Bank safe for a pistol safe?

[99ls1tj]

I saw these on Craigslist and thought they might make good pistol safes. The only thing that concerns me is I'm not sure if they have any fire protection since it seems they're just steel and no concrete. Any thoughts on this? Thx

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/for/d/diebold-safe/6519147469.html

 

[greg vess]

I am not sure that the quickest way to retrieve a handgun in a threat situation. If it's just for storing them and you go this route then I would make sure and get a ( Personal Articles Policy ) from your insurance carrier. In the event of a theft or catastrophic event your insurance will only cover 2,500 on guns. In some cases that can be one custom 1911. A PAP will cover the stated value of the guns with all the modifications and optics. For instance 19,000 in coverage will cost you every bit of 19 bucks a month through State Farm. That's the best way to protect your babies. It doesn't matter if some red neck hooks a chain to it and drags it out through the wall they cut you a check in a few days.
If you are gong to look at a safe to protect your guns and don't have insurance I would hold out for a good dedicated gun safe with fire protection. Especially if you have a collectors piece that's not easily replaced.

if it's just for a couple on mid priced guns like Glocks or something in that range the I guess it would suffice. You can always get another Glock and your home owners will cover up to 2500 anyway.

 

[99ls1tj]

I don’t have any valuable hand guns. Just mainly thinking something for storage and keeping neighbor kids out. It’s probably overkill for that, but the alternative is to buy a sheet metal “safe” or spend a lot more money. Thx

 

[threeclicks]

No, it is generally not safe to walk into a bank with a gun. Well, if they see it anyway.

 

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[SafeCracka]

No, it is generally not safe to walk into a bank with a gun. Well, if they see it anyway.

No law against it.... I see people OC often at banks, personal I think it’s stupid but I think OC is stupid in general.

 

[SafeCracka]

I saw these on Craigslist and thought they might make good pistol safes. The only thing that concerns me is I'm not sure if they have any fire protection since it seems they're just steel and no concrete. Any thoughts on this? Thx

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/for/d/diebold-safe/6519147469.html

No fire, but still more fire protection then most cheap gun safes.

 

[The Old Jaybird]

about 10 years ago, when I was still riding motorcycles, I walked into Wells Fargo in full riding gear, didn't remove my helmet, just wanted to dash in and cash a check I had. The tellers freaked out. I had the faceshield up, but it was dark smoke. They looked at me like I was a mad bomber.

 

[SafeCracka]

about 10 years ago, when I was still riding motorcycles, I walked into Wells Fargo in full riding gear, didn't remove my helmet, just wanted to dash in and cash a check I had. The tellers freaked out. I had the faceshield up, but it was dark smoke. They looked at me like I was a mad bomber.

Yeah well..... LOL that will do it.

 

[SafeCracka]

I am not sure that the quickest way to retrieve a handgun in a threat situation. If it's just for storing them and you go this route then I would make sure and get a ( Personal Articles Policy ) from your insurance carrier. In the event of a theft or catastrophic event your insurance will only cover 2,500 on guns. In some cases that can be one custom 1911. A PAP will cover the stated value of the guns with all the modifications and optics. For instance 19,000 in coverage will cost you every bit of 19 bucks a month through State Farm. That's the best way to protect your babies. It doesn't matter if some red neck hooks a chain to it and drags it out through the wall they cut you a check in a few days.
If you are gong to look at a safe to protect your guns and don't have insurance I would hold out for a good dedicated gun safe with fire protection. Especially if you have a collectors piece that's not easily replaced.

if it's just for a couple on mid priced guns like Glocks or something in that range the I guess it would suffice. You can always get another Glock and your home owners will cover up to 2500 anyway.

The only think I got from all that is you only have 19k in guns....