If you were raised in 30 plus years ago, there is a
good chance your childhood was quite different than today.
Seatbelts were optional, and if your car was before the early
1960’s there may have not been any seatbelts at all, lead paint and
asbestos were part of our past. And, if you grew up in a hunting and shooting
family there would have been guns around.
Several other potentially dangerous objects were found in homes. We
were told, “not to touch” and likely if you are reading this, you made it
out of the “dangerous” years unscathed. How do we secure your possessions,
and not make it too much of a nuisance that the security measures don’t
go unused.
How do we best protect your property, guns and belongings?
Gun Cases
The primary role of this kind of affordable carry case is to protect one
or more firearms from physical damage, NOT to prevent theft.
Burglars know what a gun case looks like and can easily pick up a
locked case and carry it out of your home, only to pry it open later on.
Strong Boxes and Security Cases
represent an effort by manufacturers to provide gun owners with the
anti-theft and gun-finish protection features of a locking gun cabinet
while maintaining the portability of handgun and long-gun carry cases.
Also, unless the strong steel case isn’t anchored securly, there is
a high probability of it being stolen.
Locking Steel Gun Cabinets
provide an increased level of storage capacity and internal configuration
options, when compared to security cases and strong boxes, but they
differ from gun safes in several respects. The thinner gauge of steel, a
simple locking mechanism, and the absence of fire-resistant insulation
keeps these units in the $150 to $450 price range and reduces their
weight. Because these cabinets are light enough to be moved safely up and
down stairs by just one or two people, they can be employed in locations
such as apartment buildings or second-floor rooms, where a gun safe would
be too large or heavy to install.
Gun Safes
represent the most secure gun storage option available to the average gun
owner. A basic, no-frills safe is superior to any other storage option
discussed so far in preventing unauthorized access to firearms. The
dedicated racks and lined interiors will help to protect the finish of
the guns and, most importantly, safes are an effective theft deterrent. A
gun safe’s weight, the heavy-gauge steel of the outer box, the complex
locking mechanism, and the option to bolt the safe directly to a concrete
slab, all work together to frustrate the efforts of burglars. Safes not
only fulfill the three-fold mission of safe gun storage, they can also
provide additional protection against flooding, fires and other
disasters. Quality safes are available from American manufacturers,
including Cannon, Fort Knox and Liberty Safe.
The purchase of a gun safe represents a significant financial commitment.
Just like other high-end consumer products, safes are available with a
wide variety of features, all of which affect the bottom line cost of the
unit. With prices ranging from $500 to more than $2,500, it’s important
to understand which features are important to you. Here are some
considerations to keep in mind when selecting a safe:
Many of the remaining features of a gun safe can be considered in the
same way as those of an automobile. The fancier the paint job and upholstery
are, the higher the cost will be. Electronic locks are faster and easier
to use than manual (spin dial) locks, but they can be more expensive.
When buying a vehicle, we pay close attention to how the configuration of
the interior fits our requirements. With a safe, ensure that the shelves
and racks will fit the gun collection properly so as to maximize your
storage space. The thickness of the steel, and different fire ratings.
Not all safes are created equally, and please do your research prior
to purchasing a fancy electronic safe that may be missing important
features you may have wanted.
Not Bolting Safe Down: Relying on the weight of the safe alone to
keep it from getting stolen is naive. Installing a gun safe without
anchoring by bolting it down is like putting on a motorcycle helmet but
not fastening the chin strap. The un-anchored gun safe looks like
it’s doing something, but at the first sign of trouble it’s going to
disappear.
There is an advantage today over the past as the technology has changed
and improved in so many ways, there are more options for responsible gun
owners to choose from than ever before. No matter what your storage
requirements or financial situation may be, there is a safe gun storage
method to meet your needs.
Here is a helpful link:
http://www.nashvillesafehouse.com/faq/top-10-things-to-know-before-buying-a-safe/
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