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re: Just purchased my first gun safe. A few questions
Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:02 am to Ace Midnight
Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:02 am to Ace Midnight
quote:I knew this issue was going to be brought up. I actually had my explanation typed out in my OP, but I deleted it b/c I was getting long winded
Not beating you up, but there's little point to buying the safe - they'll just take the safe. Any dedicated person who gets access to your home without you being there will get the guns - that is no question, but if you're not going to bolt it down, you could have spent $150 or so on a metal cabinet - that would provide basic security against little ones and normal burglars, or other people who have casual, regular access to the home.
I have a monitored wireless alarm system on my home. I seriously doubt someone is going to stick around attempting to move a 500# (empty weight) when shite hits the fan. I'm more concerned with fire and petty thiefs who make a quick run through the house just looking for shite to grab. I only plan on being in this house for another 5 years and I didn't want to damage the surface under the safe anymore than I have to.
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Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:06 am to ForeverLSU02
quote:
monitored wireless alarm
All these things are good for is a false sense of security when you aren't home.
Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:09 am to Ace Midnight
quote:
How did you get it in there?
I had them move it it. The point I am making is that no average robber will bring the type of stuff required to move my safe down several steps. Also, it barely fits through the doors. It would take some time. By that time my German Shepherd will have attacked them, the alarm would sound, and someone would be there (eventually).
Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:09 am to ChatRabbit77
My safe is 700 lbs empty. Even loaded down with guns, I could get it out of the house, by myself in 5 minutes. I think a couple people could get out a much heavier safe without any issue.
If it's not bolted down, it can be taken. Not that it will, they may pass on it, but it can be
Eta: stairs would make it much more difficult.
If it's not bolted down, it can be taken. Not that it will, they may pass on it, but it can be
Eta: stairs would make it much more difficult.
This post was edited on 8/28/15 at 10:11 am
Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:13 am to civiltiger07
quote:I would agree if I lived in the middle of nowhere without neighbors for a mile, but I live in a subdivision with houses 100' from mine on each side and both of my neighbor's wives do not work during the day. So someone is around the majority of the time.
All these things are good for is a false sense of security when you aren't home.
Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:14 am to DownSouthDave
quote:You busy this weekend? I'm going pick my safe up tomorrow and may need some help
My safe is 700 lbs empty. Even loaded down with guns, I could get it out of the house, by myself in 5 minutes.
Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:19 am to ForeverLSU02
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You busy this weekend?
Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:20 am to ForeverLSU02
Ha. I'm good.
But a furniture dolly is your friend. Once you get it on there, there's nothing to it
But a furniture dolly is your friend. Once you get it on there, there's nothing to it
Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:23 am to ForeverLSU02
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I'm more concerned with fire
I would reinforce the fireproofing, then. There are tons of videos out there - find those where they burn your safe, and then see if you feel "safe" with it. Again, better than nothing, but many folks are shocked to find what burns in a gun safe. There are lifehack and other type videos showing you how to add fireproofing.
Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:26 am to Shexter
42 guns plus ammo adds a lot of weight.
Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:30 am to Ace Midnight
Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:32 am to Shexter
quote:No need to take the whole safe. Any burglar going into a house knowing there is a safe will bring a long pry bar. If the safe is not bolted down, they will lay it on its back to get the leverage and weight to pry the door open.
Not impossible, but add 42 guns to that, and they're going to be a while getting that safe out the door.
Best thing to do is keep it hidden from guests and bolt it down in the corner of a room with the hinges away from the adjacent wall. This will leave very little room for prying the door open.
For best fire safety, have it on an exterior wall where the fire is coolest, and preferably near the front of the house where firemen will get to the fire first with the hose.
This post was edited on 8/28/15 at 10:39 am
Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:58 am to Buck_Rogers
quote:
Best thing to do is keep it hidden from guests and bolt it down in the corner of a room with the hinges away from the adjacent wall. This will leave very little room for prying the door open.
Solid advice righ there, thanks
Posted on 8/28/15 at 11:52 am to ForeverLSU02
I have never even heard of gift card granny. Seems like a good idea but the buyer protection is a must have in that situation.
Mind if I ask how much you paid for the gift cards and to what amount did they equal?
Mind if I ask how much you paid for the gift cards and to what amount did they equal?
Posted on 8/28/15 at 12:12 pm to ForeverLSU02
grabbing a browning silver in september when we place our browning order. 50% off
Posted on 8/28/15 at 12:18 pm to dstone12
For the safe purchase I paid $574.26 for $702 in gift cards. I purchased them from Gift Card Zen. I checked their reviews before purchasing and I felt comfortable buying from them. They shipped the cards immediately after I bought them and I received them in about 5 days
I'll have to go back and check the exact break down regarding my rifle purchase. I bought some of the giftcards from Craigslist. The rest I got from Gift Card Bin. I remember saving about 17-18% from buying from Gift Card Bin. I did get slightly better deals on Craigslist, but I was hesitant to make purchases with a lot of the people. I saved around $200 when I purchased my rifle.
I'll have to go back and check the exact break down regarding my rifle purchase. I bought some of the giftcards from Craigslist. The rest I got from Gift Card Bin. I remember saving about 17-18% from buying from Gift Card Bin. I did get slightly better deals on Craigslist, but I was hesitant to make purchases with a lot of the people. I saved around $200 when I purchased my rifle.
This post was edited on 8/28/15 at 4:14 pm
Posted on 8/28/15 at 12:18 pm to Carson123987
quote:Can you get 2 of them?
grabbing a browning silver in september when we place our browning order. 50% off
Posted on 8/28/15 at 4:03 pm to ForeverLSU02
quote:
For the safe purchase I got $574.26 for $702
please clarify:
You paid $574 cash for $702 worth of gift cards....correct?
Posted on 8/28/15 at 4:12 pm to dstone12
Yes
ETA: I see how that can be confusing
ETA: I see how that can be confusing
This post was edited on 8/28/15 at 4:14 pm
Posted on 8/28/15 at 7:31 pm to ForeverLSU02
Thanks!
Had no clue about that.
Had no clue about that.
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