New Spika gun safe!

[juststarting]

Finally got a new safe. My 'other' kids are no longer cramped in like sardines and lots of room for the future.

http://myshootingjourney.com/2016/01/04 ... g-finally/ soooo happy.

[Oldbloke]

Looks like about 6 gunna, but they tell you its a 10 lol

[juststarting]

It's a 6.

[sandgroperbill]

Mount the old safe alongside the new and use it to store ammo

[juststarting]

Mount the old safe alongside the new and use it to store ammo

Mind! Blown!

[Oldbloke]

Mount the old safe alongside the new and use it to store ammo

Top idea

[Herdsman]

Nice mate.

Lesson learned but always better to pay a few bucks extra for too much space, than save to have to little.

[juststarting]

Nice mate.

Lesson learned but always better to pay a few bucks extra for too much space, than save to have to little.

In my cace it was more shortsightedness, than money or space. I was like, ye, one rifle, like why would I need more guns... Yeah... Lesson learned.

[MalleeFarmer]

I have a spika 12 gun safe good thing it is! Except one of the shiny key holes came off and just left a hole in the cabinet for the key to fit in ah well it's nicely made and sturdy! only got 6 guns in it tho and its about chockers

[chacka]

I was like, ye, one rifle, like why would I need more guns.

We've all been there

[Baronvonrort]

You should put something in your blog on how common it is for new shooters to upgrade to bigger safes.

[juststarting]

You should put something in your blog on how common it is for new shooters to upgrade to bigger safes.

Is it common? I have a sample set of one idiot.

[juststarting]

I am actually a little embarrassed by the situation, to be perfectly honest. A little shortsighted.

[pomemax]

Not short sighted at all you believed the gun shop or whoever sold you the first safe when they say 6 gun safe they mean a six single barrel shotguns no scopes if you then try to fit 6 rifles in it with say scopes and bipods good luck we have all been there .

[juststarting]

Weeeeellll, actualllyyyy.... The shop guy said exactly what you just said above and suggested something else (what I got now, in fact). And I said, nah, I only need one rifle, this should be fine, like stop trying to upsell me crap. And the guy said, nope, just telling you how it is - you will get more guns. What would he know, right? I really can't blame anyone but me on this, heard warnings, chose to ignore them. Anyway, point taken, will post something in the next few days.

[brett1868]

I'm at the limit of safes so the next upgrade will be a garage sized vault. Consumer affairs should investigate how safes are marketed cause I've got a pair of 30's and lucky if I can fit 15 in each.

[juststarting]

I feel like there is a dirty joke in here somewhere.

[Baronvonrort]

You should put something in your blog on how common it is for new shooters to upgrade to bigger safes.

Is it common? I have a sample set of one idiot.

I think it's very common you are not alone, many people use their first safe as ammo safe when upgrading.

[Gwion]

Hmmm... still trying to find the spare cash to get a larger safe. Mine is a 4gun safe. Yes, there are 4 guns in there but it is tetras to get them in and out. They are probably getting bashed about too much and i can't store my 7mm-08 with the 56mm scope attached because there is no hope in hell of it fitting in in any way.

My advice... they way you are getting into it and acquiring more rifles.... start saving for a 14 gun safe now!

[sandgroperbill]

I have an 18 gun safe with room left over if you want to give me some of your rifles to free up space...

[pomemax]

I have a 30 gun safe and its full with a lot fewer number in it
this one http://www.gunemporium.com.au/Spika-SCH ... -Safe.html

[bigfellascott]

Yeah bigger is better for sure - not sure I like the locking setup on that one either (does it have locking rods that go into the top and bottom of the safe or not?

[juststarting]

You should put something in your blog on how common it is for new shooters to upgrade to bigger safes.

Here you go.

http://myshootingjourney.com/2016/01/12 ... g-gotchas/

If anyone has any tips, updates, etc. - bullet points below and I will add them in.

[inventurkey]

Consumer affairs should investigate how safes are marketed cause I've got a pair of 30's and lucky if I can fit 15 in each.

30 for the world Tetris champion.

[pomemax]

Yeah bigger is better for sure - not sure I like the locking setup on that one either (does it have locking rods that go into the top and bottom of the safe or not?

I had a look today yep one top and bottom center

[Baronvonrort]

You should put something in your blog on how common it is for new shooters to upgrade to bigger safes.

Here you go.

http://myshootingjourney.com/2016/01/12 ... g-gotchas/

If anyone has any tips, updates, etc. - bullet points below and I will add them in.

I reckon you should mention something about safes over 150Kg don't require bolting down in NSW which is something renters have to consider.

Cat A+B are stolen more often than Cat C, very few Cat C are reported stolen perhaps the stricter safe requirements contribute towards this.

[brett1868]

You should put something in your blog on how common it is for new shooters to upgrade to bigger safes.

Here you go.

http://myshootingjourney.com/2016/01/12 ... g-gotchas/

If anyone has any tips, updates, etc. - bullet points below and I will add them in.

I quite enjoy your writing style, both informative and humorous at the same time. Good Job young fella

[Herdsman]

Cat A+B are stolen more often than Cat C, very few Cat C are reported stolen perhaps the stricter safe requirements contribute towards this.

There are of course far less Cat C firearms issued as well.

[Baronvonrort]

Cat A+B are stolen more often than Cat C, very few Cat C are reported stolen perhaps the stricter safe requirements contribute towards this.

There are of course far less Cat C firearms issued as well.

Vic police reported 6 pistols out of over 48,000 registered pistols stolen last year in the Senate inquiry, stolen pistol stats include all pistols from Police,security and Cat H licenses.
Sounds like Cat H storage requirements are adequate to me.

[bigfellascott]

You should put something in your blog on how common it is for new shooters to upgrade to bigger safes.

Here you go.

http://myshootingjourney.com/2016/01/12 ... g-gotchas/

If anyone has any tips, updates, etc. - bullet points below and I will add them in.

I reckon you should mention something about safes over 150Kg don't require bolting down in NSW which is something renters have to consider.

Cat A+B are stolen more often than Cat C, very few Cat C are reported stolen perhaps the stricter safe requirements contribute towards this.

More likely the fact there cat A and B well and truly outnumber the cat C is more likely the reason.