Thread: Proper Storage of a Firearm

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Make sure the firearm is completely cleaned, especially the barrel. Coat it with good gun oil. They have gun sleeves you can put it in. Remington has a moisture guard oil for long term storage. Will it be somewhere in the house..garage??

They BEST way to store it is well lubed and in a climate controlled safe. If that is not possible, then a "locker" type storage container is next best. If you don't have room for a safe or locker, then storing them in a locked closet is better. I don't like soft cases since they do have a tendency to trap moisture. You can get away with it, if you perform periodic maintenance and check for rust.

There are a couple products used for long term storage, one is called "T9 Boeshield" and that can be found at some sears stores in a two pack with one being a rust remover (do NOT use that on guns) and the other a protect-ant. But even better is a product called eezox, I have seen some info from people that applied it to steel wool and lef that exposed to the air in places near salt water with no corrosion. I'm leery of...

I clean mine monthly even when I don't shoot them (also another excuse to play with them. I have them in a locked safe and bought a large dessicant can from Bass Pro to absorb moisture (I live a mile away from the ocean). I do not use cases, as BD said it traps moisture, which there's plenty of in SE FL.

After coating every metal surface (inside and out) on your shotgun, stick it in a gun sock , or other product made for long-term storage. It should keep your gun protected. My dad has a shotgun and rifle from my granddad, and he has kept them for YEARS in his closet without rusting. They are well-oiled, and wrapped with oily t-shirts. That's how he got them from his dad, and that's how he keeps them to this day. I'd rather see...

Quote: Originally Posted by jak77 if i stuck it in a gun sock (after being thoroughly cleaned and coated with oil) and put it in a gun case like this one, do you think it would be a good way of protecting my firearms from rust and outsiders? The reason Im asking is because I need my firearms to be locked and secured, but cannot afford a gun safe at this time. A case like the one above can be locked to prevent unathorized access, but I dont...

If you are in California I caution you about what you use to lock your fire arms up with. One needs to use approved locking systems or safes. That’s not to say what you use isn’t sufficient, just if it is defeated and it isn’t on the approved list of locks and safes then you’ve added to your whoas. If children could potentially have access it’s all the more important. You’re better off using an approved paper bag, than a non...