| If you have guns, even if you only have one, you will | | | | On the other hand, people may want their gun rack |
| need a safe and secure place to store them. Gun | | | | to be portable. With some models, the racks can be |
| racks can be mounted on your wall or in your truck, | | | | used in the house and then easily taken into your |
| and they come in various sizes and with different | | | | truck as needed. Additionally, there are specific gun |
| storage capabilities. When shopping for a gun rack, | | | | racks that are designed for use in vehicles only. They |
| there are certain key features you should look for. | | | | are made to take up a minimal amount of space, yet |
| Important Features | | | | remain readily available for use. |
| By far, the most important purpose of a gun rack is | | | | Depending on the type of rack you purchase, the |
| to secure your firearms. It is not advisable to buy | | | | mounting procedure may vary. For home use, holes |
| one that doesn't come with a locking mechanism. | | | | may need to be drilled in the wall for the mounting |
| Even if you don't have children in your home, a lock | | | | hardware to be properly secured. |
| will insure that your guns never get in the wrong | | | | For mounting in your vehicle, some manufacturers |
| hands | | | | have special gaskets that will secure the gun rack. |
| Properly securing your guns will also limit your | | | | You should also note if the rack comes assembled or |
| personal liability. | | | | not. If you want a truly unique and special rack, there |
| After establishing the safety issue involved with gun | | | | are even plans to build your own. |
| racks, you can now make some personal choices. | | | | This can create a one-of-a-kind rack that can factor |
| Determine the size of the gun rack that will | | | | in all your personal preferences. |
| adequately hold all your firearms. | | | | Although there are many types and styles of gun |
| The size of gun racks can vary, but there is a | | | | racks to choose from, keep in mind the three most |
| popular one known as the "deputy" rack that can | | | | important factors: security (you need a locking |
| hold between four and six rifles. You also need to | | | | mechanism), size (to properly accommodate the |
| determine if you want to transport the guns. Some | | | | number of firearms) and portability. |
| people may only need or want their collection to | | | | Once you decide on these particular areas, your |
| remain in the home. For instance, a gun collection | | | | choices will be narrowed down somewhat, allowing |
| featuring classic firearms may be for display purposes | | | | you to make the best possible purchase. |
| only. | | | | |