Heavy handgun safe

[vito]

There seems to be a large selection of small handgun safes, and I have a few, but even bolted to the inside of a dresser or similar arrangement is not very secure against someone taking a few minutes with a crowbar. I don't hunt and own no longguns, so a typical Liberty or other safe seems far too large for my needs. I'm hoping someone makes a good sized safe that is heavy enough to deter a thief, say 400 lbs plus, but maybe no higher than 36 inches with several internal shelves so that I could put it a large clothes closet, bolt it to the floor, but not lose most of my closet just to the safe. Right now I am using one of those smaller "safes" that I bought at Lowes that probably only weighs 135 lbs or so, and is too small for even a half dozen handguns plus ammo plus some important personal papers like passports, checkbooks, etc. I hope someone has some suggestions for me.

 

[kimbershot]

i use this safe--adjustable shelves. holds 4 handguns, several suppressors and important papers. can be bolted to floor if need be but in my community--not an issue. it's 318 lbs. can be found in a number of sites and ebay. watch for shipping specials.




http://www.securitybase.com/safes/b...safe-csc1913?gclid=CJiVrpKNza0CFQ9Y7AodlWszgQ

 

[95XL883]

http://www.lowes.com/pl_Safes_42948...rRail_Area2-_-111615_1_pl_Safes_4294806353__s

This one is only 225 lbs. Its floor is pre-drilled. If you really want the extra weight, you could build a base of cinder blocks, cut rebar to the length for however many rows you use, fill the voids with concrete, place the rebar, let it dry and then place and bolt the safe down.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

Put lead ingots on the floor, then the bottom shelf over those. I have a little safe perhaps three feet cubed, and got over 100 lbs. in. Unless they have a dolly, it will at least slow them down a little bit.

 

[Lex Luthier]

I have two older model safes: one from Craig's List. They are both very heavy, maybe 225-250 lbs. The doors come off though, so you can move it about yourself. They are about 18"Wx21"Hx24"D. The first one was less than a hundred dollars.

The second safe came from a store fixture place and was quite a bargain because it was locked with no combo. They kindly had their smithy crack it open and set the combo to match the other one. Couldn't be happier. They are both probably older than me.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

Check your local locksmiths for reconditioned commercial cash safes. We have a couple in our area that specialize in re-selling former store safes of all sizes and manner of securing. I drop in from time to time to check the latest selection.

 

[Jim K]

For tough locations, one possibility is a modular safe, like the Zanotti, that can be assembled in place. One strong man can handle even the door and two men can do the assembly pretty easily. Of course, it can also be disassembled if it has to be moved.

The drawback (isn't there always one?) is that due to the modular construction, there is no fireproofing (fire resistant covering). That might be no problem for some, a deal breaker for others.

Jim

 

[MAKster]

American Security and Liberty makes safes like you describe.
http://www.amsecusa.com/Gun_Safes/AM_Series_Home_Security_Safes/
http://www.libertysafe.com/safe-home-safes-safes-ps-11.html