Shooter10
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Twenty six years ago, I had to make a carreer change, and knew my time at home would be very limited. I also knew the chances of my home being broke into and what ever was portable and worth taking would be lost, so inquired, eventually located one bank which had large 2 x 3 foot lockers, 6 feet tall in one vault. These lockers required the normal two keys to open, were built of light sheet metal, but were inside the traditional bank vault, with a dehumidifier keeping moisture level down.
I explained why I desired to rent such a large box, and no one seemed to have a problem with my storing numerous long guns as well as quite a few pistols.
After very thourough cleaning, excessive oil left on them, bagged and boxed up hand guns, laid out long guns in trunk of car, in layers with moving pads between layers, and drove to the bank.
Went inside, opened up the box, and then made sure employees knew I would be making multiple trips in, toting guns. No one seemed to have a problem, and everything was placed inside the locker.
Eventually I retired, then purchased a suitable home and ordered a large gun safe, so went over to retrieve the assortment of guns. Many had not been handled during the storage, but most had. No problems with rust or damage, except had problems getting excess CLP Break Free out of small areas. When I went to retrieve my assortment, I again informed the employees, and started to make the many trips out to the car, toting firearms, but this time a nervous person did call the local law, and things were a bit tense for a few seconds, then with an officer standing guard, my wife, the branch manager, and I all toted guns, to finish up as rapidly as possible.
Now there had been 22 years time difference, and I should also note that I live near the border with an adjoining state, and this bank was across the state line. Today, I would not attempt what I did back then, as there were many official questions of why I had over 40 long guns, and acually more than that number of pistols, and was crossing state lines. Oh yes, all of my ammo supply was there also.
Looking back on the incident, I was lucky, would not attempt it again.
I explained why I desired to rent such a large box, and no one seemed to have a problem with my storing numerous long guns as well as quite a few pistols.
After very thourough cleaning, excessive oil left on them, bagged and boxed up hand guns, laid out long guns in trunk of car, in layers with moving pads between layers, and drove to the bank.
Went inside, opened up the box, and then made sure employees knew I would be making multiple trips in, toting guns. No one seemed to have a problem, and everything was placed inside the locker.
Eventually I retired, then purchased a suitable home and ordered a large gun safe, so went over to retrieve the assortment of guns. Many had not been handled during the storage, but most had. No problems with rust or damage, except had problems getting excess CLP Break Free out of small areas. When I went to retrieve my assortment, I again informed the employees, and started to make the many trips out to the car, toting firearms, but this time a nervous person did call the local law, and things were a bit tense for a few seconds, then with an officer standing guard, my wife, the branch manager, and I all toted guns, to finish up as rapidly as possible.
Now there had been 22 years time difference, and I should also note that I live near the border with an adjoining state, and this bank was across the state line. Today, I would not attempt what I did back then, as there were many official questions of why I had over 40 long guns, and acually more than that number of pistols, and was crossing state lines. Oh yes, all of my ammo supply was there also.
Looking back on the incident, I was lucky, would not attempt it again.