GUN SAFE AND VAULT DOOR FAQ
We are often asked, why get a gun safe, what
kind of safe and other important considerations. We have provided the
following gun safe information as a general guide in your decision making
process. For further information and a free safe quote please contact one of
our gun safe specialists toll free at 1-866-723-3163.
Why Own A Gun Safe?
Purchasing a Gun Safe is the most responsible decision a gun owner will
ever make. Locking your rifles, shotguns and pistols in a secure place
prevents children from injury due to firearm accidents. Securing weapons
in a gun safe is a great safety precaution, but also reduces the chance
of theft. Security experts say a DOJ approved Gun Safe is the best way
to reduce theft and protect your family. Pentagon Steel Safes offers a
gun safe line that has been top rated in Gun Test consumer reports. The
purchase of a gun safe in California is required if you do not wish to
own gun locks. You will never regret buying a great gun safe.
There are several reasons why a collector of firearms wants to buy a gun
safe. One, protect your family members from gun accidents. Two, to
protect your firearms from fire. A discount gun safe or fireproof gun
safe can achieve this goal. Three, to protect your guns from theft. Used
gun safes and most DOJ compliant fireproof gun safes will do. Four, to
protect home belongs from fire or theft. Many hunters think they can buy
a large home safe, but few will protect your weapons because of limited
height. The purchase of a gun safe has the necessary protection for fire
and theft. A commercial grade fireproof gun safe is more secure, but a
industry standard gun safe is more affordable. Remember, a cheap gun
safe may look appealing, but they don't have the internal mechanisms and
fireproofing to stand up to all fires. There are a few consumer reports
that had a gun safe reviews. The companies Pentagon Safes & Vault Doors
and Pentagon Steel Safes are some of the highest rated and come with 35
years experience building the highest quality gun safes and vault
doors..
Why New Gun Safes?
Gun Safes have a 99.99% success rate when it comes to protecting
children from firearm accidents. In 30 years, no child or teenager has
broken into any of Pentagon gun safes. New or discount gun
safes will do the trick. Experts say new or cheap gun safes are adequate
when it comes to securing firearms. So long as they have S&G locks and
DOJ approval ratings. Remember... buying gun safes for weapons not only
protects them from theft but can protect your the life of a loved one.
What About Used Gun Safes?
Gun safe enthusiasts who think they want a used gun safe should look at
Pentagon and Pentagon Steel gun safes. Hunters looking for bargains should be less
interested in buying a Used Gun Safe and more interested in buying a
great security gun safe. Firearm owners can have collections worth more
than $10.000 and buying a new gun safe over a used gun safe is
comparatively inexpensive. When you call a factory direct safe company,
such as Pentagon Safes they usually have a used gun safe on their
showroom floor.
On-line Google users searching the net for cheap bargains or special
discounts should call gun safe manufacturers like Pentagon Gun
Safes. Used gun safes are discounted everyday. Especially, if you buy
two or three at a time. Used gun safes will save you 20% but usually
don't come with life warranties. The best way to buy used gun safes is
by buying them direct from the factory. Not from a private party.
Warranties on used gun safes are not transferable. Sure you get a
cheaper gun safe but it's used and worn-looking. But you don't have to
buy used gun safes when Pentagon Safes sells inexpensive new gun
safes everyday.
What About Gun Safe Discount Sales?
Many gun stores claim to have Gun Safe Discount Sales. If you're a gun
safe dealer or manufacturer and want to start selling discount gun
safes, shop on-line and look for three things. Discount gun safes with
step doors, two re-lockers and "Made in America Stickers". Some gun safe
manufacturers have Gun Safes Discount Sales. But watch out for those
cheap gun safes. They're probably cheap gun cabinets not a real gun safe. So contact gun
safe manufacturers like Pentagon Safes direct and ask for their gun safes discount sales.
When you cut out the middleman and buy factory-direct, discount gun
safes are built like premium fire safes.
Discount Gun Safes are great safes if fireproofing is not important to
you. These types of safe usually have 30 minute fire-rated; an
unfortunate symptom of most discount gun safes. When you're buying an
ammo safe, rife gun safe or home safe, try to get something that exceeds
your regular discount gun safes. Make sure the safe has bent American
steel, step system doors that seal on four levels and more than just
drywall fire insulation. Your discount gun safes do not have these
options and you'll see the difference it your safe goes through a fire.
Buy discount gun safes only when they have thick steel and more fire
insulation.
Where do you find a gun safe discount sale? You have to ask gun safe
specialists like sporting good clerks, hunting guides and gun stores.
They'll tell you Gun Safe Discount Sales will make the bargain hunter in
you fork over your dough quick. But don't! Contact factory gun safe
manufacturers direct. You'll get more gun safe for the money from
manufacturers that have Gun Safe Discount Sales multiple times a year.
They also sell gun safes cheap, especially if you're buying two or more.
So... if saving money's your objective, watch for the factory-direct Gun
Safe Discount Sales.
What About Handgun Safes?
Handgun Safes are great security safes. They're small gun safes, but
effective. It's not safe leaving a handgun under your mattress. Lock it
in a handgun safe. And you don't have to buy a small gun safe if you
want a handgun safe. There are plenty of small handgun safes that are
big enough to act as home and office safes too. Plus, Handgun Safes are
cheap gun safes. You can't put a price on human life. These small gun
safe might save your child's life.
Who Makes the Best Gun Safe for
You?
Who makes the best gun safe? America, that's who. Gun safes sold on-line
are almost always made in China. The best gun safes are made in the
United States. Whether you're looking for a Rifle gun safe, new, used or
antique firearms safe, the Best Gun Safe are USA Made. But the Best Gun
Safe award goes to the commercial safe. They have 1/4" steel bodies,
step system doors, four point sealing doors and fireproofing that's
cement or ceramic insulation. The best gun safe is not made with drywall
fireproofing. The best gun safe is not sold on-line. You must contact a
gun safe manufacturer personally. And make sure it's American. If a
on-line company claims to be American, call an American gun safe
manufacturer like Pentagon, Fort Knox or Halls. They'll
tell you who's American and who is not.
Won't A Cheap Gun Safe Work as Well
as a High End Safe?
If you just want to lock up your guns from a child, a Cheap Gun Safe
will do. They're inexpensive and pretty reliable. But you don't want to
buy a cheap gun safe from an on-line gun safe company with no record. A
company that has only been selling gun safe for a few years. They
usually go out of business. Cheap gun safe is usually from china and
have fraudulent fire ratings. The best way to buy a cheap gun safe is
buy it from an American gun safe manufacturer. And don't trust a
salesman. It's easy to figure out the defense between a great safe and a
cheap safe: the gun safe with the most fire-board, 2300 Degree Ceramic
and steps in the door is the best. And remember, if you get a deal on a
cheap gun safe, it's usually from China.
Inexpensive Gun Safes usually means low quality. I guess the word
"inexpensive" is relative. inexpensive gun safes usually fall in the
price range of $300 - $999. You can buy an inexpensive gun safe online,
but that usually means it's Chinese. The reason you don't want to buy a
Chinese gun safe is because the steel is very mild. A lot of gun
enthusiasts buy two gun safes. One for expensive guns and one for
inexpensive items. Inexpensive gun safes are good for low-end firearms,
ammunition, paint-guns and knickknacks. Real gun safes with step doors
and multi-level re-lockers are great to house high-end shotguns, assault
weapons, scoped weapons and priceless heirlooms.
Why Pentagon Safes & Vault Doors?
The best way to figure out who makes the best gun safes is by watching
which gun safe the US Government is buying. The FBI, Homeland Security,
US Secret Service and LAPD chose Pentagon Steel Safes over all other
gun safes. Probably because they offer 2300 degree fire insulation,
step-system doors, military and police discounts. Premium Pentagon
Steel Gun Safes are American made and offer double locks for maximum
security. When the above government institutions scoured the net looking
for their gun safes, they were probably looking for gun safes that
resembled high-end commercial grade safes. Pentagon Safes Safes offer this level of security.
Because we are the manufacturer and distributor of high end gun safes
and vault doors you aren't dealing with a middle man. We can ship safes
regionally. We offer ship our gun safes, vault doors and safety shelters
direct to the east coast, mid America and the west coast.
What Type of Fireproof Gun Safe
Should I Get?
Make sure you have a Fireproof Gun Safe that exceeds 1200 degrees for 30
minutes. A gun safe that is fireproof is the number one criteria for
security. The chances of your home experiencing a fire are 5 times more
likely than being burglarized. Having a waterproof gun safe is great
too. When your gaskets expand during a fire, they seal your safe from
hot air and water damage. When buying a fireproof gun safe make sure it
has more than just drywall. 99% of gun safes sold online are cheap gun
safes with drywall. The first thing you should ask a gun safe salesman
is "Does your gun safe have drywall fireproofing?" If he says, "yes",
look elsewhere. You are only buying one fireproof gun safe? Look for one
with 2300 degree ceramic or fire safe cement.
The industry standard definition of fireproof gun safe varies. A normal
house fire burns at 1200 between 25-40 minutes. But a fireproof gun safe
that states it will last for 30 minutes may not. The gun safes they get
tested are flawless, unlike most factory made gun safes. That's why you
always want to buy a fireproof gun safe that is 60 minutes and up. This
provides insurance that your safe will last in a fire. But remember,
fireproofing isn't everything. Thousands of safes get broken into every
year. Sure a fire resistant gun safe protects your from fire, but does
it protect your from water damage. Not usually. That's why a fireproof
gun safe should have a dehumidifier and double expandable gaskets to
reduce moisture and water damage. A fireproof gun safe should have a
higher temperature rating. If you store computer disks or heat sensitive
film or microfiche you will need ratings above 1200 degrees. Usually,
1800-2200 degree fireproof gun safes provide acceptable shielding from
heat.
To learn more about fireproof gun safes, call one of our safe experts.
We can provide you with useful information about fire resistant gun
safes.
What About Fire Resistant Gun
Safes?
Without a doubt the best Fire Resistant Gun Safes are the gun safes with
2300 degree ceramic or cement, multi-steel step system doors and two
fire gaskets. Gun safes that only have fire resistant drywall and one
gasket are inferior. If a fire hits your house, almost everything of
value will be damaged. Great fire resistant gun safes will make
everything safe. A lot of know-it-alls say there are no fire resistant
gun safes. That's not true. If your gun safe is fireproofed well, it
will last through almost any fire. But it you buy a cheap fire resistant
gun safe on-line beware. The ratings are suspicious. Again, here's the
best way to pick a great fire resistant gun safe: looking for the safe
with the most fireboard or ceramic, the most steps in the door and the
most gaskets. The safe with most "stuff" in the walls and door is the
most fireproof gun safe. It's that easy.
Fire resistant gun safes were first designed in the 70's with drywall
fireboard. They were 30 minute fire rated and were notorious for not
protecting guns from fire. Fire resistant gun safes can be equipped with
step doors and built like commercial fire safes. Fire resistant gun
safes are different than fireproof gun safes. A fire proof gun safe
refers to gun safes with 60 plus minute fire ratings. These gun safes
will last through almost any fire. Fire resistant gun safes only last
about 20-30 minutes in a fire. If you come home to a fire, cross your
fingers if you own a fire resistant gun safe because there's a 50-50
chance you'll lose everything.
To learn more about fire resistant gun safes, fireproof gun safes, fire
resistant gun safes and commercial fire safes contact one of our
knowledgeable safe experts.
What Are Security Gun Safes?
Security Gun Safes are for those who aren't primarily interested in
fireproofing, but are more concerned with burglary attacks. Buying
security gun safes or what others call gun cabinets is a thing of the
past. Gun safes are no longer expensive. And almost all come with some
level of fireproofing. Plus, in many cases it your gun safe is
fireproof, you can write it off. Contact a gun safe manufacturer and
they'll tell you how to do it. Usually, the gun safe purchase will fall
under the "Security Deposit Box Law" or if you own a business, you can
use it to secure business documents. Many security gun safes are sold
online still at very low prices.
What Should I Look For When
Purchasing Vault Doors?
Owning a vault room in your house is the hottest thing since the
Jacuzzi. Everyone wants one and buying a vault door is inexpensive.
Total construction cost of a walk-in vault room usually runs $6,000 and
it increases the value of your home $30,000-$50,000. Vault Doors come in
all sizes and colors. They can be adorned with gold plating and matched
to the color of any room. Vault Doors can also be fastened to concrete
rooms and be used as tornado or hurricane shelters.
FEMA suggests owning a vault door room or hurricane shelter where the
door opens inward. If your house collapse it will be easy to open the
door and climb out over the rubble. Vault doors are usually rated for 2
hours because of the concrete rooms have 10" of concrete. Most vault
doors come equipped with a panic room internal release option. This
allows the owner to lock himself inside the vault room and be able to
leave at will. It's a great option for home invasions and hurricane or
earthquake situations.
Vault doors and vault rooms can be fitted with TL rated vault doors with
2, 3 or 4 hour fire rated and usually cost between $3500 - $6000. Vault
doors that have 1 and 2 hour fire ratings usually run $2000-$2700. Most
fires only burn for 40 minutes so spending more than 3,000 for a vault
door isn't necessary unless you are insuring diamonds, gold brink or
large sums or money. Contact a vault door specialists for more info.
What About Home Safes, Jewelry
Safes and Valuables Safes?
Home safes can be used for a myriad of purposes from protecting
valuables and important documents to securing firearms from children and
burglars. Because fire is a major threat to homes, make sure any home
safe you purchase is fireproof. Do not put your valuables in a cheap
foreign made safe with flimsy construction and cheap fire insulation. A
quality home safe should be adequate to house important documents,
valuables and firearms. Talking to a gun safe or home safe expert about your
requirements is the best way to assure you get the safe that matches
your needs.
How do you find the best home safe? Most look online. But after
searching online for home safes, contact the companies that state, "Made
in the USA." Not companies that state "America Supported" or something
vague like that. An estimated 90% of home safes are foreign made and may
have fraudulent fire ratings. When looking for home safes look for step
doors, two gaskets and fireboard thickness of at least 3 inches. These
are real home safes that seal on four points. Cheap home safes have
single sealing step-less doors and only drywall for fireproofing. And if
they are foreign made the steel is mild enough to drill through with a
simple $2.00 drill bit.
A proper home safe will cost you $700-$1000 and last you a lifetime. To
learn more about home and office safes search commercial safes online.
You'll notice the TL rated home safes are approximately $1500-1900.
Compare these to more inexpensive home safes online. Get the safe that
best suites your fireproof needs.
What is the History of Modern Safes
and What Types and Options Should I Look For?
Safes is a general term for a secure lockable box used for securing
valuable objects against theft or damage. The first patent for a burglar
resistant safe was by Charles and Jeremiah Chubb in 1835. Modern Safes
come in all sizes and configurations and are usually made of steel and
other components for fireproofing. Things to look for when buying a safe
are: Burglar resistance, Fire resistance, Water resistance, Type of
lock, Location of the safe (free standing safe, wall safe, vault door).
It is always best to consult with a safe and vault expert who will help
you choose the right security option for you.
Is It Better to Deal Direct from
Gun Safe Manufacturers?
If you are a businessman and want to start selling gun safes, contact
safe manufacturers. The only way to get great deals on gun safes is
contacting safe manufactures direct with no middleman. And don't buy a
gun safe on-line from a gun safe company with little or no experience.
Top gun safe companies such as Pentagon Steel Safes have been in
business for decades. Typical start up gun safe web stores don't have
industry support and have to buy there way to the top of search engine
rankings. Some Safe Manufacturers publish the inner workings of their
safes to show they're not made in China. Burglars know Chinese gun safes
are easy to penetrate. Most gun safe manufacturers relocate their
re-lockers and internal mechanisms yearly.
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