First, there are those who like to maintain secrecy when it comes to their collection.
Their firearms tend to be locked away in fireproof safes or otherwise secured.
Then there are those who display their antique and collectible firearms.
What are your options for displaying your collectible firearms? The author explores some ideas and touches on some of the preservation and legal issues of which you should be aware.
Preservation Concerns
The first consideration is how firearms are preserved.
That is true whether the guns are hanging in the wall in an upstairs room or a basement.
This constant clearing of the air can also reduce the need for regular dusting.
A secure room houses this impressive display of First World War-era German firearms and replica tools/gear.
Safety Issues
Of course, a far bigger issue is one of safety.
Remember, the most trustworthy teenager might not have the most trustworthy friends.
It may not even be functional, but surely someone will get their nose bent out of shape.
The alternative to displaying firearms is to store them in a safe or locker. However, they may not bring the same joy as they might if they were in a display.
Like any collectible, rare firearms shouldnt be excessively handled, yet a lot of people dont get that.
This year, several states introduced new legislation that required firearms essentially to be locked up.
New York and Massachusetts have similar laws on the books.
Shown is a display room of the late machine gun collector, Robert Segal. He clearly took firearm displays to another level.
Even without the laws, this should fall back into the good judgment and safety issue realm.
However, even such a locked room might not fulfill some states restrictions.
This display of British firepower from the late 18th to late 19th centuries was created with a few pieces of framing lumber and some paint.
A transfer stamp for an NFA item. Such firearms come with added responsibility in terms of storage, and they limit the options for display.
