coloradokevin
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I've been considering stepping up to a real legitimate safe for gun storage in my house… something along the lines of an Amsec high security model (TL-15 or TL-30 rated).
I'm just kind of bothered by the fact that I know tools I own could be used to force entry into almost any of the standard store bought "safes" we typically use for gun storage.
Aside from cost, which is unavoidable, the other thing that deters me from a higher security safe is the fact that these things weigh so darn much. The best place in my house for a safe is the basement, but I doubt residential stairs are intended to take a 3,000 lb load.
Do any of you know if this is feasible or not? Can heavy safes be safely moved (by trained and equipped professionals) to a basement level of a home? Or, do I need to go in a different direction with this problem?
For whatever it's worth, I live in a 1960's ranch home, with a straight staircase that leads to the basement level… you'd be at the top of the stores as soon as you enter the home from the garage. So, the stairs are the only real big issue I see.
I'm just kind of bothered by the fact that I know tools I own could be used to force entry into almost any of the standard store bought "safes" we typically use for gun storage.
Aside from cost, which is unavoidable, the other thing that deters me from a higher security safe is the fact that these things weigh so darn much. The best place in my house for a safe is the basement, but I doubt residential stairs are intended to take a 3,000 lb load.
Do any of you know if this is feasible or not? Can heavy safes be safely moved (by trained and equipped professionals) to a basement level of a home? Or, do I need to go in a different direction with this problem?
For whatever it's worth, I live in a 1960's ranch home, with a straight staircase that leads to the basement level… you'd be at the top of the stores as soon as you enter the home from the garage. So, the stairs are the only real big issue I see.