Gun safe door storage system
A gun safe door storage system is permanently affixed to an interior surface of a gun safe door. The door storage system comprises a plurality of integrated pouches or pockets and a rack arranged such that the pouches or pockets are accessible even when the rack is holding rifles or rifle parts, such as barrels. Substantially all of the available space on the interior surface of the door is filled with pockets or pouches. The pouches or pockets are affixed to a backing material having strength and weight sufficient to prevent sagging. The backing material is permanently affixed to the interior surface of the gun safe door. The rack comprises a barrel support and a stock support mounted permanently on the interior surface of the gun safe door over the pouches or pockets.
1. A storage system for use in a gun safe having a door with an interior surface, the system comprising:
a backing material permanently affixed to the interior surface of the door;
a plurality of pockets permanently affixed to the backing material; and
a rack affixed to the interior surface of the door over the backing material and the plurality of pockets, such that space on the interior surface of the door is maximized
2. A storage system according to claim 1 , wherein the rack comprises:
a barrel support affixed to the interior surface of the door over the backing material and the plurality of pockets; and
a stock support affixed to the interior surface of the door over the backing material and the plurality of pockets.
3. A storage system according to claim 2 , wherein the barrel support is positioned on the interior surface of the door at a height above the stock support.
4. A storage system according to claim 3 , wherein the height is sufficient to store rifles in the rack.
5. A storage system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of pockets are selected from the group consisting of gathered and sewed pockets and pre-formed pockets.
6. A storage system according to claim 5 , wherein the gathered and sewed pockets comprise a mesh material affixed to the backing material on three sides and an elastic top band.
7. A storage system according to claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of straps affixed to the backing material to form horizontal loops for storage.
8. A gun safe having a door with an interior surface, comprising:
a backing material permanently affixed to the interior surface of the door;
a plurality of pockets permanently affixed to the backing material; and
a rack affixed to the interior surface of the door over the backing material and the plurality of pockets, such that space on the interior surface of the door is maximized.
9. A gun safe according to claim 8 , wherein the rack comprises:
a barrel support affixed to the interior surface of the door over the backing material and the plurality of pockets; and
a stock support affixed to the interior surface of the door over the backing material and the plurality of pockets.
10. A gun safe according to claim 9 , wherein the barrel support is positioned on the interior surface of the door at a height above the stock support.
11. A gun safe according to claim 10 , wherein the height is sufficient to store rifles in the rack.
12. A gun safe according to claim 8 , wherein the plurality of pockets are selected from the group consisting of gathered and sewed pockets and pre-formed pockets.
13. A gun safe according to claim 12 , wherein the gathered and sewed pockets comprise a mesh material affixed to the backing material on three sides and an elastic top band.
14. A gun safe according to claim 8 , further comprising a plurality of straps affixed to the backing material to form horizontal loops for storage.
15. A method for storing items in a gun safe have a door with an interior surface, the method comprising the steps of:
permanently affixing a backing material to the interior surface of the door;
permanently affixing a plurality of pockets to the backing material; and
affixing a rack to the interior surface of the door over the backing material and the plurality of pockets, such that space on the interior surface of the door is maximized.
16. A method according to claim 15 , wherein the backing material is permanently affixed to the interior surface of the door by applying adhesive between the interior surface of the door and the backing material.
17. A method according to claim 15 , wherein the pockets are affixed to the backing material by stitching around a border of each of the pockets.
18. A method according to claim 15 , further comprising the step of permanently affixing a strap in a generally horizontal disposition across the interior surface of the door to provide additional storage options.
19. A storage system for use in a gun safe having a door with an interior panel, the system comprising: a backing material permanently affixed to the interior panel of the door; a plurality of pockets permanently affixed to the backing material; and a rack positioned on the interior panel of the door for holding at least one rifle, the backing material covering an entire inner surface of the interior panel and comprising flaps extending past and wrapped around a top edge, a bottom edge and side edges of the interior panel, the flaps being secured to the interior panel on a surface opposite the inner surface.
20. A storage system according to claim 19, further comprising a plurality of straps permanently affixed to the backing material such that a substantial portion of the surface area of the inner surface of the interior panel is filled with pockets and straps.
21. A storage system according to claim 19, wherein the rifle rack comprises a stock support positioned on a lower portion of the inner surface of the interior panel and comprising at least one butt recess disposed at an acute angle relative to the interior surface of the safe door, and a barrel support positioned on an upper portion of the interior surface of the interior panel, each of the stock support and the barrel support having an outer edge extending away from the inner surface at a right angle and tapering to an acute angle relative to the inner surface to form a cut-away portion in the outer edge of each of the barrel support and the stock support.
22. A storage system for use in a gun safe having a door with an interior panel, the system comprising: a backing material covering an entire inner surface of the interior panel, the backing material comprising storage elements filling a substantial portion of the surface area of the inner surface of the interior panel and flaps extending past and wrapped around a top edge, a bottom edge and side edges of the interior panel, the flaps being secured to the interior panel on a surface opposite the inner surface; and a rack positioned on the interior panel for holding at least one rifle.
23. A storage system according to claim 22, wherein the storage elements comprise a plurality of pockets and straps permanently affixed to the backing material.
24. A storage system according to claim 22, wherein the rack comprises a stock support positioned on a lower portion of the inner surface of the interior panel and a barrel support positioned on an upper portion of the inner surface.
25. A storage system for use in a gun safe having a door with an interior panel, the system comprising: a backing material covering an entire inner surface of the interior panel, the backing material comprising flaps extending past and wrapped around a top edge, a bottom edge and side edges of the interior panel, the flaps being secured to the interior panel on a surface opposite the inner surface; the backing material comprising storage elements filling a substantial portion of the surface area of an inner surface of the interior panel.
26. A storage system according to claim 25, wherein the storage elements comprise a plurality of pockets and straps permanently affixed to the backing material.
27. A storage system according to claim 25, further comprising a stock support positioned on a lower portion of the inner surface of the interior panel and a barrel support positioned on an upper portion of the inner surface to secure a rifle to the inner surface of the interior panel.
28. A method for storing items in a gun safe having a door with an interior panel, the door being hingedly attached to a first side frame of the gun safe, the method comprising:
covering an inner surface of the interior panel with a backing material comprising flaps that extend past a top edge, a bottom edge and side edges of the interior panel and a plurality of pockets and straps permanently affixed to backing material, such that substantially the entire inner surface is covered with pockets and straps;
wrapping the flaps around the top edge, the bottom edge and the side edges;
securing the flaps to the interior panel on a surface opposite the inner surface.
29. A method according to claim 28, further comprising positioning a stock support on a lower portion of the inner surface of the interior panel and a barrel support on an upper portion of the inner surface to secure a rifle to the inner surface.
30. A gun safe comprising: a door having an interior panel; a backing material affixed to the interior panel and covering an entire inner surface of the interior panel, the backing material comprising flaps extending past and wrapped around a top edge, a bottom edge and side edges of the interior panel, the flaps being secured to the interior panel on a surface opposite the inner surface; a plurality of pockets permanently affixed to the backing material; and a rack positioned on the interior panel for holding at least one rifle.
31. A gun safe according to claim 30, further comprising a plurality of straps permanently affixed to the backing material such that a substantial portion of the surface area of the inner surface of the interior panel is filled with pockets and straps.
32. A gun safe comprising a door having an interior panel; a backing material covering an entire inner surface of the interior panel, the backing material comprising flaps extending past and wrapped around a top edge, a bottom edge and side edges of the interior panel, the flaps being secured to the interior panel on a surface opposite the inner surface; the backing material comprising storage elements filling a substantial portion the surface area of the inner surface of the interior panel.
33. A gun safe according to claim 32, wherein the storage elements comprise a plurality of pockets and straps permanently affixed to the backing material.