Uses for Gun Safes

Rifles, pistols and ammo

• It is not prudent to keep pistols in a desk drawer, a rifle box under the bed, or ammunition in the top dresser drawer. You need to secure your weapons and ammunition from unauthorized persons or inquisitive children, so find the sturdiest gun safe you can afford. Rifles and ammunition are expensive and replacing them can be costly. A price cannot be put on the loss of life or limb caused by an untrained person using your guns for mayhem or play. The peace of mind from knowing your weapons and ammo are safe is satisfying, especially when there are visitors in the home or you are away on vacation.

Important Papers

• You may have enough area inside your gun safe to also secure important documents and files. This would include legal documents such as certificates of domestic partnership, marriage certificates, birth and baptism certificates, passports, and visas. A fireproof gun safe is ideal for property deeds, vehicle pink-slips and registration proof, academic credentials, and diplomas. Such things as tax documents, wills, pass books and insurance documents can also be stored safely inside the safe.

Family heirlooms

• Family treasures that you wish to pass on to the next generation can be put in your gun safe for future distribution. Protect any collection of valuable items that are delicate and easily destroyed if mishandled inside the safe. Great-grandmother's jewelry, grandpa's watch, and any other heirlooms important to your family's history could be boxed and stored for years within the safe. Also, things with great sentimental importance can be stowed and safeguarded against the ruin of fire inside a fireproof gun safe. If there were an emergency evacuation necessary, you could escape quickly with your priceless possessions because they are in a common area.