When buying a gun safe it is important to purchase the best gun safe for the job of protecting your guns from burglars and keep firearms out of the hands of children and others who should not have access to them. There are a number of factors one should consider when purchasing a gun safe for home or business.

1. What type and how many guns will you be storing? Most individuals make the mistake of purchasing a gun safe that is too small to properly store their guns, or don’t consider future purchases. If you plan to store mostly handguns there are many options available that will allow you to store a large number of handguns and still allow quick access to them in case of emergency. Handguns can be stored in their boxes or holsters on shelves. Pistol trees are very useful for storing handguns on the inside of your safe door. Long guns require additional consideration. Scopes and longer barreled rifles and shotguns require more vertical and horizontal space. Many people buy a gun safe at a big box store only to realize it is woefully inadequate to the task at hand when they get it home. Rule #1. Always by a safe that will hold twice as many weapons as you currently have. Even if you don’t add more guns, you will find the added space ideal for storing important documents, electronic media and other valuables.
2. How secure is the safe? Many imported safes are made with inferior materials and have thin walls. They can be breached quite easily and don’t have adequate fire proofing materials. Look for a safe with at least 90 minute fire and heavy duty steel body. A well designed door helps repel pry attacks and seals the contents of the safe during a fire.
3. Bolt down capability. Even a heavy safe can be lifted or turned on its side to allow a burglar to get extra force on a safe. A safe with a bolt down system provides additional theft protection and makes moving the safe nearly impossible. Ask for more details about bolt down systems.

Vault Pro makes a variety of safes in sizes for almost every individual or business need. We are custom safe specialists, which allows us to build the exact safe you may need for private use, business or government use. Please contact us with your requirements. 800-299-6929

The old adage you get what you pay for is very applicable when it comes to gun safes. Think of the valuables you are trying to protect with your safe. Do you really want a cheap gun safe? Cheap safes are usually foreign made and use inferior materials to save on manufacturing cost. A quality gun safe is a lifetime investment. Our safes are not cheap, but they are a very good value and provide added security and features not found on cheap safes. To find out more about the difference between cheap safes and our quality American made safes call us to talk with one of our safe pros.

Are American made gun safes better? We think so. It comes down to quality control as well as pride in products made in the USA. Not only are we proud to be an American manufacturer, employing American's in good jobs, we are also proud of the high quality safes, vault doors, and safe room shelters we produce. The images you see on these pages are our products made here in the USA. That is our plant with American workers. Can other safe manufacturers say the same?

Does it cost more to manufacture safes in America? Yes. But it's worth it when we deliver a top quality safe or vault door to one of our many satisfied customers. We use only top quality parts. No cheap locks that will break when most needed. We use American made locks from S&G to secure our safes. Be sure to ask any dealer where the safes they are selling are manufactured. Many sell cheap foreign made safes with cheap steel, thin walls and fireproofing that won't hold up to a major structure fire. Call us for more information about our American made safes.

Factors of Capacity and Size to Consider When Purchasing a Safe.

• What is my current inventory of long guns and handguns, and how many more do I plan to acquire in the future?  

• Is additional space required for scopes, extra magazines, bulk ammunition, or non-firearm valuables such as documents and jewelry?  

• Is the "gun capacity" rating practical, or should I consider increasing the size since advertised figures typically reflect compact, optics-free storage?  

Investing in a high-quality gun safe is a decision that pays off for a lifetime, ensuring the protection of your firearms and valuable possessions. A frequently overlooked question is HOW BIG of a SAFE can I accommodate in my home or business? Typically, businesses have larger entrances and more flexibility to install sizable safes, whereas homes might face limitations due to door jam sizes. Luckily, Vault Pro provides the minimum door jam dimensions required for all our Eagle Series safes. If you’re uncertain about fitting a particular size safe into your home, feel free to reach out to us. As experts in safes and vaults, we can assist you in identifying the perfect safe solution tailored for your residence. Call us: 800-299-6929

Steel itself is pretty well fireproof but holds heat and readily allows for heat to penetrate into a safe or vault. While a bare metal safe or vault door can be secure against attack it is only half of what it could be. 

Hi Grade Dry-wall provides an adequate level of fire protection inside safes and vaults so long as it is used properly and should include several layers and supported in a way so it does not pull away from walls and collapse into the safe or vault during a fire. At best, dry wall is limited to the temperature it will withstand for a given amount of time before it breaks down.

Concrete makes safes very heavy and is a good fireproofing material, but it is my opinion that it should not be used inside a safe or against any bare steel barrier because it is a water based material that will cause corrosion in time, shortening the lifespan of the product.

The best fireproofing I have found to date is Kaowool Ceramic. It is not only a lightweight dry material that provides exceptional fireproof ability well beyond drywall, it doesn't have the corrosive effect and properties of concrete. If properly installed, Ceramic is by far the best available fireproofing. To see the fireproofing capabilities of our 2300 degree ceramic insulation check out our video in the resources (Video) section.

Rotating Dial Locks (Spy-Proof & Locking Dials), arguably old fashion dial combination locks are still the most reliable all around locks. However, advancements have been made to electronic and digital locks that make them the new standard even to our government and military.

Digital locks are not only fast and simple, but they can have multiple users and combinations that can be changed or added to in order to satisfy the owner or manager of the lock. Most digital locks come with features that make picking almost impossible and will shut down temporarily if attempts are made to pick their combinations. Most rely on an electric source (battery or direct power). Some might argue that Digital Locks are somewhat vulnerable to Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP) , however their are also Digital-Dial Locks-- that's right, I said Digital Dial Locks that are powered by the user rotating the dial and are protected against EMP.

Biometric or Fingerprint locks are fantastic for families and for children who might need to get into a storm shelter/vault room in seconds. Biometric locks usually hold multiple users and can be used as a Digital Lock as well. For a higher level security, most Biometric Digital Locks can be set up to require both a fingerprint identification and a combination.

EMP-Proof Redundant Electromechanical Safe Lock.

The SafeLogic Xtreme is a highly advanced electromechanical safe lock system that offers EMP protection. Access assured. Safe Logic Xtreme features push button code access for everyday use PLUS SpinDial access when situations demand it.

ScanLogic SMART lock.

True Remote Capability with optional Smart Hub. 

Use your smartphone and our SECURAM Guard app to remotely control and manage your safe lock. Unmatched security and convenience. Securam Smart Locks provide seamless integration allowing you remote capabilities that let you change codes, add or delete user codes, receive alerts, and view audit events with ease.

For additional information visit our options page or contact us: 800-299-6929