Trent Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 (edited) Hi, Does anyone know what the proper procedure is for storage of firearms if you're going to be out of the country for six months? The house is still going to be occupied by relatives but I doubt it'd be allowed to take the keys and leave them locked in the safe? I heard a rumour that police will look after your guns for free, but I suspect instead you'd have to pay an RFD to keep them for you? Anyone know what should be done in this kind of scenario? Need to store a couple of section 2 shotguns, section 1 shotgun, and section 1 rifle. Thanks in advance. Edited June 5, 2010 by Trent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Yes, just leave them locked up in the safe, provided it's secure and your Certificate doesn't expire within the period you're away, there's nothing wrong with that. I wouldn't ever entrust even my air rifle to either the Police or a RFD for "safe keeping", if you ever saw it again it would be bashed to bits. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Yes, just leave them locked up in the safe, provided it's secure and your Certificate doesn't expire within the period you're away, there's nothing wrong with that. I wouldn't ever entrust even my air rifle to either the Police or a RFD for "safe keeping", if you ever saw it again it would be bashed to bits. Cat. +1 And don't forget to oil the **** out of them before you leave! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 +1 And don't forget to oil the **** out of them before you leave! Mark Bad advise! just oil lightly or you will end up with damaged woodwork,also over oiling shottys has been attributed to double discharging, dont do it BM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Sorry should have qualified that with "but don't get any on any woodwork" (all of my guns are synthetic so not a worry for me) Also re double discharge i store my shotguns barrels down so it wouldn't have any effect. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripey999 Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) Being in the military I have had a number of periods overseas so had to store my shotguns each time. Two occasions (one for 3 years the other 4) I left them on my brother-in-laws SGC and he put them in his cartridge cabinet. Both guns were lightly oiled and stored on their butt. When I returned I gave them both a good clean and stripped everything down. The stocks were fine and no rust on the metal. As has been said, dont over oil (just wipe on then wipe off) and store in a damp free environment. Edited June 6, 2010 by stripey999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.