iamkris
Member
My gun collection has grown rapidly over the last few years and doesn't seem to have an end in sight (not huge compared to some of you guys -- 18 rifles, 4 shotguns, 9 handguns). I have quickly outstripped the capacity of my 2 little Homak safes (mostly for kid security -- they're 7, 5 and 3).
I've considered a big fire-proof safe in the near future but frankly to get one big enough is expensive and there is the problem of future expansion.
My answer? A walk-in fireproof gun vault! We have a 100 year old house that we just gutted and renovated, including a family room addition. Underneath the addition is a basement area that will eventually become my den. As long as we're finishing the space, I figure I'll insert a walk in vault.
Now, there are plenty of vault doors out there for sale, but to date, I can't find anyone that sells plans or guidelines for the safe itself. I can certainly start designing but sure would like to have someplace to start.
What I know I want:
- Walk in -- at least 10'x10'
- Fireproof vault door
- Fireproof walls (assuming cinderblock walls and ceramic fireproofing of some type -- equal to the better gun safes)
- Electrical service for lighting and outlets
- Humidity control -- assuming through a dehumidifier
- At least one of the walls and the floor I have to build on is concrete
- Concerned with the ceiling -- above is wooden joists and underlayment
Anyone have advise or a source of plans? Thanks in advance.
I've considered a big fire-proof safe in the near future but frankly to get one big enough is expensive and there is the problem of future expansion.
My answer? A walk-in fireproof gun vault! We have a 100 year old house that we just gutted and renovated, including a family room addition. Underneath the addition is a basement area that will eventually become my den. As long as we're finishing the space, I figure I'll insert a walk in vault.
Now, there are plenty of vault doors out there for sale, but to date, I can't find anyone that sells plans or guidelines for the safe itself. I can certainly start designing but sure would like to have someplace to start.
What I know I want:
- Walk in -- at least 10'x10'
- Fireproof vault door
- Fireproof walls (assuming cinderblock walls and ceramic fireproofing of some type -- equal to the better gun safes)
- Electrical service for lighting and outlets
- Humidity control -- assuming through a dehumidifier
- At least one of the walls and the floor I have to build on is concrete
- Concerned with the ceiling -- above is wooden joists and underlayment
Anyone have advise or a source of plans? Thanks in advance.