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The world has changed radically from the days that firearms were proudly displayed on racks on the walls, handguns in holsters slung over the backs of chairs and the old twenty two propped up in the corner. We now fear theft as even consumer firearms are pricey, custom and antique pieces are very valuable and all are easy to sell. Gun safes are not only indispensable for the security they provide; they are essential to lessen liability. California among other states has laws that hold the owner of stolen arms responsible for their theft and crimes that may be committed by them.

When purchasing a gun safe there are many things to consider. Things that you must take into account are the types and quantity of the arms you want secured, the dimensions of the safe, the interior layout, what steel gauge, proper fireproofing and the reputation of the manufacturer. Consult the insurance company that carries your policy and determine their guidelines so it can’t come back to bite you should there be a theft. Proper installation is a must and ideally gun safes should be securely bolted to a concrete base or wall studs as a second choice.

Get a Gun Safe That Meets Your Needs

When buying gun cabinets a larger size is preferable. Having to stuff handguns in corners of a t small safe can be very frustrating. Draw out a plan considering all the dimensions of your firearms and have a layout in mind. There are many sizes of steel utilized in the construction of gun safes and as a good rule, use nothing less than a wall thickness of 10-gauge steel with at least 8 gauge preferable. Fireproofing is a personal choice with ceramic wool being a first choice but if constructed properly, sheetrock is very effective. All safes should have anti tampering devices with extra armor to deter drilling and relocking pins. The exterior finish is important to the appeal and décor.

As a responsible gun owner, which I’m sure you claim to be, your single most important priority should be safety.  I’m talking about the bare bones here – prevent casual access to your firearms.  Typically, the safety of your children comes to mind, and as monumentally important as that is, people often neglect prohibiting access from grown ups as well.  Many adults, even in these here gun slingin’ United States, have no idea how to safely handle a firearm.  The consequences can be lethal.

Well, enough with the scare tactics.  Though the message is vital, the sole intent of this article isn’t to freak you out.  In fact, it’s quite the contrary.  You can inexpensively accomplish both safety and the secure organization of your firearms in one tight steel package; a gun cabinet.  Gun cabinets don’t quite offer the same seemingly invincible protection that a premium gun safe does, however, they’re not nearly as expensive either.  In my humble opinion, steel gun cabinets are best if you have a handful of firearms in the house that you need to keep organized in a secure fashion – I don’t advise that you keep a $10,000+ gun collection, or your grandmother’s priceless jewelry locked away in one.

Even though they aren’t built to protect against 1400 degree flames or professional caliber burglars, that isn’t to say that you can’t find cabinets loaded with attractive features.  Homak makes a gun cabinet (often mistakenly called a Homak gun safe) that fits flush into the corner of any room.  This is ideal for those short on space, not to mention, it’s far more difficult to break into the side of a unit when it’s surrounded by a concrete wall.    In addition, Homak manufacturers their models so that they’re quick access pistol boxes can be mounted directly to the top, creating a balanced combination of dependable storage, and emergency accessibility.

Stack On is another monster in the steel cabinet industry.  Though Stack On does manufacture gun safes as well, their cabinets are far more affordable.   In addition to being similarly priced to Homak, Stack On tends to be a bit more into the aesthetics.  The exterior finish is often a glossy hunter green, and many of their models include fully lit and padded interiors.

There are plenty of other quality gun cabinet manufacturers available; Sentry, Scout, and Honeywell just to name a few, but the important thing to remember is, regardless of the brand you choose, what’s crucial is that you’re keeping those who you care about out of harms way.