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How to pick the right gun safe for your home

Picking the right gun safe for your home is a more lengthy task than you might think, for there are many things to consider when shopping for one. Thickness, lock type, fireproof rating, and other factors all play an important role in the final purchase of the safe. The chances of thieves breaking into your home are slim, but you can't be too careful with your valuables and firearms. Shopping around Utah for a good gun safe? Consider these safety features when you do.

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Effective bolt mechanism:

Effective bolt mechanism:

Many gun safes come with an extensive array of bolts that lock the door firmly in place. This is an absolute requirement, for thieves will attempt to pry the door open if they detect that the integrity is low. However, the presence of many bolts can only do so much, for there must also be a reliable locking mechanism in place to make sure that those bolts stay put. If the locking mechanism fails, then all of those steel bolts become obsolete. The bolts themselves need to be long enough and impossible to bend. Also, effective locks can make a difference, including biometric locks that only open with your fingerprint.

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Thick metal

Thick metal

Often, gun safe manufacturers will cut corners by reinforcing “key points” on a safe while removing integrity from others. One example is the use of a “sheet rock” door, which is a layer of sheet rock sandwiched by other layers of metal. This gives the appearance of durability, but in truth can easily be broken by thieves in a home. The director of marketing for Utah's Fort Knox once said that a flimsy door is easily pried open, and flimsy side panels can easily be bashed in.

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Fire resistance

Fire resistance

A fireproof safe is often overlooked by safe shoppers in Utah. Having a fireproof safe is important because it protects contents during that rare emergency where the house is up in flames. Some gun safe manufacturers will claim that their product is fireproof, but this is difficult to test. The best way to go about finding a truly fireproof safe is by researching the most trusted gun safe companies and hearing what consumers have to say.

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Home

Home

We at Fort Knox are proud of the fact that we are America's Best. From raw steel to the last coat of paint, we use only the best American made products. Whether you peruse our site, visit our showroom or one of our many dealers nationwide, you'll see why such people as Matt Hughes, Steve Autstin and Bill Engvall prefer Fort Knox over all other brands.

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