SafeandVaultStore.com carries a large selection of quality gun safes made in the USA from brands such as American Security, Browning, Ironman and Sun Welding. Support both American businesses and workers by purchasing a USA made gun safe today!
SafeandVaultStore.com carries a large selection of quality gun safes made in the USA from brands such as American Security, Browning, Ironman and Sun Welding. Support both American businesses and workers by purchasing a USA made gun safe today!
We have the best gun safes for every budget. Our good gun safes are designed for the budget conscious buyer who wants a good quality gun. Better gun safes offer more features, thicker steel and higher fire ratings. Best gun safes are “the best”. They provide the ultimate protection.
Closet gun safes are designed to be narrow and fit perfectly inside a standard closet. These gun safes have less than 24” of width. This allows the convenience of accessing your rifles quickly in the event of an emergency but allows for the safe to be hidden from view.
Owning a gun is both a constitutional right in the United States and an enormous responsibility. Gun owners must take steps to prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands while ensuring easy access should the need arise. Gun safes offer a solution by allowing you to protect your investment and secure your rifles, shotguns, and pistols.
Finding the right gun safe can be challenging, and they are not all created equal. There are many things to consider, such as your budget, capacity, fire ratings, burglar ratings, steel thicknesses, lock choices, location, and more. So how do you determine which one will work best for you?
The first thing to consider is your budget. What you can afford will help determine the best options available in your price range. Even if you decide after researching that you need something above your budget, you at least have a starting point. We also offer financing options through our partner Affirm, allowing you to make monthly payments if that works better for your budget.
The next step is determining how many rifles you need to secure. Remember to account for growth as you may add more rifles and other items in the future and require more space. You don't want to buy something too small and have to upgrade later. Rifles with scopes also take up an extra gun slot. For example, if a gun safe says it can hold 22 rifles, that would be equivalent to 11 rifles with scopes, so keep that in mind. You also don't want your rifles banging into each other, causing damage to the optics or scratches to your rifle.
Fire ratings go by minutes or hours of protection. A gun safe with a fire rating means it has fire material between the steel walls, either drywall type material or a concrete composite. Both types are designed and engineered to keep heat out of the safe interior.
If you are in the city, a 1-hour fire rating should be plenty as the fire department should be able to get there quickly to put water on the fire. However, a 2-hour fire rating may be a better choice if your location is rural, where it will take the fire department longer to get to you. Also, consider a 2-hour fire rating if you live in a state with frequent forest fires like California or Washington.
Rifles are not the only thing that you may want to protect from a fire. You may also want to store your important paperwork and valuables inside. The fire tests ensure that the inside temperaturedoes not exceed 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Where the gun safe manufacturer had the fire test done is also critical. If you want a higher level of fire protection, consider safes tested by a reputable company like Intertek (ETL). You will see this fire test sticker on the inside of the door.
Security is just as important as fire protection. How secure you want your gun safe depends on your budget and the value of the items you are putting inside. Here are some security protection features to look at:
You will also see different burglar ratings, such as RSC (Residential Security Container). Underwriters Laboratory does this physical test on the safe door. You will see this label on the inside of the door. You can read about what the different burglar ratings mean.
There are many lock options to choose from, and each one comes down to personal preference. Each lock has pros and cons, so you must decide which one works best for you.
The location of your gun safe is essential because you want to ensure it is in a place where you can easily access it but not a place that a burglar would first check. If you put your gun safe in an area that is hard to access, you may not put your items inside that need protection. One of the most secure places is in your basement, bolted to the floor. A primary bedroom closet may be convenient, but it may be the first place a burglar checks. You may also have to consider the weight. A 1,000-pound gun safe or above may be too heavy if it's going up to a second floor.
Finally, choose the options that you need. Some gun safes offer different color options, hardware options, handles, jewelry cabinets, and more. If you are worried about humidity, you may alsowant to add a dehumidifier rod. A light kit illuminates your items if it is going in a dark area. Again, there are many different options to choose from that allow you to customize your gun safe.
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The word proof means able to withstand. We would say that, yes, most are fireproof. Just note many factors that can affect how well the gun safe performs include the duration of the fire, where the safe is located, the temperature at which the fire burns, and how long it takes the fire department to get there to put the fire out. If a fire burns hot enough and long enough, any safe can be damaged or even destroyed if it doesn’t offer the proper fire protection. If you are concerned about fire protection, look for longer fire ratings, thicker steel in the door, and body and fire/smoke seals around the door.
Some manufacturers typically use a drywall-type material to keep the heat from burning up the contents. The more layers, the longer the fire rating. Others use a proprietary concrete composite material. The goal is to keep the internal temperature below 350 degrees Fahrenheit, the critical temperature where the paper will start to char and burn. You also don’t want your guns to be damaged either. To test the gun safe, they stick the safe in a burn chamber and heat the external temperature to their desired temperature. They put sensors on the inside to check the internal temperature. The internal temperature should not exceed 350 degrees Fahrenheit for the time they are testing the safe. Check the fire ratings to see how long the gun safe was tested (30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 90 minutes, 2 hours). The longer the rating, the longer it should last in the event of a fire.
Most gun safes are not waterproof. Sports Afield Gun Safes do offer some water protection in the event of a flood. For example, the Sports Afield SA5924P offers waterproofing in 2 feet of water for seven days. For other brands of gun safes, we suggest putting items in Zip Lock Bags or Tupperware Containers to keep them 100% waterproof. We also sell waterproof bags to put paperwork and other things inside the safe. If you want to keep your rifles and pistols waterproof, we also suggest putting them in waterproof bags.
Gun safes are a once-in-a-lifetime purchase. Are they worth it all depends on your needs? Do you want to keep your rifles and pistols secure from someone breaking into your home and stealing them? What about keeping them locked up from family members and kids in the house? Do you want fire protection to protect your weapons, paperwork, and valuables? Gun safes are worth it if they offer the security and fire protection you are looking for and need.
Are gun safes tax free?
Gun safes are tax free in the following states:
We do collect sales tax on gun safes in other states that we collect sales tax in.
If you are looking for the highest-rated gun safe and storing a high content value, you will want to look for something with a UL TL-30 or UL TL-30X6 rating.
We may be biased, but we think you should buy your gun safe from SafeandVaultStore.com. We have been in business for over 70 years and offer one of the largest selections of gun safes online. Plus, since we live and breathe safes all day long, we know them like the back of our hands. We also offer Free Shipping on all our products. Many local companies and big box stores sell gun safes, but they don’t have the selection, they don’t offer the best price, and they don’t have the expertise.
The amount you spend on a gun safe is totally up to you. But you should consider the amount of content value you will be storing inside. The higher the value you will need to protect, the more you should spend on a gun safe to protect it. If you have $100,000, you need to protect but want to buy a $1,000 gun safe, that may not make sense. Things to consider should be how many rifles you wish to protect, steel thickness in the body and the door, the burglar rating, what type of lock you need, and fire rating.
We recommend looking for something that has a minimum of a one-hour fire rating if you are in the city and a longer fire rating if you are out in the country. The reason is that if you are in the city, the fire department can get there relatively quickly to put water on the fire to cool it down. If you are in the country, it may take them longer, which means you need something that will offer more extended protection.
We recommend buying either an electronic dehumidifier that can plugin if the gun safe has a power outlet or a Silica Gel Dehumidifier Box. This will prevent moisture issues and rust, especially in a humid climate.
If you have a basement in your house, this is one of the best spots to install a gun safe because it is out of sight. Putting it in a convenient place such as a primary bedroom, hall closet, or secondary bedroom will allow quick access to your firearms when needed in an emergency. A garage is a popular place to put a gun safe, but you will want to ensure you have some form of humidity control. Also, making sure the safe is anchored to the concrete floor will prevent someone from breaking into your garage and being able to remove it.
We recommend you find a professional safe mover to move a heavy gun safe, especially if it is over 1,000 pounds. This way, it is done correctly with no damage to the safe or your property. If the safe is lighter weight, you can move the gun safe yourself with the help of some friends and an appliance dolly. In most gun safes with external hinges, you can remove the door, which weighs 1/3rd of the safe weight. This will allow you to remove the door, move it into place, and then move the body separately. Always be careful when moving a gun safe up or downstairs and ensure it is always secured.
We always recommend bolting your safe to a solid surface (wood or concrete). Even if the safe is heavy, it doesn’t mean someone cannot remove it from your home. It is better to be safe than sorry. Bolting the safe down also prevents someone from tipping the safe on its back to get more leverage to try and pry on the door.
Gun safes are typically fire-rated, which means there are only holes in the bottom of the safe to bolt to a floor. Drilling holes in the back of the safe would void the fire rating. If you are more concerned about burglar protection, a gun cabinet without a fire rating may be better if you cannot bolt the safe to a floor. You can drill holes in the back to bolt it to a wall.
Yes, you can install a gun safe on the second floor. The question is, how heavy can you go? We recommend trying to stay under 1,000 pounds for a gun safe installed on a second story. Anything more than that, you will want to determine if the stairs going up to the second floor can handle the weight of the safe, movers, and equipment. If the gun safe weighs more than 1,000 pounds, we recommend contacting a structural engineer to determine if your floor can handle the weight of the safe plus the items inside.
