I've gotten to the point where a gun safe has become more of a necessity than just a want. Problem is my house is HIGH. I have 2'-3' of steps to go up no matter which entrance I use, not to mention door thresholds etc. Suffice to say getting a 30 gun safe into my house will be a B I T C H! My easy option is to put it in my garage next to my work bench where I plan to relocate my reloader. My garage is 4 1/2 cars so room isn't a problem, but the environment is. The garage is insulated and has an ac unit for when I'm working in there, but I don't run it all the time. It's cooler than outside during the summer and warmer during the winter normally. Y'all think running one of those dehumidifier rods in the safe would be all I need? Or am I just asking for trouble.
Gun safe in the garage?
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Richard in LA
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If its worth putting in a safe, I would't leave it in the non climate controlled garage.
If its worth putting in a safe, I would't leave it in the non climate controlled garage.
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Another option would be a safe which allows you to remove the door which takes off 1/3 of the weight. That would make it easier to maneuver. I know browning safes have that feature but I am sure others do too.
And don't underestimate how far a case of beer will get you with some buddies
they will be more than happy to help with the prospect of free beer
And don't underestimate how far a case of beer will get you with some buddies
they will be more than happy to help with the prospect of free beer
hdfinder47
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Another option would be a safe which allows you to remove the door which takes off 1/3 of the weight. That would make it easier to maneuver. I know browning safes have that feature but I am sure others do too.
And don't underestimate how far a case of beer will get you with some buddies
^
This. Or pay professional movers to do it. Cost me $220 and was well worth the money.
richiespng
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give us a call tomorrow and ask for kasey. he can give you some tips for moving it inside the house. 601-798-9449
Instead of one big one get multiple smaller ones.
I have a pair of the 12-14 gun safes and mount them in a non walk-in closet to the left and right (doors facing each other) they're out of sight, and if someone wants to pry/cut on them it's going to be more trouble than if it's in the open, it takes longer to break into 2 safes than it does 1 and you can probably handle them with a hand truck by yourself.
I have a pair of the 12-14 gun safes and mount them in a non walk-in closet to the left and right (doors facing each other) they're out of sight, and if someone wants to pry/cut on them it's going to be more trouble than if it's in the open, it takes longer to break into 2 safes than it does 1 and you can probably handle them with a hand truck by yourself.
cookiemonster
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You can also get a local furniture company to bring it in your house for you. It cost me $75. Just call around and ask.
Some day I will up my game and have a sweet setup like he does!!!
The two smaller safe idea is actually not a bad idea. Might be a few more $$ initially, but would decrease the headache. I've also considered using my fireproofing knowledge from when I was building 30+ unit condo's and converting an unused closet into a fire-resistant, armored walkin vault. Sourcing a proper door that will work in my space has proven a problem, though.
Globallyoff
Active Member
Ive had my safe in a closet in the garage for 20 years without any rust problem. I do have a GoldenRod dehumidifier installed. YMMV.
My house sits 4' above the ground. And the only sensible place to put my safe was in one of my upstairs bedrooms. So with a total of dam near 20' of stairs it now sits upstairs. When I ever sell this house the safe will become a gift to the new owners cuz there is not a chance in hell I'm moving it down. But the point is you can do it, it took 3 of us to do mine.
How many cases of beer did it cost u?
