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I needed a better secure place to store my collection — leaving a bit of space for growth. Back in January I planned everything out and decided to covert an unfinished basement room (3 sides are concrete foundation) into a walk in gun room. I went with a security steel mesh under the sheet rock for the interior wall. After researching, I feel confident that my chosen materials and security will delay a sufficient amount time for law enforcement response.

I opt’ed for vertical gun storage instead of horizontal display to increase storage — I also saved alot by going with rifle rack that is secured to the wall instead of gun wall grid modular system (looked at Secure It).

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Very, very nice…well done!
I do like the your rack mounted system.

Well done. I like your racks storage set up. Now you just need to hide the door. A shallow shelf unit on piano hinges is just the thing!

NICE!

Well done!! I have thought of doing the same thing.

My FIL has a walk-in safe. His safe door is hidden by a movable book case on hinges and a wheel.

Wow!!! Congratulations on finishing your project! Beautiful! Sincerely. bruce.

Very nice, but, I would distract 'break-ln' thieves by concealing the entrance, with a liquor cabinet in front of the door!

Here's your problem: There are too many empty rack spaces. You desperately need a bunch of Krag rifles to fill those spots!

I do like to see the humidity in the low 40s. That's what I keep mine at. Need a dehumidifier going frequently if not constantly. Very nice. I hope there's an inside release to escape if someone closes the door on you!

Thanks guys! It’s definitely a step up from the basement main room with portable racks. I can also leave town with less concern now

My brother has suggested hiding the door as well — he does carpentry, so I suggested he come over take care of it for me…. No luck yet. lol It would be easy to frame in a closet in front of it…. Perhaps down the road.

Whig, I also run a dehumidifier in the adjacent room with a target if 40% to 45%. Also I do agree, I have a lot more rack space nice now! You know that reminds me, my two Krag 1898 rifles are due back from Griffin & Howe anytime over the next few months, and I’m anxious to see what the results are!

This is a very nice set up and looks to be extremely secure. Very well done. The bookshelf idea on hinges or rollers and the closet to hide it sound great also. I knew a guy where nearly every piece of paneling and segments of his walls in his house pulled away very neatly to reveal nicely stashed long guns. I do have to ask as I see the "socks" on some of the actions and front sights but not all. Are those to keep them from dust or are there other optics on them you are protecting. I'm just not familiar with that in this type of storage and curious why some and not all.