Author Topic: Gun safes (Read 437 times)

patw · « **on:** October 10, 2003, 03:02:34 PM »

Sorry if this is off topic, but I could not find a forum that fit. I need to buy a new gun safe, but it is nearly impossible to find a genuine gun safe that is not a fire safe. I bought a "fire safe" some twenty years ago, and it came with the warning that it should be left open a few hours a week to air out. The reason was that the fire retardant worked by releasing moisture, and that even in normal situations some moisture is continually released in small amounts. I have noticed that some of the metal parts in the safe show some rust, and I do not want to buy a safe that could cause some of my guns to get rust. Anybody have first hand experience? BTW I will not have an electric outlet by where the safe will be, so I can't get a dehumidifier rod.

thanks

Pat

myronman3 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2003, 04:35:26 PM »

i too considered a safe at the urging of my wife. but i was advised by a friend that is involved with the fire dept. that they are rated for 1000 degrees for an hour (aproximately). problem is that a house fire burns at average 1500 for well over that (according to my friend). a small fire and you might fair o.k., but full blown-your screwed. i decided to carry good insurance and built a false wall safe for my guns. bear in mind i am no carpenter. but it works for my needs and only cost me two 2x4's and some time.

Quadzillabill · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2003, 09:40:36 PM »

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=18302&highlight=

I liked the non-fire rated models, but I'm probably going to buy the fire rated model as soon as I confirm I can get a dehumid rod into it.

Good luck.

DesertRam · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2003, 08:21:15 AM »

Check out Homeland Safes in California. Their safes have 2300 degree fire protection, great features, lots of options, and good prices. The customer service is pretty darn good too. I pick mine up next Friday at their plant.[/url]