{"id":9146,"date":"2021-03-08T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/24-7-home-security.com\/?p=9146"},"modified":"2023-07-11T08:31:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T12:31:45","slug":"gun-safe-in-garage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/24-7-home-security.com\/gun-safe-in-garage\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Put a Gun Safe in the Garage? [Pros, Cons, and How To GUIDE]"},"content":{"rendered":"
To tell the truth, there are many reasons why placing your gun safe in the garage is a bad idea. But if you have limited space, then the garage could be the only option you have!<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ll explain the precautions as well as the right things you can do to install your gun safe in the garage and keep your weapons in top shape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> Generally speaking, the garage is never a good place to store your guns and valuables. You already know that a high-quality gun safe is so important to keep your guns away from prying eyes. But when you store your weapons in the garage, having the best pistol safe<\/a> or high-quality gun safe is not enough.<\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to protecting your guns and valuables, thieves are not your only threat. Mother nature can also be your enemy especially when you are not well-informed about proper storage!<\/span><\/p>\n First and foremost, rust and moisture build-up will be one of your greatest challenges when placing a gun safe in the garage. That\u2019s because the garage is often unheated and the temperature is beyond your control and can vary pretty wildly, causing condensation problems when humidity is high.<\/span><\/p>\n Another threat is that everytime you open your garage, your stash of weapons are displayed out in the open for everyone to see. This could attract potential thieves and even just unwanted attention from people that don\u2019t view your guns in the same way that you do. And since most of your expensive tools are stored in the garage, it\u2019s easier for intruders to break in and use those against you and your safe!<\/span><\/p>\n And lastly, the garage can also be a weak link in your home security. If not properly secured, burglars can easily enter your home after they succeed in breaking into your garage.<\/span><\/p><\/div> Most professionals would always advise you to never place a gun safe in a garage for many reasons. Aside from burglary, flood and fire accidents, you also have to deal with varying temperature and humidity\u00a0 which can cause moisture build-up and rust. However, there are ways you can counter these issues and still make your garage a good place to install your gun safe.\u00a0 And, it\u2019s much easier than lugging a safe upstairs!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We hope you enjoyed reading this post. And if you do, please share it with your friends who might be considering an upgrade to their gun storage!<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To tell the truth, there are many reasons why placing your gun safe in the garage is a bad idea. But if you have limited space, then the garage could be the only option you have! We\u2019ll explain the precautions as well as the right things you can do to install your gun safe in … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":9162,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"modified_by":"Jody","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/24-7-home-security.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9146"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/24-7-home-security.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/24-7-home-security.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/24-7-home-security.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/24-7-home-security.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9146"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/24-7-home-security.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9146\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11406,"href":"https:\/\/24-7-home-security.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9146\/revisions\/11406"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/24-7-home-security.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/24-7-home-security.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/24-7-home-security.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/24-7-home-security.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Is it really safe to put a gun safe in the garage?<\/span><\/h2>
Installing a gun safe in the garage - the Pros and Cons<\/span><\/h2>
The Pros<\/span><\/h3>
Easy to bolt to the ground<\/span><\/h4>
Away from prying eyes - sort of...<\/span><\/h4>
Tons of space<\/span><\/h4>
Easy Installation<\/span><\/h4>
The Cons<\/span><\/h3>
Varying humidity and temperature<\/span><\/h4>
Limited electrical outlets<\/span><\/h4>
Can be easily seen (when the garage door is open)\n<\/span><\/h4>
Theft Risk<\/span><\/h4>
Ways to safely install a gun safe in the garage<\/span><\/h2>
Invest in a high-quality gun safe<\/span><\/h3>
Clear the pathway to your garage<\/span><\/h3>
Bolt the safe to the ground<\/span><\/h3>
Use a humidifier and desiccant<\/span><\/h3>
Level the safe to allow airflow beneath it<\/span><\/h3>
Limit the people that enter your home through the garage<\/span><\/h3>
Never keep torches and pry tools in the same area<\/span><\/h3>
Cover the safe with a safe cloak or cabinet<\/span><\/h3>
Important Products to Use to Protect Your Guns<\/span><\/h2>
Dehumidifier<\/span><\/h3>
Cosmoline<\/span><\/h3>
Oil<\/span><\/h3>
Silica Gel<\/span><\/h3>
So What\u2019s the Verdict?<\/span><\/h2>