3 Myths About Gun Safe Protection

All Protection Is Created Equal

Many individuals think that all gun safe protection options are the same, but this is not the case. For example, it’s more dangerous to store your guns in a locked case than it is in a gun safe. Gun safes can also hold other important items, such as jewelry and important documents.

Once you have a gun safe, there are several measures you can take to increase its safety. Protection experts generally recommend that guns be stored unloaded and their ammunition is stored in another secure area. Individuals should also be sure to bolt their gun safe to the ground so it is harder for a thief to steal.

Thieves Can’t Break In

Some people believe that their gun safe intimidates criminals and can’t be broken into, but this is far from the truth. Today, many people simply buy low-quality safes to save money. However, these safes are easily opened or broken into, increasing the likelihood of a successful robbery.

Thieves often utilize one of several ways to brake into a gun safe. For example, inexpensive gun safes can simply be broken into when one hits the door with a hammer enough times. A burglar may also open a safe by prying open the door. Gun safes that are high quality and are bolted down are the least likely to fall prey to a break in.

I’ll Be Alerted by an Alarm

There is a common myth that if you have a house alarm, you will be able to stop a break in. Overall, this seems reasonable, but many homes do not have alarms and the homes that do have these systems often forget to turn them on. Additionally, many burglars understand how to shut off an alarm.

Gun safes are important safety measures that should not be underestimated. However, regardless of a gun safe’s technology, there is still a chance that it can be broken into or stolen. Individuals that understand the three myths above can better protect themselves from this occurrence.

Mackenzie Martin is a home protection writer and Fort Knox provided the information for this piece. Mackenzie writes for Fusion 360, an advertising agency in Utah. Find her on Google +.