Fire Ratings Explained

Fire Ratings Explained

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) reported that there were 383,500 home fires in the United States accounting for $5.5 billion of property damage. The following information applies to both Fire Rated Safes and Burglar/Fire Rated Safes. Remember that a Fire Safe without a Burglar Rating is not recommended for Burglar Resistance. If you need […]

California DOJ Approval for Gun Storage

Gun Safe DOJ Regulatory Standards

The CA DOJ defines these regulatory standards for the bare minimum requirements of a Gun Safe: An acceptable gun safe is either one of the following: A gun safe that meets all of the following standards: Shall be able to fully contain firearms and provide for their secure storage. Shall have a locking system consisting […]

Do NOT buy safes at Costco

Why you should never buy a safe from Costco

Background Costco is a great place to shop, you can get your necessities in huge quantities at rock bottom pricing. For items that are commodities such as baby wipes, toilet paper and chicken, Costco is truly the best bang for your buck and I would highly recommend it. Where Costco fails miserably is when they […]

Safe Terms and Definitions Explained

Common Safe Terms Explained

Amalgamate/ Composite Similar in many ways to poured high density concrete, Amalgamate refers to a blend of varying ingredients, often including concrete, that are poured in semi-liquid form to create the protective fire resistant outer casing on high end fire safes. Upon hardening, amalgamate acts as an extremely good fire insulator along with providing a […]

Handgun Transportation in California

Transporting Guns In California – What you need to know

Under California law a concealed handgun can legally be transported with a motor vehicle without a permit only by carrying it: Unloaded Locked in the vehicle’s trunk or in a separate locked container other than the utility or glove compartment If the vehicle does not have a trunk, it must be carried in a “locked […]

Defining Features of a Gun Safe

Important Components & Features of a Gun Safe

Overview: The security of a gun safe is determined by the quality of its features. Each component of a gun safe is designed to help deter the event of an attack, break in, fire, or any other unfortunate event. Hardplate: A hardplate is a hardened piece of steel that sits between the safe door and […]

UL

Safe Burglary Ratings Explained

Overview: Burglar ratings are a mix of manufacturer standards and Underwriters Laboratory burglar ratings. A general guideline for the type of safes versus the content value is as follows (you should always ask your insurance broker to contact Underwriters Laboratory for additional recommendations on content value storage). These ratings and content values are guidelines only: […]