Downside The right to own a firearm is the responsibility for its proper storage. Russian legislation prescribes special storage procedures firearms. We will talk about it in this article. Everything that will be written below concerns only individuals- citizens of Russia. Requirements for legal entities and security structures will remain outside the scope of this review.

1. Procedure for storing hunting weapons at home

The main document regulating the circulation of weapons in Russian Federation is 150-FZ “On Weapons”. It does not contain any specific requirements, only general formulations. The bottom line is that firearms must be stored in conditions that ensure their safety and security, preventing access to them by unauthorized persons - in locked gun safes or cabinets, boxes made of high-strength materials.

More detailed information is contained in the service instructions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation for the internal (!) year.

Control over the circulation of weapons is carried out by employees of the National Guard - they periodically check compliance with the conditions of their storage and the validity period of the permit.

The most common violations detected during inspections are: expiration of a license, storage of a weapon outside a safe, an unlocked safe, storing a loaded weapon, access to a safe by family members.

Violation of the rules for storing weapons is punishable by a fine of up to 2,000 rubles or deprivation of a license for up to 2 years. Read more in article. 20.8 (part 4) Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. If careless storage of a weapon caused the death of a person, the punishment will be more severe - up to imprisonment, in accordance with Art. 224 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. All this should be kept in mind when deciding on the safety of storing weapons in your home.

2. Requirements for safes for hunting weapons

For civilians special requirements no - weapons must be stored in a locked safe or metal cabinet. However, this is a minimum minimum. The legislation of the Russian Federation does not limit citizens’ right to independently decide additional measures to ensure the safety of your weapons. If personal safety is just a formality for you, then all of the above is already enough. Next we will look at the requirements for safes for hunting weapons from the point of view of safety and common sense.

1) Metal thickness. For legal entities It is prescribed to store weapons in safes and boxes with a wall thickness of 2 mm, gunpowder and cartridges - 3 mm. There is nothing extraordinary in this requirement, since products made of thinner metal are easily broken with improvised means or even without them - watch the video on how to open a gun cabinet with one kick.

For this reason, it also makes sense for civilians to consider models made of metal with a thickness of 2 mm or more.

2) Cartridge compartment. Majority gun safes and cabinets are equipped with a lockable cartridge compartment (trazer). Firstly, separate storage of weapons and ammunition is absolutely logical in terms of safety. Secondly, it is practical and simply convenient. The main thing is that the cartridge compartment in the safe is not just for show, but is spacious enough. So that later you don’t have to rack your brains about where to store some of the cartridges.

3) Castle. The most popular is the key one. Because it is reliable, simplest and inexpensive. We can say that this is a classic. Its only inconvenience is the keys, which you need to keep with you at all times, making sure they don’t disappear/fall into the wrong hands.

Buyers often ask consultants: “Which lock is more reliable - a combination lock or a key lock?” The very formulation of such a question is incorrect, since the level of protection is determined by the class of the lock, and not by its type. The type of lock determines its functionality and ease of use.

If there are children at home, it makes sense to pay attention to a combination electronic lock. Then you won’t have to worry about the keys to the safe falling into the hands of a child. In addition, if necessary, the code combination can be easily changed. The main thing is not to be fooled by cheap Chinese crafts, like these:

3. Requirements for installing a safe for hunting weapons

One of the most frequently asked questions, which worries all applicants for a license to store and carry smooth-bore firearms - is it necessary to attach a safe. On the one hand, the law does not oblige citizens to do this, which means installation is a purely voluntary matter. On the other hand, when checking the storage conditions of weapons, local police officers often require that a hunting safe be attached to the floor or wall. To be fair, it must be said that this requirement is dictated, if not by the letter of the law, then by common sense.

Firstly, a gun cabinet made of 2 mm steel, one and a half meters high, weighs about 30 kg. The most budget models made of thin sheet steel 1.2 mm thick weigh even less - about 20 kg. It is clear that such an unsecured wardrobe is just hand luggage for an attacker.

Secondly, gun safes and cabinets have a large height with a small base area, which makes them extremely unstable, especially when open door. It’s not very pleasant when a safe with a weapon falls on you and gets shaken out, and for children or pets it can even be dangerous.

For these reasons, it is better to secure the safe - the district police officer will be happy, and you will also feel safer. Moreover, this is a five-minute task - you will need a hammer drill and one anchor bolt. Learn more about installing gun safes.

“There is such a thing as common sense. Sometimes it is within the framework of the law, sometimes it can be outside the framework. And therefore, first of all, I adhere to it. And secondly, to the law. And in the context of this topic, common sense tells me that "A safe screwed to the wall is in all respects more reliable, safer and more convenient. And I am deeply violet whether the organs require it or not. I do it for myself, not for them." (forum.guns.ru)

To summarize, we can state that for 2019 the law does not provide for any special requirements for safes for storing hunting weapons. However, when it comes to ensuring personal safety, it makes sense to abandon the formal approach in favor of common sense - choose a high-quality gun safe made of steel with a thickness of at least 2 mm, and secure it with an anchor bolt to the floor or wall. One way or another, this is everyone’s personal matter.

Hello dear readers. Continuing the conversation about hunting weapons, I decided to write about the rules for storing hunting weapons and ammunition.
The storage of hunting weapons, as well as other civilian weapons in personal possession, is regulated by the Law “On Weapons”, as well as by government decree and order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. There is also an article of the criminal code “On careless storage of firearms”.
This attention to the storage of civilian weapons is caused by:

• increased danger;
• possibility of use in criminal activities;
• constant interest in weapons among minors in our society.

The main requirement for storing weapons for personal use is set out in Article 22 of the Law “On Weapons” of 1996 “Storage of civilian and service weapons and ammunition for them”: « Civilian and service weapons must be stored in conditions that ensure their safety, security of storage and prevent access to them by unauthorized persons.”
Briefly, and not any instructions.

More details about storage conditions that make it possible to exclude the possibility of weapons falling into the hands of unauthorized persons are spelled out in the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation “On measures to regulate the circulation of civilian and service weapons and ammunition for them on the territory of the Russian Federation” No. 814 of July 21, 1998, Chapter 59 : « Weapons and ammunition belonging to citizens of the Russian Federation must be stored at the place of their residence in compliance with conditions that ensure their safety, security of storage and exclude access to them by unauthorized persons, in locked safes or metal cabinets, boxes made of high-strength materials or in wooden boxes, upholstered in iron. Internal affairs bodies at the place of residence of the owners have the right to check the storage conditions of weapons registered by them. The storage of weapons and ammunition by citizens of the Russian Federation in places of temporary stay must be carried out in compliance with conditions that exclude access to weapons by unauthorized persons.”
In this document, there is a requirement, at the place of residence, to store weapons in a lockable safe, cabinet or other specially designed lockable structure.
Methods for storing weapons in places of temporary stay are not given in this document.
Another document regulating the storage of weapons and ammunition for them, including those in personal use, is an appendix to the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 288 dated April 12, 1999, entitled: “Requirements for the placement of weapons, equipment of weapons rooms, storage facilities, warehouses, premises for display, demonstration or trade in weapons, shooting ranges and shooting ranges.”
Clause 162. “Citizens of the Russian Federation must store weapons and ammunition at their place of residence, as well as at places of stay in safes, locked metal cabinets or boxes made of high-strength materials or in wooden boxes lined with iron.”
This document specifies the requirement to store weapons in places of temporary residence as well as in places of permanent residence. How to ensure this? Whether to take the safe with you or rent it is up to the gun owner to decide.
No requirements for individuals:

• store ammunition separately from weapons;
• have two locks on the safe;
• nail the safe to the floor or wall.

These and other requirements probably appeared in local and territorial bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Complete them and save them nerve cells or go to the prosecutor’s office and thereby make enemies for yourself and delay obtaining a license or renewal of a permit, it’s a personal matter.
Taking into account Article No. 224 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, I advise you to comply.
Article No. 224 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation on careless storage of firearms:
"1. Careless storage of a firearm, which created conditions for its use by another person, if this resulted in the death of a person or other grave consequences, is punishable:

• a fine in the amount of up to 100,000 rubles or in the amount of the salary or other income of the convicted person for a period of up to 6 months;
• or compulsory work for up to 360 hours;
• or correctional labor for up to 1 year;
• or restriction of freedom for up to 1 year;
• or arrest for up to 6 months.

2. The same act, resulting in the death of two or more persons, is punishable:

• compulsory work for up to 480 hours;
• or correctional labor for up to 2 years;
• or imprisonment for a term of up to 2 years.

Owning a gun is a big responsibility. To get only positive emotions from hunting with firearms, you must not only fulfill all the requirements
regulatory documents, but use some features of the apartment for optimal and hidden from outsiders placement of the safe, some other possibilities for hiding from the prying eye. Don't forget the rules fire safety when handling ammunition. Always remember the rules safe handling with weapon.
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For storage

According to rules for storing traumatic weapons at home Citizens who have the appropriate permission have the right to store it.

Weapons that can be purchased without a license and registration with the Department of Internal Affairs can be stored without official permission.

What types of weapons can be stored without permission?

It is allowed to purchase the following types of weapons without a license and registration:

• products whose design is similar to that of a weapon;
• pneumatic revolvers, as well as rifles and pistols with muzzle energy up to 3 J;
• revolvers with a caliber up to 6 mm and cartridges for them;
• signal pistols.

Possession of weapons by foreign citizens

Foreigners may keep official or civilian weapons, purchased within the Russian Federation, within 10 days. At the same time, they must have licensing documents for weapons.

Prohibition on storage

Citizens are not allowed to keep weapons found or transferred to them if they are not its owners. Weapons received from other persons or found must be transferred to the nearest police department.

Storage conditions for hunting and traumatic weapons

Hunting and traumatic weapon should be left in a place where the safety of storage and safety of things is fully ensured. Conditions should be created that will reliably limit access to weapons by unauthorized persons.

Storage of traumatic and hunting weapons is carried out in a locked safe or metal cabinet. Storage in boxes made of high-strength metal or wood covered with iron is also allowed.

Weapons that are owned by citizens should be stored at the place of residence or in places of temporary stay of its owner. However, for such storage to be legal, it is necessary to ensure that the weapon is not accessible to unauthorized persons.

Members of sports organizations can store own weapon at the location of training sessions and competitions, if this sports facility is equipped with the necessary protection devices.

Weapon placement requirements

Order No. 288 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia dated April 12, 1999 approved a list of requirements for the placement of weapons and ammunition and the conditions for their storage.

According to this act, citizens must comply with the separate storage regime for the following objects:

1. Cartridges. You should sort out cartridges with pyrotechnic compositions that contain tear and irritant substances, and cartridges that misfire. All of them are placed in separate packages.
2. Weapons.
3. Artistically designed weapons that contain precious metals and stones.
4. Gunpowder.

Weapon storage room equipment

If a person has a collection of weapons, then a fire and security alarm must be installed in the storage room. If according to technical reasons it is impossible to install an alarm system, then weapons storage facilities are attached to the walls of the room using at least 2 steel bolts. The thread diameter of the bolts must be at least 16 mm.

Mounting the gun cabinet to the wall helps prevent it from tipping over, as tall safes often fall over after the door is opened. The instability of such safes is due to big difference in the ratio of the base and height of the weapon storage. When opening the cabinet door, this difference increases, so securing the safe becomes a necessary necessity.

To make it easier to install gun safes, some manufacturers offer wall-mounted cabinets. Such storage facilities are best suited for installation in cottage premises and some city apartments.

On doorway it is necessary to install additional locks and boxes. The windows and doors of a room intended for storing weapons should be secured by installing reliable metal bars.

Safe design

Weapons and ammunition are stored at the place of residence or place of stay of the citizen. A lock should be installed on metal boxes and safes where weapons will be placed. It is not permitted to place weapons in open safes that cannot restrict free access to the devices by unauthorized persons.

Safe locks are:

1. Mechanical (open and close after entering a certain code combination of numbers).
2. Key ones.
3. Electronic ones, which can be opened after identifying biometric data, for example, fingerprints or a retinal pattern of the owner of a weapons storage facility. Some electronic locks can also be opened using proximity keys or magnetic keys.
4. Combined, including 2 or 3 locks of different types.

The wall thickness of the safe must be at least 2 mm.

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Safe characteristics

The main requirements for high-quality safes are good capacity, fire resistance and burglary resistance.

To store weapons, you can purchase a ready-made safe or make one (both independently and to order).

Many Chinese-made safes have low quality locks, which often leads to their breakdown. In addition, such cabinets are easy to break into.

That is why, to ensure the safety of weapons, citizens should purchase more expensive and high-quality Italian, German and Israeli weapons storage facilities that can last for many years without failure.

Fire resistance

The gun owner should also ensure that the metal gun storage box is fire resistant to ensure that the gun remains undamaged in the event of a fire. To do this, the owner needs to select durable cabinets coated with fire-resistant compounds.

However, safes for storing weapons with high degree flame protection, as a rule, performs poorly as protection against burglary. That's why gun owners who are concerned about theft should consider hybrid safes. Such vaults effectively protect the device placed in them from both direct hacking and fire.

Although hybrid safes are the most expensive, they provide the most reliable protection for weapons, ensuring their safety and inaccessibility.

Safe interior

The weapon storage must be equipped with all the necessary elements: the safe must have compartments for ammunition, and also have devices that ensure the weapon is held in a stationary position.

Fixation elements can be made of wood, plastic or steel. At the bottom of the gun cabinet there should be a stock made of wood, felt or plastic. The butt of the weapon will be placed in the recess of such a bed.

The interior of the safe should optimally adapt the internal space of the storage to the needs of the weapon owner, so it can be equipped with removable trays, vertical partitions, as well as a variety of shelves, the height of which can be adjusted depending on the type of weapon stored.

On inside Safe doors, as a rule, install additional pockets and hooks on which it is convenient to store devices designed to care for weapons.

Features of placing safes indoors

Safes, cabinets and drawers where weapons will be located must be located:

• at a distance of at least 1.5 m from front door,
• at a distance of at least 0.5 m from window openings.

You should also ensure that the boxes with cartridges are no closer than 1 m from the heating devices.

At the same time, the placement of safes and cabinets should not interfere with the opening of doors in the room where weapons are stored.

How to hide a safe

For example, a safe where a weapon is hidden can be placed inside a wardrobe, if such a wardrobe is located against the wall (the owner of the weapon can easily mount the safe on the wall through the wall of the wardrobe). Outside, such storage can be hung with items of clothing. With this method of disguise, it will be difficult for an outsider to determine the location of the safe.

A very unconventional place to place a safe is the kitchen or bathroom. Storage for weapons can easily be disguised, for example, as a cabinet for bathroom accessories.

A safe built into the wall can be hidden from view by placing a TV, painting, photograph or other interior element in front of it.

Monitoring compliance with established storage conditions

Monitoring compliance with the conditions for storing weapons at home is carried out by authorized police officers who can check the safety of the weapon and its inaccessibility to unauthorized persons and even to citizens living with the owner of the weapon.

None of the relatives of the gun owner who keeps it at home should know where the key to the gun safe is. To check that a weapon is not accessible to family members of its owner, some police officers may resort to small tricks.

For example, officials go to a house where a weapon is stored when its legal owner is not at home and ask a family member to present the weapon to verify license plates. In this way, the employee provokes the relative to violate the rules on the inaccessibility of weapons. If a relative opens a safe and shows a weapon to a police officer, it will be confiscated due to a violation of storage rules, and the owner of the weapon will be held administratively liable.

Thus, persons who own weapons must strictly adhere to the rules for storing them and keep them completely out of reach of unauthorized persons.

The rules for purchasing and storing hunting rifles and other weapons at the place of residence when changing the address, as well as not at registration, are regulated by the legislation of the Russian Federation. Since the regulation of these norms is also placed under the jurisdiction of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, and each region can establish its own requirements that do not contradict the laws federal level, owners often have questions about how to properly organize the storage of weapons and their transportation to the hunting site. Licensing authority employees also have the right to put forward special conditions due to the fact that legislative framework regulating this issue contains enough gaps.

Today, every adult, capable citizen has the right to purchase a hunting rifle. However, this requires passing a medical examination, training and obtaining permission to purchase and possess firearms from the licensing department, which is often called a license.

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Transporting a gun is also permitted, but subject to certain requirements. Once the weapon is unloaded and sheathed, you can carry it with you even in public places. The main requirement for storing a hunting rifle at your place of residence is the presence of a safe, which can even be made independently. However, first of all, it is necessary to obtain permission to purchase and store weapons, and also to inform local authorities about this fact.

Before purchasing, storing and using a hunting rifle for its intended purpose, you must obtain a license and permit. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory, since there are penalties for illegal acquisition and storage of weapons. To obtain a license, you need to decide on the brand of the gun and contact the licensing and permitting department, where you write an application (a sample will be provided by the government agency) and submit a package of collected documents.

To obtain a license you will need:

• Passport. Original and copy.
• Conclusion of the commission on the results of the training.
• Certificate of passing a medical examination.
• Hunting license.
• Photo. Size 3x4.
• Receipt confirming payment of the one-time fee.

The application is reviewed within ten days. As a result, the LRO makes a decision to issue a license. Upon completion of consideration of the application, the LRO makes a decision. A storage permit can be refused for the following reasons:

• The person submitting the application is a minor.
• The citizen has contraindications for medical reasons.
• Incomplete documentation package or submission of false information.
• The person has repeatedly violated public order, which was recorded in protocols on administrative violations.
• Conditions proper storage weapons and ammunition are not respected.
• The citizen did not appear for a license within two weeks of receiving the written notification.
• The person has a criminal record for a crime committed intentionally.
• A citizen is serving a sentence for a crime.

If these reasons are not present, the applicant will be issued a license. After receiving the document, the citizen can purchase a weapon.

Next, you need to obtain permission to store and carry a gun. The license is part of the package of documents for obtaining permits and has a limited validity period. It is issued for six months and only for one weapon, so if you purchase several guns, you must obtain a license for each. If a citizen does not have time to obtain a permit during the validity period of the document, the next license can be issued to him only after a year.

After receiving a license, you should purchase or build your own safe for storing guns and ammunition, which will be checked by the local police officer to obtain permits. Next you need to do the following:

• Apply for a firearms storage permit. This must be done within two weeks from the date of purchase of the gun. Without obtaining permits, the operation of weapons is illegal.
• The received license must be attached to the application.
• Agree with the district police officer on a date when he can check the storage conditions of the gun. Upon completion of the inspection, the employee will draw up a document that is attached to the package of papers for issuing a permit.
• A written notification will be sent by mail after 10 days indicating that the application has been reviewed.

The basic documentation is submitted by the citizen when obtaining a license, so when obtaining a permit you will only need a general passport and 3x4 photographs. You also do not need to undergo a medical examination again.

A permit for this type of weapon is issued no earlier than after five years of smooth-bore operation. To obtain it, you will need permits for smooth-bore weapons and a citizen’s hunting license. The procedure for obtaining paper is similar to submitting an application for permission to store a shotgun. Documentation is completed within the same time frame.

A weapon storage permit is an urgent document. It must be renewed every five years. It is necessary to take care of this problem in advance by contacting the LRO three months before the end of the document’s validity period. An application in the prescribed form is required. In this case, it is necessary to undergo a medical examination again. There is no need to retrain how to use a weapon. The extension procedure is carried out, as a rule, within a period of about one month, during which employees of the permitting department will check whether the applicant has committed various offenses. If a person has two or more recorded violations of administrative legislation, the permit extension is denied.

Conditions for storing a hunting rifle at your place of residence

The storage of firearms may only be carried out by persons who have received permits. At the same time, it is the owner of the gun who must use and ensure proper conditions. It is prohibited to transfer weapons to third parties. If a citizen finds a gun or receives it from someone, he is obliged to hand it over to law enforcement agencies. Otherwise, the person may be brought to administrative or criminal liability.

A person who owns a hunting rifle is obliged to ensure established by law conditions for its storage. A citizen is obliged to organize the situation in such a way as to guarantee the safety of weapons and ammunition, safety for others and to exclude the possibility of use by others. The gun must be stored:

• In the safe.
• In a metal cabinet.
• In a box made of high-strength material.
• In a box made of wood, covered with metal.

Whatever device the weapon is stored in, it must be locked. The difference between a safe and a gun locker is mainly the price and level of security. In this case, a device for ensuring the safety and security of the gun can be made independently.

If a citizen owns a collection of guns, they must be stored in a specially equipped room. An alarm system and a metal door with additional locking devices and a frame are installed in the weapons room. If the room is located on the first or last floor of the building, metal grilles must be installed in the window openings. If it is not possible to install a security system, metal cabinets, safes or boxes are installed in the room, which are attached to the wall with bolts with a diameter of at least 16 millimeters. There must be two or more such fastenings.

Conditions for storing a hunting rifle at your place of stay

Regardless of whether the weapon is located at the place of permanent residence or temporary stay, conditions must be provided to guarantee its safety and safety for others. Storage of a hunting rifle other than at the place of permanent residence must be carried out in such a way that access to it by third parties is limited. If the owner of a weapon goes hunting, fishing or to any other place of stay, he does not have to transport the safe, which is intended to ensure safety. In this case, the owner of the gun is obliged to monitor the gun, prevent third parties from accessing it, and ensure the safety of others.

If the owner of a firearm does not live at the place of permanent registration, it is required to obtain temporary registration, ensure safe storage conditions with a safe or metal box, and call a local police officer to check the conditions for compliance with the law. Next, the owner of the gun must submit a report from the district police officer and fill out an application for a new permit to store the gun at the LRO at the place of actual residence. It is worth noting that the weapon must be located where its owner resides, regardless of whether he is registered at this address or lives under temporary registration. However, whenever you change your place of residence, you must notify local law enforcement agencies and the licensing department. You can carry a gun on the basis of a permit to store and carry. In this case, the owner is required to carry identification documents and permits with him.

The owner of the gun and ammunition must obtain permission from the LRO to transport them at the place of registration. If a hunter intends to transport more than five weapons and more than 400 pieces of ammunition, he must submit an application and information about the guns to the local police department, it is also required to indicate the transport that will be used for movement, indicate the intended route of movement, and the persons who will ensure security for others.

The initial check of the conditions for storing a hunting rifle is carried out by the local police officer when the citizen receives permission. Next employees law enforcement organize such events at least once a year. The check is carried out at the place where the gun is stored, information about which is provided by the owner when receiving permits. The inspection procedure should take no more than a quarter of an hour per weapon. The grounds for conducting an audit may be:

• The verification period has arrived.
• Application from a citizen for the issuance of permits.
• Application by a person to extend or re-register previously received documents.
• The end of the period for eliminating non-compliance with the rules, if the person was previously issued an order to do so.
• Complaints from persons or institutions regarding the commission of offenses by the owner of the gun.
• An order from the relevant authority to carry out special measures to verify citizens’ compliance with the rules for the circulation of weapons.

The employee arriving to conduct the inspection must introduce himself, state the purpose of the visit and present his official identification before starting the inspection. Also, the official must have an order in in writing about the event. During the inspection, the following circumstances are established:

• Correspondence of the owner's weapon data to the actual quantity and characteristics.
• Compliance by the owner with the rules for handling guns and ammunition.
• The presence of a mandatory device for storing weapons.
• The owner's compliance with restrictions on third party access to the gun.

At the end of the procedure executive draws up a deed and gives a copy of it to the owner. If violations were identified during the inspection, they are indicated in the document and must be corrected by the owner of the gun within 30 days from the date of receipt of the certificate.

If the owner of the weapon is absent from his place of residence, other persons in the apartment or house should not open the safe in which the weapon is stored, even at the request of a law enforcement officer. Otherwise, this will be a violation of the restriction of third party access to weapons in the place of actual residence.

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Gun safe - requirements for a gun safe for smoothbore weapons

The presence of weapons imposes certain obligations on a citizen. First of all, this concerns ensuring its safety, as well as preventing the possibility of the weapon falling into the wrong hands. This scenario could end tragic events, which will bring trouble to the owner of the weapon himself. Therefore, it is important to know how and where to store weapons.

When issuing or renewing a weapons license, the local inspector must check the owner’s home for compliance with the rules for storing weapons. To do this, you need to have a safe or cabinet for storing weapons. At the same time, there are rules for installing a gun safe that will ensure the safety of its storage. The basic requirements for a gun safe for smooth-bore weapons in 2019 are specified in Article 22 on the storage of civilian and service weapons, including cartridges for them. It states that weapons must be stored in conditions that prevent unauthorized persons from accessing them, ensuring the safety and security of storage.

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Requirements for a gun safe

When purchasing, it is important not only how much a gun safe costs, but also a number of other parameters. For example, this is the size of the safe for storing weapons, the thickness of the walls, its group, type and purpose. You can study all the requirements for such safes using GOST R 50862-96.

Safes are divided into groups:

1. burglar-resistant;

2. fire resistant.

By purpose and type, gun safes can be differentiated into:

1. furniture;

2. built-in;

3. for pistols and long-barreled weapons.

The following requirements apply to a gun safe:

1. a metal cabinet that has two lockable locks. The cabinet must have a wall thickness of at least 2 mm;

2. the second safe is selected for cartridges; it must have a wall thickness of at least 3 mm;

3. Inside the safe there must be a compartment for cartridges, which is locked with a separate lock; it must have a wall thickness of 3 mm.

When choosing a safe, it is also extremely important to pay attention to the quality of the locks.

Installation of gun safes

After purchasing a safe, you need to take care of its installation, which will ensure the safety of storing weapons. The fastening of the safe is regulated by GOST number P 50862-2005.

1. In most cases, wedge anchors or anchor bolts are used to secure safes.

2. Holes for fasteners are most often located on the bottom or rear wall. Sometimes it may be necessary to use additional fasteners.

According to Russian legislation, cabinets (pistol safes) and gun safes must be attached to the floor or wall. Safes for the home, which are called furniture safes, must be secured, regardless of where they are mounted.

At the same time, private individuals are allowed to purchase an inexpensive weapons cabinet with one lock, to which access by unauthorized persons is limited. For legal entities, the conditions for purchasing a safe are much stricter. Therefore, organizations need to pay attention to this appendix to Order No. 288.

Requirements for a hunting safe

Requirements for a safe for storing hunting weapons include:

1. presence of two locks;

2. cabinet wall thickness is at least 2 mm;

3. the presence of an additional metal box intended for ammunition. It must have a wall thickness of at least 3 mm, and also be closed with 2 locks;

4. It is allowed to store weapons and ammunition in the same safe. There should be a separately locked section, which has reinforced walls more than 3 mm thick;

5. trunks must be stored in a vertical position;

6. there must be a holder for weapons in the safe to secure it;

7. A stock (plastic, felt or wood) with recesses for storing butts is mounted at the bottom.

When selecting a safe for storing hunting weapons, you must take into account the dimensions. The dimensions of a safe for storing hunting weapons should be slightly larger than the gun itself. The first thing to consider is the interior space of the safe.

Types of gun safes

Types of gun safes:

1. pistol (for short-barreled, traumatic weapons).

2. weapons (for shotguns, rifles, carbines).

Key Features safes:

1. capacity;

2. burglary resistance (H0, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).

3. type of locks (key and combination). Combination locks can be mechanical, electronic, biometric or a combination.

Safe characteristics

The main requirements for high-quality safes are excellent burglary resistance, fire resistance and capacity. To store weapons, you can purchase ready-made or custom-made ones.

An important parameter is the fire resistance of the safe. The high fire resistance of the metal box will ensure the safety of the weapon in the event of a fire. Therefore, it is recommended to select durable cabinets that are coated with fire-resistant compounds. At the same time, fireproof safes are less burglary resistant. Gun owners who are concerned about theft are advised to take a closer look at hybrid safes. Although hybrid safes are more expensive, they provide the most reliable protection for weapons, ensuring their inaccessibility and safety.

Safe interior

The weapon storage must have all the necessary elements:

1. the safe must have compartments for ammunition;

2. there must be devices that ensure fixation in a stationary position. These elements can be made of wood, steel or plastic.

At the bottom of the cabinet there should be a bed made of wood, plastic or felt. In the recess of such a bed there will be a butt of a weapon.

The interior of the safe should in the best possible way adapt the internal space to the needs of the weapon owner. Therefore, the following can be arranged here:

1. vertical partitions;

2. removable supports.

3. additional pockets and hooks, which make it possible to conveniently store devices used to care for weapons.

Features of placement of safes

1. Safes should not interfere with the opening of room doors.

2. Be at a distance of at least 1.5 m from the front door;

3. Be at a distance of at least 0.5 m from window openings.