Securing Weapons!!

paratroop23 · August 25th, 2007, 06:34 PM

My Rifle, Handgun and Shotgun collection is growing, and I'm looking for a better way to secure them. It's sad to say that storage consists of trigger locks and hiding them around the house. I have young children (3 and 4) , and well you know the deal, eventually they get curious. I also would hate for some clown to break in my house while my wife and I are working and run off with our weapons.

Bottom line------->I need a safe BAD! What are you guys using? Which company is a reputable and reasonalbly priced. I want a quality product, but I don't want to break the bank.

I would appreciate any suggestions.

glock21guy · August 25th, 2007, 07:14 PM

I don't yet have a safe but when I do get one it will be a Cannon. For the money, features, and warranty I think it is a great buy.

A buddy I know has one, and it is a nice one.

http://www.cannonsafe.com/home.nxg

Der Alte · August 25th, 2007, 07:23 PM

I'm using a Browning TheftGard and I reallly like it. Well built and fireproof up to 1200 hundred degrees for 10 minutes. You can get them, better or worse, just depends on what you want to spend.

joleary223 · August 25th, 2007, 08:33 PM

Check out Sams Club http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...=5&item=353677

retsupt99 · August 25th, 2007, 10:35 PM

I have two Browning Safes...the 'Compact', and the 'Bronze Series'...both in black.
The safes certainly give one a feeling of confidence when leaving the house, or if children are around (which isn't often). Filled with guns, ammo and important papers, they are very heavy.
For a 'Pro' entry would probably be easy, but for the normal dirtbag, he/she would need a calendar to time the break-in...

OMO, but I wouldn't waste my money on a thin metal safe that two people can carry out to the car, you'd be better off just putting a lock on the 'glass door' gun cabinet...

Scott · August 25th, 2007, 10:40 PM

I have two Cannon residential security containers (yep it's picky, but that's what they call them). I bought them after Betty posted a report of someone trying to break into hers. The break in failed. The safe was fixed at no cost to her other than some time off work.

I looked inside the door of my "safe" the other day and saw the warranty they put on the door. It basically says call this number for any problems. Gotta love that. They aren't the cheapest or the purtiest, but they work and the warranty is good.

paratroop23 · August 25th, 2007, 10:55 PM

Oh yeah....I have to add this stipulation...Delivery and Installation!

Scott · August 25th, 2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by paratroop23

Oh yeah....I have to add this stipulation...Delivery and Installation!

My Cannon dealer gave me the contact info for their preferred delivery and install guys. They did good and better yet the truck they brought didn't say anything about what they were bringing.

When I bought my Liberty "safes" years ago it was the same. They came out in a plain truck for the delivery and install. Not all do however, so if you don't want to advertise you may want to ask.

ccw9mm · August 25th, 2007, 11:14 PM

Do you need fire protection? That can double the price of a decent safe, assuming you go for sufficient fire protection.

If you can find a used Graffunder, it's one heck of a unit. Bolted to the foundation and tucked in a corner, it's darned near immovable. Plus, it has fairly good fire protection. New, you'll need to speak with the Federal Reserve to afford a mid-range unit, but used they can drop below $2K now and then (if you can find one). Graffunder claims 1hr @ 1700* fire protection. Assuming you get a response from the fire dept., this should be plenty. And assuming your house is protected by a monitored alarm service, a well-installed safe that's hard to get to can be pretty assured of remaining there.

American Security (AMSEC) is also highly rated by many.

For rifles, you could install a lockable rack in your closet, for the frequently-accessed rifles. That could help keep the cost down.

ppkheat · August 26th, 2007, 08:54 AM

I've had a Cannon safe for years, and would definitely buy another. The one I bought has some rating for fire retardant time.......actually I believe the inside is lined with drywall to give that rating. I don't have it bolted down and attached in any way. It is HEAVY and full of guns and hard to move empty. BTW I suggest keeping your gun safe "hidden" in the house......don't put it in the den or in some high visibility area. My philosophy is that I don't want people to know that I have a safe (or large amount of guns). This knowledge on the street is advertising that I've got something worth stealing. I don't think they can steal it, but I don't want my house broken into either.

August 25th, 2007, 06:34 PM	#1
paratroop23 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ft. Bragg Posts: 139	Securing Weapons!! My Rifle, Handgun and Shotgun collection is growing, and I'm looking for a better way to secure them. It's sad to say that storage consists of trigger locks and hiding them around the house. I have young children (3 and 4) , and well you know the deal, eventually they get curious. I also would hate for some clown to break in my house while my wife and I are working and run off with our weapons. Bottom line------->I need a safe BAD! What are you guys using? Which company is a reputable and reasonalbly priced. I want a quality product, but I don't want to break the bank. I would appreciate any suggestions.

August 25th, 2007, 07:14 PM	#2
glock21guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 523	I don't yet have a safe but when I do get one it will be a Cannon. For the money, features, and warranty I think it is a great buy. A buddy I know has one, and it is a nice one. http://www.cannonsafe.com/home.nxg __________________ Aaron If you don't protect your self, who will?

August 25th, 2007, 07:23 PM	#3
Der Alte Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 809	I'm using a Browning TheftGard and I reallly like it. Well built and fireproof up to 1200 hundred degrees for 10 minutes. You can get them, better or worse, just depends on what you want to spend. __________________ Its a shame that youth is wasted on the young.

August 25th, 2007, 08:33 PM	#4
joleary223 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 916	Check out Sams Club http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...=5&item=353677 __________________ CRIME..... LAW DEFINES, POLICE ENFORCE, CITIZENS PREVENT! FOUR BOXES KEEP US FREE: [1] SOAP [2] BALLOT [3] JURY [4] AMMO!

August 25th, 2007, 10:35 PM	#5
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 15,607	I have two Browning Safes...the 'Compact', and the 'Bronze Series'...both in black. The safes certainly give one a feeling of confidence when leaving the house, or if children are around (which isn't often). Filled with guns, ammo and important papers, they are very heavy. For a 'Pro' entry would probably be easy, but for the normal dirtbag, he/she would need a calendar to time the break-in... OMO, but I wouldn't waste my money on a thin metal safe that two people can carry out to the car, you'd be better off just putting a lock on the 'glass door' gun cabinet... __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

August 25th, 2007, 10:40 PM	#6
Scott Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Old Dominion Posts: 4,594	I have two Cannon residential security containers (yep it's picky, but that's what they call them). I bought them after Betty posted a report of someone trying to break into hers. The break in failed. The safe was fixed at no cost to her other than some time off work. I looked inside the door of my "safe" the other day and saw the warranty they put on the door. It basically says call this number for any problems. Gotta love that. They aren't the cheapest or the purtiest, but they work and the warranty is good. __________________ Obamamessiah... Let the miracles begin!!!

August 25th, 2007, 10:55 PM	#7
paratroop23 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ft. Bragg Posts: 139	Oh yeah....I have to add this stipulation...Delivery and Installation!

August 25th, 2007, 11:14 PM	#9
ccw9mm VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 6,197	Do you need fire protection? That can double the price of a decent safe, assuming you go for sufficient fire protection. If you can find a used Graffunder, it's one heck of a unit. Bolted to the foundation and tucked in a corner, it's darned near immovable. Plus, it has fairly good fire protection. New, you'll need to speak with the Federal Reserve to afford a mid-range unit, but used they can drop below $2K now and then (if you can find one). Graffunder claims 1hr @ 1700* fire protection. Assuming you get a response from the fire dept., this should be plenty. And assuming your house is protected by a monitored alarm service, a well-installed safe that's hard to get to can be pretty assured of remaining there. American Security (AMSEC) is also highly rated by many. For rifles, you could install a lockable rack in your closet, for the frequently-accessed rifles. That could help keep the cost down. __________________ Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it. Reports: CZ P01 pt1, pt2. Thoughts: Justifiable self defense. Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims? Tip: Use the <search> feature.

August 26th, 2007, 08:54 AM	#10
ppkheat Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,205	I've had a Cannon safe for years, and would definitely buy another. The one I bought has some rating for fire retardant time.......actually I believe the inside is lined with drywall to give that rating. I don't have it bolted down and attached in any way. It is HEAVY and full of guns and hard to move empty. BTW I suggest keeping your gun safe "hidden" in the house......don't put it in the den or in some high visibility area. My philosophy is that I don't want people to know that I have a safe (or large amount of guns). This knowledge on the street is advertising that I've got something worth stealing. I don't think they can steal it, but I don't want my house broken into either. __________________ Know guns, know peace, know safety. No guns, no peace, no safety.

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