Guns are investments, and like your other investments, you want to protect them. You also want to keep them hidden away from thieves and your children, so what better way than with a safe. There are various types of safes available, which differ in sizes and construction material. To start your search, assess the sizes of your current firearms and any you may plan to purchase in the future. You want just enough space, but maybe a little extra for other stuff. You will probably end up storing your other valuables in the safe as well.
When choosing your safe, consider the following:
- Materials: Your best bet is all around heavy gauge steel. You want the whole safe to be thick, not just the door.
- Look for a safe with internal hinges. External hinges are a security risk.
- Look for a safe that can be bolted to the floor. It is just another good deterrent.
- Opt for a fireproof safe. Check out the fire ratings.
- Decide on a style of lock. This will be keyed, combination, or a digital keypad. Or sometimes a combination of two styles.
- Look for customizable interiors. You may want to configure the racks and shelves in different ways.
- Welds are another point of attack, so find a safe with little to no visible weld seams.