Gun safe. Where to buy and what to buy?

Get twice as much safe as you think you need. That is how you keep from buying two safes. Here in AL I found a Liberty dealer that was going 50% off on blemished safes. My blemish is at the bottom of the safe and most people can't find it unless I point it out to them. The fact that this dealer seems to have this sale about once a year makes me think other places do too. Where I bought my safe:

Mark's Outdoors Vestavia, AL

Granted I spent a lot more than you are looking to, I have a safe bigger than my fridge. Back when she was delivered. All 1565lbs of her.



All the specs:
Liberty Magnum

Get something fire proof for at least 45 minutes to an hour. Watch out for electronic locks - not worth it. The major stores, when they have sales only, might be your best bet. If you can move it without a "dolly" with 2 people, don't buy it!

I will be buying one soon. I know that guy in Picayune Ms sells them at good prices. 24 gun is what I am looking for.

I worry about the electronic lock. Is this really something to worry about? I am bad about batteries going bad on me. Do not want to keep having to replace batteries for the rest of my life.

Ours has not had the battery changed in 2 years and still works fine. It gets opened and closed very requently

if you don't mind driving, richie's pawn & gun in MS has smokin deals on liberty 24 gun safes from time to time. give them a call and tell kasey that i sent you.

Picked up a browning 24 gun capacity with I think either 45 minutes or 60 minutes of fire rating that was good. Made the buy a couple of years ago at Bass Pro of all places. Went for a premium grade and glad that I did. Have yet to see a deal that good on a Browning safe anywhere else since. Nice safe and really makes you sleep easier knowing jewelry, important papers, all your weapons, and any other small valuables are protected when you are away. Have heard good things about Liberty safes as well.