There are many considerations when purchasing a safe. You should decide on where you want to put it, the size you think you will grow into, the fire/burglar rating, the layout of the interior of the safe, other things you may want to store in your safe along with your firearms, and so forth. It is difficult to have a one-size-fit all safe. Most manufacturers denote how many long gun “spaces” are allocated in the interior, however, not all long guns take up the same space. A long barrel shotgun needs to have room for the barrel, whereas a scoped rifle will need room for the scope. Handguns can be stored in cases or racks. It is a good rule of thumb to purchase a bigger safe then you need.

Fire rating is, basically, how long the safe will protect the contents in the event of fire. It can be referred to as the fire, smoke, and water resistance. The fire rating of the safe is dependent on the materials and construction of the safe. The higher the fire rating, the longer the safe and its contents will survive in the case of a fire.  Fire rating does not necessarily reflect how resistant the safe is from burglary. Fire Ratings are determined by Underwriters Laboratories (UL©) 

UL stands for Underwriters Laboratories, an independent organization dedicated to educating businesses and the public about safety and performance of products in a wide spectrum of industries. UL has been testing and rating products for more than 100 years, and evaluates nearly 20,000 products annually. The UL rating is an indicator of product quality and certification of safety.

You have a couple options when it comes to having the safe delivered to your home. You can pick it up yourself or have it delivered by a third party for an additional charge.  The delivery service sets their prices.

Safes come in a variety of interior layouts for storing rifles, shotguns, and handguns. Some accessories you may consider would be a dehumidifier, lighting kit, pistol stands/racks, magazine storage, and door organizers. We have a variety of accessories to help organize your safe.

Guns come in different sizes. The manufactures also differ on how firearms are stored. In general, you should consider buying a safe bigger than what you think you will need.  Safes can be used to store other valuables such as jewelry, electronics, and important documents. It is easy to out grow a small safe, and it is better to have more room than you need for future use.