Safe (But Accessible) Rifle Storage w/Children

[bglaze]

I have an 8 yr. old, a 6 yr. old, and 1 yr. old in the house.

My guns currently stay in the safe, which is not in my bedroom due to lack of space.

We've had a few "scares" where someone has come to the door very late at night (One time, it was a drunk girl at the wrong house. One time it was my cat that got let out on accident and was opening and shutting the storm door after midnight), and I would like to have my rifle (Windham AR15 Carbine) near me in my room.

I'd like it to be under the bed or somewhere near me for quick access.

My older two children are familiar with my guns and have been trained according to their age. However, I still want to make sure my rifle is completely secure, because they are young, and honestly, I don't trust the little trip-hazards to not have moments of idiocy.

Does anyone have recommendations for a safe way to store my rifle near me that still allows for quick access if needed?

Thanks so much!

 

[Bigtanker]

ShotLock AR-15 Quick Access Rifle Vault/Gun Safe

This is one option.

I think Gun Vault makes a tall but slim quick access safe for a single long gun.

Search quick access rifle safe for more options.

 

[jd4320t]

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[t-squared]

There's a few upright models to check out here...Amazon.com : GunVault TVB4810 TacVault High Strength Biometric Gun Safe, Black Finish : Sports & Outdoors

Here's an under the bed model....Hidden Gun Safe: Fast Box - Fast access gun safes

 

[MontereyC6]

Hidden Gun Shelves | Secret Storage Cabinets | Covert Cabinets I have really been wanting to check this out. They look like a good, functional piece to conceal a handgun/ long plus other stufff.

 

[roisigns]

Cable lock. Inexpensive and allows you to place rifle where you want. Hide the key or wear it on a necklace.

Marion Co. used to give them out free.

 

[dprimm]

Barska Riflescopes, Biometric Gun Safes, Binoculars & Laser Sights

having an incredible sale right now on their biometric safes. Enough that I almost bought a long gun one.

 

[Nam1911]

Anything up high pretty much keeps it out of reach.

 

[BogWalker]

Anything up high pretty much keeps it out of reach.

Eight and six years old. Smart enough to drag a chair over if they want to get to something high up.

 

[Bigtanker]

Anything up high pretty much keeps it out of reach.

Kids will find it AND get to it. Keep it locked up.

 

[Leo]

I had hooks on the inside of the closet above the door. Simply opening the door, the rifle was still hidden from view. I installed the hooks so my raised hands were right on the grip and fore arm when I was barefoot. Determined 8 or 9 year olds could still get it if left alone long enough, so I stored it unloaded, with ammo hidden near by.

 

[swmp9jrm]

I wanted to get my HD shotgun somewhere accessible but safe and out of sight. Went with this: https://www.stack-on.com/categories/security-cabinets-gun-cabinets/products/75

A bit of work to install, and of course you have to cut a hole in the wall, but this worked fine for me.

 

[whiteoak]

I saw comments on putting things up high, We had a 3 year old that took an "elf on the shelf" off the blade of the ceiling fan! Used her moms little kitchen ladder on the coffee table. Just last week her mom caught her in the act, and scared her bad enough to call me at work crying. Some of them are climbers...

 

[SSGSAD]

JMHO, leave the rifle out, where it is easy to get to ..... Keep all the ammo locked up ..... YOU or your wife, has a magazine on your person....

is back pocket.... and just be ready .....

or put a lock on the bedroom door .....

 

[Leadeye]

Buy something that takes a lot of hand strength to chamber a round and keep the chamber empty.

Back in the time when my kids were small that was an Automag.

 

[DRob]

The Stack-On in wall unit looks good despite all the reports of bent corners. However, we have no children in the house so our situation is different than the OP. We have "night guns" which go back in a safe when we get up and visiting grandkids do not have access to our bedroom where the EDC guns would be. I won't pass up the chance to say I can't agree with the idea that a home defense weapon would be one which is capable of penetrating several walls. Particularly with kids in the house!

 

[LPMan59]

Certain 5.56 Loads are vastly superior to buckshot and handgun calibers in terms of overpenetration .

 

[Nam1911]

W t

Eight and six years old. Smart enough to drag a chair over if they want to get to something high up.

Kids these ages should be taught to never touch or handle any guns unless with supervision. Show them pictures of dead people from gun shots. Like how my driving class showed carnage from drunk drivers.

 

[BrownDog]

I always liked the Closet Vault by VLine. It fits between wall studs and uses a simplex lock, so no batteries to worry about. Closet Vault | V-Line