| Recent statistics show that more citizens than ever | | | | safe is ideal for self-protection however and for |
| are stocking up on guns and ammunition. If you are a | | | | keeping small firearms out of the hands of children. |
| new gun owner, the proper care and storage of your | | | | The rage now is biometric entry, which unlocks the |
| firearm(s) should be uppermost on your mind. So | | | | container in mere seconds in response to the |
| which gun safe is right for you? Here is a brief | | | | fingerprints of an authorized person or persons. In |
| overview. | | | | the case of home invasion when time is of the |
| Purposes for Having a Gun Safe | | | | essence, this type of safe is perfect. |
| There are two basic reasons why owning a safe is a | | | | Shotguns and rifles are generally stored in large |
| must: | | | | cabinet or chest style containers: because of their |
| --To limit access to the firearms only to authorized | | | | size alone, they are effective deterrents against |
| persons | | | | crimes of opportunity. Look for one that is designed |
| --To protect the firearms against burglary as well as | | | | to store guns barrel down, which optimizes room and |
| home fires | | | | keeps the firearms cleaner and safer. This type of |
| You may have more reasons than these, but the | | | | safe offers plenty of storage options: much more |
| bottom line is that your gun represents not only a | | | | than one designed for a pistol, but it is large and |
| significant financial investment, but also can be deadly | | | | therefore has some constraints in terms of where it |
| if they fall into the wrong hands because they are | | | | can be placed in the home. There are plenty of |
| not kept under lock and key. | | | | different locking mechanisms to choose from: one of |
| Which Type of Safe is Right For Me? | | | | which will be just right to suit your needs. |
| Just as there are two main purposes for keeping a | | | | When choosing, consider: |
| safe, there are also two main categories: ones | | | | --The quality of the materials used |
| designed specifically for pistols and those that are | | | | --Its burglary rating |
| roomy enough to comfortably accommodate the | | | | --Its fireproof rating |
| long sizes of rifles and shotguns. The main difference | | | | --The reputation of the manufacturer |
| between the two is one of size and storage | | | | There really are differences among gun safes in |
| capabilities: small chest-style types are not | | | | terms of construction, standard features, and high |
| burglar-resistant since they can be easily carried, and | | | | quality options. It's an important purchase, and one |
| do not have as much room for safeguarding large | | | | that is a must for every responsible gun owner. |
| quantities of ammunition or other pistols. The pistol | | | | |