…which successfully pass a specific UL test receive a rating label and are said to be “UL Listed” for that rating. UL’s Burglary-Resistant Safes tests are covered under the UL…
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9 Myths about Gun Safe Fire Ratings
…safes tested for Fire Resistance must pass the Explosion Test. Safe is prepared as in the Fire Endurance Test, but left outside of the oven. The test oven is preheated…
Best Gun Safes
…floors around pipes and wires. In the event of a fire, they keep flames and smoke from passing through the holes. This application has a couple differences compared to an…
Biometric Gun Safes
…winding up in the trash. On the other hand you will probably pass the gun inside on to your child. This is a mismatch in reliability and longevity that should…
100 Money-Saving Ways to Protect Your Guns
…document that too. While you’re at it, it’s not a bad idea to scan or copy important documents like car titles, birth certificate, passports, driver’s licenses, etc., as long as…
16 Reasons to Own a Gun Safe (and 12 Reasons Not To)
…fire protection in a following article. 11. Protect Other Valuables You probably have many other valuables which you want protected from fire and theft and pass on to the next…
Q&A: Securing Handguns and Jewelry in an Apartment
Subject: Questions Message Body: Hello Mr. Capra, I am M.[Name Withheld]. I am an avid reader of your blog. It is concise, informative, and well-written. Over the past month I…
Gun Safe Buyer’s Guide
…safes” are really not safes but security containers, most of which have passed the UL 1037 Section 54 Attack Level 1 Residential Security Container (RSC-I) test. RSC-I’s come with and…
What to Look for in a Gun Safe
…lock you don’t have a fundamental need to change the combination regularly. You can pass down the combination down to your great-grandchildren if you want. Electronic keypad locks have easy…
Where to Put a Gun Safe
In many ways, where to put a gun safe is more important than which gun safe. Finding the best place to put a gun safe gives you better security, without…