Checklist for buying a gun safe
When you are buying a gun safe, whether it is to protect your loved ones or for recreational purposes, you must take precaution to keep your weapons secure. It is not only a critical safety issue, it is also the legal requirement in most States in Australia. You wouldn’t want to cause deadly incidents by getting your guns falling into the wrong hands of minors or untrained gun handlers. In the worst scenario, your firearm could be used to hurt you and your family in the event of a break-in, not to mention the loss of a significant investment. In this case, a security safe is a must-have if you’re in possession of a firearm, they’re a proven way to keep your guns safe.
Now that you’ve established your need for a firearm safe, you need to choose the one that best suits your needs. This blog compiled a checklist for you to tick off when you’re looking for a gun safe to securely store away your guns, rifles, pistols or ammunition.
Understand the Gun Storage Laws in your state
So many terrible incidents have occurred in Australia as a result of incorrect gun storage. To prevent this from happening again, gun storage policies were enacted. Varying States have different legal requirements for the storage of different types of guns. You must ensure the safe you’re buying is in compliance with the gun-safe standard in your State. If it’s not done properly, it is potentially dangerous to you and the people around you, at the same time it lands you in legal jeopardy.
Confirm the type of guns and any other items you’d like to put inside the security safe
You must determine what you are planning to store in the gun safe before you make a purchase. Then you can use this information to match the size of your safe, as well as its level of protection and features required. If you have a large collection of pistols and rifles, for example, you’ll need a larger gun safe such as the Falcon SS1. It has an external dimension of 750mm (height) x 600mm (width) x 450mm (depth) and weighs 100kg. This safe is compliant with level 1 & 2 firearms - A, B, C, D & H when bolted down. On the other hand, if you just have one small pistol to keep, you can get a compact gun safe such as the Guardall pistol safe T5, it is designed for the safe storage of pistols, revolvers and ammunitions. Depending on what you're planning to store in the safe, you might also want to invest in a gun safe with multiple sections to store crucial documents and other valuable possessions.
Choosing your locking mechanism
here are many different types of locking mechanisms available including combination, key operated and digital. Many gun safe models have different locking for you to choose from when you purchase the safe. For example, Ardel pistol safe PS2 has a digital version, combination version and a key version. Your gun safe should have the tightest security of any room in your house, it needs to be difficult for criminals to crack open, yet simple for you to use. This means you should choose a gun safe with the most secure locking mechanism while also ensuring that you will have no trouble accessing it. On top of this, check if there are any re-locking options available.When someone tries to break into a gun safe with a re-locking feature, it will shut it down, adding an added degree of security.
Determine the composition and weight of your safe
A strong safe should be both robust and impenetrable, it should be heavy and constructed of steel. Even with professional heavy duty equipment, burglars will struggle to crack this type of safe open. When the safe is heavy, it can’t be taken away either. Check the safe’s composition and weight before buying it because some manufacturers do use less durable materials to save money on production.
Decide on the best location to install your firearm safe
Just like the old saying “out of sight, out of mind”, nothing is more secure than a concealed gun safe. If your children or any intruders can’t even find your safe, they will never have a chance to break it open. Burglars will be hesitant to waste time looking for a safe since they want to get in and out of your home as fast as possible. Take your time to find the best place for hiding your gun safe. You can also hire a professional check and confirm your gun safe is hidden and securely bolted into our home. Safeguard Safes also provide installation services, give us a call today on 1300 764 971 to enquire.
In conclusion, gun safes are an excellent investment, made to protect the health, safety and well being of your family. They can also be used to secure your sentimental and valuable possessions at the same time. If you own a firearm of any kind, don’t wait too long to invest in a firearm safe. it is not just your duty to comply with the legal requirements on firearm storage in Australia, it is also your responsibility as a caring and protective parent.
We stock a wide range of gun safes here at Safeguard Safes, both new and refurbished. Here you can find firearm safes from all major brands such as Falcon safes, Guardall, CMI, Chubb safes and more. Browse our online shop, or visit us at our showroom in Victoria. If you need any help with selecting the gun safe that best suits your requirement and complies to the legal requirement in your state, contact us and one of our friendly safe experts will be glad to assist you.