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Expert Advice on Safes and Vault Doors

Biometric technology and fingerprint recognition locks have grown in popularity in recent years due to September 11th. Because of the increased security concerns, the United States government has become a strong advocate of this technology for the future. Biometrics is the study of methods for uniquely recognizing humans based upon physical or behavioral traits. There are many ways it is used for including face, fingerprint, hand and iris recognition. Since this technology is still relativity new, it has problems that all new technologies share.
Are gun safes water proof? This question is asked by many of our customers and the truth is, there are NO gun safes to our knowledge that are "water proof". Many people are misled by other companies that a water proof gun safe exists. Most all gun safes use a "Paulsel Seal" around the door named for the inventor. This seal expands to 5 times its size when a fire is burning outside the gun safe. (heat activated) The seal will help make the gun safe SOMEWHAT water and/or smoke "resistant" but not smoke or water proof.
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Since most safes are not waterproof, condensation can build up inside damaging the safes contents.
This is a question we’re asked a lot. The short answer is: Yes, it is. In fact, it’s a great idea to buy a used gun safe, provided you don’t mind spending a time hunting for the right safe for you. You can save money and get a great deal on a used gun safe, but buying new is quicker and easier.
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What are the security options for gun safes? There are so many questions a gun owner needs to ask themselves when choosing a safe. Do you want a biometric or keypad lock? Do you want a safe that’s built for quick access or maximum security? Are you looking for a handgun vault, or a gun cabinet suitable for storing an arsenal? A gun safe is more than a big hunk of metal with a lock. It’s an investment in responsible gun ownership. Given that, it’s worth making sure you have all the features that you need.
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A critical part of running an effective business is money management. Safety and security are essential in business and nothing keeps your organization's money quite as secure as a safe. However, while average wall safes and floor safes may be adequate for securing handguns and jewelry at home, they can often be inefficient in retail stores. This is because business owners have to keep track of the money put into and taken out of the safe in addition to security. Consequently, consider the following reasons why your business may benefit from investing in a smart safe rather than your average burglar fire safe.
Folks have always said that the bigger they are, the harder they fall. This is especially the case with gun safes. People all over the country believe that the biggest safes are the best safes. But what most people don’t recognize is that this not necessarily the case. Big safes are not only more expensive but could also present a special challenge that may or may not result in numerous difficulties. Before you start shopping around for the biggest gun safe, you first need to ask yourself why this kind of purchase is necessary. To answer this, you need to answer several types of questions.  

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