Gun safes

Gun safes keep firearms out of the reach of kids and criminals. Familiarize yourself with the various types of gun safes to order the right models for your home or business.

Types of gun safes: Wall safes are recessed so the doors to the safes are flush with wall surfaces. Freestanding gun safes come in compact versions for pistols and revolvers or in tall versions for rifles and shotguns.

Types of gun-safe locks: Your new gun safe may have one of several types of locking systems to secure the contents.

• Key-locking gun safes are locked and unlocked with conventional keys and locks.
• Wheel-and-pin gun safes use spinning combination locks to secure their contents.
• Electronic locking gun safes have a touchpad screen or button array to open the safe using a number password.
• Biometric gun safes scan the hand for matching fingerprints before the contents of the safes become accessible.
• Multi-lock gun safes use two or more locking systems to allow access to the guns inside.

The safest types of gun safes are biometric safes and multi-lock safes.

For maximum protection of your firearms, choose a fireproof safe. Waterproof safes are advised in areas that are prone to flooding or excessive humidity.