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richcecil
I need a reliable but inexpensive gun safe. One that I can gain access fast, but not my lil girls. Budget can stand 3 figures, but not much more. Any suggestions?

"single by deceit,parent by choice"
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  • Alpine
    I have found fire rated Cannons at local discount stores in the past. They came equipped with digital locks, for around $500.

    If you look on line, keep in mind that shipping is going to be huge, as these safes are heavy (400- 600 lbs).
    Good luck!

    "If you ain't got pictures, I wasn't there."
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  • GreenLantern
    I bought a 17 CF Sentry safe at Menards for $329 + tax. Not fire-resistant but light years better than those cheaper tin safes.

    GL

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    Sometimes, when someone is talking to me, my mind drifts off and I
    start thinking about guns I'd like to own.
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  • nmyers
    The chain sporting good stores usually have Homak (& another inexpensive brand I can't remember) for $100-200. Bolted to the wall/floor these provide the bare minimum level of protection, since a well-equiped burglar can peel a cheap lock box in < 1 minute. But, if you have an alarm system, or just can't afford a quality safe like the one noted above, it's better than nothing.

    Neal
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  • fort_knox
    You might find something in a "Fort Knox" safe within your budget if you don't need anything very big, and you are able to pick it up yourself to save shipping/delivery costs. You may have a distributor nearby. The factory will know who is nearest you. I drove about three hours to pick up mine from a guy who sells them out of his home as a part-time business.

    They have several grades available starting with the Maverick series and culminating with the Yeager series. I have two from the Gaurdian series. The smaller model I decided to buy when I was there and saw it was ~$1200. I haven't priced them for a long time, but I think it would be worth a look if you think this might work for you. You might get lucky and find a dealer nearby!

    http://www.fort-knox.net/welcome.htm

    Good Luck
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  • cbxjeff
    For the money it's hard to beat the Sentry GL mentioned. Walmart has them also.

    cbxjeffIt's too late for me, save yourself.
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  • gun_runner
    sentry makes nice ones for around $350. If you cant find them they have them at superwalmart. Or you can get a gun cabinet that weighs 65 lbs for around $75 at walmart. You can bolt it to the floor and wall. The difference is the cabinets ar not fire proof and of course the are not as tough. But they are more than enough to store guns and keep out kids or anyone else that comes into your house. Most people dont break into houses carrying an acetaline torch so no worries.

    Larry
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  • skyman
    No offense to my peer imputes on their on safes, but, if you want a deterrent, both fire resistant and not being able to pick it up and run off with it, anything under a thousand pounds, then contact me directly. I spent over four years researching safes. That included calling the manufactures, repeatedly questioning them against the other builders. There is a big discrepancy in the reported capabilities of safes. Thiefs like to carry safes away--a light safe just means you've consoladated your valuables in a light weight container that a couple of hoodlums can run off with---has happened here in Kali several times.

    not cheap but worth the money---it will stop your daughters boy friends from offing your guns

    Regards,
    Skyman@inreach.com
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  • earlwellman
    I have a Frontier Renegade 60x30x24 and really like the fact that it is good at 1220 deg F for 45 minutes rather than the 30 minutes of alot of other companies. It also has the solid 3/8 inch steel door, rather than a rolled corner 10 or 12 gage door like others. The body is also 10 gage rather than the competitor's 11 or 12. I also wanted a good safe under $1000, but sprang for the extra 200 to get a good solid safe that weighs 725, so it's harder to walk away with. If you think it's easy to move a 725lb safe ask the 3 guys that took an hour and nearly got hernias moving mine last time. http://www.frontiersafe.com/
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  • gonepostal
    thats why you bolt them down ,and don't leave a dolly sitting next to it

    yep its me ,same one for 4 years now
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  • deerhntr
    Do what my cousin did Get an Old refridgorator with a Good Lock and hasp put a Bio-Hazzard sticker on it with "urine samples" written under it,stick this in your basement scatter around some Lab stuff.Out 10 Bucks.DONE,It survived 2 break ins and one NYPD raid[:D]

    "Now Go Home and Get your Fu**** Shine Box!"
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