Storing in safety deposit box?

[dhtwalden]

I've got some smith revolvers that I would like to keep in bank's safety deposit box.

Any suggestions on how to store them? Silicon sock?

I have a few j frames still in the box, stainless and blue. Should I just leave them in the box or put in some in silicon sock or some other method?

Thanks for the assist.

 

[22hipower]

Silicone sock should be adequate or a soft case if you have room. I've got S&Ws that have been residing in soft cases in various gun safes for 40 years or so, no damage to any of them yet.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[mikerjf]

<Removed>... info came to me from a trusted source, apparently we're both wrong. Sorry.

 

[s&wchad]

Unless you already have a safety deposit box, you may be better off buying a medium size firesafe and bolting it somewhere inconspicuous in your house.

A 10" x 10" box can run $200/yr and that can add up pretty quickly. In 5 or ten years, you may have spent more on box rental than the guns are worth.

 

[Muss Muggins]

That falsehood is from a quickly debunked 2013 chain email.

Just so you're aware, I believe legislation has been passed that, in the event of a national emergency (which they define, naturally), you can be denied the contents of your bank safebox until a Homeland Security rep is there to open it with you and be sure the contents are ok with them.

 

[ancient-one]

My main bank will not knowingly allow guns in the SD Boxes.

 

[robertrwalsh]

So, don't tell them you are putting a gun in. Its not like they are watching you (probably). I also go with the small gun safe at home crowd. If you don't want to do that I would also recommend the silicone sock.

 

[edubbie]

I may be a little nervous bringing a gun or several guns into a bank - even concealed. But that's just me.

 

[BSA1]

For my guns in long-term storage I;

1. Oil the barrel and chambers with CLP

2. Remove the grips and coat the frame with RIG Grease

3. Coat exterior of gun with RIG grease.

4. I store many of my handguns in the original factory box (including cardboard ones) wrapped with vapor paper. (It can be purchased if you don't have it). Nix on soft gun socks.

5. I use a large rubber band or two to keep the lid on the bottom half.

In the safe deposit box I would also have $1,000 in small bills (ones, fives, tens and twenties), birth certificates, Social Security cards, passports and holster(s). Think of Jason Bourne.

It would also be nice to have if you lose you home in the event of a disaster such as fire or tornado.

And of course some ammunition.

I have all of this stored in a safe in my home. I have given off site storage such as a safety deposit box a lot of thought over the years. I have also thought about renting a small interior u-store (the ones with a walk-in rather than overhead garage door and climate controlled) as the added height would make it easy to store long guns and ammunition. I don't think I would store money and valuable documents there.

 

[Muss Muggins]

No, it's not . . .

Isn't it a federal offense to walk into a bank with a firearm?

Yeah, it is.

 

[BSA1]

Isn't it a federal offense to walk into a bank with a firearm?

Yeah, it is.

Link or source to support your claim.

Maybe against bank policy but that is not a crime. I would not be surprised if banks have a policy regarding the value of items (such as expensive jewelry) and amount of cash but that is only to limit their liability in the event of theft, fire and water damage.

 

[RGNewell]

My main bank will not knowingly allow guns in the SD Boxes.

Change banks

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[RGNewell]

Isn't it a federal offense to walk into a bank with a firearm?

Yeah, it is.

I think you are wrong. One bank in Texas actually had a sign asking customers to bring guns in.

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[andy52]

Isn't it a federal offense to walk into a bank with a firearm?

Yeah, it is.

Nope and here's a picture of the bank I use with the bank president standing there....read the sign.

 

[Smoke]

Just so you're aware, I believe legislation has been passed that, in the event of a national emergency (which they define, naturally), you can be denied the contents of your bank safebox until a Homeland Security rep is there to open it with you and be sure the contents are ok with them.

Could you cite the relevant statutes please?

 

[edubbie]

Link or source to support your claim.

Maybe against bank policy but that is not a crime. I would not be surprised if banks have a policy regarding the value of items (such as expensive jewelry) and amount of cash but that is only to limit their liability in the event of theft, fire and water damage.

Most do not. You sign away the liability issue when you rent the box. Banks have no idea what are in the boxes. They will not accept liability for any theft, fire or water damage. They even leave you in privacy when they unlock your box. My concern would be the to/from the box.

 

[Smoke]

Anything you put in a safe deposit box is ultimately under the bank's control not yours

 

[Muss Muggins]

And the bank bears little to no liability if your stuff ends up damaged or missing, because they don't make you tell them what's in it . . .

Anything you put in a safe deposit box is ultimately under the bank's control not yours

 

[NYlakesider]

Isn't it a federal offense to walk into a bank with a firearm?

Yeah, it is.

Done it for 50 years no its not!! Also had a special gun in a bank safe box for over 10 years. Wrapped it in a silicone cloth and it was as good coming out as it was going in.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Could you cite the relevant statutes please?

No, he cannot.