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Tip of the Week: Cheap, Alternative Long-Gun Storage

Tired of looking at expensive gun racks? We look at a cheap, but unique option for storing long guns efficiently.
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    Whether you store your rifles in a safe, in cases, or on racks, you have probably learned that gun-specific storage is effing expensive.

    SecureIt Agile 52, Rifle Racks
    Let’s be real…gun storage isn’t cheap.

    Every rifle rack on every website, from Amazon to custom furniture places, was just more than I wanted to spend. Cost was a huge consideration because I have over 100 rifles and shotguns, so I needed a ton of storage.

    I realize that I am out of the norm here, but hoarding aside, I was getting desperate to find a reasonably space-efficient and cost-effective way to store my long guns.

    Damn It Ryan Gosling gif
    Me looking at gun rack prices.

    After countless hours of searching and grumbling, it finally dawned on me — why not use guitar racks?

    I had previously used guitar racks to store my collection of guitars before moving them to the wall, but I still had my floor racks in storage.

    Guitar Rifle Racks
    This is my storage solution for some of my rifles. It is two rows of two racks side-by-side. These racks hold the rifles at an ideal slight rearward angle.

    These metal racks are meant to hold multiple guitars sideways, so the slots are sized perfectly for rifles. There is plenty of room for accessories to hang off left and right. Since there is no backplate, optics pose no issue either.

    They are also padded with closed-cell foam, which ensures that nothing will get dinged and that the foam won’t retain moisture that could damage your gun.

    Guitar Rifle Rack close-up
    Padded pegs help prevent your rifle from falling sideways into the next gun.

    Additionally, these racks can fold up when not in use, making them easy to store or transport. These would double as excellent portable racks to take out when shooting a round of clays or popping off a few rounds outside so that you can set your guns down while you shoot the breeze with your friends or family.

    Guitar Rifle Rack Folded
    A smaller 3-slot rack folded up. These are easy to toss in a backseat or trunk and weigh almost nothing.

    I have been using these to hold my rifles in my armory room for over a decade now. Both my brand-name Proline racks and the cheaper Chinese knockoffs from Amazon have kept everything upright and protected with no ill effects.

    They make these stands from 3 slots, up to 7 slots in size. If you opt for the knockoff route, you can nab a 7-slot rack for around $30-50 on Amazon. For my money, that is a much easier pill to swallow than shelling out $200+ for a “gun rack.”

    $28
    at Amazon

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Prices accurate at time of writing

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    I know storing guns outside of safes or cases isn’t for everyone. But those who do or are able to store theirs in the open may benefit from this cheap hack.

    Editor’s Note: This is part of a new series where we deliver a weekly “hack” or tip to make your life easier. Let us know if you want us to keep this series up in the comments below.

    Do you have any neat tips or tricks for open-air rifle storage? If so, let us know in the comments below! If you need a more secure solution, check out our guide to the Best Gun Safes.

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    4 Leave a Reply

    • NormalHuman

      I like this. Would be cool to see me “hackarmory” ideas.

      September 29, 2024 9:29 am
      • Wyatt Sloan

        If that is up your alley, stay tuned again this week!

        September 30, 2024 2:07 am
    • Zack

      I would love an "armory room" article. How to be secure, how to build, Murphy doors, whatever.

      September 25, 2024 3:55 pm
      • Wyatt Sloan

        Zack, armory builds are always cool to see. We will keep that in mind!

        September 30, 2024 2:06 am
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