Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Gun Safe for Your Firearms

One of the hardest decisions is whether not you should invest in a small gun safe or not.

Let's face it, in the future you're more than likely going to buy more firearms. Buying firearms is like reaching in the cookie jar, once you start you just can't stop (this is coming from experience)

So the real question is, do you need a small gun safe or do you go with a bigger option? In order to know if it fits your needs it's best we breakdown what makes a good pistol safe and the features to inform you to making a good decision. 

What Makes a Good Pistol Safe?

There are some key things you want to look for in a small gun safe. First thing is you want to make sure that it's the right size for your firearm. Measure your firearm with a ruler and get the width, height, and depth so it's easy to make a decision. Luckily, most small gun safes will accommodate enough space for almost all small handheld firearms that you might have. Once you have the dimensions of your firearm, take a look at a good selection of small gun safes to find the perfect fit for your needs.  

Now that we have the dimensions figured out, theres so more features we want to check off the list before choosing a safe.

A lot of older small gun safe models are made with thin steel, a weak locking system, and limited combinations. It's time for out with the old, and in with the new. For the steel, you want to find at a safe that has 10-12 gauge steel. Specifically the body of the safe as this is where most attacks are centered at.

The Stealth ShadowVault Heavy Duty Pistol Safe SV1 offers a 3/16” thick solid steel door that folds over the 10 gauge solid steel body by 1-1/4” and is a excellent baseline to look for when you're hunting for your small gun safe.

Key Features of a Small Gun Safe

One of the key features of a small gun safe is the ability to not only be resistant to low-medium level attacks but the ability to not be attacked in the first place. What we mean by this is that since they're small and portable they are easily hidden out of eyes reach. There is nothing better than owning a safe that is resistant to attacks but can't be attacked to begin with due to it being hidden well. Whether it's under your mattress, hidden deep in your closet (behind all those old clothes you still need to throw out), or in the drawer beside your bed. 

Another key feature is the ease of access. Small gun safes are known for their quick access capabilities. Meaning in a pinch when you need to access your small firearm, there is no need to get access to your large safe which by nature has a heavier door and a more tedious process to gaining access. Small gun safes are much lighter and faster to open, especially if you get a safe with a biometric lock. So consider if you're going to have your safe at bedside for emergencies, a small gun safe with a biometric lock is one of the fastest ways to grab your firearm in a dire need.

Why Choose a Portable Option?

With a portable small gun safe, as we mentioned before, it can be safely stowed near your bedside incase of an emergency. It can also come in handy when you're traveling on the road. Instead of having your small firearm in your glovebox which is the first place people look in a car jacking, having it safely stowed in your small gun safe is the best solution for safety. 

If one of your worries is having your firearm laying around and your kids getting access. Having it stored in a portable small gun safe means you can not only constantly move it around in new locations if it's found, but also they will not be able to access it even if it's found.

Small Gun Safe or Large Gun Safe?

If you have one pistol that you use more than the others, we'd suggest getting a single small gun safe to safely store it for ease of access. Large gun safes are for stowing your firearms in bulk, and in a more resistant safer environment. Both have downsides, with small gun safes being easier to break into and having low storage capabilities. While large gun safes are extremely heavy and hard to move once they're locked in place. So the question to ask yourself if you're on the fence?

If your goal is to safely store one small firearm for convenience, safety, and easy of access then you should look for a small gun safe. No question.

And if your goal is to safely store a bulk amount of small, or large, firearms in a large gun safe for peace of mind then large gun safes are going to be your best bet.

Where Can You Find the Best Pistol Safe Deals?

Mammoth Safes has one of the largest and highest quality selection of small gun safes. Ranging from all types of lock types, capabilities, and security. Since Mammoth Safes is a reputable online dealer for the top brands in America, they have the ability to offer discounts other companies do not.