PISTOL STORAGE WHILE ON VACATION?

[djbeckett]

We will be on South Padre Island for a week. The motel only has a front desk safe, none in the room. We ALWAYS go to Nueva Progresso, Mexico. The wife doesn't even want me to take it, what to do?

While in Mexico, I think my only option is to lock in my trucks glovebox, which I'm a little uncomfortable with. Must I install a vehicle lock box prior to the trip?

Do people hand their guns to hotel clerks to lock up?

What if I want to swim with my wife? That means a unattended gun on the beach.

I'm awaiting my CHL. I'm new to the forum.

[jmra]

Several things:
1. You can not take the gun into Mexico.
2. If you do not have a CHL you can not have the gun on the beach.
3. Hotel safes are not safe even if in the room.
4. Welcome to the forum.

[RJGold]

Check these guys out for in vehicle storage:

http://www.gunvault.com/gun-safes/nano-vault.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I use one in my pickup. I have it locked to my seat mounts with the provided cable.

My two cents.

[OldCannon]

Find a local FFL in the area that will store it. If you can't, let me know and I'll see if I can find somebody. It's an extremely safe way to have your gun retained, and most FFLs will only charge a very small fee.

[Teamless]

I would NOT transport your gun into Mexico - PERIOD
In a locked box or any other way.
IF they find it, you WILL be in Mexican Federal Prison!

Just a few years ago, there were many news stories about people who had left 1 round of ammunition in their baggage, they were put into Prison.
Imagine the time you would get for an actual gun?

Do NOT DO IT!

[RoyGBiv]

Find a local FFL in the area that will store it. If you can't, let me know and I'll see if I can find somebody. It's an extremely safe way to have your gun retained, and most FFLs will only charge a very small fee.

DO NOT bring a gun into MX... Not even if it's taken apart and cast in amber.
I have used an in-car lock box for gun storage on vacation. Something like this... " onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It comes in several sizes, the smallest of which can fit most compacts/mid-sze autoloaders and cost me ~$20 at academy.

[djbeckett]

Thanks fellers, that's more option than I had at 4:49 this morning. Definately not crossing the water w/gun, definately bringing on the trip (provided I have my CHL by April??!!).

[WildBill]

Find a local FFL in the area that will store it. If you can't, let me know and I'll see if I can find somebody. It's an extremely safe way to have your gun retained, and most FFLs will only charge a very small fee.

DO NOT bring a gun into MX... Not even if it's taken apart and cast in amber.
I have used an in-car lock box for gun storage on vacation. Something like this... " onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It comes in several sizes, the smallest of which can fit most compacts/mid-sze autoloaders and cost me ~$20 at academy.

I can not emphasize this enough. Even an empty shell casing can land you in jail.

[Texsquatch]

Pawn shop would work in pinch, but just check that their hours of operation fit your schedule so you can pick it back up when you're ready.

[WildBill]

There is one more alternative that I can think of.

It might be more costly than finding a pawn shop or FFL, but you can be certain that your handgun will be in good hands.

If you pay my hotel and meals for the week I will stay in South Padre and store your handgun for you while you are in Mexico.

[Oldgringo]

Several things:
1. You can not take the gun into Mexico.
2. If you do not have a CHL you can not have the gun on the beach.
3. Hotel safes are not safe even if in the room.
4. Welcome to the forum.

, this pretty much sums it up.

See WildBill for assistance.

[nightmare]

There is one more alternative that I can think of.

The best alternative is don't go to Mexico. It's almost as bad as Maryland.

[SewTexas]

why would anyone go to Mexico these days? it's too dangerous.

[android]

Dropping off at a gunsmith for "cleaning" may often be less expensive than "storage" and is less hassle to pick back up.