!: Small Gun Safes? 4 Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before Buying

What are the best small gun safes? There are tons of them out there, so choosing the right one can be a bit of a hassle.

So how do you choose the right one?

There are a few things you have to consider. Here are four questions to ask yourself before buying:

#1) How big should the safe be?

Obviously smaller models are cheaper and easier to move around. However, a lot of people get a model that is too tiny, because they don't think ahead.

The reality is, you might buy new guns down the road. This is why you may want a safe that can handle a few more guns than you already have. A lot of people don't think about this, and end up having to get a new one shortly down the road.

#2) Does it bolt?

A small gun safe that can be attached to the wall or floor is going to be the most secure option. Otherwise the thief can just walk off with it, and try to break in later. However, it's also the most expensive.

#3) What's the best locking system?

This is one of the most important things to think about. You have three options here: key lock, combination, and fingerprint.

The key lock is the cheapest.

It's also the least secure. First of all, if you need access to your guns fast, this is the slowest option because it takes time to get to the key, and then more time to open the safe. This is time you might not have if someone is breaking in your house.

Also, there is the possibility of your kids finding the key. So this would be a good option if you live in a secure area and make sure to hide the key well from your children.

The combination system is a bit better. All you do is input a code into a keypad to open it.

So it's virtually impossible to open by someone who doesn't know the code. The only way they could get access would be by breaking in.

And best of all, you don't have to go fumbling around with your key if somebody's breaking in. But at the same time is also slightly more expensive than the key lock system.

But probably the best kind of locking system (and the most expensive) is the fingerprint method. Just like the name sounds, these safes only your fingerprints.

It totally eliminates the possibility that anybody could break-in without using a sledgehammer. And since all you do is wave your hand in front of it, it's also the quickest way to open the safe. Of course, this is the most expensive route as well.

#4) How secure is it from fire?

No matter how secure the safe is from thieves, being safe from fire is also critical. Make sure whatever safe you get is UL rated.

What does "UL rating" mean?

It just shows that a third party rated it instead of the company themselves. This ensures accurate and unbiased information.

The bottom line is, there are many safes on the market. Ask these four questions before buying any small gun safes, and you will find the right one for you shortly.