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03-04-2018, 05:26 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Port angeles, Wa
Posts: 319
Year: 90
Coachwork: bluebird conventional
Chassis: international
Engine: dt466
Rated Cap: 72
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Best place for gun safe
I,m nearing the end of my build and I have been thinking about protection. I will be carrying a hand gun on my travels. I would like some viewpoints on the best place for a gun safe. This is a small ( 1 handgun) keypad and key safe. I want it accessible in case needed.
One thought is right next to the driver that is also easily accessible to other members. It will also be very visible to people and L E O.
another is hidden in a closet, the last is in the bedroom.
I will be complying with any and all laws that may apply.
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03-04-2018, 05:52 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Fayetteville Arkansas
Posts: 419
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: GMC G3500 Vandura
Engine: V-8 5.7L Gas
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I'm not a fan of guns at all but I would say the bedroom. If someone were to break in at night (and I'm sure they won't) having it up front won't be any use to you.
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03-04-2018, 06:43 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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I have been considering the same thing and am leaning towards putting in two of them just large enough for a pistol and a couple of mags.
One near the drivers seat and one in the bedroom.
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03-04-2018, 06:45 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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I'd agree. Put the gun safe out of sight just like you would in a regular home.
I was told in most states you won't get in trouble as long as the gun is not loaded and has some type of lock on it.
Word is a loaded weapon will cost you one thousand per round of ammunition remaining in the weapon.
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03-04-2018, 06:53 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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I believe I read previously that some states specify that a firearm "being transported" must not be within reach of the driver. I second the bedroom idea.
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03-04-2018, 07:00 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Gun laws vary CONSIDERABLY by state. I would make a point to educate yourself as you travel to new places.
Getting a concealed carry permit can be helpful as well. I am able to legally carry a loaded pistol in my rig in at least 24 states due to reciprocity between certain states.
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03-04-2018, 07:58 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
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Year: 1999
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Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
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I know each state is different, but you would be less likely to be legal if the box was within your reachable access while in the seat.
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03-05-2018, 07:54 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: alaska/texas
Posts: 26
Year: 90
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: safe-t-liner
Engine: cat re
Rated Cap: 79
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We feel a fire rated safe is an important installation. Important papers and cash need a safe place as well as firearms of you find yourself needing to travel to a gun unfriendly area. We have concealed permits in multiple states and try to avoid travel to states that are not gun friendly.
Real safes that have a good fire rating can be installed in many areas like floor or closet, the safe in our bus weighs around 450 lbs. and the one in our sprinter is around 200 lbs.
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03-05-2018, 08:00 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crawler
We feel a fire rated safe is an important installation. Important papers and cash need a safe place as well as firearms of you find yourself needing to travel to a gun unfriendly area. We have concealed permits in multiple states and try to avoid travel to states that are not gun friendly.
Real safes that have a good fire rating can be installed in many areas like floor or closet, the safe in our bus weighs around 450 lbs. and the one in our sprinter is around 200 lbs.
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I've seen a lot of these discussions, and I rarely take part so I'll just add this.
In the Long Distance Motorcycling community the riders cover a lot of states, and regularly.
The conclusion most reach after researching the various rules in different parts of the country, is simply to leave the guns at home.
I know that won't suit everyone.
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03-05-2018, 08:13 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: alaska/texas
Posts: 26
Year: 90
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: safe-t-liner
Engine: cat re
Rated Cap: 79
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twigg
I've seen a lot of these discussions, and I rarely take part so I'll just add this.
In the Long Distance Motorcycling community the riders cover a lot of states, and regularly.
The conclusion most reach after researching the various rules in different parts of the country, is simply to leave the guns at home.
I know that won't suit everyone.
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We have reached the same conclusion than as my bus is my home.
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03-05-2018, 09:12 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Frisco, Texas
Posts: 829
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: Dt466e
Rated Cap: 71
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im going to have a rear garage, with a wall seperating it and the bedroom, and i really want to do a in wall safe behind a sliding piece of art above my bed. wont work for everybody, but its my plan. IF i carry a weapon, i will get licensed first and check every state on my trip beforehand
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