Numerous factors come in play when deciding the best solution for securing a gun. Your environment, the ages of any children in the home, and the number of guests in your home should be considered when shopping for guns for sale.
The majority of people will agree the following is standard protocol for any gun owner:
Guns should not be accessible to children and unauthorized persons including visitors to the home.
The gun should be readily accessible to the gun owner in the event of a home invasion or other danger.
The place of storage should be burglar proof.
Types of gun security: Trigger locks are one of the cheapest solutions to keep unauthorized persons from firing the weapon. A trigger lock will not prevent theft, but it will prevent the firing of the weapon by all but the most determined of children. The locks provide scant protection, and are broken without specialized tools. Today, any guns for sale that are shipped come with a trigger lock.
Concealment is some people’s choice: People are really inventive in hiding their guns; unfortunately burglars know all the secret places. Don’t assume your child doesn’t know where the gun is, he/she has probably seen you put it there without your knowledge.
There are a number of products available for hiding handguns in. Books, picture frame vaults, fake food boxes, furniture with secret drawers-the list could continue indefinitely. Unfortunately, if it is publicly available a thief will be aware of it.
Digital safes provide owner access. Digital safes are one of the best options to secure your handgun from children and other unauthorized in-home would-be users. However, unless you bolt them down, a burglar will just carry them away. A frequent complaint is the short battery life.
Quick access desk vaults are an excellent option for offices, even the home office. They also depend upon batteries.
Wall safes can be a excellent option to secure your guns, Mounted between the studs they won’t be simply carried away. They are available for handguns or rifles.
Gun owners have a responsibility to ensure their guns don’t end up in the wrong hands. The factors you will want to consider when selecting gun safes are protection, safety, security, and size.
Those factors are your checklist, and you will need to determine which of these you need in a safe. If you want all the factors in a safe, you look for gunsafes that provide all of these factors. If you only want to keep your guns out of the hands of thieves, you will need a safe of heavy gauge steel to deter thieves. You can forego water and fire prevention. If the safety of children is your only concern, the more economical 12 gauge safes will suffice. When you have decided the features you require, the choices can be narrowed down to safes forsale that fill your need.
Factors to Look for in Gun Safes
The features that aid in preventing theft are heavy gauge steel, weight of the safe, the ability to attach the safe to a floor, and the locking mechanism.
Heavy Gauge Steel Safe
Heavy gauge steel is an important deterrent for thieves. No safe is completely burglar proof. The goal is to slow thieves up as most burglars want to run in, grab what they can, and be out within a short time. With steel, the smaller the gauge is, the thicker the steel will be. Inexpensive safes most commonly use 12 gauge steel which is easily entered with common tools.
Choose the best gauge your budget allows and, if it is within your budget, choose at least a 10 or 7 gauge steel. A 10 gauge steelgun safe can weigh 1,000 lbs. or more. Due to the weight of a gun safe, you may prefer to have multiple safes, rather than one large safe. Multiple anchored safes do have the advantage of reducing weight for movement, and decrease the chances of a thief getting all of your guns.
Safe Attachment
Attaching a safe to the floor is another safeguard to deter thieves. This will require holes to be drilled into the floor, and you will have to know how many holes, what size holes and the exact distance between them. Before you buy ensure the owner’s manual provides this information.
Use large washers on the inside of the safe around bolts to prevent thieves from simply ripping the bolts out of the bottom of a 12 gauge safe. Another tip is to attach a 4 × 4 post across the bottom of floor joists and attach the bolts through the 4 × 4 and secure with a nuts. Most homes sub-floors are made of ½ or ¾ inch plywood, and the anchors for a safe will easily pull out of this material. The stronger the anchor, the more time it will take them to succeed.
The Door & Lock
The door and lock are the point at which most burglars will attempt to gain access. Pins are used to lock down the door to the safe. One inch pins are standard in most safes and are generally adequate. Larger and more numerous pins are even better, but will increase the cost of the safe. Higher grade safes will also have pins at the top, bottom, and corners as well.
The type of lock is another factor to consider in securing a safe. Your standard lock will suffice for keeping children out of it. For thieves you need the best lock possible. Electronic locks are popular for convenient and fast access; they are also the root of most problems with gun safes. The most common concern is with batteries, which must be routinely replaced.
Mechanical dial locks last and last, but it can take time to open, a negative if you need fast access for home defense. Key locks are the easiest to use but are no competition for a skilled burglar. Biometric gun safes locks are the most secure, but also require battery power and routine replacement.
Fireproof
If you choose a fireproof gun safe, fire rating will be a critical factor to consider. The majority of today’s fire resistant safes meet basic fire protection standards, with the minimum being able to withstand a 1200º F temperature for up to 30 minutes. This means the temperature inside the safe shouldn’t exceed about 275 degrees during those 30 minutes. At higher cost, a premium safe might be rated at 1200° F for up to 100 minutes. In determining the fire rating of a safe you should consider the response time of your local or attending fire department.
Gun Safes For Sale at GrabAGun
GrabAGun sells gun safes for the safe securement and protection of your guns. GrabAGun is your premier source for gun sales. New stock arrives daily so check back with us often. Give our friendly customer service agents a call today for assistance. GrabAGun has gun safes for sale and provides a larger selection of guns for sale.
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Leatherman Military Utility Tool (MUT)
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GunVault SpeedVault Biometric Safe
Other products of this line rest inside a drawer or other flat surface. The latest innovation by GunVault is the SVB 500 which mounts to vertical surfaces from left, right or rear allowing it to be mounted to desk, closet or other vertical surfaces.
The SVB allows an access of less than 2 seconds yet provides secure gun storage. The programmable biometric fingerprint scanner stores up to 120 unique fingerprints and features with a key lock override. The SpeedVault is constructed of 18 gauge steel and comes with a limited one year warranty. With a retail cost of $319.99 the GrabAGun difference is the best value at $193.58.
Gun Magazines
Extra magazines are always appreciated by gun owners who use them. GrabAGun offers a very large variety of gun magazines for the gun lover in your life. Wrapped or stuffed in stockings they are sure to be a hit.
Gun Holsters
Gun holsters including concealed carry holsters are always a favorite. If the gun enthusiast in your life has been wanting a new gun holster check out our extensive line.
Gun Sights and Optics
Sights, mounts and optics are a particular pleaser for your gun toting man or gal. With a selection as large as GrabAGun’s you’re almost certain to find the perfect gift in our lineup.
Gift Certificates
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Consider looking at all the options, do some research and know what you need. No need making an investment that is too far-reaching. Look at many different brands of safes before you buy. Many offer unique options that you may want. Also, investigate the safe’s specifications and ask about its safeguards against tampering. Lastly, invest in a fireproof gun safe.
As you consider the right fireproof gun safe, you need to look at the fireproof rating it carries. When you look at the fireproof ratings, you will see a time limit and a temperature listed. Most fire resistant safes meet basic fire protection standards, with the minimum being able to withstand a 1200⁰F temperature for up to 30 minutes. This means the temperature inside the safe shouldn’t exceed about 275⁰F during those 30 minutes. Your guns should come out okay. A more expensive, premium safe might be rated at 1200⁰F for up to 100 minutes. The response time of your local fire department would be a consideration. If you live close to the station and they can respond within a few minutes, a 100 minute rating might be more than you need. Also, make sure the safe you purchase has a fire seal. This will appear as a flat strip of material around the perimeter of the door, which expands to seal the door when it gets hot.
