#2397961 - 05/20/11 10:39 AM
Gun Safe in a Garage?
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arctic_cat
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Does anyone have or know someone that has a safe in the garage? I am still in the market for one and the one I like most so far is to big to fit in any of my closets. Im not really woried about someone seeing it, I have that problem covered allready but Im more worried about the heat/cold of the seasons and moisture in the safe. I know they have those things to keep the moisture out but is that all I would need to keep my guns in safe shape? Thanks for any info
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#2397966 - 05/20/11 10:45 AM
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I have one in the garage, and have a couple of items inside to keep the moisture out. A golden rod, and a box of some sort. No problems so far for mine.
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#2397967 - 05/20/11 10:49 AM
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rebs1
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Mine is in the garage. Put a rod
In the bottom of it. I haven't had any problems.
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#2398136 - 05/20/11 03:29 PM
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tickweed
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I have one, no problems at all.
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#2398150 - 05/20/11 03:46 PM
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arctic_cat
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so just put a dehumidifier rod in it and I should be fine? I am planning on building a wall around it to make it look like a cabinet and shelves and maybe insulating it like your home walls.
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#2398181 - 05/20/11 04:12 PM
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muddyboots
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Didnt work well for me. I built a closet in the garage and insulated it and no problems now.
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#2398189 - 05/20/11 04:20 PM
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rebs1
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I did not add that my garage is insulated.
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#2398228 - 05/20/11 05:41 PM
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BamaProud
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Bolt it to the floor. Breaking down part of a wall isn't going to take any time at all. Then 2 guys and an appliance Dolly can do what they want with it. Once it leaves your Garage it doesn't matter if they get into it or not. Chances are you will never see your guns again.
They are also 100% easier to break into when lying on the ground.
Watch this: you can fast forward the first 2.5 min's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBhOjWHbD6M
Edited by BamaProud (05/20/11 05:46 PM)
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#2398235 - 05/20/11 06:01 PM
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Mines in the garage. I keep about a pound of silica gel in a bowl. It will absorb any moisture in the safe. It can be also be reused, just put it in the oven on low heat for about 15 minutes occasionally, to dry it out. I have never had any rust or mold problems.
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#2398274 - 05/20/11 07:17 PM
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utfan1
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the video is an eye opener.
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#2398282 - 05/20/11 07:42 PM
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elauwit
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helped my buddy put one in his garage.
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#2398345 - 05/20/11 09:10 PM
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They just showed me how to break into a safe...hhhhhmmmmmmmmmm, just kidding. It is an eye opener, under the right scenario.
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#2398396 - 05/20/11 10:03 PM
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BamaProud
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A cheap safe bolted to the foundation and or a wall provides better theft protection than ANY un-bolted safe.
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#2398706 - 05/21/11 03:12 PM
Re: Gun Safe in a Garage?
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arctic_cat
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Bolt it to the floor. Breaking down part of a wall isn't going to take any time at all. Then 2 guys and an appliance Dolly can do what they want with it. Once it leaves your Garage it doesn't matter if they get into it or not. Chances are you will never see your guns again. They are also 100% easier to break into when lying on the ground. Watch this: you can fast forward the first 2.5 min's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBhOjWHbD6M
I am planning on bolting it, The wall is just to hide it from anyone driving/walking down the road.
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#2399084 - 05/22/11 07:16 AM
Re: Gun Safe in a Garage?
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arctic_cat
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good deal guys, thanks for all the info. I guess if I dont find one I like better then the one I have my eye on, the garage it is!!
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