Importance of having a gun safe

Every person who owns weapons needs to have a gun safe or cabinet. Gun safes can be added or installed at your home or at your business or both! Your gun safe can protect you, your loved ones, guests and customers but they can also protect your guns, too! You don’t have to be a gun enthusiast in order to have a gun safe. Any gun owner that wants added protection for their guns and enhanced security for their family, guests and visitors should seriously consider getting a gun safe.

What a gun safe is
A gun safe is a cabinet made of wood or metal that is specifically made for storing your guns and/or ammunition. These specialized cabinets come in various sizes, materials and locking mechanisms. Some gun safes use a key or a dial lock. Others can be opened with a keypad or even a fingerprint lock. Obviously all gun safes are not alike and they should not be purchased without considering your gun storage needs, budget, placement and purpose.

What is your goal for your gun safe?
It’s an honest question and you need to think about this before adding a gun safe to your property. Do you need to have fast access to a loaded weapon in case of need? Is your goal to simply secure your guns from theft and damage? Do you want to display your guns to visitors and guests? Is your goal to preserve your guns and keep them safe from elements including dust, moisture and fire? Maybe your goal is not one of these but a combination of some or all of them. The size, lock, and placement of your new gun safe will all depend on these goals and questions.

Let’s dispel a myth
Here at Tucker Locksmith LLC, we are often asked about difficulty of gun access if they are locked up in a gun safe. What if you need one but can’t get to it or load it in time? Let’s say that you are in one room of the house and hear glass breaking and the sound of someone in your house. You might be alone or you might have children or guests there so you have to consider that. How do you get to your gun safe and then open it and load a weapon in time to protect yourself? Even though our crime rate here in Tucker, GA is low and forced entry is rare, there is always the possibility of it happening so this is something that needs to be considered. Here’s where your locksmith expert comes into play.

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