The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - hello new gun owner i have just few questions

reildeal · March 25, 2005, 02:24 PM

Hey man, 1st off I applaud the way you are handling your first handgun. I think it shows a lot about you that you keep it locked up at the shop rather than bringing it home where you don't feel comfortable having it. Secondly, I would simply pay $10 for one of those plastic handgun cases that you can put a couple padlocks on. That would be fine for locking your weapon up. Unless you've got the money to burn, I don't think that you absolutely have to get a safe. They are the most secure way of keeping your arms and your valuables, but are pricey. You could keep your lock box in your range bag with a lock on it as well.

As far as cleaning, You can buy cleaning kits at the gun shop for about $15. They will have everything you need, patches, brush, oil, and solvent. It will also have instruction on how to clean a weap. Congradulations on your first handgun, and Good Luck! Responsible ownership is critical, and it seems that you value that!

March 25, 2005, 02:24 PM	#4
reildeal Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 115	Hey man, 1st off I applaud the way you are handling your first handgun. I think it shows a lot about you that you keep it locked up at the shop rather than bringing it home where you don't feel comfortable having it. Secondly, I would simply pay $10 for one of those plastic handgun cases that you can put a couple padlocks on. That would be fine for locking your weapon up. Unless you've got the money to burn, I don't think that you absolutely have to get a safe. They are the most secure way of keeping your arms and your valuables, but are pricey. You could keep your lock box in your range bag with a lock on it as well. As far as cleaning, You can buy cleaning kits at the gun shop for about $15. They will have everything you need, patches, brush, oil, and solvent. It will also have instruction on how to clean a weap. Congradulations on your first handgun, and Good Luck! Responsible ownership is critical, and it seems that you value that!