| Finding a fireproof gun safe is very important. Many | | | | resistant" a model is? |
| people don't think too much about this when buying, | | | | First look at steel thickness. The thicker the steel, |
| but it's very important. | | | | the less likely the burglar will break through. |
| Many people (rightfully so) spend a lot of time | | | | Also, finding one that would attach to the floor or |
| choosing the model with the thickest steel and the | | | | wall is smart. This means the robber can't just pick it |
| best locking system. However, you also need to | | | | up and carry it with them. |
| factor in the fire ratings. If it can't withstand a blaze, | | | | #3) Locking system |
| it's next to useless. | | | | This is important because it adds another degree of |
| How do fire ratings work? | | | | security. |
| They are usually expressed in the minutes or hours | | | | Avoid the lock and key systems. |
| that it can withstand a particular temperature for. | | | | This is fine and dandy if you don't need to get to |
| Let's say a company claims it can go for 60 minutes | | | | your guns in a hurry. But what if somebody has just |
| at 1300 degrees. | | | | broken into the house and you have SECONDS to |
| That simply means the model can withstand that long | | | | react? |
| without the interior temperature rising above 350 | | | | Unless you have the key with you, you probably |
| degrees. If it gets warmer than this, the guns will get | | | | won't get to the guns fast enough. In this instance, a |
| too damaged, as well as the ammunition. | | | | digital system is better. |
| So now that you know how it works, how do you | | | | What's a digital system? |
| find the best one? Here are 3 things you MUST think | | | | It's where you either enter a predetermined code, or |
| about: | | | | wave your hand in front of it. Some safes are |
| #1) "UL rated" | | | | password protected, whereas others are built to |
| This just lets you know that the 3rd party tested it | | | | recognize your hand print. Either way, it's MUCH |
| and verified it meets the company's claims. | | | | FASTER than lock and key. |
| Translated--you can be more confident in the results. | | | | The bottom line-getting the right model is relatively |
| But fire ratings is just ONE aspect to think about. | | | | easy. Just read the fire ratings of any model you are |
| There are 2 other variables you must factor in: | | | | considering and compare them with each other. |
| #2) Theft protection | | | | Once you've narrowed it down to a few quality |
| Regardless of how fireproof a safe is, it still must be | | | | models, than look at the other 2 variables mentioned. |
| able to keep burglars out. How do you tell how "theft | | | | This will ensure you get the best fireproof gun safe. |