Fireproof safes have many uses. One of the most popular uses is
as in-home, secure gun storage. With crime on the rise, more and
more Americans are considering gun ownership as a means of
protection. However, with the sense of protection that owning a gun
provides, the risk of the weapon falling into the hands of a child
or criminal often outweighs the security. Therefore, many gun
owners rely on the highly popular fireproof gun safes to protect
their guns.
Fireproof gun safes are available in a variety of sizes. The
smallest holds up to 20 guns, and the largest gun safes hold up to
64 guns. The weight of the safes ranges from 450-1200 pounds. The
medium to large sized fireproof gun safes have multiple
compartments with moveable fireproof panels, allowing for
reconfiguration of the size and position of the compartments to
provide the storage space that best meets the owner’s gun storage
needs.
The fireproof rating varies by safe. The safes are exposed to
temperatures ranging from 1200-1400 degrees Fahrenheit. When
comparing fireproof gun safes, ratings will be posted indicating
the length of time the particular safe was able to withstand
extreme temperatures. A fireproof gun safe with a thirty-minute
rating would indicate that the safe was exposed to the extreme
temperature and remained intact for a period of thirty minutes. A
maximum rating is approximately 150 minutes.
Fireproof gun safes also have a patented gasket-style seal
inside the door. The unique feature of this seal is that it’s flat,
but expands when exposed to extreme heat. This seals the door of
the fireproof gun safe, eliminating the risk of smoke or water
damage to the contents of the fireproof safe.
Optional features include internal lighting, an outlet for a
dehumidifier, and a wide variety of color and texture choices.
Accessory door panels offer additional fireproof compartments for
storage of ammunition, documents, or other similarly sized
items.
The security of the fireproof gun safe is enhanced by steel
locking bolts on all four sides of the doors. This feature ensures
that the security of the gun safe can not be compromised and
prevents the door from being pried open.
Many gun owners consider fireproof safes a necessity and find a
great sense of security in knowing that the guns are inaccessible
to others.