Gun safe dimensions

According to the current legislation of the Russian Federation, everyone who has a firearm in their arsenal is required to have a special safe for its safe storage. This is necessary in order to prevent access to dangerous items by everyone. Mandatory storage in a safe includes:

• smooth-bore weapons;
• traumatic;
• gas.

Ammunition for them must also be kept under lock and key.

IMPORTANT! Storage of ammunition must be strictly separate from the weapon itself! To do this, you must use an additional safe or compartment.

Types of gun safes

Thanks to the large number of different weapons in the hands of the population (from gas weapons to collectible weapons), there has been a high demand for safes for storing them. ABOUTThey do not differ in size, shape, orientation in space and degree of protection.

Some safes are equipped with fire resistance, which allows them to easily withstand the explosion of ammunition inside them. It is precisely because of the frequent cases of spontaneous explosion of cartridges that they are stored separately from weapons. Some safe models can protect ammunition from exploding in cases of high temperatures around the safe.

Gun safe dimensions

The storage dimensions for firearms and gas weapons are quite important. The size of a gun safe depends on what kind of weapon you plan to store there.If there are several barrels, you should worry about this in advance and purchase a safe that can accommodate them all at the same time, both short-barreled and smooth-bore specimens. In addition, it is worth taking into account the method of installing the safe. Will it be mounted on the wall or stand as a separate cabinet?

IMPORTANT! Almost all safes open exclusively to the right. This must be taken into account when installing and planning the interior of the room.

Long-barreled hunting rifles require special attention. Unlike double-barreled shotguns and carbines, for which almost all gun cabinets are suitable, a hunting rifle requires special measurements. On average, its barrel length reaches 760 mm, however, it still doesn’t hurt to make sure of this. Experienced hunters recommend that beginners purchase a flat and tall gun cabinet. It is suitable for almost any type of gun, and the dimensions are 1500 * 360 * 90 mm, respectively. Such a cabinet does not take up much space in the room, is practically invisible and does not differ from ordinary iron cabinets. For pistols and short-barreled shotguns, you should choose small, roomy types of cabinets. Such a box will be quite enough to protect yourself and your loved ones from an accident due to careless handling of weapons.

physical characteristics

Despite the fact that the law allows the use of locked wooden cabinets lined with iron instead of a special weapons storage facility, it is best to use special equipment for such purposes. It must be truly burglar-resistant to prevent possible unpleasant consequences.

When choosing a cabinet for storing a gun, you should consider the following characteristics:

1. Wall thickness.Although this indicator is not regulated by law, and can only be based on the desires and needs of the buyer, it is still worth paying attention to those products that have a maximum thickness of steel sheet.
2. Locks. According to the regulations, their minimum number is two. However, in a good safe there may be an unlimited number of them, 2, 3 or more, depending on the purposes and the number of weapons stored in it.
3. Secrecy of locks. The more complex the lock, the more difficult it is to open it. This indicator characterizes the resistance of the product to burglary.
4. Ammunition compartment. It is advisable that this be a separate section equipped with a lock.
5. Fastening. Since the usual version of the product is a long and tall product, it is worth thinking in advance about its installation and the possibility of attaching it to a wall or floor. Large anchor bolts are usually used for this. In addition, there is the option of mounting the gun cabinet into the wall, which will provide additional protection from both burglary and theft from the premises.
6. Dimensions must be appropriate for the firearm you have. In addition, the number of weapons is also important. The more there are, the larger the closet should be.
7. Fire resistance. It is important to follow the rules for installing a safe - it should not be placed near various heating devices. This may cause the ammunition stored inside to explode.

Often, weapons are purchased not only as a hobby, but also to protect yourself and your family. However, it is always necessary to ensure that weapons are stored correctly to avoid various accidents.