Rifle bolt storage

[KevDen2005]

So that if the government tries to use your weapon to frame you for an assassination, they can't. Swap the bolts between guns, even a micrometer can't tell...

Only after you are approached by some shady dudes in your mountain home and you recruit a rogue FBI agent to help you because he is the only that believes you

[mutt]

Mostly out of habit. I have always kept my guns where only I have access to them and I can use them.

I have personal experience with children who have been seriously injured when a weapon was not stored properly. It has made a great impact on me and guided my choices on how I choose to store my weapons. For me, the safest place to have a weapon is in my hands pointed where I want it pointed. If it isn't there, then I store it as safely as possible. Again, this is a personal choice and I respect the choices others may make.

Right on. Figured safety was the primary reason.

[lead_magnet]

So that if the government tries to use your weapon to frame you for an assassination, they can't. Swap the bolts between guns, even a micrometer can't tell...

Werd...

But really, this is all new to me, what the hell is the point in taking the bolt out of a rifle?

[DD977GM2]

I keep all my firearms in a their proper configuration. I store spare bolt carrier groups in a double ziploc bag with oil so if the one in use has a malfunction I can take the spare and drop right in. All firearms are loaded. Rifles have no round in the chamber except the Garand and Shotgun. All the pistols are loaded full mags with one in chamber.
The AR next to me as I type this has one in the chamber and safety on. BTW all the firearms witha round chambered have the safety engaged.

For the record I have 4 kids....14,13, 10 and almost 5. They all know proper gun handling procedures...with exception to the 5 year old who knows its only ok to touch "Dad`s" guns when we are at the range or cleaning them. The older kids really could give 2 shits about the firearms and rarely ask to habndle them unloaded since we shoot so much and I have not kept firearms a secret from them. Also I have Col. Cooper`s 4 rules to firearms posted all over the house and kids have to reread them once every 2 weeks or so. They are all very safety conscious and if SHTF I can count on them to take out the zombies when they come a knocking.
YMMV.

ALSO anyone one who has shot with me and my kids have commented on how safe my kids are and their muzzle dicipline is better then most adults.
IMHO Safety is something that is continually taught and something like removing a bolt is a great idea but that can breed complacency for people who "know" the gun is safe and treat it diffrently then if the firearm ALWAYS has the potential to fire a round.
I was a line Gunner in the Navy and also taught shipboard tactics and security and the lessons I taught the crew on firearm safety has done me good in civilian world with my family.

[cstone]

The whole rifle will not fit in the safe. I don't want to buy a large safe. Only I have access to the bolts for my rifles.

[cstone]

I keep all my firearms in a their proper configuration. ...YMMV.

This is a personal choice. I wasn't looking for a debate over how we store our firearms as I believe that has been discussed before and ultimately it is a decision for each person to make as they see fit. There is no correct answer as long as you can live with the decision you make.

I was curious as to whether anyone else here stores their bolt apart from their rifle, and if so, what they keep their bolt in.

I'll take my chances with the zombies

[DD977GM2]

This is a personal choice. I wasn't looking for a debate over how we store our firearms as I believe that has been discussed before and ultimately it is a decision for each person to make as they see fit. There is no correct answer as long as you can live with the decision you make.

I was curious as to whether anyone else here stores their bolt apart from their rifle, and if so, what they keep their bolt in.

I'll take my chances with the zombies

The best storage Id suggest is drill bit or mill bit containers that are plastic and screw into themselves(if that makes sense) but they are durabl e and are relativly leak proof if you keep a ton of oil on them for rust prevention.

[cstone]

The best storage Id suggest is drill bit or mill bit containers that are plastic and screw into themselves(if that makes sense) but they are durabl e and are relativly leak proof if you keep a ton of oil on them for rust prevention.

Like a paddle or butterfly drill bit container? That might work nicely and they are fairly inexpensive. Good idea. Thanks.

[Guylee]

The best storage Id suggest is drill bit or mill bit containers that are plastic and screw into themselves(if that makes sense) but they are durabl e and are relativly leak proof if you keep a ton of oil on them for rust prevention.

So do you think if you were to put some PVC together with one screw off end it would work like that? (even though having sealed lengths of PVC in your range bag might look bad...)

In the spirit of the thread, the only time I took the bolts out of my guns is when I was leaving them out for some reason and there were people in the house other than my family.

[Byte Stryke]

Hey, Lets argue about carry condition of your pistols next...