Gun Safe

[Adrenaline Junky]

Would there be a problem in putting a gun safe in an insulated, but not heated garage?

 

[Mgderf]

No problem, but I would suggest a Golden-Rod, or similar safe drier.

 

[HavokCycle]

desiccant packs. but this should be so in any safe.

 

[Adrenaline Junky]

Any recommendations on brands or brands to avoid? Reasonings for both please. Thanks.

 

[CitiusFortius]

Any recommendations on brands or brands to avoid? Reasonings for both please. Thanks.

Buy as much safe as you can afford, bolt it to the floor, and get one with a good fire rating. It's more likely that it'll be used in a fire than a robbery (generally speaking).

 

[Bunnykid68]

Make sure the safe is dry before you put anything in it as well if you are going to be using warming rods

 

[the1kidd03]

I would recommend staying away from a garage if possible. They are often much easier to access by burglars and unless you are certain you're going to anchor it, it wouldn't take much to load it into a vehicle. Additionally, garages aren't teh greatest at keeping moisture out. You'll probably have to take extra measure to keep moisture out of the safe itself.

 

[Hammer]

Thread Jack: What is a tolerable moisture content % for a safe?

 

[Adrenaline Junky]

Thank you for your replies.

 

[HavokCycle]

i like liberty, a LOT, but i have no data to back that up.

 

[87iroc]

I've had mine in my garage for about 3 yrs. I have a rod in the bottom(bolted to wall)...and run that closet moisture remover stuff(name escapes me) in it. Damp Rid I guess its called now that I think about it. I also have a dessicant box in there as well(note LOTS of attempts to remove moisture).

I also have guns i dont' use much in Sillcon gun socks. Whenver I shoot one I wipe it down with a silicone rag and oil the bores.

So far so good on rust.

 

[churchmouse]

A good fire rated safe should maintain a seal against moisture if it is dry when you close it. Desiccant packs are a good long term measure. Make sure the guns are well oiled and stored "Wet" with oil. I would also avoid the garage. Make it as hard as you can on thieves.
Buy all the safe you can afford with ample room to expand.

 

[HavokCycle]

Buy all the safe you can afford with ample room to expand.

truth this. safes can fill up quickly. mine went from a half-empty stack-on locker to a stuffed liberty safe in a year.

 

[browning84]

What is a good fire rating.. i just bought a 32 gun safe and I just looked at it and it says 1200 degrees at one half hour..is that good? ps: birthday present from wife.. she loves me

 

[spradling24]

Its not bad by no means, better than nothing.

The big thing is, make sure you have is the palusol expandable door seal, keeps out the smoke and water during a fire.

 

[churchmouse]

truth this. safes can fill up quickly. mine went from a half-empty stack-on locker to a stuffed liberty safe in a year.

I had 2 safes and a pistol safe. several ammo cabinets. We reduced the herd last summer down to 1 long gun, 1 pistol and 1 ammo cabinet. Sold off what was empty. Mistake. I am an addict and resistance is futile. Shopping for another safe today.

 

[BKExpress]

Two Liberty's UPSTAIRS in my man cave, one Stack On in my home office and one pistol safe in my bedroom closet. I don't like the garage, but if you take the proper precautions you should be alright.

 

[Titanium Man]

Thread Jack: What is a tolerable moisture content % for a safe?

I believe the instructions on my hygrometer said like 45-50% was ideal.

Lockdown Hygrometer (Specs)

Get one of these..............they're cheap information on what's going on in your safe.


Oh Yeah..................Johnson Safe. By one now, or buy it again in the future.

 

[HnK]

I don't like the garage idea much either. But when I got mine it was over 700 lbs. It took 4 of my friends and I almost 2 hours to get it where I wanted it. I won't lie I did think about leaving it in the garage.

 

[BKExpress]

I don't like the garage idea much either. But when I got mine it was over 700 lbs. It took 4 of my friends and I almost 2 hours to get it where I wanted it. I won't lie I did think about leaving it in the garage.

That's what friends are for. 2 safes up a flight of stairs took a little time and coordination, but with 3 buddies it was no problem. Lol