restriced storage question

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So when and if I get a ATT and buy a hand gun like a 1911 or glock for it to be legal storage it needs to be trigger or cable locked and locked in a safe.

What if I locked it in a old metal ammo can ? Would that be legal ?

Can't afford a decent safe at this time . That's why I asked. Just seeing what other options are .

Thanks.
 
You can lock it in an opaque container that can not be readily broken into. So in case of the glock, if you trigger lock it and then put it in its case and lock it, you will be following the law.
 
Stored in a safe, it does not require a trigger or action lock. My general acceptance of what a safe is, is one that has the word "safe" in the product name. A stack on cabinet is not a safe, but a cheap 40 dollar "Honeywell" 40 dollar safe is.
Stored in anything but a safe will require a trigger or action lock, as well as a locked container.
 
FoxAlpha said:
Stored in a safe, it does not require a trigger or action lock. My general acceptance of what a safe is, is one that has the word "safe" in the product name. A stack on cabinet is not a safe, but a cheap 40 dollar "Honeywell" 40 dollar safe is.
Stored in anything but a safe will require a trigger or action lock, as well as a locked container.
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I beg to differ here, if you are keeping a restricted in a lockable stack-on locker (not a safe for this purpose), you just need a trigger or action lock on it and no need for extra case. The locker is by itself a locked container.
 
I saw a set up once where the handgun was trigger locked, in a locking Honywell-type box, through which he drilled a couple holes for a bicycle-type U-lock to secure the box to the drain pipe under his sink. If using a Stack-On or similar cabinet, I would think it prudent to ensure its secured to the wall/floor. You don't want a burglar stumbling upon it and just walking out with it. My 2c...
 
Sea Monkey said:
I saw a set up once where the handgun was trigger locked, in a locking Honywell-type box, through which he drilled a couple holes for a bicycle-type U-lock to secure the box to the drain pipe under his sink. If using a Stack-On or similar cabinet, I would think it prudent to ensure its secured to the wall/floor. You don't want a burglar stumbling upon it and just walking out with it. My 2c...
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I think the main discussion point here was the legality question, so storing with a trigger lock inside ANY lockable container is legal. As a thief/burglar protection i personally think that anything short of a full blown fridge size safe (and not the cheap kinds which can be opened by a pro in 10min) with floor/store attachment is a joke...But let's face it, not everyone can afford one, either due to budget or space considerations.
 
hittinghard said:
So when and if I get a ATT and buy a hand gun like a 1911 or glock for it to be legal storage it needs to be trigger or cable locked and locked in a safe.

What if I locked it in a old metal ammo can ? Would that be legal ?

Can't afford a decent safe at this time . That's why I asked. Just seeing what other options are .

Thanks.
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Yes, trigger lock and locked securely in an ammo can will meet the requirements.
 
hittinghard said:
So when and if I get a ATT and buy a hand gun like a 1911 or glock for it to be legal storage it needs to be trigger or cable locked and locked in a safe.

What if I locked it in a old metal ammo can ? Would that be legal ?

Can't afford a decent safe at this time . That's why I asked. Just seeing what other options are .

Thanks.
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Trigger lock and in the locked can?.. yes you're safe. A metal tool box might be smarter. Easily transports and lockable.
 
sashali said:
I beg to differ here, if you are keeping a restricted in a lockable stack-on locker (not a safe for this purpose), you just need a trigger or action lock on it and no need for extra case. The locker is by itself a locked container.
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My apologies, let me clarify. I meant the container in which the trigger locked firearm is stored, must be locked. I can see how that may have been misread, but I agree, it does not require an additional locked container in addition to a locked cabinet.
 
Here is what I do for storage which works for me:

Restricted handguns are unloaded, trigger locked and stored inside a hard shelled container (pistol case), locked.
Ammunition is stored inside a separate hard shelled container (ammo can), locked.
Cleaning supplies are stored inside a separate container (small toolbox), locked

Why lock everything? Why not. I use Master combination trigger locks and inexpensive Master luggage combination locks for all the containers. No fumbling with multiple keys. All containers are placed on the upper shelf in my bedroom closet. If I had more stuff I'd buy a gun cabinet. For now my closet suffices.
 
What concerns me is that the OP is even asking this question. One would assume that anyone taking the CRFSC should know the answer to the storage question.
 
kidcom said:
What concerns me is that the OP is even asking this question. One would assume that anyone taking the CRFSC should know the answer to the storage question.
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A thread like this one is good memory practice, I can barely remember anything that was said at the CRFSC course! And we get to discuss
different ways of arriving at safe storage.:)
 
kidcom said:
What concerns me is that the OP is even asking this question. One would assume that anyone taking the CRFSC should know the answer to the storage question.
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If it was that cut and dried there would be only one reply in this thread. I have had a restricted pal for over 15 years but just got my first restricted so these threads are nice for a refresher.
 
Nice thing about using a safe is it doesn't have to have a trigger lock and you can keep a loaded mag beside it as long as it's not in the gun. I use an ammo can with a ubolt on it to attach a lock and a trigger lock that works too. Now that I have a safe I use that to transport it to the range under double lock as required.
 
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