How to Store Nerf Guns

Last Updated: November 23, 2022 References

If you're tired of stepping on Nerf darts or tripping over guns after every Nerf war, you may need to reevaluate the way you store your Nerf guns. Keeping Nerf guns and ammo on racks or in storage containers is a great way to organize your Nerf guns and avoid losing your darts. With the right storage method, you can keep your Nerf guns and darts out of sight until you're ready to play with them.

Method 1

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Hanging Nerf Guns

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Hang Nerf guns up on a pegboard. Mount the pegboard to the wall with mounting screws or anchors. Space out 2 pegs at approximately the same length as the Nerf gun and hang the gun over the pegs, repeating this process for each Nerf gun.
- Using pegboards is the most popular way to store Nerf guns.
- If you have other play weapons, like swords or lightsabers, hang them up on the pegboard for better organization.
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Use shoe pockets to organize Nerf guns. Buy a hanging shoe pocket organizer and secure it over the top of your door based on its attachment instructions. Store a Nerf gun in low-hanging pockets so you or your children have easy access when they need them.^{[1]
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- This method should be used only on small, pistol-size Nerf guns.
- Choose a shoe organizer with pockets approximately the same width as your Nerf guns to make sure they will fit in the spaces.
- You can also designate a pocket to Nerf darts to keep them organized and off of the floor.
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Store Nerf guns on a wire rack. Hang a wire rack on your wall using screws, anchors, or other attachments depending on the wall material. Attach 2 hooks spaced about the same length as your Nerf gun for each gun you want to store and hang them over the hooks for quick, efficient storage.^{[2]
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- You can also use slat board as an alternative to wire racks.^{[3]
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- J hooks, which you can get at most hardware stores, tend to work best for hanging Nerf guns.^{[4]
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Place the Nerf guns on a towel rack. Attach an S hook to the towel rack for each Nerf gun you want to hang, spacing them out evenly along the rail. Hook the Nerf gun's handle or trigger along the bottom of the S hook to hold it in place on the rack.^{[5]
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- You can buy S hooks from most hardware or home improvement stores.
- If you don't currently have a towel rack, you can hang it to the wall with anchors or mounting brackets.

Method 2

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Storing Nerf Guns in Containers

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Use portable shelving to store Nerf guns in rows. Buy plastic, portable shelving line the bottom and sides with acoustic foam. Line the Nerf guns up in the shelves with the barrel facing upward to make an organized row of guns.^{[6]
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- Cut triangular-shaped dents in the foam lining placed on the sides to separate the Nerf guns' barrels and prevent them from falling over.
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Designate an unused trash bin for Nerf gun storage. Unused waste bins make great storage containers for large Nerf guns. Stack the Nerf guns with their barrel facing upward and store the trash bin away in the closet or garage until you're ready to use your guns.^{[7]
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- Make sure you mark the trash bin as "Nerf Guns" to prevent others from mistaking it as a garbage bin.
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Find or build a cabinet for your Nerf guns. To hide your Nerf guns from view, attach coat rack hangers to the sides of a cabinet with screws or anchors. Hang the each Nerf gun over the coat rack hooks by its trigger and shut the cabinet until you need them.^{[8]
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- You can also attach command hooks to the cabinet sides and hang a Nerf gun on each as an alternative.
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Fill a laundry bag with Nerf guns. For simpler storage, stack your Nerf guns in a laundry bag horizontally and stack them to the top. Keep your laundry bag in a playroom or closet along with any other play weapons you have.^{[9]
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Method 3

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Organizing Nerf Darts

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Use a bucket or jar for dart storage. After gathering all of your Nerf darts, find a container large enough to hold all of them. Fill the container and store it near your Nerf guns so you know where to find both when you need them.^{[10]
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- If possible, find a container with a lid to keep your Nerf darts from spilling out.
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Attach a wire storage container to hanging racks. If you're hanging your Nerf guns on a pegboard, wire rack, slat board, or coat rack, hang a small wire box over the peg or hook. Fill the rack with Nerf darts in an even stack so you can grab a handful as you remove your gun from the rack.^{[11]
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- Choose a wire rack with small holes to keep the darts from falling out of the sides.
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Fill a lunch box with Nerf darts as portable storage. To bring as many Nerf darts as possible with you while on the go, stack them in a lunch box. If your Nerf gun runs out of ammo while you're playing, you'll have a quick and easy refill container.^{[12]
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Expert Q&A

Question

How do you hang a nerf gun?

Robert Rybarski
Organizational Specialist
Robert Rybarski is an Organizational Specialist and Co-Owner of Conquering Clutter, a business that customizes closets, garages, and plantation shutters to ensure organized homes and lifestyles. Robert has over 23 years of consulting and sales experience in the organization industry. His business is based in Southern California.

Robert Rybarski

Organizational Specialist

Expert Answer

Keep your Nerf guns in the garage or near the back door for easy access. If multiple people share the Nerf guns and darts, consider separating them by who uses them.
Question

Where can I buy the wire box?

TriteAndJaded

Community Answer

You can buy them online or at your local hardware store. Make sure to check the size of the box, so you get one that holds plenty of darts.
Question

I want a portable Nerf dart container, what can I use?

TriteAndJaded

Community Answer

You could use a metal lunch box for storing loose darts, or a messenger bag for storage of magazines.

Warnings

Don't store darts in magazines or blasters with internal magazines. This will wear out the magazine's spring and cause feeding issues.

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