Where to buy a safe

[skimdan 0]

Hi All,

 

So after 3 weeks to the day my FID and Pistol permits came in!!! I already have such big plans for them .

 

Now I come to the hard part, what kind of Safe do I need? It will ideally be home to two pistols, 1 rifle, ammo, some paperwork... and Im sure my collection will grow. I dont need anything spectacular and Im not sure if I could get away with a "locker". What would everyone suggest for the $200- $400 range? I am open to the used route as well if anyone could recommend any place other than ebay and CL.

 

Thanks!

Dan

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

Hi All,

 

So after 3 weeks to the day my FID and Pistol permits came in!!! I already have such big plans for them .

 

Now I come to the hard part, what kind of Safe do I need? It will ideally be home to two pistols, 1 rifle, ammo, some paperwork... and Im sure my collection will grow. I dont need anything spectacular and Im not sure if I could get away with a "locker". What would everyone suggest for the $200- $400 range? I am open to the used route as well if anyone could recommend any place other than ebay and CL.

 

Thanks!

Dan

 

Always buy bigger than what you think you'll need. Trust me, you'll grow into it. If you buy new, remember gun safes are exempt from sales tax.

 

Adios,

 

PIzza Bob

[diamondd817 827]

Hi All,

 

So after 3 weeks to the day my FID and Pistol permits came in!!! I already have such big plans for them .

 

Now I come to the hard part, what kind of Safe do I need? It will ideally be home to two pistols, 1 rifle, ammo, some paperwork... and Im sure my collection will grow. I dont need anything spectacular and Im not sure if I could get away with a "locker". What would everyone suggest for the $200- $400 range? I am open to the used route as well if anyone could recommend any place other than ebay and CL.

 

Thanks!

Dan

 

3 weeks! What town do you live in?

[skimdan 0]

3 weeks! What town do you live in?

 

Lk Hiawatha, under Parsippany Jurisdiction. Ill be posting about my experience separately.... incredibly fast.

[Arbelest 29]

I would try looking at Dicks Sporting Goods, I always see deals for their gun safes in the circulars. Also you could try Cabela's if your up for a drive I know they have multiple types and kinds always on display that you can physically check out.

[diamondd817 827]

Lk Hiawatha, under Parsippany Jurisdiction. Ill be posting about my experience separately.... incredibly fast.

 

Dam. Im only a town away in Whippany. It took me 50 days just for a change of adress.

[johna hex 1]

Dicks puts there safes on sale like 3 times a year.

[diamondd817 827]

Meltzers in Garfield has selection of safes on display. I think they were all in the $100-$300 range. Not huge safes, but decent size ones. Im sure they can order you bigger if you need.

[alec.mc 180]

i've had good experiences with www.costco.com if you are a member, they have some pretty decent deals on safes and they go on sale every once in a while.

 

and I agree, buy 2x or 3x the size you think you'll need.. my safe is already getting stuffed.

[hd2000fxdl 422]

Always buy bigger than what you think you'll need. Trust me, you'll out grow into it. If you buy new, remember gun safes are exempt from sales tax.

 

 

I know, picking nits, but fixed that for ya Bob..

[Malsua 1,422]

Always buy bigger than what you think you'll need. Trust me, you'll grow into it. If you buy new, remember gun safes are exempt from sales tax.

 

Adios,

 

PIzza Bob

 

Make sure you remember the bolded above from Bob. Don't let in, safes are exempt! Walk away if they make you pay.

[TheWombat 67]

Also consider NewEgg and Amazon. I recently bought 2 safes, 1 from each and received free shipping. Alternative places had the safes at the same cost but an addition $40->$125 shipping.

 

hth

 

TheWombat

[Rifleman1 32]

Here are the ones available at Costco...

 

http://www.costco.com/Common/Search.aspx?whse=BC&topnav=&search=gun%20safe&N=0&Ntt=gun%20safe&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search〈=en-US

[Jersey Joe 4]

Do you need/want fire protection? If not there are great deals on CL if you have patience. You can get fire rated also there but they are seriously heavy. I had to rent a truck with a lift gate.

[NJdiverTony 27]

Always buy bigger than what you think you'll need. Trust me, you'll grow into it. If you buy new, remember gun safes are exempt from sales tax.

 

Adios,

 

PIzza Bob

 

+1 on what Bob said... Although I picked a nice Liberty safe that I got a great deal on,when I got one a year ago, it's on the smallish side and wish I had went with something bigger. Mine is pretty full already with all my long guns, pistols, ammo and valuables/important documents, etc. If you're looking to build your collection of guns eventually and are able to spend the extra $$$, definitely go with something bigger than you think you might need, if you can.

[skimdan 0]

Thank you for all the replies!

 

I am heading to Costco tonight to see what they have in stock, and I will definitely be getting one bigger than I think I need.

 

Dan

[Jon 264]

Thank you for all the replies!

 

I am heading to Costco tonight to see what they have in stock, and I will definitely be getting one bigger than I think I need.

 

Dan

 

They rarely have them in stock. Your best bet is ordering online(online includes various shipping options, including white glove treatment where they place the safe anywhere you want).

[tommy3rd 132]

Thank you for all the replies!

 

I am heading to Costco tonight to see what they have in stock, and I will definitely be getting one bigger than I think I need.

 

Dan

go online, get the item number, and call your local costco to see if they have it in stock. I've never seen the big safes at Costco or BJs, only the small ones.

[skimdan 0]

Thanks guys, I was going tonight anyway for the monthly stock up... but yes, they did not have any on hand. I did however look at their catalog and was less than impressed. I may just wait for CL or Ebay, but will visit Dicks and Cabela's when I have some time.

 

Dan

[tommy3rd 132]

they have nice ones at Cabela's, but you'll need a couple buddies and a truck if you want to take the safe home that day. lol

[willsj 1]

Tractor Supply sells Cannon Safes and if you catch a sale the prices are really good. Don't know if there are any near you, but its a good place to look. Also, I was at the PA Sportsman Show over the weekend and there were a lot of great deals on safes from most of the major manufacturers. Good Luck, and definitely go much bigger than you think you'll need this whole gun thing becomes an addiction!

[Rifleman1 32]

I'd rather not have a visible safe. Has anyone built a concealed armory or gun storage area into their home, condo or townhouse? I'd like to locate some plans for a built-in concealed storage armory.

[blksheep 466]

Tractor supply or Dicks for safes. I have a Liberty Safe store near my home but that may be a ways from you.

[RubberBullets 65]

Are there any solutions for safes where handguns are the prominent weapon of the safe. I know as I build a collection I would like to incorporate an AR and a Shotty, but my own tastes lean towards handguns. Is there such as style safe that will allow modular boxes to include 2-4 long guns and the remaining built for storing handguns/ammo/accessories?

[blksheep 466]

Modular boxes maybe expensive. I have a Liberty safe and two stack on 10 gun cabinets.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12246624&cp=4406646.4413993.4414427.4414433

Pistol and Ammo cabinet

http://www.stack-on.com/categories/security-cabinets-gun-cabinets/products/71

Liberty Safe

http://www.stack-on.com/categories/security-cabinets-gun-cabinets/products/71

[blksheep 466]

http://www.libertysafe.com/safe-centurion-safes-ps-20.html?tab=colors&pg_id=39

[kenw 293]

I have the Cannon (I think) safe that Costco runs on sale from time to time. One side is open for long guns, and the other has adjustable shelves for whatever fits there. In my case it's for handguns, some camera stuff, household papers and old photos, and a few hard drives. It's a nice safe, large enough for what I have to put into it, and fairly heavy.

 

And yes, no sales tax on gun safes in NJ.

[hd2000fxdl 422]

Are there any solutions for safes where handguns are the prominent weapon of the safe. I know as I build a collection I would like to incorporate an AR and a Shotty, but my own tastes lean towards handguns. Is there such as style safe that will allow modular boxes to include 2-4 long guns and the remaining built for storing handguns/ammo/accessories?

 

What about the door organizers. The guns are not in boxes but I have seen some that looked like they held 12 to 16 handguns and didn't take any storage space from the normal areas.

[Old Glock guy 1,127]

Excuse my naivety, but when you get these huge clunkers delivered curbside, how the hell do you get them in the house? Also, I've heard that a safe provides a focal point of interest for a burglar or other intruder. Do you manage to somehow keep them hidden?

[Rifleman1 32]

Excuse my naivety, but when you get these huge clunkers delivered curbside, how the hell do you get them in the house? Also, I've heard that a safe provides a focal point of interest for a burglar or other intruder. Do you manage to somehow keep them hidden?

 

I agree OGG. I'd like to find some hidden gun storage furniture or a hidden gun/rifle safe or even a secret gun room that I could build in the house. Maybe this should be another thread.

 

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