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Title: gun room
Post by: Robar233 on January 12, 2012, 08:11:08 PM

Dear Members,

 We are starting to think about an addition to our home. This would include increasing the size of the basement. Does anyone have advice on a built in gun vault? I am looking for the pros and cons of a safe door type gun room/vault. I would think that moisture removal might be an issue. If any of you have experience with this type of gun storage I would appreciate the feedback.
 Thanks in advance,

 Robar233

Title: Re: gun room
Post by: Richard S on January 13, 2012, 07:39:42 AM

Robar:

Interestingly enough, FEMA has published guidance on building what they call a "safe room" for survival after disaster scenarios. You might get some helpful ideas from their suggestions and sample plans, then scale them up or down to fit your preference and add features you specifically want for your gun vault. 

http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/saferoom/fema320.shtm

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1732

Title: Re: gun room
Post by: Z on January 13, 2012, 09:58:49 AM

Robar

I sent you an email.

Title: Re: gun room
Post by: Quiet1 on January 13, 2012, 12:20:09 PM

Robar,  Sorry I don't have any helpful input to offer.  However, here's a link the to the most amazing gun room that I've ever seen.  Perhaps it will give you a couple of ideas.  Enjoy.

                     http://rugerforum.net/gun-gallery/18910-peek-behind-our-door.html

PS You might consider PMing this guy with your questions, through the Ruger forum.  He appears like a VERY friendly guy.  If I recall, he even lists his phone number somewhere in the thread, in case anyone wants a "tour", if they're in his area.

Edited to add PS

Title: Re: gun room
Post by: Jack_F on January 13, 2012, 12:34:57 PM

Q1............now that is a gun collection 8)

Title: Re: gun room
Post by: kjtrains on January 13, 2012, 12:38:52 PM

WOW!  That's one nice, very nice, gun room.  Amazing!  And the collection............................

Title: Re: gun room
Post by: yankee2500 on January 13, 2012, 12:50:11 PM

That looks more like a gun shop, no most shops don't have that much inventory. ;D Unreal.

Title: Re: gun room
Post by: Richard S on January 13, 2012, 02:42:53 PM

WOW!  The only improvement I can imagine for that place would be the addition of something like  AT's "Toadville Tavern" outside the door.  8)

Title: Re: gun room
Post by: Robar233 on January 13, 2012, 04:26:43 PM

 Richard thanks for the FEMA links I will study them.
 As for the gun room link on the Ruger forum WOW is right. That is much more than I was thinking. In fact if I made something like that I think I would be forced to sleep in there too!

 I knew if I asked the question of you all I would get good advice and answers.

 Thanks

 Robar233

Title: Re: gun room
Post by: AmmoToad on January 15, 2012, 08:35:38 PM

Liberty Safe company makes a really nice vault door perfect for a gun room.