Need Ideas to improve Gun Storage situation

[Aimrite]

Need Ideas to improve Gun Storage situation
I’m forced to store my Guns in damp basement under lock and key because I have two little ones in the house. I keep them in an old metal cabinet in silicone gunsocks and in hard and soft cases. Today I pulled out my benelli to find sock was damp and mildewed at the butt and I cleaned it 3 weeks ago. Luckily everything else was 100% ok but I rewiped all my guns just in case. I am meticulous about cleaning and use quality cleaning and rust preventative products.

A gun safe is not practical with moister issue.

I’m open to any suggestions keeping in mind I need to keep them locked in this cabinet.
Aim

[Rt53RecMan]

There are a few things you can do. First i would invest in a small dehumidifier, Browning makes one they call the goldenrod which is made specifically for gunsafes. THe Goldenrod should run you around $30-$45. Also If possible I would take the guns out of the cases because the liners will hold in moisture. Hope this helps.

[vvarmitr]

Can't you put them anywhere but in a damp basement?:( The garage maybe?
The only other thing to do is to caulk up the cabinet so well it could hold water, weatherstrip the door, & get the Goldenrod.

[Aimrite]

Well this is what Im doing so far.

1.Cleaned out Cabinet to help with air flow.
2.Laid PVC bathtub liner on the bottom of cabinet.
3.Laid extra Carpet over liner.
4.Gonna add Golden Rod.

What do you think?

[Basementdweller]

I second the golden rod....but I dont think it is actually a dehumidifier but a warmer.....It keeps the safe warmer than the surrounding air and keeps the moisture from condensing on them. I would buy a large desicant from cabelas. They are like 30 bucks and can be reused by drying in the oven.

I keep mine in the basement in a safe and havent had a problem.

[Thunderflight]

I think the easiest thing to do is just give them to me....

TF

[Buckrun]

I work in a military, industrial electronic store. I have thrown those military desicant bags away for years. They come in a lot of different sizes. I will start saving them for those who want them. You can put then in the oven on low heat and dry them out and re use them. When I go back to work Tuesday I'll see if I can find any. I'll post them on the "Sell - Buy - Trade Hunting and Fishing Goods"

I'll price them right!

Steve

[vvarmitr]

Aimrite: I don't believe you want air flow. Air will be carrying the moisture you are wanting rid of. Plus I not too sure about the extra carpet. It will hold moistue. Just my thoughts.

[XX78]

Cant go wrong with Buckrun's suggestion. Seems very cheap and economical to me.

[Buckrun]

I'm trying to locate some desiccant bags. I have one small one so far. When you don't want any they are everywhere. The cost will be what ever shipping is. If you are close to Lima stop in and pick some up. Email me and I''ll let you know where. I am with in sight of I-75 here at work. Right at an exit.
buckrun@wcoil.com

Steve

[Buckrun]

Here is what I have found. The shipping will be around $5.00 for 4 bags Prority mail. If you are in zone 2 or 3 which I think will cover all of Ohio.
Steve

http://www2.wcoil.com/~buckrun/Pictures/Desi.jpg

[hntnfsh]

I'd go with a small dehumidifier in the room and DEFINITELY a golden rod in the locker. The dehumidifier may be 40 or 50 bucks, but that's a small price compared to ruined finish on your guns.

Oh, one other thing might help you. Get a couple pieces of treated lumber, 2x4's, whatever and put that on the floor under your locker. That'll help to keep from transferring cold from the concrete floor into the metal locker and adding to your condensation problem.