Looking for recommendations on a Gun Safe & retailer in the Freehold area.

 

I need a safe that can hold about 25 long guns, 10 pistols and misc household items. The safe will probabally go in my basement so i've been told that water rating should be taken into consideration. Not to mention installation - lol

you are looking at a pretty large safe.... are these long guns hunting shotguns? bolt action guns? evil black rifles with a bunch of stuff on them? the reason I ask is there is some consideration there.. I have a safe that has slots for about 9 long guns on one side.. but most of my guns are military style guns.. with optics.. bipods.. etc.. and I am lucky to fit 5 or 6 in there.. these are all things to consider.. because I keep home documents in there as well... I chose a fire proof safe..

 

I would actually go out to some big box retailers and local gun shops and take a look.. because depending on the guns you want to store.. this could end up being quite the chore..

 

good luck with it..

Tractor Supply usually has a decent selection of gun safes. I forgot what brand they sell, but I've looked at their assortment, and they have safes ranging from cabinet styles all the way up to really large and secure boxes.

Vlad brought up a few good points on numerous guns and storage. If I were you, I would be looking at more than one safe for 25 long guns. Also, check out pistol racks, or even a pistol-dedicated safe.

If you have the room, a Liberty 42" Fat Boy Jr. is a deal at $1100.

heres the actual count

Mostly hunting general use stuff - some historic - some competition stuff

 

16 Pistols

18 Rifles

3 Shotguns

3 mausers

 

As we talk through it, 2 safes is starting to sounds like a better option and easier to bring down into the basement

heres the actual count

Mostly hunting general use stuff - some historic - some competition stuff

 

16 Pistols

18 Rifles

3 Shotguns

3 mausers

 

As we talk through it, 2 safes is starting to sounds like a better option and easier to bring down into the basement

 

I would get 1 large safe as long as you can fit it through doorways. Even if you need more people to move it. A large heavy safe is much more difficult to steal. Get a larger than needed safe because they fill up fast and you're already starting with a big collection. Like others have said, a safe realistically will hold 3/4 of rated capacity.

 

I keep a 40 watt light on in mine to keep air moving and help with humidity/temp.

I have a medium sized Sentry Safe with an electronic lock. I'm very happy with it.

 

They have a very large 59" model that may fit your needs. Just remember you have to get it down into your basement!

 

I believe they are fire resistant, not water... so you may want to consider that.

 

Whatever solution you go with, make sure it is bolted/secured to something immobile. If the bad guys can get the thing down on the floor with the door facing up, they could go to town with demolition crowbars and will eventually get inside. That is unless you opt for something premium like http://www.sturdysafe.com/ .

I have a 48 long gun safe that is huge, problem is one side dedicated to pistols loses 15 long gun places.. ill have to count my long guns and see if i have the same amount as you, my safe is packed to the hill...no more room i actualy have 3 black powder rifles sitting out cause it is a pain to get them back in and they are in use right now..

 

this is the one i have..

 

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10956899&cp=2367438.2367824.2292572.2292624

 

edit i have 29 long guns with a couple of empty slots, one side shelved for pistols so you would have plenty room.

I have a 48 long gun safe that is huge, problem is one side dedicated to pistols loses 15 long gun places.. ill have to count my long guns and see if i have the same amount as you, my safe is packed to the hill...no more room i actualy have 3 black powder rifles sitting out cause it is a pain to get them back in and they are in use right now..

 

this is the one i have..

 

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10956899&cp=2367438.2367824.2292572.2292624

 

edit i have 29 long guns with a couple of empty slots, one side shelved for pistols so you would have plenty room.

 

How much does that safe weigh? How many people did it take to deliver and bring it into final position? And if you don't mind I'm wondering what it cost for delivery and placement in house? I'm about to start looking for a safe and don't know procedures from sale to delivery/positioning.

it is heavy, i picked it up with my truck, i rolled it in place on 2 inch heavy wall pvc pipe. cut about 8 pieces and just kept putting one in front of the other pushing to where i wanted it and then stood it in place, myself and two sons moved it around..It was not that bad just prep for it and dont be in a hurry..

I have a Liberty Cenutrion and it will definitely NOT fit all that you have. I have 5 handguns and 5 long guns and it is getting tight. I knew I should have gotten a bigger one. Also I found out the hard way that it is not waterproof. We were away for a week last March adopting our son and our power was out during that crazy storm. Sump pump no work= 4 inches of water in the basement. I now have it elevated on pallets. Also Liberty delivered it and two guys amazingly got it down in the basement quite easily. So secure it to the wall or floor.

Have you considered building a gun room instead and just buy a vault door.

Have you considered building a gun room instead and just buy a vault door.

That's the thought that keeps going through my head. If only I had the room to do that. Maybe if I didn't spend so much on guns I could buy a bigger house.

That's the thought that keeps going through my head. If only I had the room to do that. Maybe if I didn't spend so much on guns I could buy a bigger house.

A couple more years and i may have enough guns to erect a house..