A dog is better than a safe.
....or TWO!
A dog is better than a safe.
While I recognize the value of safes, I went with an ADT alarm system, with interior motion, breaking glass (windows) and all entry door sensors. If the alarm is not disarmed within 60 seconds, ADT calls for the disarm code, failing that, the police (less than 5 minutes away) are notified.
There are always items beyond guns to be protected,
Most systems have a UPS and cellular system.Cut the power, no internet.
And the really high end stuff would be found in a converted coke vending machine located in plain sight outside of the gun storage room.
If I saw a vending machine in a private residence I would assume it wasn’t full of sodas.
Real safes are to slow down professionals.
Also don’t keep all your eggs in one basket, as the saying goes.
My three guesses are: teacher, technician, or teamster."…A method I invented when I was a te- nevermind don't ask…"
Landlord (and/or property management service) might disagree with the notion of whacking heavy screws into his rental.Get some heavy wood screws and screw into the studs. Predrill for the bolt size you get.
Any building that can support two floors will have adequate framing.
Love your quick thinking!If people don't know what you have. The less of a chance they will be prepared to breach a safe. One time a stranger walking by while i was loading my gear in the car. Asked me what kind of gun do i have. I use cases to transport them. I told him were going to a paint ball challenge. He said oh. And continued on down the road.
How does one open and close so you can use what you store behind it?If you check out the Gear & Storage section here you'll find a lot of discussions about storing guns "outside the box"...especially in rentals. Putting up a panel in the back of a closet is a trivial modification that takes very little effort to put up and remove when you move.
teenagerMy three guesses are: teacher, technician, or teamster.
I'm also a fan of labeling things "Not for human consumption", with some chinese or arabic letters just to make it seem a bit more weird.With paper taped to door: URINE SAMPLES - DO NOT DRINK
I created a false wall under a stairwell by using similar paneling and securing it with magnets. Just put your fingers in a detent and pull the paneling away. In my case, I had a wine rack behind it. LOL Still wondering if the new owners know it is there.How does one open and close so you can use what you store behind it?
You are correct. My family's hardware store was broken into one night and the bottom of the safe was cut open with a cutoff saw from off the shelf. One of the thieves left a lot of blood and bloody fingerprints behind from reaching through the jagged metal which the police weren't interested in. I use that same safe at home now bolted to the floor in an out of sight place. So I know my particular safe can be breached if the thieves want to spend the time it would take which I doubt.Searching for fingerprints for a simple burglary is the stuff of television, not real life. If no one was injured the standard is confirm the suspects are no longer in the premises and take a report about what may have been taken. This is very low priority to solve in most areas because frankly it's a simple property crime and most people have insurance. Same goes for car break-ins. Best advise if you want some resolution is get cameras. They are very cheap anymore and super easy to install both indoors and out around your property.