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Old April 10, 2008, 10:45 PM   #1
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Bathroom gun?

Kinda random question, but who keeps a handgun in thier bathroom? If so how/where do you keep it. Just curious, I do keep most of my guns in the safes, but like to have one close by at all times. Hell, my watch usually comes off my wrist as soon as I hit the door along with my keys and wallet out of my pocket, so obviously I am not a big fan of carrying in my home. I realized though that I don't keep anything in the bathroom, and I think subconsiously I was worried about the humidty. Is this a valid concern?

Edit; mods, I meant to place this in general handguns, please move it. Thanks
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Old April 10, 2008, 10:53 PM   #2
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O dude you HAVE to do a search

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Old April 10, 2008, 11:04 PM   #3
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For a good laugh about this subject, see this thread

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...uns+of+polymer

It doesn't really get funny until Mike Irwin chimes in.
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Old April 10, 2008, 11:21 PM   #4
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Yea I figuered that I could search and find something, but it is kind of hard to search from my phone. Thats what got me thinking about it, surfing the the forum while on my phone in the bathroom.
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Old April 11, 2008, 12:48 AM   #5
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Seems like a crappy place to keep a gun to me
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Old April 11, 2008, 06:31 AM   #6
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This is my rifle this is my gun.

This one is for fighting, this one's for fun

You need a rifle rack.
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Old April 11, 2008, 06:43 AM   #7
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I keep my double barrel 10ga in the bathroom because its the best place to keep it. Cause you know its gonna blow the crap out them.
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Old April 11, 2008, 07:55 AM   #8
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Ah man not this one again.
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Old April 11, 2008, 07:57 AM   #9
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When you think about it, the bathroom is the most vulnerable room in the house. In my master bath, for instance, there is no window, therefore no escape route. Not to mention the fact that an intruder will most likely catch you with your pants down (or butt-nekkid ).

A gun in the throne room is a good idea IMO as long as it is stored in a safe manner.
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Old April 11, 2008, 08:08 AM   #10
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Bathroom is inside the master bedroom.
Master bedroom is somewhat hardened with a good strong door and some coincidental re-enforcement of the walls done while remodeling (yea brick).

so to be honest I'm not too worried while in the bathroom

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Old April 11, 2008, 08:16 AM   #11
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Activshootr,
That was my point exactly. I think this topic needs a good discussion However I think a few people will not understand the seriousness that this topic deserves.
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Old April 11, 2008, 08:24 AM   #12
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For bathroom/shower self defense, the best option is a knife that will not rust. A diving knife, titanium, ceramic, or on the cheap side one of those plastic knives, which are actually pretty sharp and would be plenty good for stabbing, but not sharp enough for slashing.
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Old April 11, 2008, 08:41 AM   #13
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However I think a few people will not understand the seriousness that this topic deserves.
Actually, most of us enjoy the silliness it deserves.

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Old April 11, 2008, 08:46 AM   #14
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I like an armed guard when I'm occupied in the bathroom.....
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Old April 11, 2008, 09:46 AM   #15
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...I ...like to have one close by at all times. ...I am not a big fan of carrying in my home. ...I don't keep anything in the bathroom.
Let's see, you are not a fan of carrying at home and you keep your guns in a safe, but you want them close by?

Besides the bathroom, are there other rooms where you don't keep guns and you might want one nearby?

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...I think subconsciously I was worried about the humidity. Is this a valid concern?
If you want a gun in the bathroom, don't worry about the humidity. It is probably no more humid that there than being carried next to your body.
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Old April 11, 2008, 10:07 AM   #16
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Put a snub concealed hammer in a pastic baggie. Or your normal sidearm under a towel, etc. Or eat a lot of beans, and the bad guy will refuse to come in...
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Old April 11, 2008, 10:36 AM   #17
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I have been promoting this in self defense classes for years.

As has been mentioned, the bathroom is one of the places in your home you are most vunerable.

We keep old Md10 S&W. Police trade ins in each of our bathrooms.
Never had a problem with moisture. Here in Maine we do not have a high humidity climate, and I don't take the Smith into the tub rubber ducky hunting!!

In our case the guns are kept in tall bathroom closets or vanity drawers.
In a prior house I hung a Enfield revolver on a cup hook located inside the pipe chase for the shower.

Also we have no little kids left at home...
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Old April 11, 2008, 11:11 AM   #18
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My closet is inside the master bath closet so I technically keep guns in the bathroom. I'm often in there for hours polishing my 6" magnum.
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Old April 11, 2008, 11:11 AM   #19
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I believe this is just the ticket for bathroom protection. Load it up with dragons breath and it works really well for those tough clogs too.
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Old April 11, 2008, 12:14 PM   #20
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I for one am becoming concerned about this thread

Clearly we are not safe in the bathroom, although I had not fully considered this prior to reading this thread. I realize my SD practice has significant gaps in it that should be corrected.

As soon as the weather warms up, I'm going to practice for the worst case scenario by learning to handle my M66 while covered with soapy water and clad only in a towel (a minor concession to administrative details).

There is also clearly a market for a plastic hook mount for a holster than can be suspended from the bowl of the commode with a protective spray flap to cover the holstered gun.
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Old April 11, 2008, 12:54 PM   #21
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A stainles gun ,in a waterproof bag, in the toilet tank. Bad guys hide guns there all the time on TV.
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Old April 11, 2008, 12:56 PM   #22
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I have a fire breathing Sheltie o death that guards the door while I am in the shower. She will attack and destroy any man or beast that disturbs her daddy while he is indisposed.

She is very smart and allows any beautiful naked women that wish to visit me in the throne room to enter.

besides I always have my gun with me.
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Old April 11, 2008, 04:45 PM   #23
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I used to laugh at 'bathroom carry' posts, but not so much any more.

When I'm by myself in the house, I'll just place my SP101 on the toilet lid and throw a towel over it.

I'm used to having *someone* in the house, so when it's just me I have these thought like, "what if someone breaks in, I'm in the shower with only soap to throw at them" etc.
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Old April 11, 2008, 05:45 PM   #24
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Old April 11, 2008, 08:49 PM   #25
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It doesn't sound that radical to me, Jacobie, with the increase in home invasions. There was a man killed in a town nearby a few nights ago. I'd think it would have to be well secured or hidden if the restroom would be used by guests. Another thing you could do is get an airweight snub and carry it with you everywhere. My 642-2 fits in the pocket of my robe.
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