Oops Missed Again Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Does anyone know if you can keep guns in a safe in the garage or shed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstevouk Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 HO Guidelines >>>> 19.18 Under most circumstances, it ispreferable that firearms should be secured within the occupied structure of a dwelling. Separate, detached buildings, or those attached but having only external access, for example outhouses, garages etc. should not be used unless the levels of security warrant it. If used, these could also be protected by an intruder alarm linked to the household. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_T Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Does anyone know if you can keep guns in a safe in the garage or shed? If the garage is attached to the house with a communicating door and the cabinet siting subject to FEO approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Missed Again Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Thanks for that. Two words jump out at me are "preferable" and "should" so there is obviously some leeway. The "safe I am talking about is 3/4 ton and is built into a workshop I have. I wonder if that would make any difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 You might have issues with damp and condensation as night and day temperatures are very different. You might have to heat the safe to keep an even temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Thanks for that. Two words jump out at me are "preferable" and "should" so there is obviously some leeway. The "safe I am talking about is 3/4 ton and is built into a workshop I have. I wonder if that would make any difference Dr W? recently had some cabinet location issues and may be the same area, worth a PM or a search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveoM Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 I asked for my shotgun safe to be installed in an industrial unit as I have kids and don't want guns at home. The unit in question is 10 times more secure then a house and has the alarm linked to the plod. The answer was simple "no" I then asked what else I could do to get permission and he said" nothing it's in your house or no liecence" so that was that. I never felt in a position to argue and ended up sharing a safe and guns with a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 search and ye shall receive.... http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/144525-guns-safes-in-garages/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempy Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 HO Guidelines >>>> dont you just love how clear the law is? "preferable" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1372 Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) I kinow of someone within the Lothian & Borders police area that had his cabinet in his integral garage. The reason it was granted was because he had a PIR alarm sensor fitted in the garage which was still part of the main house alarm. Hope this helps. Edited January 24, 2011 by dave1372 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 I kinow of someone within the Lothian & Borders police area that had his cabinet in his integral garage. The reason it was granted was because he had a PIR alarm sensor fitted to the main house alarm. Hope this helps. same as mine,merseyside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espron Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I asked for my shotgun safe to be installed in an industrial unit as I have kids and don't want guns at home. The unit in question is 10 times more secure then a house and has the alarm linked to the plod. The answer was simple "no" I then asked what else I could do to get permission and he said" nothing it's in your house or no liecence" so that was that. I never felt in a position to argue and ended up sharing a safe and guns with a friend. I asked the same question about carts and he said the same would prefer my to store them at home, but what he did say i would have to inform my insurance company and do a risk assessment to comply with COHSS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 someone i shoot with on here has thier gunsafe in the garage, the outer door locks are reinforced and the locks on the door reinforced.Feo approved it. The only downside is the need for the anti corrosion socks on all guns but thats only a minor irritation and at £10 each its a lot cheaper than getting rusty guns!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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