I would appreciate the cons on this idea.
The layout of my house is conducive to concealing a handgun in a heating duct with a cover that removes simply by pulling it free (no screws). It seems to be a good way to keep a handgun nearby without worrying about safes, and also allowing the handgun to not be detected by most thieves.
Dust might be a problem, but what about heat? The thermostat is kept at about 70 degrees.
The reason I came up with this is that I have misgivings about the in/under/behind the nightstand method because it is so obvious. If somebody gets into my house when I'm away, I'd rather they did not steal find my firearms. Also, I don't want to lock them away every time I leave. Nor do I want to keep them is a locking bedside-type safe all the time (no kids in the house, anyway).
Just a late night brainstorm. Thanks as always for the replies.
The layout of my house is conducive to concealing a handgun in a heating duct with a cover that removes simply by pulling it free (no screws). It seems to be a good way to keep a handgun nearby without worrying about safes, and also allowing the handgun to not be detected by most thieves.
Dust might be a problem, but what about heat? The thermostat is kept at about 70 degrees.
The reason I came up with this is that I have misgivings about the in/under/behind the nightstand method because it is so obvious. If somebody gets into my house when I'm away, I'd rather they did not steal find my firearms. Also, I don't want to lock them away every time I leave. Nor do I want to keep them is a locking bedside-type safe all the time (no kids in the house, anyway).
Just a late night brainstorm. Thanks as always for the replies.