Month: January 2021

Every gun owner should know the rules of safe gun handling, and learn about firearm safety tips, and options for gun locks and gun safes for sale. These standards apply to guns in use and those stowed away. That’s why it’s important to always stay up-to-date on the latest gun safety tips. 

From gun locks to gun safes, and gun vault solutions, we review some of the best safety techniques for storing your firearms at home.    

Load up on safety 

Some firearms are already equipped with safety features. One of the most basic is a magazine disconnect mechanism, commonly found on semi-automatic pistols. This feature prevents a gun from discharging when the magazine is not correctly attached. 

Another popular design safety feature is a loaded chamber indicator. This is seen on many semi-automatic slide handguns and is used to alert the user that there is a round in the chamber. Though you may not think this happens, a bullet can remain in the chamber even after the magazine is removed.

You can also choose to invest in additional safety locks: 

• A trigger lock is a two-piece lock that you place over the trigger guard so that you can’t pull the trigger. 
• A cable lock has a long cable that you insert through the magazine chamber or gun barrel to prevent a cartridge from being fired. 
• A padlock, used most commonly on revolvers, prevents the cylinder from closing. 

 

Lock it up

Depending on the size of your firearm, you can purchase anything from our gun safe to gun vault for storing your firearm. The main thing is to find a solution that meets your gun and your home. The most basic safe is a lockbox and is typically used to store a small firearm such as a handgun. The main advantages are that it’s affordable, portable, easy to store, convenient, and reliable. 

A security case is a step up from the lockbox. Its larger, sturdier build provides better anti-theft and gun-finish protection, but it’s still practical and portable. Or, you can invest in a heavy-duty gun vault. They are available in a variety of sizes but are most commonly used for long guns. Despite being less convenient and portable compared to the alternatives above, gun vaults offer more storage capacity, security, and simply look cool to have.  

Be smart with storage 

Buying a gun safe leads to the next question: where to store the safe itself? There are many considerations to keep in mind when finding the ideal place within your home.

1. Avoid fire damage

You need to keep your firearms away from any threat of fires. This means that your safe shouldn’t be located near a fireplace, the kitchen, or even a room above the kitchen since heat rises. Avoid garages as well since they’re home to many fumes and flammable products, including lawnmowers, paint thinners, chemicals, lumber, cars, etc.

2. Avoid water and humidity

Water and humidity could cause damage to your case and your firearm. And it’s important to note that a room’s humidity level will affect the amount of moisture inside the safe. Therefore, avoid garages and basements for they are not usually climate-controlled and are prone to leaks and floods.

3. Avoid burglary

You want to store your safe in a room that’s least likely to be targeted in the event of a break-in. Living rooms, bedrooms, and offices are the most common rooms burglars visit, so it’s best to steer clear of these areas. Garages also attract thieves since they commonly hold valuable items. 

All this means that the best place to store your safe or vault would be in a room or closet on the main floor. Keep it out of harm’s way from a kitchen fire, above the threat of a water leak in the basement, and far away from the high-ticket items found in a house and garage.

Additional Gun Safety Tips

• Talk and educate children about the dangers of firearms 
• Don’t underestimate your child’s ability to gain access to a firearm in the house, or even the child’s ability to pull the trigger
• Always keep ammunition in a separate, locked place from the actual firearm
• Keep ammunition away from moisture and heat
• Do not store your gun or ammunition with valuables that are likely to be stolen

And the final, most crucial gun safety tip is to ensure that your firearm is stored, unloaded, uncocked, and in a locked container at all times. Self-defense is important. And in the right hands, guns are effective tools for personal protection. GrabAGun offers a large selection of locks, lockboxes, safes and vaults to keep your guns stored and locked for ultimate safety.