Gun safe heavy enough?

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Gun safe heavy enough?

Post by Gamerancher » 06 Jul 2016, 3:17 pm

I wonder if I should bolt this down? :unknown: Weighs just under 2 tonne! :thumbsup:
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Re: Gun safe heavy enough?

Post by pete1 » 06 Jul 2016, 3:27 pm

only needs bolts if they bring a tractor and truck :)
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Post by Gamerancher » 06 Jul 2016, 3:48 pm

Oh yeah, better hide the keys to those!
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Post by Noisydad » 06 Jul 2016, 6:52 pm

Was the hole in the wall there before you drove up?
There's still a few of Wile. E Coyote's ideas that I haven't tried yet.
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Post by Die Judicii » 06 Jul 2016, 7:50 pm

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Nice one. :thumbsup:

Albeit, the crims will find a way if given enough time to work at it.
It's amazing what weights can me moved on a reasonably constructed onsite sled and or rail.
Then it's a simple matter of a 4WD winch to slide it into a trailer.

Good to see your making things as difficult as possible for em though. :thumbsup:
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Post by Die Judicii » 06 Jul 2016, 7:53 pm

I hope the pooch stayed well clear,,,,,,,,,,,,, :lol:
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Post by GLS_1956 » 06 Jul 2016, 11:46 pm

My question is there any local ordinance? Here where I live there is no Federal, State, or local requirements. My chest style safe sits on the floor with out being bolted down, mind you it does have nearly half a ton of lead in the bottom in addition to the weight of the guns.

I forget where it occurred but I recall reading of a couple of thieves that had broken into a home and finding the gun safe to hard to crack and too heavy to carry were caught by his neighbor using the home owner's golf balls as ball bearings and rolling it out the door. Seems to me to be another reason not to take up golf.
I've been asked: "How many guns do you need to have?" My answer remains the same: "One more."
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Post by Gamerancher » 06 Jul 2016, 11:58 pm

GLS-1956
Yes, our local ( NSW ) laws require them to be locked in a safe that if not 150kg empty has to be bolted down internally. I got this "bank" type safe off evil-bay. It has 8" thick walls and a dual combination lock. Had to remove the door and frame to fit it in. It's tall enough internally for my longest rifles. :thumbsup:
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Post by pomemax » 07 Jul 2016, 12:44 am

This is where NSW gun laws are a bit weird if you just have long guns ie: rifles shotties etc its OK if they are over 150kg not to bolt them down .
Put one pistol in a safe and it must be bolted down even if its 2 tonne
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Post by Elek » 13 Jul 2016, 12:57 pm

Die Judicii wrote:I hope the pooch stayed well clear,,,,,,,,,,,,, :lol:


He's dancing with death posing for the photo there :lol:
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