do you need a gunsafe for air rifles?

[Toby_2007]

as above, providing they are under 12ft/lbs.

cheers

[stu4483]

Nope.

[snock]

It's a good idea to have some kind of secure storage, even if it's not a legal requirement.

[Toby_2007]

thank god! had a bit of a worry there!

how can i secure it without spending almost as much of a safe as the gun cost?

[craig hill]

slip a bike lock through the trigger and lock it around something sturdy

Craig

[Toby_2007]

couldnt someone just unscrew/rip the trigger guard off?

[stu4483]

there are many cheap storage units out there. buy somthing cheap with a lock on it and put it somewhere out of the way in your house.

[Mustard.]

It's a good idea to have some kind of secure storage, even if it's not a legal requirement.

Sound advise.


I kept my air rifle in a proper gun cabinet. As soon as I got the gun I knew it would lead to a rimmy. Plus, you always know it safe and will not be able to get in to the hands of some knob head .

I now want a bigger one because I'm starting to get the centre-fire twinges .

[Toby_2007]

I can see the logic ther, buy the safe then yo have to buy bigger guns!

but still, my air rifle only cost £180 and i really dont want to be paying out more than £100 for a cabinet that isnt a legal requierment!

[Mustard.]

I can see the logic ther, buy the safe then yo have to buy bigger guns!

but still, my air rifle only cost £180 and i really dont want to be paying out more than £100 for a cabinet that isnt a legal requierment!

Well kidda thats up to you. I know what I'd do . I personally think ALL guns should be locked away when not in use.

[Greylag]

I can see the logic ther, buy the safe then yo have to buy bigger guns!

but still, my air rifle only cost £180 and i really dont want to be paying out more than £100 for a cabinet that isnt a legal requierment!

Hello Toby,

Look round for an industrial clothing locker from a factory or similar, you'll pick one up or should do for next to nothing. Get someone to weld you 2 hasp and staple type fittings onto it, buy a couple of good padlocks (They're cheap) and you're in business.

This type of locker won't pass for shotgun or firearms licencing but will be perfectly adequate for airguns.

Hope this helps
Regards

[mikemorton]

As said before - buy a proper gunsafe.

That way you have covered yourself for any eventuality.

Including exisiting issues: eg kids around guns/intruders

And futureproofing: eg FAC air/powder burners

Everyone's happy that way.