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Posted: 8/12/2012 12:02:33 PM
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Originally Posted By Kubota3430:
When I lived in an apartment many years ago, good higher end place, not overly worried but I would wait until others were not outside and many times I would separate stock from action, or upper/lower. wrap up in some towels place in a large plastic tote, then carry to and from apartment. I would do this either inside the apartment when headed out or when loading up at range/woods. Good place or not I don't trust most people. look into renters insurance it is cheap. If the value of guns far exceed the insurance coverage look at supplemental insurance. This. Most renter's insurance do not cover firearms or jewelry. Even if it is covered, it may only cover up to $2500. Read the fine print, some that cover $2500 worth still only cover $5-600 per firearm. It is almost always necessary to buy separate insurance for firearms. State farm covers firearms under renters insurance...I pay an extra $50 a year to bump my 5k limit up to 50k. You can lso take out a seperate policy that covers theft or loss of any firearm anywhere for aother $50 a year, I think that policy covers up to 5k a year. |
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Posted: 8/12/2012 1:02:43 PM
[Last Edit: 8/12/2012 1:09:07 PM by beardog30]
Originally Posted By RogueSpear2023:
Firearms in apartments are fairly common here in ND I wouldn't worry about it, and just make sure they are insured. When ever I get back from the range I just carry the inside, leaving them in the car just seems like your asking for trouble. What's easier to noticeably break into your car or your apartment. I am sure if people see/hear some guy breaking down your apt door they are going to call the police. I have a rider on my renters insurance for firearms up to $5000, I think that cost an extra $0.20 a month. Most of the renters insurance that I looked at covered $2500 max on firearms without the rider. Only thing to be careful of, some some compaines don't cover "weapons of war". |
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Posted: 8/12/2012 1:03:25 PM
I'd just buy a hard back suit case. you would be surprised how many AR's disassembled you can put in there. Buy a couple garment covers your set.
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Posted: 8/12/2012 1:42:39 PM
There are plenty of low-profile carrying cases. You could take a gun case and just slap on a Roland keyboard sticker on it and some other "rock and roll" stickers and most folks would just think you were hauling around a keyboard.
An Apartment complex though is just ripe for a home invasion. Chances are good that out of all the apartments in your complex at least one contains drugs and cash. It's pretty common to see guys commit a home invasion on the wrong apartment looking for drugs and cash and these types of bad guys are typically armed with something. Even in real nice apartment complexes you're going to run a risk with that sort of thing. |
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Posted: 8/12/2012 11:58:10 PM
If you're moving your guns around, then drop by your local sporting goods store and pick up a huge duffle bag. Put a couple yoga patches on it and if anybody asks, tell them it's your yoga mats and equipment.
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Posted: 8/13/2012 12:01:06 AM
I use a guitar case and a tool box for ammo, mags, eyes and ears
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Posted: 8/13/2012 12:23:25 AM
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An Apartment complex though is just ripe for a home invasion. Chances are good that out of all the apartments in your complex at least one contains drugs and cash. It's pretty common to see guys commit a home invasion on the wrong apartment looking for drugs and cash and these types of bad guys are typically armed with something. Even in real nice apartment complexes you're going to run a risk with that sort of thing. Yep, and being on the second floor won't stop them if they are persistant, though a 230gr JHP into the shoulder usually deters them a little bit. |
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Posted: 8/17/2012 3:18:55 PM
I used to live an apartment, I understand these issues.
- never let your neighbors know about your guns there. - while at work/school, keep your guns out of sight. So that if maintenance or management stopped by yhey would see and no know nothing. - use a large gym bag, musical instrument case to transport in and out with. I used to use a seabag ( duffel bag for you Army types). Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 8/17/2012 4:16:50 PM
Guns get stolen out of houses, apartments, cars, you name it. Secure them in the apartment as best you can and move on with other things in your life. I live in an apartment, in a college town, and don't sweat it.
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Posted: 8/21/2012 10:27:45 PM
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Golf club bag?
ETA: Beat by a mile |
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Posted: 8/22/2012 9:49:58 AM
[Last Edit: 8/22/2012 9:50:43 AM by Hawgleg44]
I lived in an apartment for a few long months when I first met my wife. Moving from the country to that environment was enough to drive me crazy.
I kept a safe at my parents' house with most of my toys in it and just stopped by when I was on my way to the range. In the apartment, I kept my CCW piece (a Colt 1911 at the time) and an 18" Winchester 1897 takedown. We worked in a good, safe place, and everyone had guns in their cars, so a hidden 1911 and a broken down 12ga in a duffel bag was never a problem. I just couldn't take the apartment lifestyle and we bought a house after a few months. |
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Posted: 8/23/2012 6:45:07 PM
[Last Edit: 8/23/2012 7:05:41 PM by Brian252]
Keep a low profile. Like some others mentioned, a full size golf travel bag. I have seen them both as soft bags and hard shell cases, even suitable for airline use. Some have wheels even. So you could fit probably 4 or 5 rifles in one, and just wheel it out of the car right into your place. Good way to protect them and keep them out of sight in transit too. Why advertise your stuff, you have no idea who could be watching you. Even if a neighbor means no harm, a kid could say in passing " oh yeah, my neighbor's cool. I've seen that guy bring all these rifles into his apartment!".
This will work great, a soft case example: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12101267 nice soft case for $200, but tough and made in usa. If I were getting one, it would be this, in a nice neutral color and put some golf stickers on it: http://www.amazon.com/Club-Glove-Burst-Proof-Wheels/dp/B0016X4P5Q/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top |
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Posted: 8/25/2012 12:55:59 PM
My friend walked through his apartment complex with a bare mosin nagant on his shoulder... I'm surprised he didn't get shot by a cop.
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Posted: 8/25/2012 1:02:40 PM
Originally Posted By Shiftay: Thanks for the input guys, I have everything insured, I have just never dealt with a break-in and don't want to have to. I'm going to take a trip to Academy and see if they have any sports bags I could put my rifles in, like a lacrosse bag or bat bag.  |
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Posted: 8/25/2012 1:06:15 PM
  This was my technique when going in and out of my apartment complex. I would put any extras I wanted to take with me in a gym bag, because there is plenty of room and it looked like I was going to play tennis. I lived in shitty section 8 apartments, but luckily there were cameras every 100ft or so and I was 2 stories up, so I wasn't worried about thieves. |
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Posted: 8/25/2012 9:35:55 PM
I'm in the same boat as you. Most are easy to hide. But like you said, it's hard to hide a 700. Most of the time people really aren't paying attention to you. You'll be ok.
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Posted: 8/25/2012 9:55:58 PM
Get a discreet case.
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Posted: 8/25/2012 10:01:41 PM
For two years I lived on the 5th floor of a large 6 floor apartment building in Essex County (one of the more Liberal counties in NJ). I moved my guns all the time down the hall, took a five floor elevator ride, and a 100yd walk to the lot, carrying ammo in a .30cal ammo can and my AR in a case like the one pictured below. Quite a few awkward (for me at least) moments sharing an elevator with some folks, but nobody ever bothered me, in NJ (I think that's worth repeating).
Keep them insured and be mindful of your surroundings, I think you'll do fine in TX. 
Honestly I got more weird looks lugging my 5lb CO2 bottle for my home brew kegs than the ammo can. |
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Posted: 8/26/2012 7:17:49 PM
I live in apartment as well. When I go shooting I carry my stuff in blackhawk soft cases. My neighbors have asked if I play guitar. I tell them I play heavy metal and percussion
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Posted: 8/27/2012 8:25:44 AM
[Last Edit: 8/27/2012 8:27:52 AM by Engineer]
Just buy a jacket with "FEDERAL AGENT" written on it and wear it while you're bringing your guns in/out and you'll be fine
When I lived in an apartment, I just tried to be a discreet as possible. But in the end, you won't always be able to time things perfectly to avoid running across someone. What you really should be worried about are the people that have access to your apartment and can come in without your knowledge - this includes maintenance, managers and city inspectors (with managers). Keep your stuff locked up when you aren't at home. |
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Posted: 8/28/2012 10:33:09 AM
I like the noveske backpack , it holds my m4 in 2 pieces 13 mags a bayonet a pouch for the acog and a pouch for my spare carry handle .
My steyr aug fits in it pretty good as well ( a little tight ) but my ak47 fits great. ( only 1 gun at a time , it's not some black hole ) Nobody even second glances it . It looks like a hiking backpack kinda. People have asked where I was going camping when walking out to my jeep with it . I just tell them anywhere me and my jeep can go. |
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Posted: 8/28/2012 10:16:44 PM
Originally Posted By Gadget08:
http://underthewood.net/images2/case6.jpg http://underthewood.net/images2/case5.jpg This was my technique when going in and out of my apartment complex. I would put any extras I wanted to take with me in a gym bag, because there is plenty of room and it looked like I was going to play tennis. I lived in shitty section 8 apartments, but luckily there were cameras every 100ft or so and I was 2 stories up, so I wasn't worried about thieves. That is genius right there. |
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Posted: 8/28/2012 10:18:01 PM
Originally Posted By autos221:
My friend walked through his apartment complex with a bare mosin nagant on his shoulder... I'm surprised he didn't get shot by a cop. In NY, \yeah, he is lucky. I don't care to go covert, even being in Northern Illinois, but in NY I would make my guns invisible while transporting them. |
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Posted: 8/29/2012 12:42:38 PM
AS someone who has suffered a significant theft of firearms from an apartment, your neighbors should never see you with anything that looks like it might be a gun. If you go to the range, have some kind of duffle bag or even a golf bag for rifles.
Losing the guns isn't so bad, coming home every night and worrying that your door will swing open when you push the key into the lock will last forever. Coming home to find everything you own on the floor is about as close to being raped as I can imagine. 
Make yourself a hard target, criminals are lazy. |
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Posted: 8/29/2012 11:30:32 PM
[Last Edit: 8/29/2012 11:36:16 PM by Omaha-BeenGlockin]
Wrap em up in a big heavy blanket and make like you're doing laundry––-when going in between the car and the building. Maybe even carry an empty Tide container to throw off any onlookers.
Get one of those cheap lockable cabinets and try to hide it as much as possible in a closet. Did that for years when I was stuck in an apt. Never had a problem. |
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