Thread: Could we do more

Originally Posted by systolic

Whenever someone complains about security requirements, I think about that guy in North Auckland who had all those Accuracy International rifles taken from a piss arse gun rack during a burglary.

One was worth about $11000 or so. In a wall rack. Met the minimum requirements, but that's cold comfort when the guns are all gone.

The guns in the safe weren't touched.

Security requirements for all guns should be increased.

What do you propose the security requirements are for all guns?

Originally Posted by Beavis

What do you propose the security requirements are for all guns?

And that's the crux of the issue right there, how do you draw the line?

Metal box?

What number of locking pins?

How thick?

Would be nice to have actual data on what sort of security most guns are stolen from but I doubt anyone has collected it in detail

Originally Posted by res

And that's the crux of the issue right there, how do you draw the line?

Metal box?

What number of locking pins?

How thick?

Would be nice to have actual data on what sort of security most guns are stolen from but I doubt anyone has collected it in detail

If the Government subsidized the purchase of the gun box,then they would really be doing something about the problem.Over here you can't get your licence untill you submit a copy of the receipt of purchase of a approved gun safe.If you already have one in your house or your missus has one,you must document that fact and agree to the possibility of the Cops turning up to check it unannounced.

There is a standard already in the UK it's not difficult for them to copy it, safes are not expensive , the cost of a middle priced scope. Punishment for gun crimes and drugs / theft needs to be stronger, but that's not going to happen , if anything it's getting lighter.

Originally Posted by Beavis

What do you propose the security requirements are for all guns?

Proper steel safes that take more than a large screwdriver to open. Securely fastened to the building walls and floor.

Wooden cabinets or wardrobes could be acceptable as long as they were lined with something strong to prevent a robber simply kicking through the gib.

No crappy wooden cupboards, lockers that can be opened with a can opener, wall racks or chains through the triggerguards.