Store guns in safe in garage?

ecuguru · May 31, 2012

A friend of mine has a wall safe like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Stack-On-IWC-55-Full-Length-In-Wall-Cabinet/dp/B002TOKR6W

And he was thinking about putting it in his garage. I think he's ok, but he thinks the few guns he'll put in (shotgun/ar/glock) will rot away somehow over a few years.

I'm not in that camp, I think some of those dehydration packets would go a long way, and that guns survive warm and cold.

Anyone store their guns in something like this and can confirm/deny issues? Guns work in all temperatures, so I'm personally thinking any issue would be the humidity..

Biggfoot44 · May 31, 2012

Anywhere in Md climate that is not year round climate controlled will have to deal w/ humidity issues.

pwoolford · May 31, 2012

I had to put a safe in my garage also so I added this to help with humidity. I keep the barrels lubed pretty well to help with rust too.

http://www.damprid.com/product/hi-capacity-moisture-absorber-4lbs-fg50t

wlc · May 31, 2012

I would say no, your guns will rust from the constant humidity
I would not take the chance

LimaVictor · May 31, 2012

I don't see why not but your friend WILL have to do something about the humidity. I use this stuff which is relatively cheap AND readily available. It's the same stuff that's in those little dessicant packs that are packed with everything. Just make sure it's the crystal stuff made of silica.

kalister1 · May 31, 2012

I run a dehumidifier in my garage all summer and most of the fall. Small hand tools and such will surface rust in weeks without it.

erwos · May 31, 2012

If you:
1) bolt it down
2) run a powered dehumidifer in the safe at all times

... I think it'll be alright. Otherwise, don't do it.

GUNMANSUPERSTAR · May 31, 2012

If the garage is block the guns will draw moisture and rust. If it is wood frame with good insulation I don't think it would be an issue!!

Pushrod · May 31, 2012

One of my safes is in my non-climate controlled block-wall garage. I live waterfront and have never had a problem with my firearms or any of my tools showing any signs of rust. YMMV.

Bikebreath · May 31, 2012

My safe has a dry-rod in it: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs..._mmc=shopping-_-googlebase-_-D25X-_-202445663

My reloading powders aren't kept in the safe and I rotate two of these as needed: http://www.allbrands.com/products/1...dium=feed&utm_campaign=feeds&utm_term=Eva-dry

Half-cocked · May 31, 2012

If the safe is reasonably airtight and you run a dessicant/heater rod, it should provide reasonable protection for the stuff inside. Hopefully the safe's mechanicals are reasonably rust-resistant, too.

I have had bikes, tools, power equipment, etc. rust in just weeks, in my garage, during humid spells. For that reason, and the obvious security issues, I would personally never store firearms in a garage, safe or no safe.

mr phil · May 31, 2012

not speaking of the humidity issue. I like those in wall lockers. They are small but would be handy and space saving . You could have several. One for handguns , one for ammo. Long guns however ? I'd need a few. They are not a safe ,,but they are concealable.
But as to the rust issue..... OH yes.... unless they are in a climate controlled area you would need something to stop the rust.

mrBarry · May 31, 2012

Put some greese. on them :party29:

gmhowell · May 31, 2012

kalister1 said:
I run a dehumidifier in my garage all summer and most of the fall. Small hand tools and such will surface rust in weeks without it.

You need better tools. Lived on the Wicomico (100 yards from river) for 25 years without this happening.

vin · May 31, 2012

I had to put mine in the garage as well. I also use the Damprid product. I have two 1qt cups of it, one on the top shelf and one on the safe floor. I check them once or twice a month at a minimum, and top them off with the refill bag about every 3 months. I clean and lube my guns as normal, I use a mix of clp, rem oil, and wheel bearing grease. No issues with rust at all.

Don't put the safe right on the cement floor, moisture will wick up and rust the safe, use the cheapest peel and stick laminate tiles you can get at home depot or lowes as an insulating layer.

gasman · May 31, 2012

One other consideration besides humidity is that most people store tools in their garage. In fact, most of the tools used to easily breach a gun storage locker are easily found in most garages.

MauiWowie · May 31, 2012

Have you seen how easy it is to get into a garage?
YouTube break into garage. It takes less than a minute.
I wouldn't do it but then again I keep a $50k truck in mine so who am I to talk

gmhowell · May 31, 2012

gasman said:
One other consideration besides humidity is that most people store tools in their garage. In fact, most of the tools used to easily breach a gun storage locker are easily found in most garages.

Excellent observation. Hadn't thought of all of the prybars, grinders, welders, oxy torches, etc. in there.

rico903 · Jun 1, 2012

I've kept guns in my garage for years with no problems. Well lubed and kept in Gunsocks or Sackups. They work!

kalister1 · Jun 1, 2012

MauiWowie said:
Have you seen how easy it is to get into a garage?
YouTube break into garage. It takes less than a minute.
I wouldn't do it but then again I keep a $50k truck in mine so who am I to talk

And somehow breaking into a house is harder? Everybody has steel doors, but still have glass windows.

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