Gun Furniture Safes
Gun Furniture Safes
Gun Cabinet or Gun Safe- Which Do You Need?
If you have guns in your home for hunting, protection or recreational shooting, you need to have somewhere to keep them. Many people love to display their guns in a beautiful gun cabinet, with a wood finish and glass doors so everyone can see them. Others choose to keep their guns in a gun safe- a locked, metal cabinet that securely stores the guns, but doesn’t display them for view. Which one is the best choice for you?
More and more people are choosing gun safes over display cabinets. A gun safe will prevent your guns from being taken out without your knowledge- which could thwart a burglar or more importantly, save a life. If you have children in your home, it’s a no-brainer- you need a gun safe to keep these weapons from being discharged accidentally or by the wrong people.
Some high quality gun safes have the security of a locked metal cabinet, with the look of wood and glass for display. These safes use a thick, tempered glass and a wood veneer, so they serve as furniture while keeping your firearms secure. You can find gun safes that resemble cedar chests or others that look just like a armoire, so you can keep your guns hidden while having a lovely piece of furniture to display.
Many states have gun safety laws requiring firearms to be in a locked cabinet for safety reasons. Owning a gun safe meets this legal requirement. You can get either electronic locks or mechanical locks on your gun safe. Mechanical locks have the greatest reliability, although they take longer to open than electronic locks. You can also purchase mechanical locks that have both a combination and a key lock to prevent anyone from trying to guess the combination.
Some gun safes also protect against fire and flood. A fire-protective lining works by retaining moisture. These safes are also required to have a small heater inside to prevent the moisture from causing condensation and producing rust on the guns. These are likely to be higher priced gun safes because they provide greater protection. The top end of the gun safe market includes safes with vault doors. Vault doors are typically used on walk-in gun safes or entire rooms used to house guns.
The best gun safes made in the United States will have a certification proving they have been tested by the UL (Underwriter’s Laboratory.) These ratings are called a Residential Security Container (RSC) and come in a variety of grades, according to the time they are certified to provide protection. A RSC rating will guarantee the gun safe will open and close10,000 times safely.
A gun safe is definitely a good investment if you have guns in your home, especially if you have children. Owning guns is a constitutional right in the US, and with rights come responsibilities. Keeping your guns under lock and key so they are kept away from anyone who could mishandle them is a safe, responsible choice. If you enjoy displaying your guns for view, you can choose a gun safe with the details of a gun cabinet and show off your collection while still maintaining safety levels for everyone.
About the Author
Trisha L. Wagner is a freelance writer providing articles for Lackasafe.com, an elite team of safe specialists that provide home safes, office safes, floor and security safes.
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