Gun Safe: Three Important Features To Look For

When shopping for a new gun safe, three important features to look for are a superior locking system, fireproof design, and built-in humidifier.

Take Aim Gun Range in Sarasota Florida is a gun safe retailer and we can assist the gun owner in purchasing a guns safe to meet their specific needs.

Winchester gun safes sport an interlocking system.

Some models have an additional re-locking system that is activated if attempted entry is forced. Many Firearm safes (gun safes) offer Biometric Locks (fingerprint scanning locks), electronic locks or rotary combination dial locks. Depending on your budget and need for accessing your guns from your gun safe will determine the type of lock that works best for you. Gun safes with Biometric locks are known to be the fastest access safes. Many people store their guns not used frequently in a large Combination Gun Safe and have a smaller Biometric Gun Safe in their nightstand drawer.

Most safes are constructed of heavy, thick, and pry-resistant steel.

?Various layers and materials of insulation make the gun safe fire resistant up to 1200 or even 1550 degrees. It is important to be sure the safe you select has protection against fire damage.

A built-in electric dehumidifier prevents moisture from occurring inside.

??Moisture causes guns to rust which can damage the firing mechanism. You can also use various types of desiccant in your Gun Safe to stop moisture build up in addition to or in place of an electric dehumidifier. Here in Florida, there can be lots of moisture and humidity in the air, so it is very important to make sure you don't have excess moisture building up in your gun safe.

Models are available in different sizes depending on the number and size of guns to be stored. 

It is best to purchase a safe with the capacity to hold more guns than the owner possesses for future purchases. Many people also store jewelry, paperwork, family heirlooms and other valuables in their gun safes, so having some extra space is always nice.
 

Popular Gun safes also come in a variety of different weights. The more a gun safe weighs, the less likely a thief will be able to remove the safe from the home. It is important not to purchase one which is too heavy, which would require extreme measures to install the safe in your home or business location, but if you're able to install a large heavy gun safe, the larger and heavier a gun safe, the less likely it will be stolen.

Some gun safes are also equipped with shelves to store ammunition, scopes, cleaning kits, or other gun accessories. Some gun safes have small drawers and other features like gun racks. You will also need a light source in your Gun Safe to allow you to see into the safe when you open the door. There are many magnetic lights or stick-on lights that are available and can be powered by batteries if your gun safe does not have a way to run a power cord into the safe.

Your safe can be bolted to the floor or wall to further discourage theft. High-Quality Winchester gun safes have passed the Underwriters Laboratories rating system of withstanding attack. Each safe includes its rating number and explanation.

Portable gun safes are also available for handguns. These safes are a compact version of the larger gun safes. These portable safes also offer fire-resistant, tamper-proof construction and design. These are perfect for using in a small space like the drawer of a night stand and many of the smaller gun safes offer Biometric access should quick or sudden access to a gun be needed.

Many firearm safes are covered by a limited lifetime warranty. This warranty covers materials, workmanship, and damage from theft or fire. Some gun safes may even be replaced if damaged due to burglary. Check the documentation included with the Gun Safe you would like to buy to review the warranty included.

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