Boogers and Burglars and Bullets, OH MY!

[Emptymag]

Here's an inexpensive way to hide a small handgun in plain sight.

For those who need it spelled out, I do not recommend such firearm storage for anyone with children,
or those who have children who visit them.


Want a firearm handy, but don't want it lying out on the open?
Cover it with something that allows quick access, and is so discrete, nobody would ever guess what's inside -
even if they asked you for a tissue.







Here's how I made it - step by step:



You'll need a box of tissues that is nearly empty.
I suggest leaving at least 1" of tissues so that they may still be used for a while if you want to.





1. Cut the bottom of the tissue box out (do not discard), keeping as close to the sides as possible.
You don't want to catch the handgun with the edge of the box when you lift it up.







2. Fashion a "support" to be inserted in the tissue box that will hold the tissues up and away from the handgun.
I happened to have a box that was similar in size to the tissue box, so that's what I used.







3. Insert the original tissue box bottom that you had previously removed.





4. Insert the cardboard support.



Support in place. Tape may be used to secure it, if necessary.





Here's the inside of a "prototype" that I had made. It wasn't as "clean", but it worked just as well.





5. Turn it over!









I noted that the tissues were pushed up a bit too high, making them look a bit unnatural.
They were also too hard to pull out of the box, so I trimmed 1/2" from each of the support sides.





Much better!





Now you see it...




Now you don't!













Tip:
To keep the handgun from sliding/moving if the box is bumped, I cut a strip of "grippy" shelf liner
(the white rectangular item in the photo) and place it under the gun.

I also keep my handgun in a holster. I'm not a fan of reaching for a gun with an exposed trigger in an emergency.






The best part is that the tissue box can be used with or without the handgun underneath.

Got boogies? Reach for a tissue. Got burglars? Reach for something else.


Yes, I know that a robbery involves people who are home at the time, and a burglary is something that happens
when nobody is home, but "burglars" rhymes with "boogers" better.



Hope you enjoyed.

[jahwarrior72]

my friend, it is my sincere hope you find employment soon. you are obviously starting to lose your shit.

[Lucas]

my friend, it is my sincere hope you find employment soon. you are obviously starting to lose your shit.

I gotta agree there.

[Peddler]

That's not a bad idea in an ideal location, and the tutorial gets you rep.

What is one to do if they're sick, reach for a tissue and end up getting a huge booger on their gun?

Perhaps someone should come up with a gun designed to make it look like a giant booger?

What if you're like me and don't use tissues? I find it more convenient to just smear them under something I'm close to.

Do the tissues end up smelling like gun oil after awhile?

Does this work with all brands of tissue or just those expensive booger rags?

[Emptymag]

my friend, it is my sincere hope you find employment soon. you are obviously starting to lose your shit.

ROFLMAO!

I take it you haven't seen the "Snow Fort I Built for my DOG" thread?

My wife just read your post over my shoulder and declared that I "lost my shit" about the time I built the snow fort.

[gnbrotz]

You FOOL! Take the pics down NOW!! Buy some late night TV spots and start selling those babies for $19.99.

[jahwarrior72]

ROFLMAO!

I take it you haven't seen the "Snow Fort I Built for my DOG" thread?

My wife just read your post over my shoulder and declared that I "lost my shit" about the time I built the snow fort.

i read your fort thread, and i thought to myself "i think dat ***** is losing his shit."

you were losing it, now you've lost it.

[customloaded]

ROFLMAO!

I take it you haven't seen the "Snow Fort I Built for my DOG" thread?

My wife just read your post over my shoulder and declared that I "lost my shit" about the time I built the snow fort.

I think you just found a way to make money and market a product that many people will buy!!!! Include models with 1 fingerprint ID unlock gagit thingie so its secure...yup, hell of an idea Brother!!!!!!!!!!

[7998]

Don't jive me EM, you just wanted to show off your Colt along with your "mad box cutting skills". Pretty neat though. I have a few inventions of my own but my tin foils to tight to share.

[P89]

Patent pending?

I must admit EM is one inovative SOB...remember the fountain in his back yard?