Storing Guns in the loft

[Ryan3bucks]

Hi all I’m thinking of moving my two gun cabinets up in to the loft. There currently on my bed room wall, I’m in a two bed room house but there taking up a lot of room, plus the mrs has just moved in and not to keen on the two big tin boxes on the wall I currently have 6 rifles and 5 shotguns. The loft has recently just been boarded / insulated & a folding ladder installed. Doesn’t seem damp up there. I’m Just wondering if any body stores there’s in the loft or had any issues etc… Thanks

 

[Stalker62]

I take it you have ruled out moving your beau into the loft?

There is a perception by some, that the loft (for firearms) is not ideal.

The argument (from some), is that because it is sited in the loft, there is a temptation not to actually use it.

Perhaps run it by your FEO, as it will be they you will need onside.

 

[Tommy2bucks]

Welcome to the forum Ryan
I’m sure someone on here will have had experiences with this
I was going to do the same to free up wardrobe space for the wife and of memory I’m sure some said there would be issues with moisture etc which is obviously not good for the rifle or shotguns
…. So I got rid of the Missus
Problem solved

 

[Jelly]

As above. The local FEO here was not pleased with the suggestion as 'after a long day you may not put them away'. Worth having a chat with your FEO

 

[Swedish]

There is a perception by some, that the loft (for firearms) is not ideal.

The argument (from some), is that because it is sited in the loft, there is a temptation not to actually use it.

Perhaps run it by your FEO, as it will be they you will need onside.

I've heard similar up here in Cumbria.

 

[Ryan3bucks]

I take it you have ruled out moving your beau into the loft?

There is a perception by some, that the loft (for firearms) is not ideal.

The argument (from some), is that because it is sited in the loft, there is a temptation not to actually use it.

Perhaps run it by your FEO, as it will be they you will need onside.

Hi pal haha yeah it did cross my mind
I’ve already spoke to my local Firearms officer and he said it was ok for me to move them to the loft as long as there fully secure and good access to the loft

 

[Stalker62]

I’ve already spoke to my local Firearms officer and he said it was ok for me to move them to the loft as long as there fully secure and good access to the loft

Then you are squared away with that aspect.

Second issue, is condensation. Notwithstanding you have insulated the loft, it will (no doubt) be colder than the rest of your home.

Stand by for a plethora of advice on how to deal with this...

 

[Tazz]

Hi all I’m thinking of moving my two gun cabinets up in to the loft. There currently on my bed room wall, I’m in a two bed room house but there taking up a lot of room, plus the mrs has just moved in and not to keen on the two big tin boxes on the wall I currently have 6 rifles and 5 shotguns. The loft has recently just been boarded / insulated & a folding ladder installed. Doesn’t seem damp up there. I’m Just wondering if any body stores there’s in the loft or had any issues etc… Thanks

Depending on the set up in the loft you may fail the “ Bolting to a brick wall” test that an FEO would normally require

 

[VSS]

You want to put your cabinet where it's going to be easy for you to access it, even when it's dark and you're tired. I should say faffing about with a folding ladder to get into the loft is too much hassle to be worthwhile, and as others have said, may not be liked by your FEO.
I'd definitely be looking to site it somewhere more practical, unless you're planning on doing a full-on loft conversion with proper stairs etc.

 

[Ryan3bucks]

You want to put your cabinet where it's going to be easy for you to access it, even when it's dark and you're tired. I should say faffing about with a folding ladder to get into the loft is too much hassle to be worthwhile, and as others have said, may not be liked by your FEO.
I'd definitely be looking to site it somewhere more practical, unless you're planning on doing a full-on loft conversion with proper stairs etc.

Local FEO seemed happy with moving them to the loft as long as was secure.
Thanks for the reply

 

[Lever357]

I have had mine in the loft for 27 years and have never had any bother from the police or rust!! Due to the shallow pitch of the roof,the cabinet has to lie on its back and is bolted to breeze block gable end through the side. I have never had an issue with corrosion (if you listen to some people on Facebook groups, they must live in submarines!!!) and have recently started using a moisture capture. They are a plastic box with polystyrene balls on top layer. It took about 4 months to fill with water but over winter, the new one is still dry. It can be a pain getting in the loft etc but I have no other option.

 

[Ryan3bucks]

Thanks for the reply pal

 

[Ryan3bucks]

You want to put your cabinet where it's going to be easy for you to access it, even when it's dark and you're tired. I should say faffing about with a folding ladder to get into the loft is too much hassle to be worthwhile, and as others have said, may not be liked by your FEO.
I'd definitely be looking to site it somewhere more practical, unless you're planning on doing a full-on loft conversion with proper stairs etc.

Local FEO seemed ok with me moving them to the loft as long as they are secure.
Thanks for the reply pal

 

[ashray]

easiest way is put one cabinet in the loft and keep one in your bed room, guns do rust in the loft so wipe down with oiled rag .you may not use the shot gun at night so put those in the loft and firearms in the bed room if you use those for stalking/foxing and get home late.

 

[Tommy2bucks]

Thanks for the reply pal

Maybe get some of those moisture bag things don’t know the proper names and put a couple in bottom of your cabinet in the loft

 

[Tommy2bucks]

Maybe get some of those moisture bag things don’t know the proper names and put a couple in bottom of your cabinet in the loft

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[slider]

I have mine in the loft. Well ventilated so no problems with damp. FEO says it's a great idea.

 

[slider]

easiest way is put one cabinet in the loft and keep one in your bed room, guns do rust in the loft so wipe down with oiled rag .you may not use the shot gun at night so put those in the loft and firearms in the bed room if you use those for stalking/foxing and get home late.

More likely to rust in a warm room than a cool well ventilated loft

 

[Ranger6555]

I had a conversation with my Firearms officer and the general consensus went like this. If its attached to a wall it has to be brick/blockwork not plasterboard. If attached to the floor it must be fixed through the floorboards to the joists below and not just through the floorboards. If you are fixing above the insulation in the loft it would be worth considering condesation as if your roof space is vented properly your cabinet will effectively be in contact with the outside air.

 

[Ryan3bucks]

Depending on the set up in the loft you may fail the “ Bolting to a brick wall” test that an FEO would normally require

Maybe get some of those moisture bag things don’t know the proper names and put a couple in bottom of your cabinet in the loft

Cheers mate I will look In to it