How often do you open the gun safe (or cabinet)?

Unlicensed Dremel · September 29, 2014, 01:18 PM

How often do you open the gun safe (or cabinet), on average?

See Poll.

WIL TERRY · September 29, 2014, 04:52 PM

I've been sitting here wondering of WHAT earthly use is such information ?
BUT I do have an answer. EAch and every time I want to do so...

Mike38 · September 29, 2014, 05:08 PM

I converted a walk-in closet to a gun room, that I call my “war room”.

Double locks on a solid door. (Wouldn’t stop a thief, but keeps the grandkids out) All my firearms, ammo, reloader and supplies are kept there. I keep other items of value in there, so I enter it around five times a week.

8MM Mauser · September 29, 2014, 06:36 PM

About once a day. I like to check that everything that needs to be unloaded and safe is. And what needs to be ready to roll is.

SauerGrapes · September 29, 2014, 08:15 PM

Only when I need to get in?

Unlicensed Dremel · September 29, 2014, 08:17 PM

You only open it when you NEED a gun eh? When someone's in your house attacking you? So, you've either never opened it or maybe once - which is it?

**Mal H** · September 29, 2014, 09:58 PM

I'm with WIL TERRY on this. What is the purpose of your poll?

jmr40 · September 29, 2014, 10:17 PM

My gun safe's are in my home office/work space. If I'm home during the day, particularly if in the office, I open the doors to the safe's for several hours per day. It helps air circulate inside and helps reduce moisture. I close them at bed time, when I leave, or if company comes over. It is just my wife and I at home now. Kids are grown and out of the house.

I may, or may not get anything out. It just depends, but I have a large window that opens to a wooded area behind the house. It wouldn't be unusual for me to get in a little dry fire practice on squirrels, or birds outside the window with one of the rifles.

I voted 5 times/ week. Probably about average although there may be times where I may go a week or longer without opening the doors, and other times where they are open every day for weeks.

RBid · September 29, 2014, 10:18 PM

I'm down to 3 handguns. One is always on me. I use the others for dry fire or the range. Typically in the box 2 times per week on average of late. Most of those are for dry work.

Machineguntony · September 29, 2014, 10:36 PM

I like Dremel's poll.

Not all information need be utilitarian in nature.

Sometimes information just for the sake of information is enlightening and interesting.

As someone who studied ancient history and kept hearing people ask me, 'what the heck are you going to do with that degree?', I can appreciate esoteric or eccentric perspectives.

BTW, there is an awful lot that one can do with a liberal arts degree.

BigBL87 · September 30, 2014, 01:01 AM

I said 4 times a week, as an average. Sometimes I just like to admire my guns so I open the safe. Wish I was able to shoot more often ao the number was higher.

4thPoint · September 30, 2014, 01:26 AM

It stays open unless I'm leaving the house unoccupied. When I'm home, who am I locking it from?

longknife12 · September 30, 2014, 06:13 AM

Once a month, wipe over all of them...more if range trips are done.
Dan

Skans · September 30, 2014, 07:50 AM

Roughly 3x a week.

Unlicensed Dremel · September 30, 2014, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Not all information need be utilitarian in nature.

Sometimes information just for the sake of information is enlightening and interesting.

Yes, that's it.

full case load · September 30, 2014, 08:47 AM

2 safes, one gets opened every week or two, sometimes three. The other approximately 5X/week. The more frequently opened one has more in it than just firearm related stuff, thus the need to get in it more often. (My carry weapon is always on, or right by me.)

JimDandy · September 30, 2014, 09:41 AM

That and there are some useful value/judgement questions hinted at in the question.

How often do you check to make sure something isn't missing?

How often do you double check that you put them away "right" i.e. unloaded or however is "right" for you.

How often do you maintain locked up or non-EDC firearms?

How often does an average person work the machinery on a safe/etc. so how much stress testing should it hold up to?

motorhead0922 · September 30, 2014, 08:51 PM

Since the poll included "cabinet" I answered 2x per day. Once in the morning to remove a pistol and carry it, and once in the evening to put it away. I'm surprised 2x isn't getting more votes.

jrobin3360 · September 30, 2014, 09:14 PM

If I'm home, the safe is open. Locked when I'm not.

45Gunner · October 1, 2014, 08:51 AM

I keep my safe locked at all times except when I have to exchange guns or grab something else I keep in the safe, i.e. cash or paperwork. I go to the range at least three times per week and try to rotate my arsenal so that everything gets shot in a rotation. Those guns that get shot do not go back until they are cleaned and the next rotation comes out.

SauerGrapes · October 1, 2014, 07:41 PM

My carry gun is never put away, and except for going to the range, I have no need to open the gun closet.

View Poll Results: How often do you open the gun safe (or cabinet)?
Less than once every 2 months	1	1.35%
Once every 2 months	0	0%
Once per month	4	5.41%
Twice per month	5	6.76%
Thrice per month	8	10.81%
Once per week	13	17.57%
Twice per week	7	9.46%
Thrice per week	9	12.16%
Four Times a week	2	2.70%
Five Times a week	6	8.11%
Once Daily	9	12.16%
Twice Daily	7	9.46%
Thrice Daily	0	0%
Four Times per day	1	1.35%
More than Four Times per day	2	2.70%
Voters: 74. You may not vote on this poll

September 29, 2014, 01:18 PM	#1
Unlicensed Dremel Junior member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Flathead Valley, MT Posts: 2,187	How often do you open the gun safe (or cabinet)? How often do you open the gun safe (or cabinet), on average? See Poll.

September 29, 2014, 08:15 PM	#5
SauerGrapes Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Location: S.E.PA. Posts: 920	Only when I need to get in? __________________ NRA member, DCF&S member, PAFOA member, USPSA member, NSCA member R.I.P.____Murphy

September 29, 2014, 10:36 PM	#10
Machineguntony Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2013 Posts: 1,277	I like Dremel's poll. Not all information need be utilitarian in nature. Sometimes information just for the sake of information is enlightening and interesting. As someone who studied ancient history and kept hearing people ask me, 'what the heck are you going to do with that degree?', I can appreciate esoteric or eccentric perspectives. BTW, there is an awful lot that one can do with a liberal arts degree. __________________ Sent from Motorola DynaTac 8000x

September 30, 2014, 08:47 AM	#16
full case load Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2010 Posts: 166	2 safes, one gets opened every week or two, sometimes three. The other approximately 5X/week. The more frequently opened one has more in it than just firearm related stuff, thus the need to get in it more often. (My carry weapon is always on, or right by me.) __________________ live and let live

September 29, 2014, 04:52 PM	#2
WIL TERRY Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2000 Location: BLACK HILLS Posts: 1,322	I've been sitting here wondering of WHAT earthly use is such information ? BUT I do have an answer. EAch and every time I want to do so...

September 29, 2014, 05:08 PM	#3
Mike38 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 2,710	I converted a walk-in closet to a gun room, that I call my “war room”. Double locks on a solid door. (Wouldn’t stop a thief, but keeps the grandkids out) All my firearms, ammo, reloader and supplies are kept there. I keep other items of value in there, so I enter it around five times a week.

September 29, 2014, 06:36 PM	#4
8MM Mauser Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 647	About once a day. I like to check that everything that needs to be unloaded and safe is. And what needs to be ready to roll is.

September 29, 2014, 08:17 PM	#6
Unlicensed Dremel Junior member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Flathead Valley, MT Posts: 2,187	You only open it when you NEED a gun eh? When someone's in your house attacking you? So, you've either never opened it or maybe once - which is it?

September 29, 2014, 09:58 PM	#7
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	I'm with WIL TERRY on this. What is the purpose of your poll?

September 29, 2014, 10:17 PM	#8
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,809	My gun safe's are in my home office/work space. If I'm home during the day, particularly if in the office, I open the doors to the safe's for several hours per day. It helps air circulate inside and helps reduce moisture. I close them at bed time, when I leave, or if company comes over. It is just my wife and I at home now. Kids are grown and out of the house. I may, or may not get anything out. It just depends, but I have a large window that opens to a wooded area behind the house. It wouldn't be unusual for me to get in a little dry fire practice on squirrels, or birds outside the window with one of the rifles. I voted 5 times/ week. Probably about average although there may be times where I may go a week or longer without opening the doors, and other times where they are open every day for weeks.

September 29, 2014, 10:18 PM	#9
RBid Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2012 Posts: 1,059	I'm down to 3 handguns. One is always on me. I use the others for dry fire or the range. Typically in the box 2 times per week on average of late. Most of those are for dry work.

September 30, 2014, 01:01 AM	#11
BigBL87 Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2014 Location: Tonica, IL Posts: 473	I said 4 times a week, as an average. Sometimes I just like to admire my guns so I open the safe. Wish I was able to shoot more often ao the number was higher.

September 30, 2014, 01:26 AM	#12
4thPoint Junior member Join Date: August 28, 2012 Posts: 240	It stays open unless I'm leaving the house unoccupied. When I'm home, who am I locking it from?

September 30, 2014, 06:13 AM	#13
longknife12 Member Join Date: March 13, 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 95	Once a month, wipe over all of them...more if range trips are done. Dan

September 30, 2014, 07:50 AM	#14
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	Roughly 3x a week.

September 30, 2014, 09:41 AM	#17
JimDandy Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2012 Posts: 2,556	That and there are some useful value/judgement questions hinted at in the question. How often do you check to make sure something isn't missing? How often do you double check that you put them away "right" i.e. unloaded or however is "right" for you. How often do you maintain locked up or non-EDC firearms? How often does an average person work the machinery on a safe/etc. so how much stress testing should it hold up to?

September 30, 2014, 08:51 PM	#18
motorhead0922 Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 635	Since the poll included "cabinet" I answered 2x per day. Once in the morning to remove a pistol and carry it, and once in the evening to put it away. I'm surprised 2x isn't getting more votes. __________________ SAF, ACLDN, IDPA, handgunlaw.us My AmazonSmile benefits SAF I'd rather be carried by 6 than caged by 12. 2020: It's pronounced twenty twenty.

September 30, 2014, 09:14 PM	#19
jrobin3360 Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2013 Location: Kentucky, near Ft Knox Posts: 153	If I'm home, the safe is open. Locked when I'm not.

October 1, 2014, 08:51 AM	#20
45Gunner Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 1,902	I keep my safe locked at all times except when I have to exchange guns or grab something else I keep in the safe, i.e. cash or paperwork. I go to the range at least three times per week and try to rotate my arsenal so that everything gets shot in a rotation. Those guns that get shot do not go back until they are cleaned and the next rotation comes out. __________________ 45Gunner May the Schwartz Be With You. NRA Instructor NRA Life Member

October 1, 2014, 07:41 PM	#21
SauerGrapes Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Location: S.E.PA. Posts: 920	My carry gun is never put away, and except for going to the range, I have no need to open the gun closet. __________________ NRA member, DCF&S member, PAFOA member, USPSA member, NSCA member R.I.P.____Murphy