Wisdom on gun purchase please?

gsganzer · Jun 22, 2004

(I can't find a digital/pushbutton wall safe for a shotgun)

I wish someone would make one that could be flush mounted and would fit between two wall studs. Then you could hang a full length mirror over it. Anyone feel enterprising?

Poppa · Jun 22, 2004

( Yep; that's what he said and I agree. Practice, is what I'm trying to imply is why I myself can do that. It would NOT be good to dump 15+ rounds into an intruder.
Man, you guys are beating me up or what? Peace, love , dove guys. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif )

Well John, since everyopne is beating you up, I guess I will have a go at it.

Sure, 15 rounds in an intruder might not be defensible. Might not be PC. Might not be the best decision based on probable jail time. But "NOT be good". No, wrong. Intruder in my house. Fifteen rounds minimum. Very Good.

Mike

Golfgar4 · Jun 22, 2004

Check out this site for wall safes. Security Base Wall Safes

R_squared · Jun 22, 2004

Richard,

These two books written by Massad F. Ayoob will give you the necessary information to make your own judgment calls. He is a leading authority on self-defense, a police officer and Special Forces training instructor. Choosing a firearm is only a small part of self/home protection strategies. Staying out of prision, keeping your home and retirement money is also important. It's sad that you have to think of those things when someone is causing harm to you or your family, but the times have changed.

In the Gravest Extreme Role of the Firearm

The Truth About Self Protection

IrTxRx · Jun 22, 2004

Garry & gsganzer,

Thanks for the site Garry, but it does not have what I am thinking of. A safe that flush mounts in between the studs of my bedroom wall with battery powered electronic entry that one shotgun will fit sideways in. I paid about $100 for my floor mount electronic handgun safe. I would gladly pay significantly more for an "emergency access" shotgun wall safe. I guess there is no demand for such a product.

BillG_in_TX · Jun 22, 2004

How about this wall safe or this one?

Have I mentioned that I love Google? I googled for "shotgun wall safe" and those were the first two links offered up. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

gsganzer · Jun 22, 2004

Now we're talking. The Cannon looks pretty close to what I'm after. I want one that's flush mount so I can hang something over it to conceal it.

Thanks for the link.

IrTxRx · Jun 22, 2004

Thanks Bill,

18 months ago I spent hours on the internet and visited multiple gun shops trying to find exactly what you found. I appreciate your work

Thanks again

Ozarker · Jun 22, 2004

At last years Shot Show in Vegas there was a new pistol safe and shotgun safe. It was designed to be wall mounted and the lock was a thumb print recognition system that could be programmed for different thumb prints. Haven't seen it on the market yet but I'll do an internet search to see if I can find it again.

GaryM · Jun 22, 2004

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And don't forget...if you can retreat out of harm's way, that's what you must do.
That firearm is only if you cannot get away from the threat! )

Depends on the state. Some states codify a "duty to retreat", others do not. Check the laws in your state.