Gun Safe in Garage

[Old Bald Guy]

This is a must.

I haven't had an issue at all since I got the heat rod. Without the heat rod, I had problems. Mine is anchored to the slab so, it will take a direct hit from a large bomb to dislodge it.

That's what I said also. Then they wrapped a chain around it, hooked a truck to the chain and spun it loose. All I had left were 4 fist sized holes in the floor where the [4] 1/2" x 8" anchors were drilled into the concrete. Never recovered a thing.

[SnJGuin]

I would not store any dura-touch armor coating item in the safe. I did and now it is sticky since it started breaking down, I'm assuming it is from the heat. I have it on one of my shotguns and my range finder. I was able to get it off the range finder, but I'm not sure what to do on the gun now since it is completely covered with that stuff.

[Texas660]

Also check out safelert, i love mine. It sends you an email and or text message when the safe is bumped hard, door opens / closes, high / low temp, high / low humidity lets you monitor all kinds of parameters.

[flywise]

Mine is In a conex in my yard over a year and no issues

[Hawkpuppy 1]

Mine has always been in the garage, out of sight. No problems with any thing on the guns at all. I run a coffee can size desiccant de-humidifier and no issues.

[hunt247]

Just make sure you have a good dehumidifier

[rockyraider]

Mine is in my garage, no problems at all. My garage doesn't get that hot in the summer due to the temp of the house keeping it somewhat regulated since I live in a 2 story. I was worried about rust/humidity, surprisingly I have had no issues at all. I actually have a golden rod that is still in the box. Mine is also anchored into the slab, cutting/prying is a much bigger concern than pulling the safe anchors out of the slab. Unless you have a serious safe, all you are doing is slowing them down anyways. Besides, that's what secondary measures are for in addition to the safe (big dog, etc...).

[bermise]

Would not recommend putting it in the garage. It's making it too easy for thieves. I have a Graffunder that weighs over 3,000 pounds and I still have it bolted down inside my house. It took 4 guys 8 hours to get the safe from the street to my 1st floor

[Gummi Bear]

How do get the electrical power supply to heat rod in the safe ?

I wired my safe.

Added a receptacle inside with a long extension cord outside.

Have power for the rod, and also put in LED rope safe lighting on a motion detector. Open the door, lights come on. Close the door, lights go off after 60 seconds.

[Hawkpuppy 1]

How do get the electrical power supply to heat rod in the safe ?

My Cannon came wired. has built in LEDs and a couple plugs mounted inside for other stuff...

[akstigo01]

I have had mine in the garage for 8 years now sitting in the same spot. No rods but I do have motion activated rope lighting. No issues at all on my end. Everything looks and functions as it should.

[RLHoward]

I wired my safe.

Added a receptacle inside with a long extension cord outside.

Have power for the rod, and also put in LED rope safe lighting on a motion detector. Open the door, lights come on. Close the door, lights go off after 60 seconds.

Guess I'm slow ! My safe is in a room in my shop .Have been wanting to add a Rod by can't figure out to get power inside . It's bolted to the wall and floor but has no port to run cord .I do use a lot of desiccant .

[Hart8]

Humidifier/Golden Rod/something similar is a must.Friend of mine had his in the garage,and several of his guns rusted.He had a brand new Benelli Montefeltro that looked like chit opening day of dove season last year.

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[35remington]

Agree garage is not ideal. Glad to see it working for folks though. Cabinet around it is a great idea, or even a curtain. I punched a hole through mine with a 1/4 drill bit for power. Cut the head off an extension cord, pushed cord thru, then re-wired. 5 years and no problems.

[35remington]

Guess I'm slow ! My safe is in a room in my shop .Have been wanting to add a Rod by can't figure out to get power inside . It's bolted to the wall and floor but has no port to run cord .I do use a lot of desiccant .

See above.