahaha i keep all of my books at work... not going to use one of those lol


I don't suggest throwing it in a nightstand drawer or dresser drawer. That's the first place theifs look.

Even tucked between the matress and box spring isn't a great idea either.

I agree, I am considering one of those little single pistol safes with the key code or fingerprint scanner to keep in the night stand... maybe even secure it to the nightstand with some carriage bolts or something... i dunno


I would not be posting anything on a public forum about hiding places but I have to ask do you guys worry about when ppl come over? Specifically nosy kids?

I solve that problem by never having little kids in my house haha not including the guns, theres already too many hazards haha I also don't have random weird people over. Usually just close friends that either already know where my firearms are hidden, or they would never care enough to try to find one anyways... i certainly don't have anything laying around for anyone to just pick up or easily gain access to. What I mean is, I only have people over my house that I can trust, so I don't worry about that.


I live in a *kid free zone*, studies have shown that kid owners are more likely to experience a kid related fatality in the home, therefore I feel a lot safer without them around.

hahaha very smart thinking.

joshs1ofakindxj
11-15-2012, 12:08 PM
I agree, I am considering one of those little single pistol safes with the key code or fingerprint scanner to keep in the night stand... maybe even secure it to the nightstand with some carriage bolts or something... i dunno

There are a lot of youtube videos showing how easily the majority of those safes are defeated with paper clips, brute force, etc.

This is a legit discussion though.

With the Obama-lama-ding-dong-o-nomics I wouldn't be shocked if we saw more burgleries as hard times hit people on the edge with families to feed. Invest in a real gun safe like a Liberty, Fort Knox, etc. You can put a lot more valuables in there than just guns and ammo. Hard drives, documents, jewelry, family treasures, etc.

My parent's house was robbed during the day while they were at the casino about a month ago. Since then my dad has installed a sick security camera system for about $900. The state police say cameras do more than locks for the police investigation. I'm considering the same, but with no power back up system I'm not sure.

I was moving patio furniture from the back patio to the covered front porch and as I sat a chair down next to the large front living room window, I noticed the dust on the window seal was disturbed in a less than natural way. The screen had also been slid over as if someone was trying to access the right window and slide it. As I turned my head to let the light hit the dust on the window, sure enough, it looked like someone had tried to open the window by pressing their hands against the glass and sliding it. Luckily all the windows are always locked and they have no external features to grab.

I have two windows that are large and able to be entered from the ground level. I'm considering some ornate but functional bars on them. The only downside is they not only keep people out, but keep people in, say if there is a fire. So I'm not sure what to do. These large windows both have doors next to them so the fire egress isn't really a big deal I guess.

sethman15210
11-15-2012, 12:11 PM
I've got a finger print scanner lock box. Fortunately my bedroom and living room are on the first floor next to each other, so it's easy access from my lazy-boy or bed. The scanner type are a little bit of a investment but when I gotta take care of business, the last thing I wanna do is fumble around with keys. The only down side is it only accepts one print, so if the wife needed it she's SOL.

Super Scout
11-15-2012, 12:17 PM
I keep my doors locked, seems to do a pretty good job of keeping people out of my house. I also don't live in the ghetto, also keeps people out. I try not invite assholes to my house either. Except everyonce in awhile Mykal shows up. Tho he is ok around firearms. That said I think where you hide them/ need them depends a lot on how your house is laid out. I don't keep a gun every room as there is little point. My house is laid out in such a way that there is only one direction intruders can come at me. Several I can get away. My house is not very big. So there are a lot of things to consider. Also people assume I am poor because I drive a 400 dollar car. I have several things going for me.

joshs1ofakindxj
11-15-2012, 12:22 PM
Also people assume I am poor because I drive a 400 dollar car. I have several things going for me.

You also look like a slob most of the time too. Looks like you're the model example of OPSEC. Wow!

pittim
11-15-2012, 12:37 PM
I agree, I am considering one of those little single pistol safes with the key code or fingerprint scanner to keep in the night stand... maybe even secure it to the nightstand with some carriage bolts or something... i dunno


And when they find it, they'll just steal your nightstand AND your pistol.

TSC has safes starting out at $300. These are actual safes, with manual dial locks and bars inside the door, not the cheap cabinets that just have a key.

Super Scout
11-15-2012, 01:31 PM
You also look like a slob most of the time too. Looks like you're the model example of OPSEC. Wow!

I resent that, I look damn good all the time.

joshs1ofakindxj
11-15-2012, 02:27 PM
Beauty is in the eye of the person with the lowest standards.

EddyB
11-15-2012, 10:38 PM
I keep my doors locked, seems to do a pretty good job of keeping people out of my house. I also don't live in the ghetto, also keeps people out.

I did these things, why did I get robbed earlier this year.

I was amazed at how upside down my bedroom was when I got home that day. That being said, they missed the pistol that was in the magazine rack next to my recliner. I was not so lucky with the shotgun in my bedroom.

Everything is in the safe except for the EDC at all times from now on. The lesson sucked, but I learned from it.


Matt, how much time do I get in your house to find your guns?

Super Scout
11-15-2012, 11:18 PM
Dude, no offense but you live in Dormont...



All kidding aside, there is only so much a person can do.

HeepH8erTy
11-16-2012, 08:59 AM
yea I know I live in a really quiet neighborhood that is full of old folks, everyone knows each other...seems really safe to me... but you never know. After watching "to catch a thief" when it was on years ago, any house can be a target to thieves. I just know that with how much I enjoy my firearms and feel the need for most law abiding citizens to own one for their protection... I'll be DAMNED if im home and have a break in and am not prepared. That being said, I hope I never do have a break in or have to use a weapon against someone... just want to be prepared.

joshs1ofakindxj
11-16-2012, 09:07 AM
Some of you know where my parents live. Out in nice quiet peaceful rural Ligonier area where crime is few and far between. There house is about 100 yards from a major road and totaly visible, yet these thieves still worked in broad daylight.

If someone is saying I live in a nice neighborhood and that can't happen to me, then psycologically, they're experiencing normalcy bias and the availability hurisitic.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normalcy_bias

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Availability_heuristic

Good reading.

Reminds me that random acts of violence and crime are...well, random!

Super Scout
11-16-2012, 09:59 AM
^I don't like you anymore. And Dude, you live outside JOHNSTOWN. If you live near or by a dump your gonna get robbed. Move to Latrobe where people are nice and the women are easy.

Yarz
11-17-2012, 09:55 AM
Let your mind be blown: http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/2012/11/03/sneaky-bookcase-to-hide-guns-and-stuff-inside/
(http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/2012/11/03/sneaky-bookcase-to-hide-guns-and-stuff-inside/)

That shelving system is Awesome! That is my new favorite piece of furniture! :icon_super:

fmlyof4whlrs
11-17-2012, 11:33 AM
Pretty cool.....and explains why the theft of book shelfs is the on rise. Pretty cool though and you guys have got me thinking about where to keep my valuables.

OverkillZJ
11-17-2012, 03:47 PM
Matt, how much time do I get in your house to find your guns?

None, it's not a game form me, but it would take you awhile. Anything can be found given enough time, just a matter of how much you want to slow someone down. Mine are for protection, nothing more. If someone is in my house enough to steal my firearms, the harm is already done. I don't collect valuable firearms

PS You don't even know where I live :D