Furniture Gun Safe (2024)

FAQs

Where not to store a gun safe? ›

Most experts will tell you that an upstairs bedroom or master bedroom is among the worst places to put a safe because criminals often search these areas first for easy pickings on jewelry, electronics, watches, and other valuables (even bedside-table handguns if not properly locked in a safe) that people typically have ...

We recommend putting a thin piece of carpet under your safe. This will protect your floor by distributing the safe's weight more evenly. However, we don't recommend using a rubber mat on linoleum. These can leave permanent marks on the floor.

With the help of your friends, slowly and CAREFULLY tilt your gun safe and slip the dolly underneath its bottom. Completely secure the safe to the dolly with the straps before moving along your pre-planned path.

By building a specific mounting within a wall, you can cover up the gun safe with a painting or other item. This kind of home gun safe can be among the most secretive and discreet if you can find a good hiding space. You can even put it in your bedroom if you want to keep it close at hand.

One of the best options is to install the gun safe in a dedicated room or area with limited access, such as a basem*nt or a study room. These areas are often less frequented by guests and offer an extra layer of protection against burglaries.

Storing a loaded gun in a safe can damage the gun over time, as the ammunition can corrode, leak, or explode. The gun can also suffer from wear and tear, as the springs, magazines, and chambers can lose their tension and function. A damaged gun can malfunction or misfire, putting you and others at risk.

Guns and ammunition should be stored separately. When the gun is not in your hands, you must still think of safety. Use a California-approved firearms safety device on the gun, such as a trigger lock or cable lock, so it cannot be fired.

One of the best flooring types to anchor your gun safe to is cement. Cement is very strong and can hold a safe weighing 1,000 pounds or more without a problem. Depending on how your home is built, you'll most likely have concrete floors in your basem*nt or in your garage.

Obviously, concrete floors are strong. When used as a foundation for a home without a basem*nt or crawlspace, these floors can withstand extreme weight, including the heaviest gun safes. They are an excellent choice for safe installation.

The safe must be bolted to the premises by way of internally fitted bolts or screws through the base or back of the safe. The securing points should not be visible or accessible externally to the safe.

Is it OK to lay a gun safe down? ›

Laying down a gun safe during the move may seem like a convenient option, but it's generally not recommended. Gun safes are designed to be upright, and laying them on their sides or back can pose risks and potential damages.

You can install a gun safe into an existing closet

This approach is by far the least intrusive and time-consuming method for turning a closet into a safe, and it may actually be the most economical from a security perspective, but it may not be for everyone.

Firearms are kept as a source of protection, but in a nightstand and in the event of a break-in, the very guns kept for safety can become a liability because the intruders might hit the nightstands first, considering that it is the most common place where homeowners keep their guns.

A small gun safe mounted to your nightstand or in the drawer of your night stand makes that firearm nearly as available as the gun sitting atop the nightstand but it also adds a significant layer of security while reducing liability and risk.

Fire Protection: Installing a gun safe upstairs can provide better fire protection for your firearms and valuables, especially if your gun safe has a high fire rating and protection. Fires tend to start and spread faster on the ground floor, where there are more flammable materials, electrical outlets, or appliances.

Gun cabinets and safes must be installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations, usually bolted into a solid concrete or brick wall or floor. We would not recommend installing your gun safe in your bedroom, living room, kitchen or garage.

For example, if you're installing a safe to protect against theft, you'll want to choose a location that's less visible and harder to access. Choosing places like closets with concealment doors, pull-out drawers, in-wall safes, and concrete basem*nt safes are a good idea to ensure protection.

Modern Pistol Safety Features

Modern carry pistols are almost always designed to be carried with a round in the chamber. Check with your manufacturer to be sure, but it's a rare defensive pistol that's not designed with drop safeties and other internal and external features to prevent negligent discharges.