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founder · May 16, 2012, 03:01 PM

I have researched all the safes available it seems.

A bit of background though: I am leasing a townhome, and cannot
bolt the safe the the floor. The most important thing about the safe
to me is security, fire protection is secondary. I know the following
about gun safes so far:
-Stronger steel is lower number gauge, i.e. 12 gauge is standard for
most safes but is not as strong as 10 gauge or lower.
-Having as many locking bolts on all 4 sides of the door is best, and
hopefully on the corners, gives it added security.
-A UL-15 or UL-30 rating for security is good.

I do have a budget for a safe, though it is expanding as I learn more
about the specs I should have if possible.

Listening to people who work for these companies makes me think
they are trying to sell me on their safe, which is their job, but less to
help me the customer. Any help from people hear would be great.

May 16, 2012, 03:01 PM	#1
founder Junior Member Join Date: May 16, 2012 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 1	Gun Safe Shopping I have researched all the safes available it seems. A bit of background though: I am leasing a townhome, and cannot bolt the safe the the floor. The most important thing about the safe to me is security, fire protection is secondary. I know the following about gun safes so far: -Stronger steel is lower number gauge, i.e. 12 gauge is standard for most safes but is not as strong as 10 gauge or lower. -Having as many locking bolts on all 4 sides of the door is best, and hopefully on the corners, gives it added security. -A UL-15 or UL-30 rating for security is good. I do have a budget for a safe, though it is expanding as I learn more about the specs I should have if possible. Listening to people who work for these companies makes me think they are trying to sell me on their safe, which is their job, but less to help me the customer. Any help from people hear would be great.