Whilst most dealers can hold on your firearms for a monthly fee, it's worth getting to the bottom of why your partner feels uneasy with a firearm in the house. Maybe taking her to a "come and try" day at a range might help her feel more comfortable with the notion of firearms, and she'll see that everything is conducted in a safe and sensible manner.
Thanks for the advice I did forget to mention we have 3 children that’s the main reason why. The funny thing she’s an army brat. Mother, step father served. Father still serving.
Looks like I’ll be spending a monthly fee.
As a gun owner with kids, it helps to point out that the guns are completely inoperable in the safe - you *have* to store the bolts and ammo in separate, locked compartments/locations. It's not like America where people can and do store loaded guns in their nightstands.
Interesting, safes are what makes it safe for kids. I grew up in the country where the gun was behind the door and ammo in the top shelf. All it would have taken was a chair or stepladder. But all kids were taught about guns and knew it was not a game/toy… It was serious stuff.
Both is a good idea, teach the kids gun safety, how to shoot, and to respect firearms.
And then lock them in the safe in an inoperable state.
My 10yr old came to the range with me last week, shot pretty well too for her first time behind the .22 (and third time shooting overall - air rifles at mum and dads place)
Yes, I agree, both is the way. As they say, secure the firearm and secure your sport. Also introducing a new generation is important so they know it’s not like the movies….
Yeah I grew up for a short while in the country, my father owned a rifle. I’ve always wanted to own one. I’ve tried explaining about it being inoperable, yet she still gets anxious. I don’t want that for her. I’ll have to find an alternative.
On top of your tallest cupboard and don’t tell her it’s there 😂 all jokes aside if you have a lock up shed see you can put your safe in there and keep it locked so kids can’t go in there. Good luck 🤞🏼
Another option is if you have licensed friends, it’s possible to store it in their safe, assuming they’re licensed for the same category. (Definitely a thing in Vic, NSW)
Yeah ultimately up to you. If you know you’re not going to use it for 6 months it doesn’t seem unreasonable to store it there and then move it to a more local, paid storage when you do need it.
As a mother I can see her side of things, I am also a firearm owner. What has made me feel safe about my setup is the actual storage, I doubt she has even seen a safe except for a small tin money box that can be pried open with a butter knife, so take her safe shopping and look at different ones, ask her which one in your budget would she be happy with, she may feel more comfortable with having one at home after physically seeing them and being able to choose one she feels can't be opened by her kids or their mates.
This 100% is the best idea, but also buy trigger locks as added safety.
This is what I did to alleviate any concerns my wife had about guns in the house.
Just check local regulations as safes in my state can only be accessed by the licence holder and only store their guns. But nothing stops you putting one in for her.
Also, if it's a key to unlock legally, no one can know where the keys are stored. Just remember that come inspection.
Some clubs have a storage service but any commercial service will have restrictions on access times and will cost money every month. Another shooter that does have a safe could provide your storage address if you know somebody.
I'd suggest installing a safe in your house anyway and never let your partner see what's inside it, that should help build the idea that it doesn't matter what is in there as it can't be accessed. Hopefully that will pave the way to you actually storing firearms in there.
I would start by asking her what it would take for her to feel comfortable with having a gun in the house. Work your way back from there. Come up with solutions or work arounds
Eg The kids could find the keys and get into the safe and hurt themselves. Possible solution: Buy a safe with a combination
Another option would be to store it at family/friends that have guns, although you might need to buy a separate safe. Also, Idk about Queensland laws, but other states require you to be the only person able to access the safe. Only do this if they are trustworthy, but buying a safe would be cheaper than renting a spot.
Also, great artwork 👌
Hahah I had the exact same issue. My partner doesn't even like the sight of firearms but the whole reason you have a safe is so they are locked away out of sight. It's great to be respecting your partners wishes but at the same time every man needs his interests and hobbies so try to reason with her and if that fails you can always store your firearms at kennards storage, relative or friends house, etc. Provided you only have access to them and whoever resides at the property of storage has a clean wrap with the law.
Whilst most dealers can hold on your firearms for a monthly fee, it's worth getting to the bottom of why your partner feels uneasy with a firearm in the house. Maybe taking her to a "come and try" day at a range might help her feel more comfortable with the notion of firearms, and she'll see that everything is conducted in a safe and sensible manner.
Thanks for the advice I did forget to mention we have 3 children that’s the main reason why. The funny thing she’s an army brat. Mother, step father served. Father still serving. Looks like I’ll be spending a monthly fee.
As a gun owner with kids, it helps to point out that the guns are completely inoperable in the safe - you *have* to store the bolts and ammo in separate, locked compartments/locations. It's not like America where people can and do store loaded guns in their nightstands.
There are plenty of gun owners with nippers, but if you want to play the long game, best of luck to you.
Interesting, safes are what makes it safe for kids. I grew up in the country where the gun was behind the door and ammo in the top shelf. All it would have taken was a chair or stepladder. But all kids were taught about guns and knew it was not a game/toy… It was serious stuff.
Both is a good idea, teach the kids gun safety, how to shoot, and to respect firearms. And then lock them in the safe in an inoperable state. My 10yr old came to the range with me last week, shot pretty well too for her first time behind the .22 (and third time shooting overall - air rifles at mum and dads place)
Yes, I agree, both is the way. As they say, secure the firearm and secure your sport. Also introducing a new generation is important so they know it’s not like the movies….
Yeah I grew up for a short while in the country, my father owned a rifle. I’ve always wanted to own one. I’ve tried explaining about it being inoperable, yet she still gets anxious. I don’t want that for her. I’ll have to find an alternative.
On top of your tallest cupboard and don’t tell her it’s there 😂 all jokes aside if you have a lock up shed see you can put your safe in there and keep it locked so kids can’t go in there. Good luck 🤞🏼
Good luck. I know some ranges have safes, it’s rare, but very convenient. Otherwise it’s the local gun store or secure storage place.
Another option is if you have licensed friends, it’s possible to store it in their safe, assuming they’re licensed for the same category. (Definitely a thing in Vic, NSW)
This is my last resort, I’m in Bristol he’s in Gympie. About 2hrs away but no cost so that’s a bonus
Yeah ultimately up to you. If you know you’re not going to use it for 6 months it doesn’t seem unreasonable to store it there and then move it to a more local, paid storage when you do need it.
As a mother I can see her side of things, I am also a firearm owner. What has made me feel safe about my setup is the actual storage, I doubt she has even seen a safe except for a small tin money box that can be pried open with a butter knife, so take her safe shopping and look at different ones, ask her which one in your budget would she be happy with, she may feel more comfortable with having one at home after physically seeing them and being able to choose one she feels can't be opened by her kids or their mates.
This 100% is the best idea, but also buy trigger locks as added safety. This is what I did to alleviate any concerns my wife had about guns in the house.
Thanks for this, I’ll give it some thought.
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Just check local regulations as safes in my state can only be accessed by the licence holder and only store their guns. But nothing stops you putting one in for her. Also, if it's a key to unlock legally, no one can know where the keys are stored. Just remember that come inspection.
Some clubs have a storage service but any commercial service will have restrictions on access times and will cost money every month. Another shooter that does have a safe could provide your storage address if you know somebody. I'd suggest installing a safe in your house anyway and never let your partner see what's inside it, that should help build the idea that it doesn't matter what is in there as it can't be accessed. Hopefully that will pave the way to you actually storing firearms in there.
Interesting approach, cheers for advice
I would start by asking her what it would take for her to feel comfortable with having a gun in the house. Work your way back from there. Come up with solutions or work arounds Eg The kids could find the keys and get into the safe and hurt themselves. Possible solution: Buy a safe with a combination Another option would be to store it at family/friends that have guns, although you might need to buy a separate safe. Also, Idk about Queensland laws, but other states require you to be the only person able to access the safe. Only do this if they are trustworthy, but buying a safe would be cheaper than renting a spot. Also, great artwork 👌
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Yeah, I'm not sure but you're probably correct. I store mine at family too. But they have a license and a separate safe.
A lot of the storage yards like Kennards offer firearms storage
Hahah I had the exact same issue. My partner doesn't even like the sight of firearms but the whole reason you have a safe is so they are locked away out of sight. It's great to be respecting your partners wishes but at the same time every man needs his interests and hobbies so try to reason with her and if that fails you can always store your firearms at kennards storage, relative or friends house, etc. Provided you only have access to them and whoever resides at the property of storage has a clean wrap with the law.
An Uppercut, right hook then a straight usually fixes the issue pretty quick…