The importance of having a gun safe

Do you have a gun safe at home? Do you even need one? Let us answer those questions for you. If you have guns, you need a gun safe or cabinet. Where it is located, what it is made of, and how large it is are factors that are all up to you, but having a gun safe is not only smart, but essential if others live with you or if you have visitors. Here at Darien Pro Locksmith we often install gun safes in our customer’s home or business properties. These come in all price ranges and with a various ways to lock and unlock them. Our full service locksmiths offer free price quotes and consultations for local customers so after reading this post, be sure to call with any questions you may have.

What a gun safe is

It’s almost like saying “what is a fruit?” Gun safes are varied and they should be! People have different needs and wants. Some want a gun safe to display their weapons to visitors. Nothing is wrong with that; they are proud of their investment in their collections and much like art or antiques, the guns they own are prized and shown off. While any proper rack or display will do the same thing; a gun safe can also secure guns so that they cannot be easily stolen or, god forbid, used in error or worse. A gun safe can be obvious and showy or it can be discreet and actually hidden. Gun safes come in large or small sizes and can be purchase with a variety of locking mechanisms. Everything from padlocks, combination dials, keypads and even fingerprint locks can be used to secure your weapons from those that have no business with them. You can spend under $50 to buy a small, used gun safe and the price can climb significantly higher for new, high tech cabinets with added features.

Start here…

Before you add a gun safe to your property, it’s wise to examine your goals. Why do you want a gun safe? Do you have children at home and are concerned for their safety? How about teenagers; do your teen kids show an interest in guns? Do their friends? These are all valid questions. Not everyone has small ones at home. Some have roommates, friends and guests over and don’t want their weapons being handled irresponsibly. Gun accidents happen on a regular basis. These can be attributed to domestic violence, home invasions, unwanted intruders, drug use, playing around, and basic human error when loading, handling or cleaning the weapons. Keeping your guns in a secure place is smart as free access to them is not so easy. Often, accessing a locked gun safe is enough to discourage a potential problem and stop it cold.

 

Use a certified, full service locksmith!

One of the reasons we recommend using a licensed, bonded and insured locksmith to purchase and install your gun safe is because of the expertise that comes with it. Getting your gun safe from anywhere else limits you to the purchase alone and does not give you access to the professional advice and security suggestions of a trained security expert that will know best where to locate your new gun safe so that you can maximize its use during any emergency situation. Gun safe locations, sizes and models are good to things to know and consider but another little known benefit of using a locksmith for your gun safe needs concerns the gun safe lock itself. Who better to understand and service the lock on your new gun safe than the professional technician that ordered it and installed it for you? Your locksmith can advise you on locks that are child-proof, pick-proof and still easy and fast to access during times of need.

Where to buy your gun safe

Gun safes are for sale most anywhere. You can buy them online, in a store, or even at yard and garage sales for used ones. We understand thrift and there’s nothing wrong with that but consider the importance of your actual gun safe purchase. If your newly purchased safe is damaged, cheaply built, or not secured properly, it won’t do you much good, or your guns, either! While you don’t need to overspend, there’s no need to ever settle for lower quality gun safe models or construction. You can shop at department or sporting goods stores and they do have some selection and good model choices but consider that if you have questions or need professional advice for selection, installation, placement or service, they won’t be of much help. Most sales people at stores like these are part-time, minimum wage staff that lacks the expertise, motivation and knowledge to professionally consult with you about your gun safe purchase.

Safe stores

Another possible option is to get your gun safe at a safe store. Again, the sales staff and even the management will be of little to no help when it comes to answering questions or providing professional assistance of any kind. In fact, most safe stores simply call on a locksmith for any of that. Why not go directly to the source and call your own locksmith professional? You’ll save money and get faster, better, more professional service for your new gun safe!

 

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