I'm looking for some ideas on ways to conceal a shotgun in the bedroom so it is hidden but can still be accessed quickly if needed. Anyone have any ideas on this? Thanks.
Bedroom Shotgun
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Take a smooth blanket or a canvas tarp (works best, I've found) etc and fold it in half and stick it between the mattress and the boxsprings. Leave just a 4-5" fold sticking out to function as a sheath. Slip your gun into that. The tarp works best since it's smooth and it has some body to it. Put it down to the foot enough so the grip falls right at your hand.
That backup idea is a decent one, but only until you ram your shin against it and take out a chunk of flesh.
As to handguns near the bed etc....anyone else here ever woke up and found your gun in your hand from a bad dream? You will eventually. Pray to God that it doesn't wake you up to the sound of a shot. I used to keep a Ruger Security Six in a holster beside the bed right beside my head. I woke up from a nightmare with it in my hand, pointed at the bedroom door with the hammer cocked. I didn't get back to sleep that day.
God bless.
rich
That backup idea is a decent one, but only until you ram your shin against it and take out a chunk of flesh.
As to handguns near the bed etc....anyone else here ever woke up and found your gun in your hand from a bad dream? You will eventually. Pray to God that it doesn't wake you up to the sound of a shot. I used to keep a Ruger Security Six in a holster beside the bed right beside my head. I woke up from a nightmare with it in my hand, pointed at the bedroom door with the hammer cocked. I didn't get back to sleep that day.
God bless.
rich
i use the backup bedside gun rack (mossberg 500) and love it. super convenient and concealable
they're having a holiday special i think, 2 backups and a t-shirt for like $85
http://www.the-backup.com/
they're having a holiday special i think, 2 backups and a t-shirt for like $85
http://www.the-backup.com/
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I hang mine inside the closet on the short wall on door knob side of the door. out of sight and ready to go.
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Petunia lives behind the door. You have to enter the room and close the door. My hand gun lives in the nightstand drawer, but it is my secondary. I am much more comfortable with my shotgun than my handgun.
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Petunia !!!!!! Now that is funny..........:thumb:
I hope this is a matter of stating it differently.
I would hope the shotgun is your PRIMARY if you can get to it. The pistol may be more accessable and therefore your only option in some cases.
There is no case I can ever think of that I would prefer to use a handgun to a shotgun in a gunfight.
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I have installed a product called "ShotLock" and I have found that it is one of the most secure, yet quickest way to access a shotgun for HD.
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we have a wooden headboard. behind the headboard we have a wooden box on each end of the head board. one gun can be inserted long wise into each box. They are stained to match the headboard. the bed only sits an extra 5 or 6 inches from the wall and it is not rally noticable as long as we keep the bed made up. it also helps me remember to make up the bed every day.
Above bifold doors on a modified truck rifle rack. Inside closet is far enough away to be awake when deploying. I have a teenager son who comes home late, don't need any accidents.
Also 3D cell maglite to light up area, if handgun is also required. Cell phone on nightstand and Kevlar vest hanging open, prepped to throw on. Spare pistol mag, streamlight flashlite in front pouch, pepper spray can opposite pouch.
Note: Sleepwear is always worn, loose pair of slip on sneakers on the side of my bed. Never go around in bare feet. Neighbor had a BB shatter a window and stepped on glass without shoes. Good luck.
Also 3D cell maglite to light up area, if handgun is also required. Cell phone on nightstand and Kevlar vest hanging open, prepped to throw on. Spare pistol mag, streamlight flashlite in front pouch, pepper spray can opposite pouch.
Note: Sleepwear is always worn, loose pair of slip on sneakers on the side of my bed. Never go around in bare feet. Neighbor had a BB shatter a window and stepped on glass without shoes. Good luck.
admittedly i ripped off the idea of the back up and bought this at my local home depot for like 10 or 11 buckshttp://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100387746/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
I had plans to cut the bend and modify... but the mount folds over and i cant tell its there when Im sleeping anyways. So it functions well as is. When my bed is made the comforter covers it, and if its not made just droop them over the side.
I guess an even cheaper route I planned on going before i spotted this was just two of those "garage hooks" screwed into a plywood board. You could get away for less than 5 bucks.
I had plans to cut the bend and modify... but the mount folds over and i cant tell its there when Im sleeping anyways. So it functions well as is. When my bed is made the comforter covers it, and if its not made just droop them over the side.
I guess an even cheaper route I planned on going before i spotted this was just two of those "garage hooks" screwed into a plywood board. You could get away for less than 5 bucks.
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I agree, it is expensive. I simply weighed the cost against the price of one of my shotguns getting stolen for being out in the open or worse ....... being pointed at me when I arrive home and disturb a B&E in progress.
After going through that thought process, the $165.00 was worth saving for I suppose. At least for me it was.
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I need to argue that point. I can move through my house much easier with my pistol than my shotgun. The wife and I do keep shotguns by our beds but a pistol is definitely easier to move around with. Try it some night with airsoft or other training guns and you will be suprised how difficult it can be to maneuver quickly and quietly at night in the dark through your house with a longarm.
$35 for a couple rack hooks you can get at the hardware store for a buck each? Something tells me that product isnt going to sell very well.
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We have a chest-of-draws with a mirror on top making it maybe 7' tall and a flat shelf on top that makes a great resting place for an 12 gage 870 w/polychoke totaling a 25" barrel plus a 8 round extended tube and a 20 round ammo pouch on the stock. Seems to work well.
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i just sleep with mine in my arms. sometimes it kicks me out of the bed. but it's so cute i can not get mad at it.
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