Long term storage when the safe is crowded

wagdog · February 4, 2014, 05:35 PM

If I kept some shotguns in a silicon sock inside a padded case (safe is crowded), would that be a rust environment? I know the padded cases can hold moisture. What do y'all recommend when you cant store another gun in the safe? I know...buy another safe...

ClydeFrog · February 4, 2014, 07:30 PM

I like the simple Bore-Store bags. These treated fabric storage cases are handy & protect firearms from wear, sunlight, rust, scuffs, etc.
They do not provide security. You can add a gun lock.
If that's not a good method for you, you can try a lockable gun case with a rust inhibitor or prevention system.

See: www.midwayusa.com www.natchezss.com www.brownells.com www.nra.org www.cabelas.com www.uscav.com www.policehq.com www.eezox.com www.mpro7.com www.gunzilla.us .

k511 · February 4, 2014, 07:32 PM

before i bought my second safe i had some rust free storage bags from cheaperthandirt.com they worked great, never had any problems....the ones for long guns were about 10 bucks and the ones for pistols about 6...

wagdog · February 4, 2014, 08:38 PM

I like these ideas. Should I keep them out of a padded case even with a treated storage bag?

bamaranger · February 7, 2014, 01:33 AM

I'm using socks......no problems.

rebs · February 7, 2014, 07:18 AM

I use the silicone treated gun socks from Wal-mart and have had no problems.

Bushmaster1313 · February 9, 2014, 11:54 PM

When I started asking myself similar questions I bit the bullet and sold several of my least favorites.

It stung at first, but I'll get over it.

bitttorrrent · February 10, 2014, 09:37 AM

2 safes and out of room too.

I took all of the BB guns and .22s out and sitting in wood vertical open racks. They are in a locked gun room but in the basement. They seem fine but have found some mold starting on some leather knife cases in drawer.
Might put dehumidifier down ther in summer as the ac on this level is not run much.

Or should they be in these sock things?

JimDandy · February 10, 2014, 11:35 AM

I suppose you could save those desiccant packets from clothes and what not, stick them in a silicon impregnated gun sock, line the edge with desiccant packets, and lock up your Pelican case with the air baffle release thingamabob. Especially if you lock them closed on a low humidity day.

BoogieMan · February 10, 2014, 12:05 PM

Silicone sock and slide them under the couch

JimDandy · February 10, 2014, 12:51 PM

He's looking for security too, based on his question about a hard sided case.

February 4, 2014, 05:35 PM	#1
wagdog Member Join Date: November 19, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 27	Long term storage when the safe is crowded If I kept some shotguns in a silicon sock inside a padded case (safe is crowded), would that be a rust environment? I know the padded cases can hold moisture. What do y'all recommend when you cant store another gun in the safe? I know...buy another safe...

February 4, 2014, 07:30 PM	#2
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Bore-Store case.... I like the simple Bore-Store bags. These treated fabric storage cases are handy & protect firearms from wear, sunlight, rust, scuffs, etc. They do not provide security. You can add a gun lock. If that's not a good method for you, you can try a lockable gun case with a rust inhibitor or prevention system. See: www.midwayusa.com www.natchezss.com www.brownells.com www.nra.org www.cabelas.com www.uscav.com www.policehq.com www.eezox.com www.mpro7.com www.gunzilla.us .

February 7, 2014, 01:33 AM	#5
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,295	socks I'm using socks......no problems.

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BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	Silicone sock and slide them under the couch __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

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February 4, 2014, 07:32 PM	#3
k511 Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 461	before i bought my second safe i had some rust free storage bags from cheaperthandirt.com they worked great, never had any problems....the ones for long guns were about 10 bucks and the ones for pistols about 6...

February 4, 2014, 08:38 PM	#4
wagdog Member Join Date: November 19, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 27	I like these ideas. Should I keep them out of a padded case even with a treated storage bag?

February 7, 2014, 07:18 AM	#6
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	I use the silicone treated gun socks from Wal-mart and have had no problems.

February 9, 2014, 11:54 PM	#7
Bushmaster1313 Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2008 Posts: 339	When I started asking myself similar questions I bit the bullet and sold several of my least favorites. It stung at first, but I'll get over it.

February 10, 2014, 09:37 AM	#8
bitttorrrent Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 703	2 safes and out of room too. I took all of the BB guns and .22s out and sitting in wood vertical open racks. They are in a locked gun room but in the basement. They seem fine but have found some mold starting on some leather knife cases in drawer. Might put dehumidifier down ther in summer as the ac on this level is not run much. Or should they be in these sock things?

February 10, 2014, 11:35 AM	#9
JimDandy Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2012 Posts: 2,556	I suppose you could save those desiccant packets from clothes and what not, stick them in a silicon impregnated gun sock, line the edge with desiccant packets, and lock up your Pelican case with the air baffle release thingamabob. Especially if you lock them closed on a low humidity day.

February 10, 2014, 12:51 PM	#11
JimDandy Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2012 Posts: 2,556	He's looking for security too, based on his question about a hard sided case.