Green Mountain Guns robbed again.

[eddiememphis]

Seems like it'd be pretty easy to just build slightly more robust display cases for pistols and steel grates can be locked on every night. Same for guns stored on walls. It'd be the same as putting on hurricane panels every night. Take up less space and cost a lot less than a bunch of safes.

It is easy but not cheap. I looked into it when working for a metal fabrication shop. I can build you a sweet case that bolts to the floor in several places and has "hurricane" glass but it's gonna cost several thousand dollars just for the glass. Most gun shops can't afford them. Jewelry stores can but they rarely get hit. They have awesome security systems and usually lock everything up in safe rooms at night.

[eddiememphis]

Surplus lines carrier is what you're thinking of. Not necessarily sub-standard, but more equipped to handle higher risk. Assuming they are insurable at all.

You're correct. I've been out of the biz for a decade.

[Irving]

It is easy but not cheap. I looked into it when working for a metal fabrication shop. I can build you a sweet case that bolts to the floor in several places and has "hurricane" glass but it's gonna cost several thousand dollars just for the glass. Most gun shops can't afford them. Jewelry stores can but they rarely get hit. They have awesome security systems and usually lock everything up in safe rooms at night.

I'm thinking regular glass, then whatever steel to cover it at night. Doesn't need to be pretty for after store hours.

You're correct. I've been out of the biz for a decade.

I had to go ask my wife because I couldn't remember either.

[eddiememphis]

I'm thinking regular glass, then whatever steel to cover it at night. Doesn't need to be pretty for after store hours.



I had to go ask my wife because I couldn't remember either.

That's asking a lot from employees. My design is stand alone, no extra work needed. A framing hammer needs multiple blows to get through the glass, a sledge a few less. Hopefully enough time the police can respond before the jerks leave.

Another problem is most shops are in leased spaces limiting the security measures the tenant can take.

[ben4372]

It is easy but not cheap. I looked into it when working for a metal fabrication shop. I can build you a sweet case that bolts to the floor in several places and has "hurricane" glass but it's gonna cost several thousand dollars just for the glass. Most gun shops can't afford them. Jewelry stores can but they rarely get hit. They have awesome security systems and usually lock everything up in safe rooms at night.

There was a gun store up north, maybe 15 years ago. 88th and Washington maybe. All of the guns were in locking cabinets. Might of had roll up doors? They did have a few junk guns in a 55 gallon drum. They were way ahead of the curve.

[Gman]

They must be Slingers.........

That's the second funniest thing I've read all day.

[Gman]

Concrete evidence.......

Or evidence of concrete.

[brutal]

Seems like it'd be pretty easy to just build slightly more robust display cases for pistols and steel grates can be locked on every night. Same for guns stored on walls. It'd be the same as putting on hurricane panels every night. Take up less space and cost a lot less than a bunch of safes.

It'd be the same just with longer chains/cable from the concrete truck.

[Squeeze]

If I remember correctly, a member here said the guns would get scratched being transferred to and from the safe everyday by employees and that would hurt the bottom line. Plus, safes cost lots of money.....

If you can afford to open a shop, you should be able to accommodate at least 1 quality safe. I bet good money that A LOT of members here have some very high quality safes in their houses. Also, if you take care and caution when moving guns in/out of a safe that is properly lined, you won't be beating up the guns. Insurance companies may give you a break on your premium if you store them in a safe as well, thus saving you money.

[BushMasterBoy]

You just hire a homeless vet and give him a AR. Especially if he has a valid military ID card. Blah, blah, blah...