Safe recommendation

Mark54g · April 14, 2005, 12:01 PM

I applied for my NJ Firearms ID card recently, and before I make my first purchase, I think it would be more responsible of me to get a small/medium safe to keep the gun, parts and ammo I plan on getting.

Anybody have any recommendations? I don't plan on getting one of those double door arsenal style jobbers, but I don't want one that barely fits a single pistol/revolver either.

I don't want it too light cuz I don't want someone carting off the safe if I get robbed, however I don't want one that is impossible to move, as I plan on getting a house soon.

My budget is tight as I will be applying for all the permits, getting the gun, ammo, cleaning kit, etc.

thx in advance

mandark · April 14, 2005, 12:16 PM

With the lighter safes use half dozen lag screws and secure the safe to the floor and wall behind it. This way they will not be able to carry it off.

Also get the next size up from what you need presently, you’ll grow into it.

Regards
Mandark

Majic · April 14, 2005, 12:52 PM

For on a budget check the phone book for dealers and inquire about used safes. Some makers produce short safes which are perfect if you don't plan on owning long guns. Even Walmart used to sell some.
Like mentioned above always buy a safe larger than you think you need. Most of the time you will outgrow it.

swjr72 · April 14, 2005, 01:26 PM

The Walmart here sells a small 2 handgun safe for $20 Says it is approved for use in kalifornia It can be bolted to the floor or wall

Nortonics · April 14, 2005, 01:31 PM

If ya don't wanna' go hog wild with features and lacquer paint jobs, but still want really decent quality I find it hard to beat those Stack-On safes (not the cabinets, but the safes):

Stack-On safes

Mark54g · April 14, 2005, 02:24 PM

I was looking at one of those on amazon, but was afraid that shipping would be a bit much. I would rather buy locally, but it seems NJ is getting quite unfriendly towards gun owners. I find that there are very few pistol ranges that are not private, none that will rent, etc.

This may mean a move to PA in a few years.

PythonGuy · April 14, 2005, 02:50 PM

I second the Stack-on locked gun safes, I own two of them. I bought mine at Walmart in the gun dept, they are made by Stack-On, but are called a different name, and are cheaper to boot! The lady at Stack-on told me this when I called to place my order, they are perfect for handuns, I bought the model that fits 6 guns comfortably and it was $45. Its well made with a secure keylock using a double bar latch and a round security key like in vending machines.

115grfmj · April 14, 2005, 03:38 PM

What area of the PRNJ are ya from ?

Mark54g · April 14, 2005, 04:03 PM

Cell Block P (that's a hint for the general area)

April 14, 2005, 12:01 PM	#1
Mark54g Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,265	Safe recommendation I applied for my NJ Firearms ID card recently, and before I make my first purchase, I think it would be more responsible of me to get a small/medium safe to keep the gun, parts and ammo I plan on getting. Anybody have any recommendations? I don't plan on getting one of those double door arsenal style jobbers, but I don't want one that barely fits a single pistol/revolver either. I don't want it too light cuz I don't want someone carting off the safe if I get robbed, however I don't want one that is impossible to move, as I plan on getting a house soon. My budget is tight as I will be applying for all the permits, getting the gun, ammo, cleaning kit, etc. thx in advance

April 14, 2005, 12:16 PM	#2
mandark Member Join Date: April 13, 2005 Location: NH Posts: 42	Attach it securely With the lighter safes use half dozen lag screws and secure the safe to the floor and wall behind it. This way they will not be able to carry it off. Also get the next size up from what you need presently, you’ll grow into it. Regards Mandark

April 14, 2005, 01:26 PM	#4
swjr72 Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Posts: 129	The Walmart here sells a small 2 handgun safe for $20 Says it is approved for use in kalifornia It can be bolted to the floor or wall __________________ NRA CZ-75B Glock 19, 21, 26

April 14, 2005, 01:31 PM	#5
Nortonics Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2004 Location: Murderapolis Posts: 521	If ya don't wanna' go hog wild with features and lacquer paint jobs, but still want really decent quality I find it hard to beat those Stack-On safes (not the cabinets, but the safes): Stack-On safes __________________ Tom.

April 14, 2005, 02:24 PM	#6
Mark54g Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,265	Actually I was looking at one of those on amazon, but was afraid that shipping would be a bit much. I would rather buy locally, but it seems NJ is getting quite unfriendly towards gun owners. I find that there are very few pistol ranges that are not private, none that will rent, etc. This may mean a move to PA in a few years.

April 14, 2005, 12:52 PM	#3
Majic Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2004 Posts: 3,888	For on a budget check the phone book for dealers and inquire about used safes. Some makers produce short safes which are perfect if you don't plan on owning long guns. Even Walmart used to sell some. Like mentioned above always buy a safe larger than you think you need. Most of the time you will outgrow it.

April 14, 2005, 02:50 PM	#7
PythonGuy Junior member Join Date: November 4, 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 456	I second the Stack-on locked gun safes, I own two of them. I bought mine at Walmart in the gun dept, they are made by Stack-On, but are called a different name, and are cheaper to boot! The lady at Stack-on told me this when I called to place my order, they are perfect for handuns, I bought the model that fits 6 guns comfortably and it was $45. Its well made with a secure keylock using a double bar latch and a round security key like in vending machines.

April 14, 2005, 03:38 PM	#8
115grfmj Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2001 Posts: 146	What area of the PRNJ are ya from ?

April 14, 2005, 04:03 PM	#9
Mark54g Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,265	Morris County Cell Block P (that's a hint for the general area)