Looking for the best gun safes for sale? Whether you need a fire proof gun safe with biometric or fingerprint access, a pistol safe for your car or in the wall/hidden gun safe like those offered by Homak, read our tips before buying any gun safe.
Buy The Biggest Gun Safe You Can Afford
Before you buy any gun safe from manufacturers like Homak, Amsec, Fort Knox, Sentinal, Remington, Browning, etc, think about how large your gun collection might grow over time. You may own 12 rifles/pistols/shotguns now, but what if your collection doubles in 10 years time?
So it makes sense to buy the biggest gun safe you can afford to accomodate for extra rifles, handguns, etc.
Only buy a small gun safe if absolutely certain your gun collection won’t grow over time.
If affordability of big gun safes is an issue, you can often find cheap, discounted used gun safes for sale. Well made used gun safes don’t wear out and should last a lifetime.
Buy A Gun Safe Made With The Right Materials
Big and heavy gun safes does not equal fireproof or tamper proof security. They must be made with the right materials, such as 8 gauge steel minimum. Stay away from gun safes made with steel lighter than 12 guage.
Gun safes are not created equal and this especially true when it comes to fireproofing. Ask the manufacturer exactly what temperature the safe is rated for and what fire proofing materials they use. A thin layer of sheet rock does not make a gun safe 100% fireproof.
Also, look for a ratings/label/seal that has UL RSC (Underwriters Laboratories "Residential Security Container") written somewhere on it. This means the safe has been tested as a secures storage container and passed.
Key, Fingerprint(Biometric) Or Number Dial Gun Safe Access?
A fingerprint/biometric gun safe provides fast access to your gun safe, particularly a handgun safe in your car or under your bed. This is the type of safe you should buy when fast access to your guns is needed.
An electronic, number dial type gun safe is just as fast and once again is ideal for storage/quick access to self-defence guns located throughout your home.
Using a key to open your gun safe is obviously not as quick because you must first find the key. However, such a system is reliable and maintenance free for many years since there is no electronics or other technology that can go wrong in an emergency.
When looking for gun safes for sale, remember to keep these 3 tips in mind.
