Gun safe doors that look like regular doors

[thegundude]

Good points, all...

I do have an alarm system and one of those mace bombs ordered too. I agree that there is just no stopping a determined thief, all I can do is make it hard on them.

Alvin, I like the idea about storing the bolts seperately though. I agree with Ed that they will almost certainly be stolen anyway, but at least they won't get near the value out of them. But I also have a lot of AK's and other guns that aren't as easy to remove bolts but that I also want to have handy in case I might need them in a pinch. What I may do is to put some of the more valuable gun's bolts in the small safe that's hidden in the house and that way they will still be close to hand.

I'm still looking for the right door though. I've decided that it should be a regular looking door that is solid and has several secure bolts to keep it locked. I'll reinforce the frame a bit more too.

Besides that high dollar unit from Browning that Clint suggested, anyone know of any other manufacturers that make them?

[dalep38]

Guys: Just about any room can be breached pretty quickly, believe me after 40 years in construction there's a tool for everything. We have cut thru solid concrete walls 8" thick with 4" on center #6 aka (3/4") steel rebar in no time at all with the right tool. The best and only way to secure your collections is #1 -don't let anyone know you have one at home and # 2 totally disguise the location and or entry into the location. remember" loose lips sink ships. If you were to ask me I'd tell you that all of my guns are kept offsite in a secure storage facility with the exception of my defense piece. And I'd also tell you that I would need some time to get to the guns at my storage area. Don't just take a few minutes and appear with that one of a kind rare fortune that took you 25 years to obtain in your collection...Just my 2 cents..Thank You, Dale

[thegundude]

Originally Posted by dalep38

Guys: Just about any room can be breached pretty quickly, believe me after 40 years in construction there's a tool for everything. We have cut thru solid concrete walls 8" thick with 4" on center #6 aka (3/4") steel rebar in no time at all with the right tool. The best and only way to secure your collections is #1 -don't let anyone know you have one at home and # 2 totally disguise the location and or entry into the location. remember" loose lips sink ships. If you were to ask me I'd tell you that all of my guns are kept offsite in a secure storage facility with the exception of my defense piece. And I'd also tell you that I would need some time to get to the guns at my storage area. Don't just take a few minutes and appear with that one of a kind rare fortune that took you 25 years to obtain in your collection...Just my 2 cents..Thank You, Dale

Hi Dale and thanks for your contribution. I just assume that everyone here starts with the understanding of keeping silent about the collection (for the most part). Sad thing is that most of us are proud of our collections and want to share them with other collectors and our buddies. Keeping the fact that you're a collector quiet is almost impossible. I'm always asking folks about old guns they have and offering to buy them. Its impossible to keep it very quiet.

I certainly agree with the "keep it hidden" mantra though. Perhaps a fake wall or bookcase is the best solution...