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03Lightningrocks wrote:I have heard of bad response times before but in my area it is pretty good. it sure beats laying on the floor bleeding while trying to figure out how to get help on the way.

Good point. I also included fire/smoke detection to my system at no extra monitoring cost. I am actually more worried about the house burning down than being robbed.

Longshot38 wrote: In other words if one is really worried concerned about security around their home a simple check list goes something like this:\
1) Forget ADT and other security sytems. All they are good for is getting the police to your home after someone has stolen you processions.
2) Purchase a set of high quality locks for your doors.
3) Install a set of security cameras. Basic network compatible security camera are relatively cheap and work.
4) Lock all valuables in quality safe and bolt that thing to the floor
5) Password protect and encrypt you data network and computers
6) Get a big dog or two and keep a firearm at the ready

Do this and you will have spent the same amount of money and you will have a home that is just as secure as off site storage.

I agree on part of this. Ignoring the computer encryption and assuming you're not home during the intrusion, I think that only quality doors/locks and properly secured safes are reasonable securing features for your goodies. The others, no so much. The alarm is good to draw attention to the house thus limit their time to do the deed. Cameras are good for getting them after the crime but I don't believe they really do anything to stop it in the first place. Regarding the dogs, if someone is prepared to and really wants to break in (i.e. they know you've got goodies the definitely want), they will dispatch the pooch quickly enough with a firearm.

I'm of the opinion that the best defense is never to need one. If you don't stand out or set yourself up as a target then you lessen your chances of becoming a victim. My current house is a very non-descript 1 storey which looks 'lived in' and I've got the ADT sign in the yard. I think that bad people will opt for a juicer/easier target than me!

ALL of this is a moot point if I'm home. The 1911 is always close by with fast access.

posse wrote:

Scott in Houston wrote:You're right. It's no illegal. It can at worst, get you evicted, or in case of a fire/theft scenario, their insurance wouldn't cover.

I rented a storage unit two years ago during a move. The contract said they weren't liable for theft or other loss, their insurance didn't cover me, and I had to initial a block that said they recommend me getting my own insurance.

I would probably do this anyways. I would trust my personal insurance over what someone else would provide to suit their business. Who did you use in Houston?

Guys,

Thanks for the input. Just to clarify, a climate-controlled storage unit is not out of the question. If I were to do it, I'd break down the weapons and separate the parts into separate boxes. I'd also remove the bolts. I wouldn't have an issue asking my family/friends to store those.

I want to minimize my risk, so bringing the safe to an apartment is not optimizing for this since I cannot secure the safe to the floor/walls like I do at home. At lease at a storage facility there's a measure of security in the sheer number of spaces I am intermixed with plus additional security of an entrance gate/fence, cameras, external access way to the climate controlled area, then the actual storage room which may also have an alarm on it. This may all come down to me getting a POD anyways, which in some respects is even more secure.

speedsix wrote:...you said family or friends, I didn't suggest either...since you're so big on understanding...it's obnoxious and rude for someone to come on our forum and ask for help and suggestions and then be the way you're acting when someone responds in good faith...understand THAT...

Oh bother.....

No more rude and than adding rolleyes ( ) to your patronizing comment. We just need to part ways on this and let the thread stay focused on my original question. Have a good weekend.

speedsix wrote:...yep...you also said "...aside from a typical storage facility..."...guess you'll have to paint it to look like a phone booth, hang an "out of order" sign on the dial knob, and set it out on the corner... (since you also asked "...what are my options...")

Sppedsix: Correct... "aside from..." implies that it my be my only option weather I like it or not. I was also specifically said that I will not ask family/friends to hold my stuff. There is no ambiguity there. My apologies if you are unable to understand my requirements, but I'm unsure as to how to make it any more descriptive.

Others: I hadn't thought about the local ranges. Perhaps other spots like Carters Country provides storage solutions as well.

I suppose that if I do go with a storage space, I can just disassemble them (remove bolts, separate uppers/lowers, etc.) and place them in several boxes which would further disguise like Excalibur suggests. I actually wouldn't mind asking others to hold the bolts or something.

speedsix wrote:...I'd find someone at work or church who'd let you set it in their garage for awhile...offer 'em a few $$...and a note saying they weren't liable...might give an old widow a chance to make some extra $$...

Like I said in my opening post, this is a no-go.

Guys,

I've put my house on the market but I won't be getting another house until this one sells (not gonna have 2 mortgages!). So, if my current home sells and I can't get to another house directly, I'll be needing to hang at an apartment for a few months. Probably less than 4 months, I hope. Anyways, I have a gun safe and a few rifles, pistols, and shotgun and I need to have those things somewhere other than an apartment. Aside from a typical storage facility (not so sure how secure those places are), what are my options for securely storing my firearms for a couple of months? I really don't have any family or friends around that I feel I can ask to hold my arsenal. I'm currently in west Houston/Katy area.