{"id":8617,"date":"2022-03-28T10:32:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T14:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/24-7-home-security.com\/?p=8617"},"modified":"2022-06-29T19:01:32","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T23:01:32","slug":"best-fireproof-gun-safe-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/24-7-home-security.com\/best-fireproof-gun-safe-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Fireproof Gun Safe Review [Complete 2022 Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"
So, you bought guns to protect your family from thieves and other bad guys that may break into your home. But the reality is, guns are expensive and need another level of security to ensure that they are protected from burglars and fire!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some gun safes offer good burglary ratings and ignore fire protection, leaving your valuables vulnerable from flood or fire. Since you\u2019ve spent hard-earned money on them, why not invest in a gun safe with a high burglary rating and a high fire rating? In this post, we\u2019ve got everything you need to know about fireproof gun safes as well as our picks of the best fireproof gun safe for your budget and lifestyle.<\/span><\/p><\/div> Not all gun safes are created equal - some safes are good for concealment or to prevent forceful entry. But, it doesn\u2019t mean that your valuables are safe from fire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The ways to build a safe that protects against fire can be very different than protecting against burglary!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fire accidents are often unexpected and can consume everything you have at home. And, there are over <\/span>1 million fires<\/span><\/a> in the US every year! So before you invest in a gun safe, make sure you look for fire-resistance as a feature.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re concerned about how to protect your valuables from fire, chances are you\u2019ve already done your research online and found many gun safes that offer fire protection. The truth is, not everything you read about fireproof gun safes is true. Some manufacturers simply claim their safes are fireproof based on unregulated fire ratings or without testing. That\u2019s why it\u2019s very important to consider a gun safe that has been thoroughly analyzed and tested against fire vulnerability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certifications are the most reliable when it comes to assessing fireproof gun safes. You can see some of the certifications listed below for fireproof gun safes:<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div> This class means that a safe can sustain 80% humidity and an internal temperature of 125 \u00b0F (52 \u00b0C). It is also sufficient to protect paper documents as well as floppy disks (but UL didn\u2019t specify clearly if it can also protect DVDs, CDs, and Blu-ray disks). The safe\u2019s door also has a water-resistant seal which expands when exposed to heat (water may seep in if not exposed to heat prior to being submerged into the water).<\/span><\/p><\/div> This class allows a safe to sustain 85% humidity and 150 \u00b0F (66 \u00b0C) internal temperature, making it sufficient to protect paper articles and storage devices such as compact disks. However, not all safes with this class is waterproof (due to a gasket on its door).<\/span><\/p><\/div> This class means that a safe can sustain 350 \u00b0F (177 \u00b0C) and humidity of 85%. The safe is ideal for storing important paper documents (paper\u2019s autoignition temperature is around 450 \u00b0F\u00a0 or 232 \u00b0C).<\/span><\/p>\n Some gun safes can simply protect your valuables from the direct flames but not from the internal heat. Extreme internal temperatures can destroy some of your temperature-sensitive possessions such as storage devices, ammunition, or documents.<\/span><\/p>\n Fireproof gun safes are usually more expensive than an ordinary gun safe because of the hard material it is made of. If you truly want to protect your valuables, then you have to consider how much you are willing to invest. Make sure to consider the construction quality, wall thickness, and the material it is made of so that you can get the best value of your money. Remember, a lower gauge number means a thicker steel (which is better) and a larger gauge number means a thinner steel. A high-quality gun safe must have at least 11 gauge steel in its body and should be 10 to 7 gauge steel.<\/span><\/p><\/div> Gun safes should not only protect your valuables from fire and other calamities but from thieves as well! Whether we like it or not, burglars will often consider a safe as a big catch because they know it contains valuables like jewelry and guns. So when they see one, they will focus all their efforts to break it open (or carry with them) to get their hands on whatever is inside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The most common thing that burglars do is to pry the door of the safe open. When it is protected with locking bolts and thick steel, it\u2019s very difficult for any thieves to pry it open.\u00a0 If they can tip it over and get at the back, that\u2019s another favorite attack method, which is why it\u2019s so important to attach it to the floor! <\/span><\/p><\/div> Are you a gun collector? Bought guns<\/a> every time you see a deal online?<\/span><\/p>\n Do you need more space to place not just your weapons but also other valuables such as jewelry, cash, and important documents? Then it\u2019s very important to consider the size of the gun safe.\u00a0 You probably don\u2019t want two safes later, so buy some spare capacity to account for future purchase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div> The level of fire protection that a gun safe offers differs based on the amount of time and the temperature it can sustain to protect your weapons at a given fire temperature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unfortunately, as we mentioned earlier, most manufacturers come up with their own testing methods and certifications.\u00a0 The higher the fire protection level is, the better. A lot of high-quality fireproof gun safes can offer at least 30 minutes of protection from temperatures around 1,200 to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We\u2019ve summarized the different levels of fire protection you can choose, depending on the class and materials.<\/span><\/p><\/div>Why You Need to Get A Fire-Resistant Gun Safe<\/span><\/h2>
\nA fireproof gun safe is not only good for storing and protecting your weapons but also other valuable items like pieces of jewelry, pictures, documents, or storage devices that contain sensitive data or media. To properly protect your documents, guns, and other valuable items, a gun safe must maintain an internal temperature below 350 <\/span>\u00b0F.<\/span><\/p><\/div>What You Should Know About Fire Ratings<\/span><\/h2>
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Class 125<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Class 150<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Class 350<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What to Consider When Choosing A Gun Safe\n<\/span><\/h2>
Security<\/span><\/h3>
Size<\/span><\/h3>
Fire Protection\n<\/span><\/h3>
Five Levels of Fire Protection:\n<\/span><\/h4>
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\n<\/span>Safeguard: <\/span>Standard Series<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n \t
\n<\/span>Champion: <\/span>Medalist<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Model T<\/span><\/a>, & <\/span>Super Short Series<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Superior: <\/span>Ironside<\/span><\/a> & <\/span>Super Short Series<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Safeguard: <\/span>Deluxe Series<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n \t
\n<\/span>Champion: <\/span>Trophy Series<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Superior: <\/span>Regal Series<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n \t
\n<\/span>Champion: <\/span>Triumph Series<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Superior: <\/span>Master Series<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n \t
\n<\/span>Superior: <\/span>Untouchable<\/span><\/a> & <\/span>Supreme Series<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n \tTop 10 Best Fireproof Gun Safes\n<\/span><\/h2>
LOCKSTATE LS-30D DIGITAL FIREPROOF SAFE\n<\/span><\/h3>