Sunday, September 20, 2009

Some Things To Keep In Mind When Buying a Gun Safe

By Bobby Dillon

So you've bought your first gun and probably plan on buying a whole lot more in the future but now you are faced with the task of figuring out how to store such a dangerous weapon. Don't worry, there are great storage devices out there called gun safes that will allow you to store your guns safely and protect them from a myriad of dangers. Here are a few helpful tips you might appreciate when you're out on the town shopping for a new gun safe.

Fire is a horrible disaster. If and when your house goes up in flames you could lose all of your prized possessions and that's never really a good thing. If you don't want to run the risk of losing your gun collection along with all of your family photos and big screen televisions you should take heed and buy a gun safe that has a good fireproof rating. The fireproof rating will tell you how long a gun safe can hold it's own under the constant heat of a fire. The longer it can last the longer your guns will last and the more time you will have to save them from the burning wreckage.

Thieves and burglars think it's a playful hobby to try and break down all of the locking mechanism types available in safes these days but there are gun safes out there that have some pretty sophisticated equipment that will turn away any amateur or veteran robber. Find yourself a fingerprint locking mechanism so that only your hand can open up your gun safe or find one with multiple bolts and an insulated frame so that the door can't just be pried open with a crowbar.

Most women will tell you that size matters with men and it's the same thing for gun safes. The truth is that in most cases the bigger the gun safe is the better it will be but you might not need a gigantic gun safe for your miniature handgun collection. The size of your gun safe is going to boil down to a personal preference because you have to get a safe that will match the amount of guns you own. More guns require more space, less guns can be stored in a small and compact compartment.

Gun safes aren't all about safety and protection either, they can make some really nice decorative pieces for your hunting lodge or for your firing range. You can find some really ornate gun safes out there that are decorated in bronzed deer heads and fancy golden polishes and you can find some drab gun safes that look like gym lockers. Try and get out that will fit the style of the room you'll be putting it in so that it doesn't stand out too much.

All in all you're going to want to buy a gun safe that meets your particular needs. The features you pick are going to depend on the type and size of gun collection you own or will eventually own and that's just how it goes. Try your best to get the most quality for your budget. High fireproof ratings are a must and strong locks are always a necessity, the rest is just personal preference.

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