Securing Your Safe - OpticsPlanet.com Gun Safe Guide Part 3

Published on May 6, 2013
Duration: 1:21

This guide, part of OpticsPlanet's Gun Safe Guide series, emphasizes the critical importance of securing gun safes and cabinets to prevent theft. It details the process of anchoring safes to the floor using lag bolts and appropriate anchors, and securing lighter gun cabinets to walls or floors. The video stresses that while safes are rarely broken into, they are frequently stolen if not properly anchored.

Quick Summary

Anchoring your gun safe is vital to prevent theft, as safes are often stolen whole if not secured to the floor or wall. Most safes have four mounting holes on the bottom, and kits typically include lag bolts and concrete anchors. Lighter gun cabinets should also be affixed to the floor or wall, often using holes in the back to attach to wall studs.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Importance of Securing Your Safe
  2. 00:06Anchoring Safes to the Ground
  3. 00:27Safe Mounting Holes and Kits
  4. 00:43Professional Installation Options
  5. 00:51Securing Lighter Gun Cabinets
  6. 01:00Cabinet Wall Mounting Holes
  7. 01:07Securing Large Gun Safes

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it crucial to anchor a gun safe?

Anchoring a gun safe is critical because while safes are difficult to break into, they can be easily stolen from a home if not secured to the floor or wall. This prevents the entire unit from being removed.

What components are typically included in a gun safe mounting kit?

A typical gun safe mounting kit usually contains half-inch lag bolts and concrete anchors. Some kits may also include a drill bit or a specialized tool for installation.

How should lighter gun cabinets be secured?

Lighter gun cabinets should be affixed to the floor or wall. Many cabinets have holes in the back designed for screwing into wall studs, which are commonly spaced 16.5 inches apart.

Where are the mounting holes usually found on a gun safe?

The mounting holes on most proper gun safes are located on the bottom of the unit, typically under the carpet. There are usually four such holes.

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