| What are the best small gun safes? There are tons | | | | secure area and make sure to hide the key well from |
| of them out there, so choosing the right one can be | | | | your children. |
| a bit of a hassle. | | | | The combination system is a bit better. All you do is |
| So how do you choose the right one? | | | | input a code into a keypad to open it. |
| There are a few things you have to consider. Here | | | | So it's virtually impossible to open by someone who |
| are four questions to ask yourself before buying: | | | | doesn't know the code. The only way they could get |
| #1) How big should the safe be? | | | | access would be by breaking in. |
| Obviously smaller models are cheaper and easier to | | | | And best of all, you don't have to go fumbling around |
| move around. However, a lot of people get a model | | | | with your key if somebody's breaking in. But at the |
| that is too tiny, because they don't think ahead. | | | | same time is also slightly more expensive than the |
| The reality is, you might buy new guns down the | | | | key lock system. |
| road. This is why you may want a safe that can | | | | But probably the best kind of locking system (and |
| handle a few more guns than you already have. A lot | | | | the most expensive) is the fingerprint method. Just |
| of people don't think about this, and end up having to | | | | like the name sounds, these safes only your |
| get a new one shortly down the road. | | | | fingerprints. |
| #2) Does it bolt? | | | | It totally eliminates the possibility that anybody could |
| A small gun safe that can be attached to the wall or | | | | break-in without using a sledgehammer. And since all |
| floor is going to be the most secure option. | | | | you do is wave your hand in front of it, it's also the |
| Otherwise the thief can just walk off with it, and try | | | | quickest way to open the safe. Of course, this is the |
| to break in later. However, it's also the most | | | | most expensive route as well. |
| expensive. | | | | #4) How secure is it from fire? |
| #3) What's the best locking system? | | | | No matter how secure the safe is from thieves, |
| This is one of the most important things to think | | | | being safe from fire is also critical. Make sure |
| about. You have three options here: key lock, | | | | whatever safe you get is UL rated. |
| combination, and fingerprint. | | | | What does "UL rating" mean? |
| The key lock is the cheapest. | | | | It just shows that a third party rated it instead of |
| It's also the least secure. First of all, if you need | | | | the company themselves. This ensures accurate and |
| access to your guns fast, this is the slowest option | | | | unbiased information. |
| because it takes time to get to the key, and then | | | | The bottom line is, there are many safes on the |
| more time to open the safe. This is time you might | | | | market. Ask these four questions before buying any |
| not have if someone is breaking in your house. | | | | small gun safes, and you will find the right one for |
| Also, there is the possibility of your kids finding the | | | | you shortly. |
| key. So this would be a good option if you live in a | | | | |