View Full Version : Where do you keep your home defense weapon?
StreetDoctor
02-19-2013, 09:03
My gun safe is in my bedroom, but thinking about the time it takes get to it... I want quicker access. There are no children in our house. I keep my Glock 35 in the night stand but my wife likes the shotgun. I'm thinking about making some sort of hanger (out of bookshelf hangers?) to mount to the bed frame to keep the shotgun off the floor but under the skirt and slightly hidden?
Glock in the nightstand and shotgun in the closet. Really want to do something different with the shotgun though.
DavieD55
02-19-2013, 09:09
Nunya bidness haha But seriously, you could be creative and put one in different locations throughout your home.
blacklabel
02-19-2013, 09:10
Nightstand or on my person. I don't keep any long guns in the bedroom.
muddywings
02-19-2013, 09:12
Funny you should ask as I set up my safe this weekend.
I keep the safe in the bedroom which takes the place of my night stand. When I come home, I drop my keys and wallet in a bowl and then unlock the safe. I keep my PDW AR-15 and HD shotgun in the front rows. When I leave for the day, I grab my stuff and lock the safe.
I keep a Ruger LCP hidden elsewhere in the house and generally grab that when I'm going to walk the dog quick around the neighborhood but it also gives me a quick access if someone tries to push through the front door and getting the bedroom isn't the best option. (I mention pushing through the front door because an armed intruder did that two blocks from my house a few weeks ago and I thought I lived in a 'good' neighborhood.)
I like the safe in the bedroom as I feel that most home intrusions happen while people are away at work or in the middle of night (but obviously I have to rethink that with the above incident).
Both my wife and I CCW (but I work for .mil so I can't carry while at work) and we have no kids and don't have friends.
wctriumph
02-19-2013, 09:12
I and my wife know where they are and that's all that need to know.
We dial 9-1-1 then wait as we no longer have evil guns around us.
StagLefty
02-19-2013, 09:16
Too much internet info-No thanks !
Great-Kazoo
02-19-2013, 09:16
Would you like a floor plan of our house and combo to the safe too?
StagLefty
02-19-2013, 09:41
Would you like a floor plan of our house and combo to the safe too?
Just the combo and your schedule-Thanks [ROFL1]
blacklabel
02-19-2013, 09:43
Just the combo and your schedule-Thanks [ROFL1]
Make it easy and give me directions to your place. Thanks!
StreetDoctor
02-19-2013, 09:45
Seriously? Thanks for the replies that answered the topic. No one forced you to open this thread. If you're so paranoid you think I'm some how going to track down your address and target you because "now I know where your guns are!" Maybe you need to relax a little bit and have a beer.... or move to a safer neighborhood. I'm well aware of violent crime... spent 27 years in the great <sarcasm> city of Chicago where I was robbed 4 times both at gun and knife point. This is a thread about sharing ideas and what works for you. DavieD55, that is exactly what I was looking to make, but underneath the bed skirt. My wife sleeps on the side of the bed that faces the wall, so even if it was exposed like that there is no reason anyone other than us should see it.
dwalker460
02-19-2013, 09:50
I have a 2.5yr old son, a ninja master could not get through the house in the middle of the night in the minefield he leaves without waking half the town or breaking an ankle. Plenty of time to open the safe, choose a weapon, have coffee, read the paper, and oh yeah, shoot bad guy.
StreetDoctor
02-19-2013, 09:51
I have a 2.5yr old son, a ninja master could not get through the house in the middle of the night in the minefield he leaves without waking half the town or breaking an ankle. Plenty of time to open the safe, choose a weapon, have coffee, read the paper, and oh yeah, shoot bad guy.
[ROFL2]
Seriously? Thanks for the replies that answered the topic. No one forced you to open this thread. If you're so paranoid you think I'm some how going to track down your address and target you because "now I know where your guns are!" Maybe you need to relax a little bit and have a beer.... or move to a safer neighborhood. I'm well aware of violent crime... spent 27 years in the great <sarcasm> city of Chicago where I was robbed 4 times both at gun and knife point. This is a thread about sharing ideas and what works for you. DavieD55, that is exactly what I was looking to make, but underneath the bed skirt. My wife sleeps on the side of the bed that faces the wall, so even if it was exposed like that there is no reason anyone other than us should see it.
I can't think of what they're called, but that's a commercial product made to fit between the mattress and box springs, and hang a shotgun on. Then the comforter covers it up. Basically flat steel straps with hanger hooks on the ends, connected together with another strap across the back, and coated with something to not scratch your gun. A guy could make something similar very easily.
Found it - called The Back Up. They make them for pistols too. My wife would shit down both legs if I put one on our bed. But she lives in a Condition White world.
hghclsswhitetrsh
02-19-2013, 10:07
Just know its loaded cause I'm an idiot. If a damn mouse fart outside the dogs raise hell.
StreetDoctor
02-19-2013, 10:16
I can't think of what they're called, but that's a commercial product made to fit between the mattress and box springs, and hang a shotgun on. Then the comforter covers it up. Basically flat steel straps with hanger hooks on the ends, connected together with another strap across the back, and coated with something to not scratch your gun. A guy could make something similar very easily.
Found it - called The Back Up. They make them for pistols too. My wife would shit down both legs if I put one on our bed. But she lives in a Condition White world.
Thanks! Definitely not paying $40 for that! But I will try and build my own :)
Just know its loaded cause I'm an idiot. If a damn mouse fart outside the dogs raise hell.
Dogs are awesome and a great part of a home security plan.
I have a 2 year old now so the pistol goes into the small safe in the bedroom. I want to get the shot vault for the HD shotgun
StreetDoctor
02-19-2013, 10:19
Dogs are awesome and a great part of a home security plan.
I have a 70lb pitbull... you could probably smash a semi through the front door and he would sleep through it [LOL]Great for intimidation, but more bark then bite.
Thanks! Definitely not paying $40 for that! But I will try and build my own :)
I'm at the age where I'd rather just buy it and be done.
I'll just say this- My 12GA is within reach at night, my AK is within reach at night, my EDC (Sig P229 9mm) is no further from reach than the snooze button on my alarm clock, and my Glock is in a drawer in my nightstand... My house is safe (especially since my brother has a Nighthawk Custom GRP 1911 on his nightstand).
BushMasterBoy
02-19-2013, 10:31
I bought one and like it pretty well. I like that it is hidden by the bedspread. Usually a AR by the headboard when I sleep, couple handguns in the night stand. People can do bad things to you when you are sleeping, so can politicians.
Kraven251
02-19-2013, 11:00
My brother had a setup where he had mounted his AR behind the headboard which I have been thinking about doing. He modified a truck rack and it worked pretty well.
The other thought I had was about putting a set of drawers under the bed to hold a rifle. I like shotguns, but I would rather have the AR in the bedroom, the wife knows how to use it, is effective with it, and isn't afraid of the recoil.
There were a couple guys at Tanner a few months ago selling a thing that pushed under the mattress and came up the side of the bed with a "dowel" that the barrel of the pistol slides on to keep a pistol tucked tight against the mattress.
I didn't buy one at the show, and thought about it and was going to buy one at the next show, but they haven't been back. I tried making something similar myself and it didn't come out very good.
so for now, a pistol grip mossy 500 sits behind a bedpost
Would you like a floor plan of our house and combo to the safe too?
I put all of that including the map to the house and our travel schedule on Facebook.
...better hurry to get a good spot in line.
For those that keep a gun in the house, and their house/apartment/Etc. is a wood framed house with sheetrock walls: Please, buy a couple of 2x4's, a piece of sheetrock, and some insulation and build a wall that imitates what you have between rooms or separating you from your neighbors. What you read on the internet or hear in gun shops does not always equal reality. Most ammo will go FAR further through walls made of sheetrock than what gets passed off as fact on gun forums. Test it for yourself.
Mine are all collocated together in a locked safe. It is my goal as a true American to keep them locked up at all times and out of the reach of those that may wish to do me or others harm. We must after all follow the lead from our appointed officials who know what is in our best interest. You folks need to get on board and stop bucking the system if you want the bloody out of hand gun violence to stop.
ChunkyMonkey
02-19-2013, 11:45
Always within an arm length distance.
Mine are all collocated together in a locked safe. It is my goal as a true American to keep them locked up at all times and out of the reach of those that may wish to do me or others harm. We must after all follow the lead from our appointed officials who know what is in our best interest. You folks need to get on board and stop bucking the system if you want the bloody out of hand gun violence to stop.
One step further for me -- all of mine are collocated in a supervised and secure government facility where I can request them to be released to me (after a 10 day waiting period to ensure I'm not hot and bothered or have active warrants) for occasional trips to the range. At home I just have magazines with pictures of guns and can sleep at night knowing my family is safe from intruders who might use my weapons against me or others.
I have a 70lb pitbull... you could probably smash a semi through the front door and he would sleep through it [LOL]Great for intimidation, but more bark then bite.
My golden retriever would raise holy hell right up to the point were you scratched his ears. Your best buddy after that. His bark sounds nasty as hell when your on the opposite side of the door though.
My golden retriever would raise holy hell right up to the point were you scratched his ears. Your best buddy after that. His bark sounds nasty as hell when your on the opposite side of the door though.
My GSD/Akita mix is the same way- he sounds mean as hell. Still scares my good friend who I've known for over 15 years.
Not to hijack, but speaking of dogs....my brother made this when he got his puppy, Riley. Sweetest puppy ever. But something went wrong during his obedience training, the trainer traumatized him somehow, and this dog will fuck you up now! He turned into the meanest, human-hating sumbitch I've ever seen. If he doesn't know you, and know you well, he WILL rip you to shreds. And he's HUGE!
My poor brother is brokenhearted, he didn't want a mean dog, and he has to worry constantly about Riley getting loose and hurting someone, and causing a gigantic lawsuit. They can't even have visitors over without locking him into a very strong room. Pretty sad. Woe be unto he that breaks into my brother's house, Dave don't need to keep any guns handy.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/funnies/Riley.jpg
Now, back to the shotgun holders.....
In my nightstand with a flashlight next to it. In the morning, it goes in my IWB holster.
muddywings
02-19-2013, 14:23
Thanks! Definitely not paying $40 for that! But I will try and build my own :)
$10 in kydex and a heat gun and you can make that yourself.
Got a shotty in the kitchen/ case you try to shoot me while my wife's a bitchin
buffalobo
02-19-2013, 14:52
My wife made these fancy cloth valences to hang over all the doors in the house. I have taken truck racks aand hidden them behind the valence. An 870 and two 20 ga coach guns hang at strategic locations. After 3 years only one has been noticed. Pistols on night stands.
Early warning, 50 lb Heeler with 200 lb attitude. He will not allow anyone to hassle my wife inside the house. If we get into arguement dog has to go outside or get shut in bedroom. If I raise my voice to the wife he will growl at me. Sometimes he forgets, I sign the checks and he works for me.
HoneyBadger
02-19-2013, 14:59
My wife made these fancy cloth valences to hang over all the doors in the house. I have taken truck racks aand hidden them behind the valence. An 870 and two 20 ga coach guns hang at strategic locations. After 3 years only one has been noticed. Pistols on night stands.
Early warning, 50 lb Heeler with 200 lb attitude. He will not allow anyone to hassle my wife inside the house. If we get into arguement dog has to go outside or get shut in bedroom. If I raise my voice to the wife he will growl at me. Sometimes he forgets, I sign the checks and he works for me.
Sounds like a great dog!
Between my dog, a basic security system hooked up to a LOUD siren, and the gun I always have on me, I feel pretty safe around the house, especially at night.
My gun safe is in my bedroom, but thinking about the time it takes get to it... I want quicker access. There are no children in our house. I keep my Glock 35 in the night stand but my wife likes the shotgun. I'm thinking about making some sort of hanger (out of bookshelf hangers?) to mount to the bed frame to keep the shotgun off the floor but under the skirt and slightly hidden?
Shotguns are usually left standing up in the closet or behind the bedroom door. You could even mount it in the wall. If you want to keep it under the bed, a folded over Army blanket will keep the dust off it and provide instant access.
buffalobo
02-19-2013, 15:17
Sounds like a great dog!
Between my dog, a basic security system hooked up to a LOUD siren, and the gun I always have on me, I feel pretty safe around the house, especially at night.
Better than we could ever have hoped for. Hope he lives forever, going to be rough for us when he is gone.
Guns? I keep my lightsaber on my nightstand.[LS] Not as clumsy or random as a blaster, an elegant weapon, from a more civilized age.
Can't keep guns outside the safe, one mention of a loaded gun outside the safe to her kids' dad and child services would be all over our house. Kind of odd how anti gun he is considering he was a Navy MP.
Tactical cats are deployed at random times. Even we don't know when the division between 'nap' and 'frenzy' will occur.
encorehunter
02-19-2013, 16:53
I have a couple compound bows in a wall rack in the bedroom. The neighbors complain when I make too much noise. My early alarm system is a basset hound that sleeps across the floor where ever you want to go. After you trip over her she glares at you and then moves to the next spot to set up for the next person.
rockhound
02-19-2013, 17:02
none of your business :)
Rucker61
02-19-2013, 17:45
At the foot of the bed, or on the bed.
firecrackerktm
02-19-2013, 19:24
where don't I?
n8tive97
02-19-2013, 20:17
What home defense weapon? Let the record show I own nothing... nothing!
bigshane
02-19-2013, 20:27
...more bark then bite.
Perfect!
Our dog and his home defense system:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me8mruMod81qk4huuo1_500.jpg
Our dog and his home defense system:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me8mruMod81qk4huuo1_500.jpg
Awsome!!!!
HoneyBadger
02-19-2013, 21:01
Our dog and his home defense system:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me8mruMod81qk4huuo1_500.jpg
This post is the clear winner in this thread! [Awesom]
Well I don't use these yet but was looking at them lately:
http://tacticalwalls.com/shop/series-1410-concealment-cover-and-insert-bundle/
GlockDog47
02-19-2013, 21:52
Glock 23 in my night stand, in safe when I leave.
Walter.mitty
02-19-2013, 22:06
Once the kids and grandkids move BACK out will find a spot for the Mossberg. Until then wife and I keep carry guns either with us or in safes.
Daughter has a 12g in a shotlock at her apartment and a gunvault in her pantry.
Cylinder Head
02-19-2013, 22:58
No kids, rarely have company, guns hidden everywhere.
Eggysrun
02-19-2013, 23:02
Wife and I have our handguns by the nightstands with extra mags. If all else fails my KSG in my room will annihilate any threat wanting to throw their lives away in my apartment
In my nightstand with a flashlight next to it. In the morning, it goes in my IWB holster.
You jumped on board and got your CCW? Glad to hear it!
whitbaby
02-20-2013, 12:29
I have several sprinkled around the house.
Mostly under book shelf shelves and underside of tables. I made some u-shaped straps out of aluminum sheeting and screwed them up under the shelves, below eye level.
The handguns slip into these retainers. We have very few youngsters in the house, if that happens I put them up on the top closet shelf.
Ball point pen on the nightstand and whistle under the bed.
HoneyBadger
02-20-2013, 23:33
Honestly, I just plan on pissing myself (http://news.msn.com/us/colleges-anti-rape-tactics-include-vomiting-urinating) and hope that the assailant is a rapist and that he/she doesn't have some weird piss fetish.
StagLefty
02-21-2013, 09:40
Honestly, I just plan on pissing myself (http://news.msn.com/us/colleges-anti-rape-tactics-include-vomiting-urinating) and hope that the assailant is a rapist and that he/she doesn't have some weird piss fetish.
Don't forget vomit and gas for backup [ROFL1]
whitbaby
02-21-2013, 11:03
Honestly, I just plan on pissing myself (http://news.msn.com/us/colleges-anti-rape-tactics-include-vomiting-urinating) and hope that the assailant is a rapist and that he/she doesn't have some weird piss fetish.
Reminds me of a moot court. A couple of hijackers (this was before the term 'terrorists' became so fashionable) got into the cockpit of an in-flight 707. They were making demands and the speechless pilot stood up, looked the gunman right in the eye and...threw up right in his face. The crew regained control of the aircraft.
HoneyBadger
02-21-2013, 11:10
Reminds me of a moot court. A couple of hijackers (this was before the term 'terrorists' became so fashionable) got into the cockpit of an in-flight 707. They were making demands and the speechless pilot stood up, looked the gunman right in the eye and...threw up right in his face. The crew regained control of the aircraft.
So.... you're saying it actually works? [LOL]
Cue sarcasm: YAY! WE DON'T NEED GUNS! I'LL JUST PUKE ON MY ASSAILANT AND TELL MY WIFE AND CHILD TO DO THE SAME! [facepalm]
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