Gun storage, who has it? can i share for a little while?

gthofan · 03-08-2007, 08:08 PM

Hey guys, this may seem a bit strange, But due to some recent circumstances, my .22 calibre rifle has become homeless. At the moment i have it on hold at the croydon police station until i find storage. But they are unable to hold it much longer.

I was wondering does anybody have a gun safe, and will be willing to hold onto it for about 1 month.
i can be contacted via here/pm/ or on 0431-018-817.
Melbourne area only.
Other wise ill be forced to sell it, or just hand it in.
cheers
scott

jaydee · 03-08-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gthofan

Hey guys, this may seem a bit strange, But due to some recent circumstances, my .22 calibre rifle has become homeless. At the moment i have it on hold at the croydon police station until i find storage. But they are unable to hold it much longer.

I was wondering does anybody have a gun safe, and will be willing to hold onto it for about 1 month.
i can be contacted via here/pm/ or on 0431-018-817.
Melbourne area only.
Other wise ill be forced to sell it, or just hand it in.
cheers
scott

Mate I don't think too many people would like to admit they have guns or a gun safe for fear some idiot tracks them down to steal them.
How about a gun shop looking after it for you for a small fee.

gthofan · 03-08-2007, 09:49 PM

ill give that a go, thanks mate

Smoke Pursuit · 03-08-2007, 09:59 PM

Not to mention the risks associated with storing someone elses firearms...

donno · 03-08-2007, 10:04 PM

Any licensed dealer should be able to store it for you in their safe.

Green X · 03-08-2007, 10:40 PM

I would say the risk, is on the guy who's firearm it is, You wouldn't want to go leaving it with a complete stranger.

How is it Homeless, do you not have a house to store it in or just no safe???

If it were me and i didn't want to sell it or couldn't find storage, Take out the Bolt and leave it in the car then rap the rifle up in canvas and stick it in the Ceiling of ya house till you can get a safe sorted out, it's not in line with the law but nobody is going to find it either.

I remember before the 97 gun laws, the old man's semi auto used to live in the back of his wardrobe in a canvas bag, Granddads 32 cal Winchester sat in the study behind the bookshelf, it was never a big deal.

Cheers.

JG66ME · 03-08-2007, 10:41 PM

I remember when I had a Lee Enfield 303, a Brno 30-06 and a Mini 14 carbine across the back window of my ute, parked an Anytown Australia. Thats the Australia I miss.

Added, no guns for me now, its a hassel I can do without.

flappist · 03-08-2007, 11:09 PM

Guns are baaaad m'kay

glenneaux · 03-08-2007, 11:14 PM

scotty,

i've got a .303-25 at home and would lock it up for ya but home is coongulla (lake glenmaggie) and cant really give dates/timeframes of when im gonna go home next :P

[Tonko] · 03-08-2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydee

Mate I don't think too many people would like to admit they have guns or a gun safe for fear some idiot tracks them down to steal them.
How about a gun shop looking after it for you for a small fee.

haha, if they can pull my gun safe out of the cement, load it up, and open it with no hassles then they deserve them.
We have one in the shed holding 3 guns, which is alarmed among other things. And one in the house, you have to go through the house to get to the shed so i dont like their chances...

JG66ME · 03-08-2007, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Guns are baaaad m'kay

Real baaaaaaad, m'kay

Remember when you could buy a pump action 12 guage in K Mart? No paper work required.

gthofan · 03-08-2007, 11:37 PM

thanks for the suggestions guys, The only reason why im in a bad spot is because they tried to organise a "random" storage check. They phoned me to organise one, but thats a little difficult, as i no longer have a gun safe. Thats why i have the cop shop holding it for me.

**Full Noise** · 04-08-2007, 12:30 AM

Are there any gun clubs that are over your side of town? Perhaps one of them may be able to help you out.

MYVYSS · 04-08-2007, 02:26 AM

Boronia Firearms are pretty good usually, they are located in Dorset Road, almost opposite the Zagames...

Lilydale has a gun club as well you could speak to them.

**Full Noise** · 04-08-2007, 03:13 AM

This bloke knew a bit about gun safety.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KMMp_llzBT4

wodahs · 04-08-2007, 03:43 AM

geez gun laws must be different ova there
if i want to leave my guns up the farm in their cabinet (even between the two safes on the farm , the workers and the farm owner) and the same vise versa
i need them(and they need me) colicenced on the firearm or its still ileagle (so their licenced on my firearms and i on theirs) , we are anyway so if i bring any of the farm ones down for repairs i can

MYLO_XR6 · 04-08-2007, 04:00 AM

random storage checks?

never heard of one!?!? considering my old man has had his license for 35 years+

have you been involved in a dispute of some sort? i dont think they would just pick anyone from a list

donno · 04-08-2007, 09:07 AM

As I said before, if you're willing to part with a small sum of money each month (like $20), get a dealer to keep it at his store until you get a suitable safe. Most dealers offer this service for the exact situation you're in. If the police ask to see it, just explain the circumstances and refer them to the dealer.

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Originally Posted by MYLO_XR6

random storage checks?

never heard of one!?!? considering my old man has had his license for 35 years+

have you been involved in a dispute of some sort? i dont think they would just pick anyone from a list

They surely do random checks, but they're pretty lax at times.

One of the guys I know in the local SSAA back home had his safe checked for all his long arms. The police checked the safe was up to regulations and matched all the serial numbers with the firearms register, and went that's all good. But when he asked if they wanted to see his concealables as well, they went pistols? What pistols? That's not on the list we have here, you've got a safe, don't worry about it (despite the fact concealables require a lot more stringent storage). But if you don't have a safe period - watch out!

Falcon_Power_06 · 04-08-2007, 09:31 AM

i remember my uncle telling me that one of his mates got a massive fine and possibly his guns taken from him when the cop showed up for a random inspection. The bloke wasnt home so the cops asked his wife to show him and that's why he got done because only the licenced owner can have and know where the key is to the safe is this right?

donno · 04-08-2007, 11:30 AM

Yes, have heard of this happening as well. Some good advice to heed here. If your spouse, kids etc aren't licensed, but you want them to know where the keys are in case of an emergency, make sure if the police come to look at them and you're not home, that they conveniently forget that you ever told them.

Green X · 04-08-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Falcon_Power_06

i remember my uncle telling me that one of his mates got a massive fine and possibly his guns taken from him when the cop showed up for a random inspection. The bloke wasnt home so the cops asked his wife to show him and that's why he got done because only the licenced owner can have and know where the key is to the safe is this right?

I didn't know that.

Have been told I was getting a inspection 2 years ago, Nobody ever showed up thou

J_Tank · 04-08-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by donno

Yes, have heard of this happening as well. Some good advice to heed here. If your spouse, kids etc aren't licensed, but you want them to know where the keys are in case of an emergency, make sure if the police come to look at them and you're not home, that they conveniently forget that you ever told them.

In case of an emergency???? what like the house is on fire? Or maybe "Ze Germans" are coming?

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flappist · 04-08-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by John_xr6t

In case of an emergency???? what like the house is on fire? Or maybe "Ze Germans" are coming?

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I wonder in the middle of a city where the police are always 5 minutes away and the only time you see something nasty that can hurt you is in a zoo.........

glenneaux · 04-08-2007, 06:11 PM

hehe.

I my pants when the cops rocked up at home.. fart assed around in their patrol then came over to us and asked for glenn. nearly had heart failure.

I dont think dads ever had guns checked out but they did mine. guy said that apparently they're doing 10,000 checks a year or something from now on.. tightening up the reigns i think.

donno · 04-08-2007, 06:12 PM

Took the words right out of my mouth flappist. I'll take John_xr6t's post in good humor though as to not derail this thread any further.

J_Tank · 04-08-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

I wonder in the middle of a city where the police are always 5 minutes away and the only time you see something nasty that can hurt you is in a zoo.........

Guns are bad Mmmkay..? You guessed correctly Flappist as I'm sure you gathered from my listed location... however most of my life has been spent in places where as you mentioned the police are more than 5 minutes away.... my limited experience, as a younger chap, would suggest to me a weapon in the hands of someone inexperienced in its use or less than willing to use it is more likely to be taken off that person and used against them. A member of my family has been in just such a situation as you have suggested above in the bush, however his experience in the army in Malaya, Korea and Vietnam served him well...., however back on topic any local gun club will either be able to provide storage or at the very least point you in the direction of a member who can help you out.

flappist · 04-08-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by John_xr6t

Guns are bad Mmmkay..? You guessed correctly Flappist as I'm sure you gathered from my listed location... however most of my life has been spent in places where as you mentioned the police are more than 5 minutes away.... my limited experience, as a younger chap, would suggest to me a weapon in the hands of someone inexperienced in its use or less than willing to use it is more likely to be taken off that person and used against them. A member of my family has been in just such a situation as you have suggested above in the bush, however his experience in the army in Malaya, Korea and Vietnam served him well....

So what you are saying is that like operatinga motor vehicle, operating a firearm requires practice, aptitude and attitude to keep you out of trouble.

Yes I agree with that.

P.S. Crocs, snakes, feral dogs etc. seldom take your firearms and use them against you but like most city people you only think about the "feral animals" that live near you.

As far as "those" situations, production of a firearm (but not actual discharging) has resolved incedents for me three times. But that was in a previous occupation.

shane3 · 04-08-2007, 09:56 PM

A bit left of the subject but I collect and make knives, swords, daggers, American double bit axes (2 blades like a battle axe), throwing axes and knives, I have to have all of my stuff locked up, the same as a person who has guns, some of the knives are worth $10.00 and some are worth $1,000.00's.
I'm also looking at getting my paintball license, and they fall under the same criteria as a gun! I wont go into how stupid that is as it's a whole other rant.