Good, Small (1-2 long gun) safe?

[grakk]

Hey guys,

I have a bit of a unique situation - I'm looking for a decent to good gun safe that will hold 1 or 2 long guns - I have no real interest in buying any more long guns. I have a Mossberg 590A1 and I could possibly see myself getting another shotgun for bird hunting in the future.

I live with just me and my fiancee - so the safe would really only be locked when we are away or visitors are in the house.

I want this safe to store a few handguns, and some important documents - this will be on the second floor and the main purpose would be fire protection and to keep friendly (ie non burgulars) people out.

As an alternative do you think it makes sense to buy a high quality smaller safe, and just leave the ammo and handguns locked in it and the shotgun outside?

 

[TexasRedneck]

If the intent is to preclude unauthorized access/use by guests, then yes - the long guns COULD be outside the safe with simple trigger locks while company is present.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

I saw a StackOn gun "cabinet" at Academy for about $80 if you don't need the fire protection.

Its good for basically locking out kids / non-burglars. It holds maybe 3 rifles and comes with a small shelf. I use one for ammo, knives and other stuff I want to keep the kids out of. I built some cheap little wood shelves and threw 'em in mine.

Good, inexpensive fix for your shotguns if you get a safe for your docs and handguns.

 

[Acesn8's]

Amazon.com: Homak® In - the - Wall Gun Safe: Sports & Outdoors

 

[TexasRedneck]

Remember - he's in an apartment. They generally take a dim view of putting holes in the wall.....

 

[Ag0914]

Well, don't reckon you have to necessarily install it unless there's no backing to it.

 

[grakk]

Actually I feel kind of dumb about not saying this - I am in a house (that I own) so I can go busting holes all I want - probably should have mentioned that huh?

 

[TexasRedneck]

Well, DUH!!! In THAT case, go with a larger, fire-rated safe. Jewelry, tax records, etc. can be stored there - not just guns. As time goes by, your collection is likely to grow - better to have the room than having to buy another <cough> safe.

Don't ask.....

 

[grakk]

Part of the issue is it will be in an upstairs closet in our master bath (close enough to get to when unlocked if needed for HD) and the fiancee doesn't really want a huge heavy safe taking up room - which is why I like the idea of a smaller safe.

The closet is on exterior walls on 2 sides, and the 3rd side is the master bedroom. So just looking for smaller options.

 

[Acesn8's]

Well, DUH!!! In THAT case, go with a larger, fire-rated safe. Jewelry, tax records, etc. can be stored there - not just guns. As time goes by, your collection is likely to grow - better to have the room than having to buy another <cough> safe.

Don't ask.....

TR is right if yer gonna go , go big .You may have 1 or 2 guns now but down the line there will be more if yer addicted to them as much as the rest of us.

 

[Acera]

Acesn8's has a pretty good idea there (in post #4), you could easily put a full length mirror over it and keep it close, and out of sight.

Using an outside wall might not be a good idea, because you will have to remove the insulation inside the cavity and increase the possibility of moisture inside the cabinet due to condensation from temp changes. However an inside wall would be ideal.