Install & Conceal a Wall Safe to Hide and Secure Valuables and Firearms:
A wall safe can be simple to install and a secure way to hide valuables. However, if installed incorrectly, criminals can simply cut out the safe and take it with them. Following these steps will provide a safe and secure location to store valuables and keep firearms from criminals and curious young children. Self-defense firearms must be within easy and quick access when you need them but secure from those who should not have access to them. Regardless of the preferred security option, controlling who has access to your firearms is fundamental to gun safety. Burglars are first and foremost, but think about anyone else who may be in your home or have access to your home.
Locate the safe in a hidden area (closet behind clothes or behind furniture/mirror/painting, etc.)
Select a safe based on budget, size (for the intended location), access control and theft resistance rating.
Choose a safe with water resistance and fire resistance rated for the intended contents.
Buy from a store that specializes in safes to get expert advice.
Fix the safe between wall studs (void of plumbing or electric wiring) for concealment and prevent easy removal.
Depending on the weight of the contents, extra support may be needed beneath the safe.
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