Safe ammo storage ideas

[ExTxN]

Looking for child-safe storage ideas/opinions for 2000 or so rounds of .22 and .40, as well as a few boxes of 20ga. shells. Something lockable that would be semi-permanently located in, say, a less-traveled corner of the basement. Thanks in advance//dave

[SauerGrapes]

Staples has all kinds of fire safes. Also a carpenter's metal tool box. Mechanic's tool chest.
Be safe.

[Atomic Dog]

I would go with a large metal tool chest and a padlock...

[normanvin]

I converted a electrical box we had from work. i welded plates in where there was holes. Installed shelves. And now I can secure many thousands of rounds.

[rovert97]

some ammo cans out there do have places for padlocks.

[XD45]

i had an old fridge that broke down, I cleaned it out and put in a goldenrod along w/ a rechargeable dehumidifier and it's worked out great. Ammo is warm as can be and it takes over a month for the dehumidifier to need recharged.

[phillyd2]

I have a 3 year old and never even thought of locking the ammo. Most are in ammo cases. But here are some options:

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ZAA030-1.html
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ZAA078-1.html

[Rosco the Iroc]

I got all my ammo, mags and other fun things that go bang, in assorted ammo cans, .50 cal size and the one that 1/2 as wide. Anyway I got a old stand up (gym) metal locker with a solid front and keep them locked in there. Sure anyone who really wants to break in can. But it keep small hands out.

[imashooter2]

Any closet or container with even the most flimsy of locks is suitable for what you have in mind. A filing cabinet from one of the office supply stores would be cheap, easy and convenient.

[ExTxN]

Thanks to all who responded with some good ideas and opinions. Keeping little hands out of the ammo is my biggest concern-the older ones know what it's all for, but it's still best to make it secure. Take care//dave