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IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A GUN SAFE
If you own firearms, you need a gun safe! There are distinct advantages and disadvantages involved so before you spend money on one it's best to do your homework first! Read this post carefully as it will help set you on the right direction before you make this investment. Here in Johns Creek, GA many residents have weapons at home. The object of this post is not to debate the rights of the gun owner but to educate you on how best to store and protect your weapons while still having ready access to them when needed. Also, safety of your loved ones including children, family members, pets and guests is important so always keep this in mind when doing your gun safe homework.
WHAT IS A GUN SAFE?
Gun safes are also known as gun cabinets and are specialized locking wood or metal compartments where your weapons can be kept safe. Safe from whom you might be wondering. Safe from everyone is the right answer. Every year accidents occur at home when children shoot themselves or others while playing with a loaded, accessible firearm. Adults too can be injured or killed by having easy access to these weapons. Domestic problems, home invasions, robbery attempts and even drinking games can get out of hand with tragic results when a loaded firearm is nearby and easily accessible. We've all heard stories of people who kept loaded guns in the closet, under the bed or behind the door thinking that no one ever looks there. All you need is to be wrong once and tragedy can occur.
GUN SAFES ALSO PROTECT YOUR GUNS!
It's a fact. A good gun safe helps protect your weapons from unwarranted use and theft but also from weather, floods, fire and moisture that can cause rust, scratches, dust and other harm. Plus, there's nothing preventing you from using your gun safe to secure other items like cash, jewelry, documents, art, family heirlooms, flash drives, photos, mementos and anything else of value that needs protection or safekeeping. Here in Johns Creek, GA we have high humidity and heat much of the time. A proper gun safe can help secure our handguns and other weapons from moisture and rust while still giving us fast access to them when needed.
WHAT IF I NEED MY GUNS IN A HURRY?
Here at Johns Creek 24/7 Locksmith we hear that question a lot. The perception can be that if your weapons are secured in a locked safe or cabinet then you won't have sufficient time to access them in the case of a break-in, home invasion or other sudden emergency situation. Imagine the scenario; a stranger breaks into your home and after hearing the sound of breaking glass you hear the footsteps approaching your bedroom or your children's room. Where are your keys to the gun safe? What is the combination to the lock? With all this stress you have forgotten it! Your guns are safe but are you?
Don't let the above scenario scare you. Johns Creek 24/7 Locksmith offers easy and very affordable solutions to this dilemma. We'll discuss these options in a moment but first know that you can always have lightning fast access to your weapons when and if you should need them!
SHOP ACCORDING TO YOUR BUDGET
Like any other purchase gun safes can be inexpensive or costly so be sure to shop around. Many Johns Creek, GA locksmiths and safe shops offer gun safes and you can also go online at look at Amazon, E-bay, Google Shopping, Craigslist and other shopping sites to see what is available. Many times used gun safes can fit your needs. Leading retailers also offer a variety of gun safes so be sure to check their websites and call their toll free numbers for help if needed. If you find a model or type of gun safe that interests you be sure to put the name of the gun safe in a search bar and add the word "reviews" after it and see what others have to say about it. Take into account options like extra keys, fireproofing, warranties and product guarantees.
DIVERSION GUN SAFES
Just like the name implies, these latest models are actually in plain view but hidden from obvious notice by anyone not looking for them. Diversion safes are built in to the wall, ceiling, bookcase, stairs and even the furniture. They are hard to spot since they are not in plain view and they don't look like the traditional gun cabinet of the past. They also don't have huge metal doors with complicated locks to access first before you can get to your guns. Close access in the bedroom or family room and disguised concealment offer advantages over the ponderous, heavy duty gun safes that are more traditional. Someone breaking into your home would never think to look in these concealed places and since they are almost always in a hurry to steal and get out, they won't think to look for them either.
BIOMETRIC GUN SAFES
Another new technology on the market today is the biometric gun safe. Johns Creek 24/7 Locksmith offers these to our customers at the best rates so be sure to ask about this new form of locking, fast access cabinet. Remember our earlier question about fast access to your gun safe? What if keys are not handy or the safe combination code has been forgotten or recently changed by one spouse who forgot to tell the other? No problem! Just use your fingerprint or thumbprint for immediate access to your weapons! This technology is already being used in other applications like smart phones, laptops, doors and lock boxes. It's fast and simple with no keys to fumble with or codes or combinations to remember during stress. John's Creek 24/7 Locksmith can install these handy gun safes wherever you like including beside the bed, under a desktop, under a coffee table, behind some books or even in your car! Seconds count during a crisis and having fast access to your locking gun safe can make all the difference!