Hello All,

 

Well, I can no longer store my firearms and ammo in the same cabinet as I ran out of room and boxes fall out every time I open the the cabinet. Here is my question, I know I can get another gun cabinet for $89 and store ammo in there but I want something shaped more like a cooler that is made of steel (horizontal instead of vertical storage)....any suggestions? I bought a large plastic tote but I want something that I can bolt to the floor (steel) and lock as I have quite a bit of money invested in ammo and am concerned more about theft than anything. Any suggestions?

What about.....

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/7-drawer-red-end-cabinet-for-roller-tool-chest-90321.html

How about a truck bed type toolbox?

From the description, it sounds like he's looking for something similar to a jobsite storage cabinet. Something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Knaack-30x16x12-Storage-Chest-Jobsite/dp/B001VXU9SS/

Or

http://www.amazon.com/Knaack-Jobmaster-Jobsite-Storage-Chest/dp/B000022692/

If you want to go the cheap route... I would look on craigslist for office furniture. They should have a lateral file cabinet, that is locking... or a fireproof one. For under $100 you should be goooood to go.

Out of curiosity, where can get a gun cabinet for $89? I looked on Cabela's and the cheapest cabinet is $129

Dicks often has them on sale. Not online. Drop by the store.

walmart appears to have something right under $100.. not sure of quality..

 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Stack-On-10-Gun-Security-Cabinet/14710764?sourceid=1500000000000003260410&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=14710764

Saeme thing, except Dicks has it in green.

Don't quote me on this but I was out shopping with the girlfriend this weekend and walked by (sports authority (I think)) and noticed they had several safes pushed right up into the entrance area and they were all on some sale to some degree or another. So if you have a sports authority in your area might want to check them out as well! Its funny when I bought my safe I thought "this will hold all of my guns" and it does, but it is getting crowded because I didnt think of all the other stuff that would end up in there. So once I get out of my apartment and into a house I will likely pick up another safe just for paperwork and ammo.

How about a truck bed type toolbox?

 

 

I was looking at that then found a very nice 3' x 3'6" x 2'6" heavy duty composite truck box. It has a locking mechanism and two spots for additional locks. It can be lagged to the floor and the hinges are tucked behind and will be against the wall in the closet. $57 at Lowes.... I can literally jump on top of this thing without breaking it and it can not be cut unless using a circular saw or similar. We'll see....

Many people use an old refrigerator. It's insulated so the ammo is protected from heat. It's air-tight to keep out moisture and you can put a desiccant to be sure. Put locks and shackles on it and you're good.

I'd keep my ammo in the oven. I never use that thing anyways.

 

think about it, it would be the last place to burn in a fire.

I'd keep my ammo in the oven. I never use that thing anyways.

 

think about it, it would be the last place to burn in a fire.

 

 

LOL.... if that were the case, my ammo would be dirty as sin and not work.... (don't tell my wife)

Many people use an old refrigerator. It's insulated so the ammo is protected from heat. It's air-tight to keep out moisture and you can put a desiccant to be sure. Put locks and shackles on it and you're good.

 

I just had the fridge recycling guys pick up the one in my garage (for soda and beer). Didn't know I can use that for ammo storage.