Gun safe location

johnogog88 · 11-11-2020 3:43pm #1

Hi lads, just putting in a gun safe that will be inspected this week.ive a shed out the back of my house and was wondering can I bolt it to the floor and wall in there? Would it pass inspection? Thanks

alanmc · 11-11-2020 4:30pm

johnogog88 wrote: »

Hi lads, just putting in a gun safe that will be inspected this week.ive a shed out the back of my house and was wondering can I bolt it to the floor and wall in there? Would it pass inspection? Thanks

A few things. I wouldn't store my rifles outside ... even in a shed. They like to be warm and dry. Rust is the silent killer of your firearms.
Secondly, is the shed your standard wooden frame affair? If so, then bolting it to the wall of the shed is not sufficient. If the floor of the shed is a concrete slab, then it would be ok.

But .... and some others can correct me if I'm wrong here, I think the building that the safe is in has to have sufficient locks on it as well.

If you can find a space in the house at all with some concrete wall real estate, this is where the safe should go.

tudderone · 11-11-2020 4:52pm

The guidelines say the safe must be bolted to the fabric of the house. If your house is timber framed, then they will accept that. A lad i shoot with was worried about the same thing when he moved, and he was passed.

johnogog88 · 11-11-2020 5:02pm

Thanks for the responses.the shed is brickwall with double doors that have padlock on it floor is concrete also. I asked my firearms dealer who said legislation just says fixed to a solid structure just thought I'd get some of your experiences first. Thanks

The pigeon man · 11-11-2020 6:55pm

I'd have the safe in the house concealed. If you have it in the the shed you'll have a huge battle keeping the temperature stable and humidity low.

Also the gardaí may not be happy with it outside the house.

BattleCorp · 11-11-2020 8:46pm

Any solid structure is fine. The link to the legislation is below. As legislation goes, it's quite easy to follow.

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2009/si/307/made/en/print

That said, I wouldn't dream of putting my firearms in a shed unless it was built to the same standard as my house and has heating in it. As was mentioned already, you'd be surprised how just one Winter in a shed can seriously damage your guns.

And I'd be surprised if your CPO would be happy with the safe being in a shed. It's not against the law but it's not the most secure either. A padlock is easily broken. There's a small chance that the CPO/Super might recommend that you to stick an alarm and/or a better door/lock on the shed if you go down that route. The legislation I quoted is the minimum standard and the CPO/Super can insist on security of a higher level than that mentioned in the legislation.

dodderangler · 13-11-2020 6:24pm

I'm waiting a month for them to inspect my new safe for my new rifle and no word. Covid is apparently holding it up with personel being very busy and short staffed etc.
Wont grant my licence without safe inspection approval

johnogog88 · 14-11-2020 2:16am

dodderangler wrote: »

I'm waiting a month for them to inspect my new safe for my new rifle and no word. Covid is apparently holding it up with personel being very busy and short staffed etc.
Wont grant my licence without safe inspection approval

Lucky enough I haven't had that problem mine wanted to come out that day.hopefully you get sorted soon

EoghanS · 15-11-2020 1:05am

i recently spoke to the Crime Prevention Lad in my district, after speaking to the FO.
asked could i position a new/replacement safe in the home office in a block built structure (shed) at the rear, with the usual detectors etc.
in fairness he went and did the research and was told not a chance, and that if its not in the main dwelling it would constitute a breach of the storage regulation and license would be revoked.
he was very nice and wasn't threatening anything, and did thank me for asking the question?
DMR Region

BattleCorp · 15-11-2020 1:57pm

EoghanS wrote: »

i recently spoke to the Crime Prevention Lad in my district, after speaking to the FO.
asked could i position a new/replacement safe in the home office in a block built structure (shed) at the rear, with the usual detectors etc.
in fairness he went and did the research and was told not a chance, and that if its not in the main dwelling it would constitute a breach of the storage regulation and license would be revoked.
he was very nice and wasn't threatening anything, and did thank me for asking the question?
DMR Region

I have respect for the Gardai but in this instance I reckon he was (and I'm being very polite here) mistaken.

Below is the link to S.I. No. 307/2009 - Firearms (Secure Accommodation) Regulations 2009

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2009/si/307/made/en/print

No mention whatsoever of the safe having to be in the main dwelling. Or any kind of dwelling for that matter.

tudderone · 15-11-2020 4:51pm

BattleCorp wrote: »

I have respect for the Gardai but in this instance I reckon he was (and I'm being very polite here) mistaken.

Below is the link to S.I. No. 307/2009 - Firearms (Secure Accommodation) Regulations 2009

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2009/si/307/made/en/print

No mention whatsoever of the safe having to be in the main dwelling. Or any kind of dwelling for that matter.

Garda policy trumps the law of the land don't ya know :rolleyes:

johnogog88 · 16-11-2020 3:32am

Update guys:firearms officer came out to house and inspected the garage and safe and said it passes to her standard once it's bolted to a solid structure.

alanmc · 16-11-2020 8:23am

johnogog88 wrote: »

Update guys:firearms officer came out to house and inspected the garage and safe and said it passes to her standard once it's bolted to a solid structure.

Good stuff.

Question is, are you happy enough leaving your gun out there? Is the shed weather tight? Heated? It's going to be difficult ton control humidity in a shed if it is neither.

Look into a dehumidifying solution. You can get heated elements for your safe. Or little rechargeable dehumidifier cassettes.

BattleCorp · 16-11-2020 9:50am

johnogog88 wrote: »

Update guys:firearms officer came out to house and inspected the garage and safe and said it passes to her standard once it's bolted to a solid structure.

So much for the advice given by the Garda below.

EoghanS wrote: »

i recently spoke to the Crime Prevention Lad in my district, after speaking to the FO.
asked could i position a new/replacement safe in the home office in a block built structure (shed) at the rear, with the usual detectors etc.
in fairness he went and did the research and was told not a chance, and that if its not in the main dwelling it would constitute a breach of the storage regulation and license would be revoked.
he was very nice and wasn't threatening anything, and did thank me for asking the question?
DMR Region

johnogog88 · 16-11-2020 9:37pm

alanmc wrote: »

Good stuff.

Question is, are you happy enough leaving your gun out there? Is the shed weather tight? Heated? It's going to be difficult ton control humidity in a shed if it is neither.

Look into a dehumidifying solution. You can get heated elements for your safe. Or little rechargeable dehumidifier cassettes.

The garage would be well insulted with heaters running during the day but I have bought mini dehumidifiers for gun safes from my dealer just to be safe. I will also be cleaning and oiling them regularly most weekends.if it dosent work out will look into moving them inside. Thanks for your comment

alanmc · 16-11-2020 9:46pm

Good stuff. Sounds like you're all set. Happy shooting.

johnogog88 · 16-11-2020 9:51pm

alanmc wrote: »

Good stuff. Sounds like you're all set. Happy shooting.

Thanks Alan ðŸ‘

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