3 Ways To Fit The MOST Guns In Your Safe

Published on December 21, 2023
Duration: 8:03

This video provides three practical methods to significantly increase the storage capacity of a gun safe. It details a 'Great Divide' technique involving categorizing firearms by length and disassembling AR-style rifles to optimize vertical space. The second method highlights the use of Quick Detach (QD) scope mounts to reduce rifle width, and a humorous third method suggests downsizing the collection. The content emphasizes careful planning and efficient arrangement for maximizing safe space.

Quick Summary

Maximize gun safe space by categorizing firearms (e.g., <37 inches vs. >37 inches), disassembling AR-style rifles into upper/lower receivers, and adjusting shelves for tiered storage. Using Quick Detach (QD) scope mounts also reduces rifle width for tighter packing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Maximize Gun Safe Storage
  2. 00:09Method 1: The Great Divide - Prep & Categorize
  3. 01:40Method 1: Disassemble ARs for Space
  4. 02:21Method 1: Optimize Shelf Placement
  5. 03:38Method 1: Reorganize Safe Interior
  6. 05:46Method 2: Quick Detach (QD) Mounts
  7. 06:56Method 3: Downsizing (Humorous)

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I fit more guns into my existing safe?

You can fit more guns by implementing strategies like categorizing firearms by length, disassembling AR-style rifles into upper and lower receivers, and utilizing adjustable shelving to create tiered storage. Using Quick Detach (QD) scope mounts also significantly reduces the width profile of rifles.

What is the 'Great Divide' method for gun safe organization?

The 'Great Divide' involves emptying your safe, unloading all firearms, and then categorizing them. A common method uses a 37-inch baseline to separate 'Long-Long Guns' from 'Short-Long Guns + ARs', allowing for more efficient arrangement and space utilization within the safe.

How do QD scope mounts help with gun safe storage?

Quick Detach (QD) scope mounts allow you to remove your rifle's optic easily. This significantly reduces the overall width of the firearm, enabling you to pack rifles much tighter together inside your gun safe, thus maximizing storage capacity.

Is disassembling AR-15s necessary for gun safe storage?

Disassembling AR-style rifles into their upper and lower receivers can save considerable vertical space in a gun safe. This allows for more compact storage, especially when combined with adjustable shelving to create a 'double-decker' system for uppers and other firearms.

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