Gun Safes Lowes (2024)

FAQs

Are cheap gun safes worth it? ›

Spending more on a reliable safe ensures peace of mind. Long-Term Savings: While cheap safes save money upfront, the potential loss of firearms or valuables far outweighs the initial cost difference. Choose Quality: Opt for a reputable brand with a proven track record in firearm security.

The fireboard is either sandwiched between the outer and inner steel walls of the gun safe or in some safes, glued or wedged against the outer wall with no inner steel wall. A properly constructed, fireboard-insulated safe can have extremely good performance in a house fire.

It's critical to keep your gun safe locked and bolted down. A garage gun safe is best if you have a larger collection of longer guns, that simply won't fit elegantly anywhere in your house. Or if you just don't want your firearms in your home. The responsible thing to do is to always keep your firearms locked up.

As stated earlier, the average gun owner should expect to spend between $500 - $1000 on a gun safe. This will provide nearly identical safes that differ only in size. You can expect a safe that will hold between 14-20 firearms at the low end. This number will be between 40-50 guns at the high end.

No Safe Is Burglar-Proof

And there are even some tactics that no manufacturer can counteract, such as using a plasma cutter or a thermic lance to cut open the safe, using an explosive to blow a safe open, or using machine power to pry the door off.

Ideally, you should locate your gun safe in a climate-controlled, temperature-stable, low-humidity (30%-50% max), low-visibility spot in your home where it also provides ready access.

Carrying your gun inside the waistband is one of the most popular methods for concealed carry. It allows you to have a good grip on your gun and keep it hidden from view. IWB carriers offer the same benefits as OWB carriers, but they are easier to conceal and less likely to snag on clothing.

If you're planning on storing cash among your valuables, then you'll need to purchase a safe with a high fire rating. A safe isn't automatically “fireproof”, and paper money could very easily burn if the safe became hot enough.

Debit cards, credit cards, key cards, library cards… whatever they may be, these little bits of plastic are extremely vulnerable to fire and theft. Many cards have important personal information on them, especially in the case of social security or national insurance cards.

How long does a gun safe last in a fire? ›

And depending on the model you choose, our safes are fire-rated from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours.

The dampest area in your home can be your basem*nt, which makes it a less-than-favorable place to put a safe. More gun safes experience problems because of humidity and moisture than from burglaries or fires.

Cycling between hot and cold environments frequently can accelerate ammo deterioration as well, so an unheated attic in the winter that gets hot in the summer (or a garage with similar conditions) is a terrible place for long-term ammo storage.

Guns and ammunition should be stored separately. When the gun is not in your hands, you must still think of safety. Use a California-approved firearms safety device on the gun, such as a trigger lock or cable lock, so it cannot be fired.

Many times, simply having a safe in your home works as an effective deterrent. For that reason alone, a safe can be worth purchasing. On the same note, if you live in an area with high crime rates or in a neighborhood that sees a lot of break-ins, you should definitely consider getting a gun safe.

Traditionally, most large gun safes are designed for the storage of long barreled firearms – your hunting rifles, competition shotguns, or family heirlooms. But our gun safes are also ideal for the storage of pistol collections, important documents, coin collections, cash, and jewelry.

Bottom line: a gun safe not only keeps the firearm secure but also reduces chances of children, or any other house member, gaining access to firearms.

Chances are, you are looking for a brand-new safe for keeping your valuables secure. However, older safes can be just as good at protecting your valuables as a new model. While you might think that second-hand safes are going to be unreliable, old and worn out.