In-Home Storage Options:
 
When storing at home:

(1) Unload firearms before storage

(2) Store ammunition and firearms apart and safely


There are four main ways to safely store firearms and ammunition in your home:

1. Gun Cabinets or Safes

Here is a local option for purchasing gun cabinets or safes:
Store: Location: Price: Miles from Cheshire:
Harbor Freight
8a-8p		 354 Winchester St., Keene, NH 03431 $55-630 2.4 mi
Tractor Supply
8a-8p		 8 Red Barn Ln, Walpole NH 03608 $400-1,200 18 mi
Tractor Supply
8a-8p		 670 Brattleboro Rd., Hinsdale NH 03451 $200-1,500 23 mi
Tractor Supply
8a-8p		 21 Commercial Ln., Rindge NH 03461 $200-2,200 22 mi
Tractor Supply
8a-8p		 467 West Main St., Hillsborough NH 03244 $200-1,500 27 mi
Pros
  • Best form of security
  • Can store firearms of many sizes
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  • Best method against general theft
Cons
  • Large
  • Heavy
  • Can be expensive
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2. Gun Lock Boxes

Here are some local options for purchasing gun lock boxes:
Store: Location: Price: Miles from Cheshire:
Walmart
6a-10p		 350 Winchester St., Keene NH 03431 $17-180 2.3 mi
Harbor Freight
8a-8p		 354 Winchester St., Keene NH 03431 $13-119 2.4 mi
Tractor Supply
8a-8p		 8 Red Barn Ln., Walpole NH 03608 $40 18 mi
Tractor Supply
8a-8p		 670 Brattleboro Rd., Hinsdale NH 03451 $40-130 23 mi
Tractor Supply
8a-8p		 21 Commercial Ln., Rindge NH 03461 $40-130 22 mi
Tractor Supply
8a-8p		 467 West Main St., Hillsborough NH 03244 $40-130 27 mi
Pros
  • Less expensive
Cons
  • Can be stolen or taken apart
  • Too small for some firearms
  • Won't fit a larger firearm collection

Look for TSA approved ones


3. Cable or Trigger Locks

Here are some local options for cable and trigger locks:
Store: Location: Price: Miles from Cheshire:
Walmart
6a-10p		 350 Winchester St., Keene NH 03431 $5-$30 2.3 mi
Harbor Freight
8a-8p		 354 Winchester St., Keene NH 03431 $4-15 2.4 mi
Keene Police Department
Mo-Fr: 8a-3:30p		 400 Marlboro St., Keene, NH 03431 Free 2.5 mi
Cheshire County Sheriff’s Office
Mo-Fr: 8a-4p		 12 Court St., Keene, NH 03431 Free 1.3 mi
Marlborough New Hampshire Police Department
Call 603-876-3311 for availability		 236 Main St, Marlborough, NH 03455 Free 6.5 mi
Dublin Police Department
Mo-Th 9a-4p		 1122 Main St., Dublin, NH 03444 Free 14 mi
Alstead Police Department
Call 603-835-6277 for availability		 15 Mechanic St., Alstead, NH 03602 Free 16 mi
Fitzwilliam Town Police Department
Mo-Fr 9a-5p		 6 Church St., Fitzwilliam, NH 03447 Free 16 mi
Rindge Town Police Department
Mo-Fr 8a-4p		 158 Main St, Rindge, NH 03461 Free 22 mi
Pros
  • Easy to use with most firearms
  • Can obtain for free or low cost
Cons
  • Key must be stored separately
  • Some may be easier to break


4. Disassembly
Pros
  • Works with most types of firearms
  • Can remove firing pin, bolt, or other vital components
Cons
  • Some firearms cannot be taken apart
  • If taking apart more than one firearm, you need to keep track of which parts go with which firearm
Tips
  • YouTube has disassembly videos for most firearm types and models
  • Gunsmiths, gun shops, or shooting ranges can help



Out-of-Home Storage Options:

There are three main out-of-home ways to store firearms and ammunition:

1. Friend, family, or neighbor
Pros
  • Quick and easy way to get firearms out of the house
  • Firearms are stored with trusted person
Cons
  • Can make it hard if you want to use them

Check that the person is allowed to have a firearm and does not live with anyone who might not be safe around it


2. Gun Lockers

Here are some local options out-of-home storage options
Store: Location: Price: Miles from Cheshire:
Granite State Indoor Range
Su-Th: 10a-8p
Fr: 10a-9p
Sa: 9a-9p		 2 Hampshire Dr., Hudson, NH 03051 $10-50 per month 56 mi
Old Glory Guns & Ammo
Mo-Fr: 10a-7p
Sa: 9a-6p
Su: 10a-4p 		781 Fitchburg Rd., Greenville, NH 03048 $20-40 per month 34 mi
Old Glory Guns & Ammo
Mo, Th, Fr: 10a-7p
Tu, We: 10a-5p
Sa: 9a-6p
Su: 10a-4p 		2 Dracut Rd., Hudson, NH 03051 $20-40 per month 56 mi
Pros
  • Quick removal from home
  • Flexible,short-term option
  • Secure, monitored storage
Cons
  • Rental costs
  • Requires travel to access locker
  • Limited availability, depending on location
  • May not be quickly accessible


3. Police Departments

Here are some local options out-of-home storage options
Name: Location: Price: Miles from Cheshire:
Cheshire County Sheriff 12 Court St., Keene, NH 03431 FREE 1.3 mi
Keene Police Department 400 Marlboro St., Keene, NH 03431 FREE 2.5 mi
Marlborough New Hampshire Police Department 236 Main St, Marlborough, NH 03455 FREE 6.5 mi
Dublin Police Department
(Call to confirm availability 603-563-8411)		 1122 Main St., Dublin, NH 03444 FREE 14 mi
Alstead Police Department
Alstead residents only		 15 Mechanic St., Alstead, NH 03602 FREE 16 mi
Fitzwilliam Town Police Department 6 Church St., Fitzwilliam, NH 03447 FREE 16 mi
Rindge Town Police Department
Rindge residents only		 158 Main St, Rindge, NH 03461 FREE 22 mi
Pros
  • Police departments may store your firearms temporarily
Cons
  • Not all police departments offer this service



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