September 11, 2010, 04:13 PM | #1 |
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Gun Safe Questions
So now I'm thinking about buying a gun safe. My questions for those of you who have them already: I live in a recently-manufactured mobile home. Will my floor [where the safe will be] require any reinforcement ? If so, how do you go about doing this and how expensive is it ? Also, I know full well that if the burglar is determined enough he can break into pretty much anything. Does anyone have any stories to relate as far as having bought a reputable safe only to have it successfully breached by thieves ? As ever, thanks in advance.
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September 11, 2010, 04:19 PM | #2 |
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I too live in a mobile home and have a 700lb empty weight safe. I placed it directly overtop of the frame rail under the floor and simply blocked it up solid under the frame. Also a word of advice, bolt it down, wall and floor, and try to put the opening side of the door (opposite the hinges) against the wall if possible. This will deter a theif from using a pry bar to open the door.
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September 11, 2010, 05:06 PM | #3 |
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Depending on how your home is set up, it MAY require some sub-floor extra support - you might be able to do it from underneath with some pier supports, 4X4 and plywood IF necessary...finding the main frame supports is a good start....
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That's a great link, rtpzwmsfkitnssjsu.
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September 11, 2010, 07:44 PM | #6 |
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There IS a difference between a Residential Security Container and a real "safe"
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September 11, 2010, 10:35 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for all responses. Oneounceload: I read you loud and clear ! To clarify: I'm not talking about a cheesy $149.00 steel gun cabinet from Wal-Mart that's marketed as a "safe"....I'm talking about a SAFE. Fire-resistant, about 600 or so pounds, something 2 or 3 dudes out on parole can't easily break into or pick up and leave with...and will most likely read "Cannon" or "Liberty" on the door. Rtpzwms: Yep, great link ! Thank you !
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September 12, 2010, 02:50 PM | #8 |
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My house has a fairly deep crawl space. I think my floor would probably be able to handle the 800+ pound safe, but I reinforced it anyway. I put a 4x4 across the floor joists at either end of the safe, with a screw type jack on one of those cement block piers under the 4x4. So far, no sag or anything.
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September 13, 2010, 06:29 PM | #10 |
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What exactly is a "T" rating?
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From: http://www.valuesafes.com/tl-15_safe...FcFk7AodrWo_jQ The basics, no matter the site, are the same - the T rating deals with the Time, that a pro, with tools will need to break into the safe - 15 or 30 minutes HTH |
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September 13, 2010, 11:01 PM | #12 |
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I live upstairs in an apartment. How heavy a safe would be okay? I'd hate to have it go crashing through the floor one night or cause the people below to have ceiling problems.
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September 14, 2010, 08:55 AM | #13 |
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Just the thought of getting a heavy gun safe up/down stairs makes me ill.:barf:
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September 15, 2010, 12:03 PM | #14 |
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Okay, thanks to you guys, I'd say I know more about safes now than when I first posted this thread. Just got off the phone with my favorite gun shop; they not only sell them, they deliver and help you get it inside [a big plus, since quite a few shops don't do either one]. Should be buying it next week sometime. Thanks again, all.
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