Gun Safes

[Sitkaspruce]

I am starting my quest for a new gun safe. My old tin can is full and I want to upgrade to a better tin can.

I have been doing the research (even on here.....), watching all the "why you need to buy this one or why you should not buy these ones" YouTube vids as well as reading up on the differences between Residential Security Container (RSC) and a true safe (who knew that most of it is just a rating....)

I am looking at a "safe" that will hold up to a 10-12 long guns, along with ammo, some personal items as well as what my wife thinks she can stuff in there. Fire rating is not that important (most if it is just a guess anyways) as it will be surrounded on two sides by concrete and will be downstairs. More interested in adjustability, guns are not all stuffed in one location so they get safe kisses (so twice as big as I need - min 24 gun), storage and quality. My guns are insured, so if the asshats want to spend some quality time trying to break in, I want to slow them down as much as possible.

Cabalas - made by Liberty - USA or Chinese made??
Browning Prosteel - Local sales and service
Canadian Safe - https://canadiansafe.ca/ - My front runner until they quoted be $550 for shipping....I know they are big, but that seems excessive
MGM Security - https://www.mgmsecuritygroup.com/models/all-products/rifle-safe - waiting for a quote, but like the double safe for valuables.
Fort Knox - will need to remortgage the house, but a nice safe.

Other suggestions, experiences or knowledge, feel free to pass it along.

Cheers

SS

[325]

I’ve got a Fort Knox. It’s a fantastic safe. It would certainly deter anybody but the most prepared thief

[sako79]

I have a liberty. No issues since we bought it in 1995

[bankshot]

I would call around to get some other freight quotes from large national carriers. They may be using UPS or Purolator which can be two or three times what one of the others may charge. If it had tracks or tires I'd help you myself.

[wos]

I have had a browning pro steel and the only downside is i need a bigger one. Its been great but nobody has tried to steal my guns either so no real world advice.

[Sitkaspruce]

Thanks all!!

Still looking, will be checking out a few more in the net few weeks.

Might just got with two smaller ones they will be easier to move if ori when that happens.

Cheers

SS

[Slinky Pickle]

I bought one from Costco on line a few years ago. The cost included delivery to the door. I'm not familiar with the brand they are selling now but it might be worth looking in to.

https://www.costco.ca/CatalogSearch?dept=All&keyword=gun+safe

[Arctic Lake]

Sitka. I don’t know where you live but I bought from Vancouver Safes in the lowermainland . He was great to deal with , the brand was American Security . The lower end ones are from China upper end made in USA . Maybe Google Vancouver Safes

[BRvalley]

Canadian Safe - https://canadiansafe.ca/ - My front runner until they quoted be $550 for shipping....I know they are big, but that seems excessive


I was very interested in their safes as well, until they recently quoted $850 shipping to PG.....so now I'm back to waiting for the next big sale at Cabelas

[Sitkaspruce]

I bought one from Costco on line a few years ago. The cost included delivery to the door. I'm not familiar with the brand they are selling now but it might be worth looking in to.

https://www.costco.ca/CatalogSearch?dept=All&keyword=gun+safe


I looked at what they offer and right now it is Sports Afield and from what I have found, are not great safes.


I was very interested in their safes as well, until they recently quoted $850 shipping to PG.....so now I'm back to waiting for the next big sale at Cabelas

I am in the same boat, will see what else is around and wait. Never thought buying safe would be so much fun.....

Cheers

SS

[Merch]

Any update on your search? I'm in the market as well.

[Sitkaspruce]

I am now leaning towards two smaller chesper safes. Easier to move around asnd take with you if you move and I can put the rifles in one and the shotguns in the other, plus some ammo etc.

I discussed with my insurance company and since my guns are covered, I am not so worried about getting a big fancy tamper proof safe. Not that I am going to use tin can Stack-ons for safes, but will look at smaller 10-12 gun safes and mount them in places that make it hard to access.

Cheers

SS

[Elkaddict]

Hard to access or hard to find. Not always that easy to do but, if they can’t find it they can’t break into it.

[r106]

Either spend 5g on safe or invest in home security, alarms, cameras, lights, locks ext. Honestly the home security is a better deterrent imho

[Tred]

In buying a safe the thing to consider are you worried about fire and children access in or about theft? I know this may seem obvious but if you want a true anti theft safe you are playing in a different area of cost.

A lot of safes give the appearance of being super safe by thick steel door and walls. In reality to accomplish this appearance and keep cost down light gauge steel (like your gun cabinet) wrapped around drywall . Easy to make 3/16” steel look impressive when you wrap it around ½” Drywall. Often these safes also have larger tolerance around the doors and shorter pins making them more vulnerable to prying attack. 12 locking pins won't do any good if they are to short to be effective.

The good news is that most break won't access a safe unless the opportunity is easy and quick ie: they can lift it up and take it with them or there are tools onsite to open it up. So #1 Bolt the safe down, weight also helps. #2 Don't store your tools beside your safe.

Here are three informative links I’ve found in my search for a safe. They all give similar information.

http://www.6mmbr.com/gunsafes.html#locks

https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/An_Informative_Thread__Most_frequently_asked_gun_s afe_questions_and_answers_/46-265373/?

http://www.brownsafe.com/categories/faq/Protection_Levels.html