If1HitU
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I have two Field & Stream combination lock safe's for my gun's.But I really have them mostly because I need them and my grand kids are into everything. Better to be safe than sorry!
That's a good option, you may be able to find a slightly used good container for a lesser price.Both my two safes are second hand and are much better quality than I could have afforded if I had bought them new.
When we put my safe in we had to open the front of the house a little to get it in. It's bolted to the concrete deck. So while it's possible it won't be easy and I figure a neighbor will notice someone removing a section of the front of the house. Yes, if they want it, they will get it. In your example it sounds like they knew what they wanted and how to get it out.The thieves pulled the safe out of the floor/wall through the walkout door with their truck. They must have known what they were looking for and there must have been a few guys but the point is nothing is positively going to stop everyone.
One thing to remember. If someone breaks into your house they will have access to all of your tools. Someone that's determined and has time will probably get into the safe.
Hokie_PhD asked:
...is an inexpensive safe worth it[?]
Slight different take as I have only pistols in the house. This started because the wife and I wanted a quick access pistol lock box to keep next to the bed basically to keep the small grandkids out. It will act as a deterrent for most break-ins but I doubt it would stop a real criminal that knew what they were doing. At the same time I found an old 2 drawer metal filing cabinet with locks that is larger enough that I can put each of out pistol range bags into and can lock them up. I again figure this leaved them out of sight out of mind a break-in thief won't know what is in a file cabinet.
Yeah, I hear that!I have a 1/4" steel safe BUT I have a burglar alarm system attached to a alarm co. that monitors the alarm.
As i am now home most of the time it is not necessary but at night it makes me feel better.
They are also offered from time to time at estate sales. estatesales.net will show you all the estate sales in whatever area you select.I say this every time a gun safe thread comes up because it's not somethIng I ever thought of but look around your local "For Sale" pages and see if anyone is selling a used safe.
We got a used Liberty Centurion that lists at $600 for $325.
If the state is California, the safe has to be on the DOJ approved list.If you're talking about the Cannon safe they sell, I have one. It's made for Walmart and the price does reflect the quality. It's made of pretty thin steel and wouldn't take much to cut into if someone has a little time and a grinder. I wanted one to keep my handguns and ammo out of reach from all the young Tykes we have visit but didn't want to spend a lot. It's more than adequate to say "you made an effort" to keep your guns secure, if you live in one of "those states".
If you are at home and they get the jump on you, no safe will hold up, they'll put a gun to you or your loved ones head and you will open it. Security needs to be layered for that reason as well.As i am now home most of the time it is not necessary but at night it makes me feel better.