And another thing or 2....
Here are a few more points to consider before a extended trip or security for your weapons;
1) Take a few cell phone photos of your firearms & document the serial #s. If they are stolen or the hotel has a break-in, you can quickly relay those details to the detectives/LE officers. If you haven't already fill out the factory warranty cards & retain the email(s) or copies to document that you are the owner of that property.
A few years ago, I had a security event where a young woman was upset/angry over a domestic dispute with her "live-in" boyfriend. She claimed several high value items(TV, DVD player, computer, stereo, etc) were missing. I asked her if she had any receipts or warranty cards documenting her ownership. She said no. FWIW; she let her "boyfriend" live with her but he moved out & took the property. The sheriff's deputy I was with calmly explained to her that it was a civil matter not a LE issue.
2) You may want to add the new RFID chips or security tags to your cases/lockbox. If they are stolen you may be able to trace the signal or locate the stolen property quickly. These security products are fairly new but you might find more details online.
3) You might want to add your SSN or ID # to your firearm/high value item. Some LE agencies & crime prevention offices have the tools. It help you recover the items if they are lost/stolen. My PD had a big drive to ID property about 2mo ago.
4) If the hotel/extended stay place uses key cards, have them changed often. Do not get multiple room keys & protect them when you can. Some key systems can be tampered with & I've seen the battery powered system fail a few times. Many places use cheap plastic cards with local ads that are only designed to last a few weeks.
Clyde
Here are a few more points to consider before a extended trip or security for your weapons;
1) Take a few cell phone photos of your firearms & document the serial #s. If they are stolen or the hotel has a break-in, you can quickly relay those details to the detectives/LE officers. If you haven't already fill out the factory warranty cards & retain the email(s) or copies to document that you are the owner of that property.
A few years ago, I had a security event where a young woman was upset/angry over a domestic dispute with her "live-in" boyfriend. She claimed several high value items(TV, DVD player, computer, stereo, etc) were missing. I asked her if she had any receipts or warranty cards documenting her ownership. She said no. FWIW; she let her "boyfriend" live with her but he moved out & took the property. The sheriff's deputy I was with calmly explained to her that it was a civil matter not a LE issue.
2) You may want to add the new RFID chips or security tags to your cases/lockbox. If they are stolen you may be able to trace the signal or locate the stolen property quickly. These security products are fairly new but you might find more details online.
3) You might want to add your SSN or ID # to your firearm/high value item. Some LE agencies & crime prevention offices have the tools. It help you recover the items if they are lost/stolen. My PD had a big drive to ID property about 2mo ago.
4) If the hotel/extended stay place uses key cards, have them changed often. Do not get multiple room keys & protect them when you can. Some key systems can be tampered with & I've seen the battery powered system fail a few times. Many places use cheap plastic cards with local ads that are only designed to last a few weeks.
Clyde