If you’re a gun owner, you know that securing your firearms is a priority. With ammunition in such short supply, even that’s a commodity you want to keep secure. There are different options in gun storage, however, and whether you want a gun cabinet or safe depends on your needs.
Let’s look at the pros and cons of both gun cabinets and safes so you know which to order.
Gun Cabinets for Firearm Storage
Gun cabinets, when custom-built, are your best option for securing your firearms when you want to have them locked up yet easy to access. A high-quality, Amish made gun cabinet from USA Gun Cabinets not only provides secure storage for firearms but is also a beautiful piece of furniture.
The craftsmanship of our gun cabinet safes makes them heirloom-quality, with options like glass etching, rifle carousels, pistol racks, and other unique features that you just won’t find with gun safes that are manufactured.
Pros:
- Heirloom Quality
- Display Firearms Proudly
- Nearby Access
- Attractive
- Can Be Relocated
- Affordable – Average under $2000
Con:
- A wooden gun cabinet is not theft-proof. Conceivably, someone could enter your home, break the glass door to your cabinet and remove firearms.
Our hidden gun rack cabinets that serve as bookshelves, however, provide concealed and secure gun storage. So, if home theft is a huge concern, yet you desire an attractive way to store your firearms, we recommend
Manufactured Gun Safes
Manufactured, metal gun safes are going to be your most secure option for firearm storage because they come in heavy 12-gauge steel thicknesses, or higher and are typically bolted. You can’t see the items stored inside, which is an advantage in security but, also, your heirloom rifles and firearms collection is then hidden from your view as well.
Pros:
- Secure – electronic locks
- Steel Walls
Cons:
- Heavy – Over 600 pounds
- Permanent Location
- Unable to Display Firearms
- Can Cost Well Over $2,000
If limited access is your goal and you plan to store your firearms out of sight (or you don’t mind an unsightly box in your living areas), then a steel, heavy-gauge gun safe is the option for you.
If you’d rather be able to display your collection and invest in an heirloom piece of furniture that also secures your firearms, then consider browsing our handmade gun cabinets. We can custom-build one for you in your choice of oak, maple, or cherry. Shop by size, by style, or choose your favorite wood to get started.
