Hi,
I am sorting out my 1-3 shotgun cabinet whilst waiting for a shotgun certificate to be granted.
Points from the Home Office Firearms Security Guide:
- "Shotguns must be stored securely to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, unauthorised people taking or using them."
- "Any security device should be securely fixed to the fabric of the building."
- "Wherever possible, it should be fixed to a wall that is built from bricks or concrete blocks or to the floor."
It is not reasonably practical for me to install my cabinet to a solid wall or floor due to the construction of my house.
I have installed my shotgun cabinet in an upstairs cupboard and securely anchored it in a corner to the wooden floor. I believe (but can't guarantee) two of the four screws are fastened to the floor joists. Additionally, the back of the safe is firmly secured to a plasterboard wall with four heavy-duty hollow wall anchor bolts.
My residence is located in a low-crime area (Level 1), and I mostly work from home. I'm curious if anyone else has placed their cabinet in a similar manner and encountered any issues during inspections.
I am also wondering about the inspection process itself. I've heard that inspectors may pull on the safe to ensure its security. I have tested this and the cabinet does not move when pulled on
Gun Safe Move, it's pretty secure in that respect. Do I need to unlock the safe for the inspectors to carry out additional checks or can it remain securely locked during the inspection?
