New to it all, query about gun safe/ammo storage

broph13

Hi all.

Just got my license sorted there this week and picked up a very nice Beretta 686 that had been well maintained.

I was looking into getting a safe for it as it's a bit of a pain having the gun broken down in 3 pieces around the place. Could anyone recommend a safe? Also if I get a safe and it has an ammo storage box built in, can I use that? or does the ammo need to be stored separately full stop?

Cheers!

otmmyboy2

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058360282/new-to-it-all-query-about-gun-safe-ammo-storage

Ammo must be stored in a locked receptacle separate from any firearm it can be used in.

So you can store ammo in the safe's ammo storage box so long as it is lockable.

mulbot

Infac are a decent safe. Just make sure you've enough space in the seperate ammo part as shotgun ammo takes up a bit more space. I've a second smaller safe for ammo.

broph13

Cheers gents, going to head to my local gun store later and see what he has in stock.

freddieot

Keep in mind that it might not be your last gun so make sure you get a safe big enough in case the family starts to grow over the years. I've a 12 gun infac that comfortably holds about 6 guns.

otmmyboy2

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122400173#Comment_122400173

Exactly, and scoped rifles take up much more space than a shotgun

broph13

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122400173#Comment_122400173

Yeah was thinking that myself, I know its still early days but can see myself probably going down the rifle route at some stage. Going to speak to Sean in redmills later on and see what he has in stock!

JP22

Give a shout out to members on here, someone may have a spare safe for sale.