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BillCA · November 20, 2007, 04:29 AM

These safes are actually "Residental security containers" (RSCs) and are not up to the standards of a commercial safe.

That said, I purchased a 17 cu ft Liberty safe last January for the same price. It affords me some peace of mind when I leave the house. Its in a spot that will be difficult to use sledges and prybars, but I'm sure some clever types might get it open if they spend time on it.

What you are buying is time. Backing up your safe with some kind of alarm that makes noise outside reduces their time-on-site and they're less likely to spend time attacking the safe. This is the best way to enhance the security of a gun safe (alarms) as well as your other valuables.

November 20, 2007, 04:29 AM	#6
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	These safes are actually "Residental security containers" (RSCs) and are not up to the standards of a commercial safe. That said, I purchased a 17 cu ft Liberty safe last January for the same price. It affords me some peace of mind when I leave the house. Its in a spot that will be difficult to use sledges and prybars, but I'm sure some clever types might get it open if they spend time on it. What you are buying is time. Backing up your safe with some kind of alarm that makes noise outside reduces their time-on-site and they're less likely to spend time attacking the safe. This is the best way to enhance the security of a gun safe (alarms) as well as your other valuables. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)