{"id":65844,"date":"2016-11-11T08:08:11","date_gmt":"2016-11-11T13:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=65844"},"modified":"2016-11-11T08:08:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T10:37:42","slug":"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.libertysafe.com\/\" campaign=\"LibertySafe-SafeBuyingGuide\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58890 size-thumbnail\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/PresentedBy-Liberty_Safes.jpg\" alt=\"Articles presented by Liberty Safe\" \/><\/a>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.libertysafe.com\/\" campaign=\"LibertySafe-SafeBuyingGuide\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\" class=\"alignright wp-image-58888 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/300x250-generic.jpg\" alt=\"300x250-generic\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/300x250-generic.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/300x250-generic-150x125.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Editor\u2019s Note:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>This is the fifth installment in a series about home gun safes. The series will dive into detail about safe technology, mounting\/hardening you safe, increased fire protection, specialty safes\u00a0and higher-rated safes, and buying used\u00a0safes. There is a lot of information to consider when buying a safe. Follow along with us as we take a deep dive into this subject.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>SERIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Part 1:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/safe-buying-guide-introduction-gun-safe-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\"><strong>Introduction to Gun Safes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Part 2:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/gun-safe-buying-guide-part-2-understanding\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\"><strong>Electronic\/Biometric\/Manual Locks<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Part 3:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/gun-safe-buying-guide-part-3-anchoring-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\"><strong>Anchoring Your Safe<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Part 4:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/gun-safe-buying-guide-part-4-fireproofing-gun-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\"><strong>Fireproofing Your Gun Safe<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Part 5:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\">Understanding The Threats<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Part 6:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/gun-safe-buying-guide-part-6-specialty-safes-safe-remodeling-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\">Specialty Safes &amp; Remodels<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Part 7:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/gun-safe-buying-guide-part-7-quick-access-safes\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\">Quick-Access Safes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Part 8:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/gun-safe-buying-guide-part-8-buying-selling-used-safes\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\"><strong>Buying\u00a0&amp;\u00a0Selling Used Safes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Part 9: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/gun-safe-buying-guide-part-8-moisture-constant-battle\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\">Moisture, the Constant Battle<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s face it: Even when they\u2019re in a safe, your valuables face plenty of threats. And you can\u2019t always be there to defend against those threats. Many of us spend a considerable amount of time away from home, which is one of the reasons why we have gun safes in the first place. As I have said in my previous articles in this series, gun safes buy you time against threats such as unauthorized access, theft and fire; they do not prevent threats entirely.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_65851\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Liberty-Presidential-50-Black-Cherry.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65851\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Liberty-Presidential-50-Black-Cherry.jpg\" alt=\"A safe is designed to protect your valuables, but how do you ensure your piece of mind?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Liberty-Presidential-50-Black-Cherry.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Liberty-Presidential-50-Black-Cherry-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Liberty-Presidential-50-Black-Cherry-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Liberty-Presidential-50-Black-Cherry-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Liberty-Presidential-50-Black-Cherry-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-65851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A safe is designed to protect your valuables, but how do you ensure your peace of mind?<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This article in the series will consider how you can best monitor and manage the threats to your safes and the valuables inside, and it will be broken down into two basic themes: Keeping tabs on your gun safe when away from home, and what to do after your safe has been attacked.<\/p>\n<p>If we\u2019re going to keep tabs on something, we must first specify the information we need and how timely and reliable that information needs to be. For example, let\u2019s say I get a report that tells me every time my safe\u2019s door is opened. The catch is that I only get the report once a week. This would be a great record-keeping function, but would not provide me with much actionable information if someone were gaining unauthorized access to my safe. Another possibility would be an instantaneous alert sent to my phone every time my safe door was opened, but through a system that is unreliable and prone to false alarms. Such notifications would serve to desensitize me to the information. I need information that is actionable, and not just academic.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_65856\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Safelert-Inner-box-open.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65856\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-65856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Safelert-Inner-box-open-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"The Liberty SAFELERT provides you will a monitoring system for your safe. \" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Safelert-Inner-box-open-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Safelert-Inner-box-open-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Safelert-Inner-box-open-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Safelert-Inner-box-open-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Safelert-Inner-box-open.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-65856\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Liberty SAFELERT provides you with a monitoring system for your safe that can feed information to your smart phone.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Information On Your Safe<\/h2>\n<p>With this in mind, let\u2019s look at what actionable information we need. For starters, I would definitely like to know if the door to my safe was opened by someone other than myself. If my safe were moved or bumped, that would be valuable information as well. I also believe that information regarding environmental threats, such as temperature and humidity changes, would serve me well.<\/p>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve identified the information that might be needed, we must figure out how to get it. If you\u2019re like most Americans, you have a smart phone. Personally, I would love to receive these alerts via text or email, while also having a separate app I could access for checking in as desired.<\/p>\n<p>How do we get all these things in one package? Well, there seem to be a few options.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can hire an alarm company to come out and install door sensors, motion detectors and environmental sensors on your safe. You obviously have the hardware cost, installation cost and monthly monitoring fees to consider.<\/li>\n<li>You have the very viable option of self-installing a homebrew security system, where you would buy a cloud-based box selected by the monitoring nodes of your choice, and then install them. You would have the upfront hardware cost along with any monthly monitoring services.<\/li>\n<li>Another alternative that I have grown particularly fond of is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.libertysafe.com\/accessory-safelert-monitoring-system-ps-17-pg-85.html\" campaign=\"SafesLibertySAFEALERT\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">SAFELERT from Liberty<\/a>. This is a onetime $199 purchase that covers all the monitoring needs we just went over, but with the added benefit of being purpose-built to work in your gun safe. The configuration takes about 10 minutes, and I would allocate another 20 minutes for installation. Aside from replacing the batteries periodically, you\u2019re done. Best of all, there are no monitoring fees\u2014for life!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_65857\" style=\"width: 277px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/saflert-2015-antenna.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65857\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-65857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/saflert-2015-antenna-267x300.jpg\" alt=\"The SAFELERT system comes with an external antenna to attach to your safe to ensure a solid signal.\" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/saflert-2015-antenna-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/saflert-2015-antenna-134x150.jpg 134w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/saflert-2015-antenna-768x863.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/saflert-2015-antenna-911x1024.jpg 911w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/saflert-2015-antenna.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-65857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The SAFELERT system comes with an external antenna to attach to your safe to ensure a solid signal.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The SAFELERT has a completely customizable menu that allows you to select how, when, and what you\u2019re notified of. For instance, I receive a weekly recap report via email, and I also receive text alerts when the safe door is opened or the safe is bumped. I\u2019ve also downloaded app for my iPhone that allows me to check the status of the door, battery life, temperature, humidity and Internet connectivity. SAFELERT has another nice feature that allows me to determine who gets notified when any of these events trigger an alarm. This allows me to temporarily or indefinitely have my safe send alerts to a trusted friend in addition to myself, if I were going out of town for an extended period.<\/p>\n<p>Even with all these bases covered, there are a few things that I worry about failing that could create a false sense of security. I generally have reliable Internet, but sometimes it cuts out, just like the power grid; I would certainly like to know if this happens while I\u2019m away. The SAFELERT is also dependent upon batteries for its operation, and these will eventually fail; what if I forgot to change them out before a long vacation? To overcome these issues, SAFELERT will check every hour to make sure that the system has an Internet connection to your safe, and it will send an alert to your smart phone if the connection fails. The battery level can be checked any time via the app on your phone, and in my case I have the battery life included on my weekly recap report.<\/p>\n<p>Also falling under the \u201cOh Yeah We Thought of Everything\u201d category: they even include a magnetic external antenna with a cable that can be routed into your safe and connected to the device, to boost the Wi-Fi signal. I did not find this necessary in my case, but it was included with the SAFELERT and I felt it was worth mentioning.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_65849\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_6198.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65849\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-65849\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_6198-400x268.jpg\" alt=\"If your safe does get violated, you will want to know as much as you can as soon as possible.\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_6198-400x268.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_6198-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_6198-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_6198-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_6198.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-65849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If your safe does get violated, you will want to know as much as you can as soon as possible.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>If Your Safe Is Violated<\/h2>\n<p>Most of you reading this guide are obviously seeking to be proactive in preventing theft or damage to your valuables. Sometimes, no matter how well we plan, tragedy will find a way into our lives. When that happens, we must have a contingency plan to deal with the loss. As with prevention methods, information will be of the utmost importance when mitigating your loss.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atf.gov\/firearms\/docs\/guide\/personal-firearms-record-atf-p-33128\/download\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\">Inventory the contents of your safe<\/a> with key information such as manufacturer, model, serial number and value.<\/li>\n<li>They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and this will never ring more true than after being a victim of theft. Trust me on this: People may take the time to read the descriptions, but a picture is so much more effective when you\u2019re trying to get the word out that someone has taken your favorite blaster.<\/li>\n<li>Know who to call to begin getting help. Obviously, emergency responders such as police and fire can offer you immediate help. However, your insurance company may be able to provide some financial relief as well, and your agent may or may not be the first point of contact. Finding this information out before you have a loss will certainly speed up the process and reduce your frustration.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019ve had a fire and the fire department has responded, you will also have water damage. Knowing what your homeowner\u2019s policy will provide in terms of immediate assistance in mitigating the damage is key. You don\u2019t want to be googling all this stuff or digging around in old agreement files after the fact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve gathered all this information, where do you store it? I mean, your safe place has been violated! I suggest some type of online cloud storage that is accessible from any computer or phone with Internet access via a standard web browser. This should be easy and free, as there are plenty of free cloud storage options online. But, make sure it is secure. This solution also will also allow you to share your critical info with the necessary people if you are geographically inaccessible when the disaster hits.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Risks<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_65853\" style=\"width: 375px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/safelert-device.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65853\" title=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-65853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/safelert-device-365x300.jpg\" alt=\"The SAFELERT can provide info that goes directly to your smart phone for realtime updates.\" width=\"365\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/safelert-device-365x300.jpg 365w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/safelert-device-150x123.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/safelert-device-768x632.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/safelert-device.jpg 1017w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-65853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The SAFELERT is compact, effective and reasonably priced at $199.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When you have been ravaged by fire or theft, there are two things you really have to keep in mind: Some people want to help and others want to take.<\/p>\n<p>Those that want to help may surprise you, and will be invaluable to your recovery. Don\u2019t leave any stone unturned when looking for help. Several groups you belong to may provide some small secondary insurance you\u2019re not aware of. Think NRA or your church, or any other groups you belong to. The manufacturer of the safe my offers repair or replacement as part of their warranty.<\/p>\n<p>Be vigilant of the second loss; some thieves prey on folks after a loss has been replaced with insurance money. There are those that will plan a break-in based on when the first event took place. Don\u2019t forget the looters that will show up after the fire has cooled down. So, bear in mind the threats and prepare accordingly!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s face it: Even when they\u2019re in a safe, your valuables face plenty of threats. And you can\u2019t always be there to defend against those threats. Many of us spend a considerable amount of time away from home, which is one of the reasons why we have gun safes in the first place. As I have said in my previous articles in this series, gun safes buy you time against threats such as unauthorized access, theft and fire; they do not prevent threats entirely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":65849,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,888,889,324,188,1],"tags":[132,586,754,712,624],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-65844","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gunsamerica-authors","8":"category-columns-ga-guides","9":"category-ga-guides-gun-safes","10":"category-jon-hodoway","11":"category-safes-storage","12":"category-uncategorized","13":"tag-buzz","14":"tag-column","15":"tag-gun-safe-buying-guide","16":"tag-liberty-safe","17":"tag-safes"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats - Uncategorized\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/gun-safe-buying-guide-part-5-understanding-threats\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 5\u2014Understanding the Threats\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Let\u2019s face it: Even when they\u2019re in a safe, your valuables face plenty of threats. 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