Gun Wall

[gvsugod]

I want to build some way to more effectively store my guns in my home, and as many of you know I need to save money for my wedding. This means I need a cheap solution, that doesnt look half bad, to store my guns on my wall.

I was thinking making one part of my bedroom pegboard, but would still like to go cheaper.

What have you guys done before?

And i fully expect to be made fun of for being so cheap, so make fun of me AFTER saying something constructive.

 

[Mark 1911]

How many guns are you talking about?

The problem with your idea is security, what if someone breaks in when you're away?

I had the same idea of having a gun room once, but I think I need a room that is poured concrete all the way around, with a vault door.

I can't afford something like that, so I bought a gun safe, suggest you do the same.

 

[gvsugod]

Not many, half dozen. I am not so worried about burglaries where I am, if I am not here close friends and landlord keep an eye on the place, and renters insurance covers me either way. Gun safe will be happening, post wedding, maybe with wedding money if I can convince my old lady.

 

[Mark 1911]

this might give you some ideas:

Go to Google.com, type in "guns on wall" and click on "images"

 

[wilianknow]

Here is a cheap easy and secure way to keep your guns. Cut out the dry wall and build a small standing gun rack can hold 4-6 long guns. Trim it out. Then install a full length mirror on a hing to cover the hole.

 

[bluewraith]

Here is a cheap easy and secure way to keep your guns. Cut out the dry wall and build a small standing gun rack can hold 4-6 long guns. Trim it out. Then install a full length mirror on a hing to cover the hole.

I rather like that idea. Security through obscurity.

Personally, I have a 3 gun rack from Menards that cost about $10. I wouldn't recommend it though, as you have to store the gun upside down. The rest are strategically leaned on walls throughout. Too broke to buy a safe.

 

[looney2ns]

You don't understand yet do you. Once you get married, this sort of behavior will not be tolerated from you.

 

[throttletony]

You mention your renters insurance covers you. I would verify the amount, I though our renters coverage would cover all my guns, but it turns out our policy tops off at 2,000 bucks on firearms (they categorize, and the firearms 'category" tops out at 2k). Beyond that I need to get special coverage. Since I don't have a lot of firearms in the house at the moment, this coverage is fine for me.

To answer your questions (as someone else mentioned earlier) I would consider a safe. If you do go with a gun wall, I would love to see what it looks like. Safety and dust would be my concerns for an "open" display. You could even find an older gun "safe/case" that has a glass front, so they are still on display.

 

[SideArmed]

I want to build some way to more effectively store my guns in my home, and as many of you know I need to save money for my wedding. This means I need a cheap solution, that doesnt look half bad, to store my guns on my wall.

I was thinking making one part of my bedroom pegboard, but would still like to go cheaper.

What have you guys done before?

And i fully expect to be made fun of for being so cheap, so make fun of me AFTER saying something constructive.

I would suggest utilizing a closet wall, they wouldn't be in plain sight at least. you could even go so far as building some form of false wall to obscure them even further. Not sure how far your landlord is willing to let you go on the construction or demolition of their walls though.

 

[Goober135]

This is what I used for my airsoft collection. It was very cheap to build.

 

[garyindiane]

Mine.

-Gary

 

[gvsugod]

Insurance covers them, not many guns.
I can construct all I want, just has to be no big holes when I move out.
Safe out of budget for now, same with cabinet.
I would like to display in open but pegboard wall in closet makes sense, kind of hidden and still look cool.

 

[.45 Dave]

Which gun are you marrying or are you one of those polygamous gun grooms?

Seriously though, I don't have any ideas but I wanted to say congrats on your upcoming wedding and hope you and the misses have lots of healthy and, no doubt, adorable little gun owners!!!

 

[philbert001]

You can get a cheap gunsafe from Gander, I had a stack-on 8 gun box when I was poorer. It'll hold 8 long guns, and has a shelf for a few handguns or ammo, etc. 3 point lock. It's not fireproof, and if someone were motivated, they could get it open with a pry bar, but it's better than hanging em on the wall. I think it cost about $100

 

[philbert001]

Scratch that. Here's a better idea. Get married at the courthouse, and you'll have enough money for a safe and at least 2 more guns!

 

[teddy12b]

If you have seen the movie "Tremors" then you already know the wall I think you should build. Otherwise, just go buy the cheapest little tin can safe that you can get your hands on. If the safe isn't some super heavy beast of a safe then it's more than likely just a joke for security anyway. Also, I agree that this kind of behavior is only tolerated during the engagement. Once the honeymoon is over......... lol.

 

[pack-indy]

Insurance covers them, not many guns.

While your insurance may cover them, I would not sleep well at night knowing that my firearms could be in the hands of criminals. I have had a handgun stolen out of my car (which was in my garage). Its not a pleasant feeling. Who is to say they won't come back and rob you with your own guns? Take your security seriously, both your firearms and otherwise. I wish I had.

 

[LegatoRedrivers]

I talked to the guy at ace hardware when they happened to be tearing down old displays, they sold squares of pegboard to me at $5 a pop. Bought the hardware there too, the whole setup cost me $20.

 

[gvsugod]

I talked to the guy at ace hardware when they happened to be tearing down old displays, they sold squares of pegboard to me at $5 a pop. Bought the hardware there too, the whole setup cost me $20.

Well I hope I get that lucky, there is a guy selling some on the other side of indy from me for $5 a sheet. It may be cheaper just to go to home depot at that point.

 

[Dundee]

OK, with cheap as the theme: Wood from pallets discarded by a factory or store or even left overs from a housing or construction site. I liked the closet idea so - attach the wood (I recommend sanding and sealing it first), attach to the wall inside the closet, put long screws into the wood and hang you guns from the screws. I would dip the screws into a liquid plastic or rubber compound that sets up as a solid to avoid scratching the weapons.

However, the peg board is a much better idea if you can afford it!