Temporary Storage of Handgun

[BE Mike]

I am contemplating taking in a few museums that are out of town. These places don't allow firearms. What are some options for temporarily (several hours) storing my handgun and ammo? Leaving it in my vehicle would not be an option.

 

[jagee]

Bus station locker? Like the movies...

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Hotel safe?

I've had to do this in Texas a couple of times.

 

[MDave]

Hey Mike. I am installing an in vehicle lockbox in my car. I know you mention this as not an option but there are several reliable and conceal able sout ions available.

 

[Harleyrider_50]

car......suv......or pickup?.....

car > lock in trunk
suv > raise the hood, lay it on top the motor sumplace....close the hood...
pickup > same's suv.......



or leave it at'a house.......

 

[long coat]

You said "out of town", is that out of state?
If in IN just CC & keep it on you (if legal).

 

[BE Mike]

Bus station locker? Like the movies...

Thanks for the idea, but I checked and unfortunately lockers aren't available at bus stations at two destinations I intend on visiting. Like a lot of things, I guess the movies don't accurately portray real life.

 

[BE Mike]

car......suv......or pickup?.....

car > lock in trunk
suv > raise the hood, lay it on top the motor sumplace....close the hood...
pickup > same's suv.......



or leave it at'a house.......

Leaving it in the vehicle is not an option.

 

[BE Mike]

You said "out of town", is that out of state?
If in IN just CC & keep it on you (if legal).

Keeping it on my person, is not an option.

 

[BE Mike]

Hey Mike. I am installing an in vehicle lockbox in my car. I know you mention this as not an option but there are several reliable and conceal able sout ions available.

Thanks, but again, leaving it in my vehicle is not an option.

 

[Harleyrider_50]

Leaving it in the vehicle is not an option.

leave it home, then........

I do simple things 'at work fer me ....know whut I mean ?........

 

[BE Mike]

I've often thought that providing a business for lock boxes near places where weapons, pepper spray, etc. could be stored is an opportunity. People who have to go to work places where weapons aren't allowed, i.e. government buildings, could access their weapons and walk to and from their vehicles armed. In my case, it looks like I'll be SOL, unless someone knows of a solution.

 

[BE Mike]

leave it home, then........

I do simple things 'at work fer me ....know whut I mean ?........

Of course leaving it at home would be the last resort option, but I don't like to take a road trip of several days, out-of-state, without personal protection. The other option would be to not take the trip, since it is just a visit for pleasure. Too bad that this isn't an opportunity for gun shops, because I think that they have to enter every firearm kept at the store in their books.

 

[lonehoosier]

Most bowling alleys have lockers.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

If we had a general idea where you were going, we would be able to be of more assistance. Otherwise, we are playing "whack a mole" with random ideas. I know OPSEC is probably important, but even a little more detail would help us help you.

 

[LEaSH]

Do you have a gym membership that has facilities in those cities you are visiting?

Those locker rooms are certainly not fort Knox, but that's an option.

 

[BE Mike]

If we had a general idea where you were going, we would be able to be of more assistance. Otherwise, we are playing "whack a mole" with random ideas. I know OPSEC is probably important, but even a little more detail would help us help you.

Museums at military bases.

 

[BE Mike]

Most bowling alleys have lockers.

Thanks for your idea. That might be an idea, if they rent out by the day or hour. Looks like the local bowling alley rents them out by the year.

 

[BE Mike]

Do you have a gym membership that has facilities in those cities you are visiting?

Those locker rooms are certainly not fort Knox, but that's an option.

Thanks for your suggestion. That would be a possibility for some folks, but my membership is just for the local one.

 

[bwframe]

Are there gun shops near where you are museum visiting? I bet there is something to be worked out, if so.