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Gun safe

gunsismegunsisme Member Posts: 42 ✭✭
edited May 2002 in Ask the Experts
I'm looking into getting a gun safe with fire protection. Only thing is I'm kinda stupid on this subject. I looked on line and they all seem about the same to me. My price range is gonna be around $500.00 and I'm thinking 10 to 12 guns should be plenty big enough. Any opinions or info would be greatly appreciated.

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  • gunsismegunsisme Member Posts: 42 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello, I am looking for info on what is thought to be the best gun safes on the market. Need some input from folks that. What do you have and why do you like or dislike it.

    Thanks
  • gunsismegunsisme Member Posts: 42 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Maybe I'm way off base here, but first I would teach the kids about guns! How much fun they can be,but also teach them how deadly they can be when improperly handled! Locking up all your guns does absolutely nothing if your kid is visiting a neighbor's kid and they decide to play with a firearm.Teach them never to handle a firearm unless there is an adult present, and if one of their friends ever happens to have a weapon without an adult present tell them to leave the room immediately, go outside, get away from the weapon, and the person with it! Now go buy that safe!
  • gunsismegunsisme Member Posts: 42 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Im finally buying a safe and have become pretty set on the Patriot Collector. Before I spend the money would like some second opinions on this one though. Is it as good as they claim. And I usually hate anything electronic when it comes to security or firearms. Is the lock (X2400) any good on this thing or is going to screw me in the long run?
  • gunsismegunsisme Member Posts: 42 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    OK I've finally reached a point where I need a decent gun safe. I found a 32 gun capacity safe at a great price from a well known manufacturer. My research says this is one of the better buys for the money.

    My question is can I put this safe upstairs? And what is the best method for hauling this thing upstairs, an appliance dolly or what?

    My home was built in 1995 and the floor joists are 2X10s on 16" centers. I don't have a basement and really no great place to put it downstairs. The safe weighs just under 500 lbs. I have a couple of brave trusty friends willing to help me move this thing upstairs (the beer tab will be worth it). Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
  • gunsismegunsisme Member Posts: 42 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just won a 1892 .44-40 and need to have it stored securely. I have decided that I want to store it in a safe and was hoping for a few siuggestions as to a quality safe that won't leave me broke. Chances are very good that more firearms will be acquired over the next few years but right now just the one. Also, it will be going on the second floor of the house so will need to be carried up a set of stairs by a couple of burly men. Thanks for your suggestions.

    Penny Pincher
  • gunsismegunsisme Member Posts: 42 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am looking into buying a quality gun safe. Something better than the cheap tin $70.00 safe I have now. My concern is moisture. Does anyone have any tips regarding location the safe should be in a house and what type of safe I should look to buy. I want something with at least 30 minute fire protection. Is a basement a bad place to put a gun safe for moisture concerns? My basement is an average basement, not prone to excessive moisture or flooding.
  • gunsismegunsisme Member Posts: 42 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have come to that point where I need a standing gun safe. I don't own high end firearms but they are mine and I would like to keep it that way. There was a flier in the Sunday paper for a Cannon 24-gun fire safe rated 30 min, UL RSC,commerical grade,type-1 lock that seems to fit the need. Any feedback?
  • gunsismegunsisme Member Posts: 42 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have inherited a Browning Pro Steel 32 gun safe, don't have serial/model number. It was bought new in the early 80's, just trying to find some info on it, need to get rid of it, any help
  • gunsismegunsisme Member Posts: 42 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    You may try www.equipmentland.com the price is 350 and 67 shipping and handling. Good luck

    Larry w. Jose
  • gunsismegunsisme Member Posts: 42 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm looking for a good deal on a Homak gun safe. The model in question is Mod. #36614. It holds 14 long guns and has a quick access on top w/ an electronic keypad that opens a drawer that looks like it will hold a pistol or two. Any input on where I might be able to find one or something comparable would be appreciated.
  • gunsismegunsisme Member Posts: 42 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just bought my first gun safe today. Need advice on if I need a dehumidifer or silca gel cans or both in there to help with the humidity.
  • gunsismegunsisme Member Posts: 42 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Need help in regards to purchasing a good safe for our home. I have been trying to find a source to compare different companies.



    Keep your sights on the Lord, you can't miss.
  • daddodaddo Member Posts: 3,408
    edited November -1
    I totaly agree, however; when your kids freinds come to visit your home, they may not know about guns and may get into yours! Get the safe and teach at the same time.
  • k.stanonikk.stanonik Member Posts: 2,109 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think alot of the safe purchases are not so much about the kids, they learn when taught, I think the real reason is the dis honest visitor that visits when your at work or on vaction and takes your property.
  • just-shootjust-shoot Member Posts: 233
    edited November -1
    I have a safe, but always have had a loaded gun not in the safe. I use to keep a trigger lock on this gun till I felt confident enough to remove the trigger lock although my daughter always knew where the key was. The whole purpose of the trigger lock was incase one of her friends found the gun when they were younger. She was never to play with it and never, never show any of her friends the gun. If they wanted to see it, I would show it to them. We shot enough to not have a curiosity about the gun, I always prayed. It was understood that the gun was ther for one purpose, to stop an unwanted perpertrater in our home.
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