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Points To Consider When Choosing Pistol and Handgun Safes

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onFebruary 8th, 2013

It is undeniable that the market is flooded with pistol and handgun safes. However, when it comes to choosing one, you have to determine what exactly you are looking for, in addition to being sure about the commonly sought features such as quick and easy setup and enhanced security.

For instance, if you have teenagers at home, you’d be worried that they may try to access the handguns in your absence. In such a situation, it becomes your responsibility to ensure that they aren’t able to do so under any circumstances. Just to let you know, when you use one of the safes with keys or smart cards, you’d be taking a risk.

On the other hand, choosing any of the safes with biometric capabilities is likely to be your best bet because it would ensure that your kids never get access to your pistols and handguns.

Take, for example, the INP001 INPRINT Biometric Safe, which will not only make it easier for you to keep your ammunitions secure, but can also be used to store more items than its original capability by using an additional storage shelf.

The best part is that while you’d be able to prevent the teens and other unauthorized persons from accessing the handguns stored in this safe, you can always extend the authority to those you can trust. This can be easily done because the safe has been designed to store as many as 15 fingerprints. Furthermore, just because this safe has biometric capabilities, it doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to open the safe in cash your fingerprints don’t match. Interestingly, the INP001 INPRINT Biometric Safe comes with a backup key, thereby ensuring that you have easy access to your handguns in case of an emergency.

Nevertheless, preventing unauthorized persons from accessing the ammunitions is not the only point that you have to consider because even the size does matter.

For instance, if you’d be required to shift the safe in the near future, you should think about buying GunVault NV400 NanoVault 400, which has a compact design. In fact, it’s because of the design of this safe that you’d be able to carry it in your briefcase with exemplary ease.

However, merely because the NV400 isn’t as big as any other gun safe, it doesn’t mean that you would be compromising on the security of your handguns by buying this vault.

At gunsafes.com, we are selling this model not only for the apparent reasons, but also because it’s quite convenient to use.

All You Should Know About Biometric Gun Safes

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onFebruary 4th, 2013

Biometric Gun Safes. While you may consider storing your guns in safes that come with smart cards, you cannot ignore the fact that there is always a possibility of the cards getting lost or stolen. Of course, the same goes for physical keys because even these are not completely reliable, especially against thefts. Furthermore, somebody can actually attempt duplicating the keys, thereby putting the safety of your guns at risk. To overcome the limitations of smart cards and physical keys, you may consider the idea of getting safes with passwords. However, it may happen that you either unknowingly share the passwords with somebody else or simply forget them. Interestingly, biometric gun safes are unlikely to have any such problems.

For instance, when you buy Stack-On PS-10-B Personal Safe w/ Biometric Lock, you’d automatically ensure that you no longer have to take care of physical keys or make arrangements to keep the smart cards in a safe place. The best part is that this safe can be used even when you are not around, in case somebody else needs to take out the guns. This is because you can easily program the biometric lock of this safe for up to 32 unique fingerprints.

Interestingly, there are several options available with us, when it comes to biometric safes; so, if required, you could also find one of the safes meant for storing handguns.

GunVault GVB3000 Drawer Vault Biometric Safe, with its remarkable features, would certainly draw your attention. Not only it is one of the best handgun safes that we have, but is also quite economical*. If you want, you can also consider mounting it for easy use; for this, there are holes on the bottom of the safe.

To sum up, at gunsafes.com, we have safes that can secure your valuables without having you to deal with the risk of losing the keys or forgetting the passwords!

* For price, click here (http://www.gunsafes.com/GunVault-GVB3000-Drawer-Vault-Biometric-Safe.html)

Transitions in Gun Safes and Pistol Safes over the Years

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onJanuary 29th, 2013

A couple of years back, if you’d have considered the idea of keeping your guns secure with the aid of a gun safe, you would have come across bulky and odd-looking options, which were anything but stylish. While you might not have bothered about the looks of the safes for obvious reasons, you would have required arranging for additional space in your garage or basement because that’s where these safes could be kept. Luckily for you, those days have passed as some of the Gun Safe available these days are so stylish that you’d want to flaunt them and may even consider keeping them in your living room.

Take, for example, the 2013 Browning M28F Gun Safe Medallion Series: 11-29 Gun Safe. With its high-gloss enamel finish, the safe is more certainly an object of desire. However, if you are thinking that good looks may restrict the usability of this safe, then you are under the wrong impression. After all, a safe that comes with Uni-Force locking system is unlikely to disappoint you. Much to your delight, it also has two cams.

The M28F can be rightly called as the perfect combination of style and security. This is because not only it comes loaded with exceptional security features but the mere fact that you can choose a lock finish that goes well with the color of the safe. In fact, at gunsafes.com, we ensure that you don’t have to necessarily settle for “Textured Charcoal” (as shown in the picture), and get to pick the color of the choice. You can choose from Gross Black, Black Cherry, Silver Metallic, and a host of other options.

Interestingly, it’s not like only the gun safes that have undergone changes, because pistol safes have also come of age. More importantly, these safes have now become more secure, with many of them having biometric capabilities, which were earlier unheard of. So, if you have lost keys and smart cards in the past, it is high time that you benefit from the advancement in technology and get home one of the biometric safes. Just to let you know, many of these safes may also have keys, but they’d be there only for the purpose of backup.

GunVault GVB1000 Pistol Safe MiniVault is one of the several options that we have in store for you. For a safe that comes with 16-guage steel housing, we shouldn’t require telling you more, but we assume that its weight may entice you even more.

Interestingly, the safe weighs merely 8 lbs, but don’t get deceived by its light weight. Just like any other premium vault, GVB1000 promises steadfast security and complete peace of mind.

A Gun Safe Does Not Have To Be Dull and Boring

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onJanuary 24th, 2013

Of course, a gun safe is supposed to securely store your guns. However, security doesn’t mean that you should have no option but to keep the safe in the basement or garage because it doesn’t look good enough to find a place in your living area. At gunsafes.com, you can easily find a safe that not only assures reliable security, but is also in sync with your décor. In fact, even if you have a specific color in mind, let’s say “Hunter’s Green”, even then we are your one-stop destination.

The idea is to ensure that you get rid of all worries related to the safety of your guns, but don’t have to get home a bulky safe that’s far from being stylish. For instance, take a look at this safe, the Rhino 56 Series Gun Safe: 20 Gun Safe:

With an attack-proof external hinge system, this safe is ideal for storing your guns. While you may across other gun safes that have certified protective lining, this one has a pry-proof door as well, which is indeed rare. The best part: there’s more to this safe than security. In fact, it’s available with us in multiple colors including “Outdoor Oak” and “Copper Vein”.

When you have no intention of ruining the décor of your home, you would most certainly not like it if an odd-looking safe makes its way to your car/RV/truck. To remedy the problem, we bring to you some of the most stylish console vaults, many of which are so attractive that you’d find it difficult to make your pick. Here’s an example:

Especially designed for Ford Expedition, this is a console vault that promises to add even more elegance to your already-stylish SUV. Again, vaults and safes are meant to store your valuables and guns securely; however, rest assured, with drill resistant locks and other features, this vault won’t give you a reason to complain.

Floor Gun Safes Can Help You Take Advantage of Your Own Floor

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onJanuary 21st, 2013

Floor Gun Safes. You may be familiar with safes that can be used to store your guns; however, most of these either require mounting or have to be placed somewhere. However, despite placing the safes at the right spot, you may lose your valuables or burglary or fire. Interestingly, with floor gun safes, your valuables are likely to be a lot safer. This is because you’d be installing the safes in the floor of your house, office, or RV, and the thieves may not even notice as they’d be busy looking elsewhere for your valuables. Furthermore, at gunsafes.com, we have a wide variety of floor gun safes; so you can choose one and stop worrying about the safety of your valuables.

Out of the several options that we have, you can consider buying the BedBunker FS-100 Floor Safe. First things first, it weighs merely 90 lbs.; so, it’s perfect if you are not comfortable with any of the heavier floor gun safes. Secondly, this safe is quite sturdy because it is made with 10-guage steel. The best part: You can either use it at home or in your RV; simply fit it between the floor joists of the desired place.

Interestingly, the FS-100 clearly reinstates the fact that you can also keep your guns in your car, and therefore your home is not the only place where you need to make arrangements for security.

So, if you are a Chevrolet Avalanche owner and Console Vault Chevrolet Avalanche Floor Console Cover 2007-2010 – 1019 draws your attention, you shouldn’t think twice. After all, this is one of the most popular safes available at gunsafes.com. Just to let you know, the popularity of this safe/vault is attributable to its remarkable features including drill resistant locks.

USPs:

Takes only 10 minutes to install
Gives you the freedom to choose between locks – combo lock and high security barrel key lock.

There’s more to Gun Safes than Securing Your Guns

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onJanuary 18th, 2013

Let’s start with an example – You have guns and so you got one of the gun safes to prevent all possible incidents of unauthorized access. While you may succeed in securing your guns, you might lose them to fire. Had you got yourself any of the fire safes, you’d not have to worry about the protection of your guns. Luckily for you, here at gunsafes.com, we have always believed that safes can only serve their basic purpose, i.e. to secure your guns when they conform to the highest standards as far as fire safety, authorized access, and other important aspects are concerned.

Moreover, fire may not be the only deterrent that is likely to put your guns at risk because you can never tell wants to access the safe and take out the guns in your absence. Of course, you can try to keep the keys at a secure place but they can still be duplicated. Unfortunately, even going high-tech may not be of great help if you have a tendency to forget passwords. The good news is that when you consider buying Protex HZ-34 Fingerprint Safe or any of the other biometric safes, you automatically ensure that no one else tries to get away with your valuable guns.

Pros:

With the Protex HZ-34, you not only get the much sought-after biometric capabilities, but can also stop worrying about fire damaging your guns. Just to let you know, it comes with a fire liner, thereby offering fire protection for as many as 30 minutes.
For a safe that has concealed hinges, security won’t be a problem. Period.

Cons:

Elsewhere*, it is available for as much as $548.00.

To sum up, biometric gun safes are one of the perfect examples of advancement in technology, and choosing one of these would be enough to keep unauthorized people as well as fire away from your guns. However, while choosing any of the safes you may have specific requirements that may not be necessarily met by all the safes having biometric capabilities. Interestingly, we have a large selection and therefore, you’d most certainly find several options that meet all of your expectations. For instance, you may want that no matter which of the safes you buy you should be able to fit them between your floor joists.

In such a situation, the safe on your left (see the pic) will come in really handy. Just to let you know, we have several options as far as floor gun safes are concerned, and American Security B2200 Safe is merely one of them. However, we are sure you are going to find it useful because it comes loaded with features such as an oversize floor plate.

*check our price here (http://www.gunsafes.com/Protex-Fingerprint-Safe-HZ-34-medium.html)

Busting the Myths Surrounding Floor Safes

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onJanuary 15th, 2013

Floor Safes. It is undeniable that keeping your guns and other valuables out in the open is not a wise thing to do and you should store them in a gun safe to avoid all possible risks. Nevertheless, when you actually consider finding any of the safes for risk prevention, you can find several options, including floor safes, in our massive selection. Interestingly, you may overlook these safes and will try to find other options as you might have some preconceived notions about the former, all of which may not be true.

On the left, you can see one of the floor safes that will change your opinion for good. American Security C5 Safe is one of the safes guaranteeing reliable protection against theft, fire as well as water. However, to ensure that water does not damage your guns, you may consider using water-resistant dust cover. Furthermore, it’s not as if the makers have only bothered to focus on protecting your valuables from water. Just to let you know, this safe is also perfect when you are scared that fire or burglary may result in some loss.

Nevertheless, if you don’t find this safe suitable for any reason, we have many more options for you that’ll make you realize that most of the drawbacks commonly known about floor safes are nothing but myths.

For instance, the BedBunker FS-300 Floor Safe

will make you believe that floor safes do not always have to cost a fortune. Despite being loaded with features, this safe is available with us for just $1634.95*. Here, it’s worth mentioning that the retail price of this safe is much higher and elsewhere, you’d be expected to pay up to $1840.00. Considering the blend of features and reasonable cost the BedBunker has to offer, it would be safe to say that it is an ideal option for anyone who is looking for reliable security at a reasonable cost.

Meanwhile, being your one-stop destination for gun safes, we assume the responsibility of not only clearing the air regarding different types of safes, but also ensure that you have no myths when it comes to gun safes accessories. We understand that unless you try one of the dehumidifiers yourself, you’d continue to believe that they will give you a hard time during installation.

It is with this understanding that we bring to you the likes of LockDown 12″ Dehumidifier. The good news is that the quick plug attachment of this dehumidifier makes it quite easy to install. Furthermore, with this option, you’d be able to keep even some of the big safes dry because it can serve an area of up to 100 cubic ft. *The price may change without prior notice; please check (http://www.gunsafes.com/BedBunker-Floor-Safe-FS-300.html) before placing your order.

Biometric Gun Safes: some important factors to consider before purchasing

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onJanuary 12th, 2013

GunVault MVB500 Pistol Safe MicroVault Biometric A biometric gun safe is a gun vault that is equipped with a fingerprint recognition locking mechanism. If you are a gun owner it is your responsibility to ensure that your firearms are stored properly in order to prevent any kinds of accidents. Gun safes are available in all standard safe sizes, from small ones with just a few cubic feet of space to enormous vaults. Depending upon your requirements, you can either purchase a gun safe that unlocks only for those people who have authorized fingerprints or one that opens only for those whose retinal scans have been authorized to open the safe. However, there are several factors that should be considered while purchasing a gun safe which can help you in purchasing the best biometric gun safes.

It is recommended to choose biometric gun safes that allow you to store at least 10 different fingerprints. This feature will help you in adding other responsible adults to the memory in case of emergencies.
Secondly, it is also important to know the “false acceptance rate” of the gun safe that you are willing to purchase. This is the percentage of fingerprints the sensor will allow to be incorrect and still open the safe. Most fingerprint guns safes have false acceptance rates that will vary from 0.0001 to 0.1 percent.
It is also imperative to choose a biometric handgun safe that has a backup key which can be helpful in those cases where the fingerprint identifications fail. Additionally, issues such as abrasions or cuts can also give a false reading. Therefore, it is best to have a backup key and store it in a safe place in order to ensure 100 percent accessibility at all times.
Do not forget to check the warranty, as well as the servicing options offered by the manufacturer. Moreover, make sure that you shop only at secure websites that also offer a replacement option in case you wish to return the gun safe.

If you are contemplating purchasing a biometric safe, visit GunSafes.com for an extensive collection of reasonably priced options.

Wall Safes: Best Way to Conceal your Valuables

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onJanuary 9th, 2013

Biometric Locking Wall Safe The first line of defense – burglars, robbers and thieves don’t know it is there! Well-disguised within the walls, wall safes camouflage themselves by blending into the décor of your room. The safe effectively hides anywhere; all thanks to the design of the safe that easily fits between the spaces of room wall. With all of your important accessories and valuable items in the safe, the door can be concealed with a hanging picture, painting or anything that may complete the deception.

Install the wall safes behind your furniture or in the back of your closet. Or keep it well hidden behind your bed. When it comes to installing a wall safe your imagination is the limit! Have complete peace of mind inknowing that your safe can easily avoid any detection, thereby keeping your valuables safe from all potential threats. However, these safes do not just rely on their special hidden abilities. Some of the safes offer fire protection that can ensure the additional safety of your valuables.

GunSafes.com offers a large assortment of safes that fit into floors and walls and can be easily covered by a carpet or artwork, as well as safes that look like refrigerators and electrical panels. There are vaults that are designed to sit flat against the back wall of a closet or replace all or part of the box spring in your bed. Furthermore, you can find a small safe that can be easily hidden inside different types of traditional furniture pieces.

Apart from wall safes, you will also discover the best consortium of home security products that will help you keep your home, children, pets and everything else you love safe and secure. When triggered, Burglar devices will release irritating pepper spray to stop the intruder within seconds. You can also find realistic looking rock key hiding system that offers the safest way to hide a key outside.

Wall safes and home security devices are perfect for an average person who desires convenience and security!

Reasons you should buy Sentry Safes

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onJanuary 7th, 2013

Sentry Safes, a good decision. It is undeniable that you ought to keep your valuables safe. For this, you may consider buying conventional safes, assuming that your valuables won’t get damaged. Unfortunately, ordinary safes may not always protect your valuables against fire and water. In fact, when fully submerged in water, most of the commonly sold safes are likely to prove dysfunctional and may allow water to penetrate. Likewise, fire can damage such safes beyond repair and may even cause accidents if the safes contain guns and ammunition. The good news is that your valuables can actually be saved from damage if you use Sentry safes.

The following are some of the reasons that make Sentry safes worth buying:

Adequate protection: Interestingly, the waterproof safes offered by Sentry are designed to protect your valuables even if they are submerged in water for hours. More importantly, Sentry safes are also good for ensuring that you do not lose your valuables in an event of fire. Sentry safes can endure up to 1850 degrees for up to 2 hours.
Industry standards: These safes are UL classified and can therefore be trusted for storing your valuables. Furthermore, Sentry is one of the few companies to put many of their products through ETL SEMKO testing. To top it all, these are products that are tested through the UL Explosion Hazard test. Many of the aforesaid tests are not even mandatory as per state laws, but the company goes an extra mile to assure you of the quality.

Nonetheless, you may not always require keeping your valuables inside your home or office. Sometimes, you may consider keeping them in the car. For this, it is imperative for you to get one of the console vaults. However, when you do, you must ensure that you choose the right model as far as your car is concerned.

When you wish to keep your valuables safe and protect them from fire and water, you can browse our massive selection of Sentry safes at http://www.gunsafes.com/Sentry-Safes.html.

And yes, if you are more comfortable with the idea of taking your valuables with you while you drive, feel free to check out the “console vaults” section at GunSafes.com.

Smart Shopping for Gun Safe Accessories

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onDecember 27th, 2012

Gun Safe Accessories: It is undeniable that when you need to protect your guns from water and fire, the best you can do is buy gun safes. However, no matter how good your safes are, you may not be able to take full advantage of them in the absence of the right accessories. For instance, without dehumidifiers you may lose your guns to moisture. Similarly, when you do not use holsters for storing your handguns, the latter is unlikely to be within reach. So, the bottom line is that it is imperative for you to get gun safe accessories.

Interestingly, whenever you think about buying any of the aforesaid accessories, considering the following points may help:

Dehumidifiers: Unless you are okay with the idea of cords penetrating the side or back of your gun safes, you should opt for cordless dehumidifiers. Furthermore, it makes sense for you to ensure that the accessories you buy won’t pose any threat to the environment and your children or pets. In other words, you require looking for non-toxic, eco-friendly dehumidifiers.
Holsters: Of course, you’d do anything to keep your handguns safe, but safety shouldn’t require you to drill or make any other modifications to your safes. Unless the holsters help you keep the handguns within reach they are unlikely to serve any purpose.

Just to let you know, in addition to the aforesaid accessories, you can also consider buying several other gun safe accessories; these include, but are not limited to:

Lights: Lights can help when you require seeing the safes’ controls with clarity. However, when buying lights you must ensure that they will give you discreet access and won’t impair your vision.
Moving straps: You can use the straps for moving the gun safes, if required. However, make sure that the straps allow you to maintain proper posture and decrease the risk of injury to your lower back and forearms.

When you shop for any of the aforesaid accessories at GunSafes.com, you not only pay less than the retail price but can also stop worrying about authenticity.

What to Expect When Buying Cannon Gun Safes

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onDecember 24th, 2012

Cannon Gun Safes: When you purchase gun safes, you most certainly expect to make a lifetime investment because of the high prices involved. Of course, you can try and find a reliable seller that offers competitive prices, but still the expenses may be a little too much to bear repeatedly. Just to let you know, if you are looking for safes that do not require you to make another investment for years to come, you can always count on Cannon gun safes. Interestingly, the safes by this prestigious manufacturer come with a lifetime warranty, thereby relieving you of all your worries.

As far as the lifetime warranty is concerned, you won’t require fretting about manufacturing defects because Cannon is likely to take care of all such concerns. Furthermore, you can also expect your safes to remain protected against fire. So, even when you store your guns in a fire-prone environment you’d hardly have any reason to worry because the heat from the fire is unlikely to reach your guns as long as they are stored inside Cannon safes. To top it all, there won’t be any untoward incidents involving attempted break-ins and nobody else but you will be able to access the guns.

When it comes to gun safes, the manufacturer of Canon safes also offers two other series, namely Patriot, and Traditional. Just to let you know, there are a few differences in these series, mainly in terms of the size of the handle as well as the active-locking bolts. Furthermore, the good news is that Cannon gun safes come with an ETL fire rating; so, rest assured you won’t be losing your guns to fire.

Anyway, the manufacturer not only meets your requirements for keeping your guns safe, but also offers various options for you to safeguard your office supplies. While you may consider buying any Cannon office safe for such supplies, it will be better if you opt for the one that has UL’s Residential Security Certification (RSC).

GunSafes.com offers a wide selection of Cannon gun safes for you to browse, and many of the safes are available at prices lower than their ongoing market rates.

Do You Wish To Own a Safe and Secure Gun Vault?

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onDecember 18th, 2012

Gun Vaults: Security is the most important concern in the life of human beings. As firearms are not playthings, it is quite essential for gun owners to have secure, easy-to-access and robust gun vaults. Keeping firearms is allowed in our society and this is why most of the people keep guns for their personal security. However, you cannot keep such weapons openly. Therefore, highly secure console vaults are needed to give the desired protection to your firearms. These powerful vaults are especially important when you have children in your house.

Essential features of gun vaults

It is necessary to have high security features in the gun vaults you buy. These powerful safes must have convenient and secure locking mechanism. You can even choose to own gun vault equipped with a combination lock to keep unauthorized individuals away from accessing such dangerous weapons. The console vaults not only protect your weapons from damage and theft, but also save them from natural disasters like fire.

Coming down to the appearance of gun vault, they look exactly like bank safes, and can be found in different sizes and shapes depending upon the need. Regardless of the number of firearms you own, you can order resilient gun vault as per your requirements as each gun safe has its own unique set of features.

Where to seek the right assistance?

There are many online stores where you can easily find peerless selection of gun vaults for your office and home. You can find them in various sizes, shapes and look. However, before you jump over the final decision, make sure that you have performed considerable research so as to confirm the best deal. The experts recommend you to invest in branded gun vault for attaining high security measures.

Visit GunSafes.com for a comprehensive collection of reliable gun vaults.

Secure Your Valuable Using Different Types of Gun Safes

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onDecember 14th, 2012

Gun safes and gun cabinets are two of the most significant and popular options for storing firearms. While one is meant for safety, the other is meant for display. Evaluate your situation and decide which one suits you and your environment best. To help you make the correct choice, GunSafes.com brings to you some of the most exclusive variety by top manufacturers of gun safes, cabinets and other security solutions so that you can select the best possible option with ease.

Though our collection includes thousands of products, here is a glimpse of some of the most popular options:

Biometric Gun Safes

Equipped with a state-of-the-art fingerprint electronic lock system, these Biometric gun safes are ideal for storing all types valuables.

Product Features:

Spring-assisted auto opening door
1/8″ thick solid steel body for better safety
Comes with attractive high-gloss black finish
Contains one adjustable shelf
New laser-cut arched door design
Large 1,692 cu.in. storage capacity
1-emergency key-lock with 2-keys and anchor kit
Motorized bolt work system with 2-chrome-plated solid-steel locking bolts

SportLock 00072 SafeLock: Large Safe

SportLock safes are an amazing way to keep your handguns, small collectible items and jewelry in a secured but accessible place.

Product Features:

Padded foam interior
Cross bolt locks
Removable shelf
Motion alarm
Heavy gauge steel construction
Approved by California Dept. of Safety

Sooner Gun Safety GL150 – Thor Handgun Stand

This handgun stand provides one-of-a-kind protection at home or office area. No drawer or door is required to open it and access the weapon that is secured in this safe.

Product Features:

Durable power coat finish
Power Requirement: 4 AA batteries
Includes Mounting Screws and 4 AA batteries
Approved for sale and use in California

Apart from the aforementioned product, you may also find a large variety of handgun safes, fire safes, gun cabinets etc. at GunSafe.com. In case of any query or to purchase a product, give us a call on 1-800-540-1695.

Taking Full Advantage of Fire Resistant Gun Safes

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onDecember 11th, 2012

Fire Resistant Gun Safes. While firearms and ammunition are intended for your personal safety, they also require some protection, in their own right, against theft, unauthorized access and more often than not, fire.

In 2012, it was reported that fire departments responded to over 370,000 house fires in the US. Although that statistic doesn’t quite compare with the 1.5 million home invasions last year, it is still significant enough to pose the question, “How are you protecting your guns from fire?”

Fire protection is an essential component of any full size gun safe and serious attention should be taken when choosing the right level of protection for your home. Essentially, there are three main criteria to weigh before making your final decision on a fire safe:

Components: There are three preferred types of fire protection used today. The first and most common is fire-board or gypsum board. This “dry wall like” material is water dense and is generally layered and adhered to the interior of the steel body of the safe, providing a cooling effect by diffusing heat through moisture. Dry Light fire protection, used by some manufacturers, is similar to concrete and poured between a double walled steel constructed safe, providing exceptional fire protection much like concrete blocks in home construction. And third, though not as common, are ceramic thermal blankets. This type of fire protective material boasts low thermal conductivity, thermal shock resistance and low heat storage capacity.

Certification: To begin with, it is worth mentioning that most safes do not bear an official fire certification label. Most manufacturers conduct their own fire tests within their own testing facility. This is why gun safe fire ratings can appear all over the board. However, there is one constant, all safes are tested to maintain that the internal temperature remains at or below 350 degrees. For, example, a fire safe rated by a manufacturer at 1200 degrees for 1 hour assures that he internal temperature does not exceed 350 degrees for up to 1 hour is the external temperature remains at or below 1200 degrees. Simple as that. With that said, there are some manufacturers that do have their safes “classified” or “listed” for fire by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), an independent organization that tests and certifies products for safety Though not common in the industry, you can find a few safes with this label, if it offers you the greatest peace of mind.

Distance: One of the most important things to consider is your location in regards to your local fire department. In an urban environment, response time can be short and thus, perhaps a 2 hour rated safe is unnecessary and a 30 minute fire rating would suit. Inversely, if your home is located in a more rural location, where your local fire station is not simply around the corner, “the higher the fire rating the better” might need to be your motto.

Regardless of materials, certification or location, when investing in a safe fire protection is just one of the major components for ultimate security. Not to be taken lightly, it can still be a daunting task to compare all that the gun safe industry has to offer. If you need expert assistance, Gunsafes.com has the best trained team in the safe business, as well as the largest selection online. Visit the website, give a call and let them help you choose the right fire rated gun safe for you.

TL-15 and TL-30 rated gun safes

By Gun-Safe-Guru, onJune 19th, 2012

TL Rated Gun Safes. While doing some research online, you may have stumbled across a few safes with a “TL” rating. This article will help explain what those ratings mean and the difference between the two ratings.

What is a TL rated safe?

In order to get a larger discount, sometimes a homeowners insurance company will ask if you have a TL rated safe. This specific kind of safe features a certification from the Underwriters Laboratories (UL or U.L.).

TL-15 rating – The TL-15
rating means the safe has been tested for a net working time of 15 minutes using high speed drills, saws and other sophisticated penetrating equipment.

TL-30 rating – A product carrying the TL-30 security label has been tested for a net working time of 30 minutes with the same types of tools mentioned above.

A TL rated safe offers a higher level of security, often needed in a commercial setting. You can check out our TL rated safe selection by clicking HERE.