On 2009-07-09, Don Foreman wrote:
On Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:24:52 -0400, "Michael A. Terrell"
wrote:
What good is a gun, in a safe?

There is a child in Ig's home, so securing handguns is mandatory.

Ig, you need to think clearly about your objectives. The requirements
for securing a handgun are not the same as those for securing
valuables against burglars. The handgun repository must be capable of
being opened very quickly in total darkness by one who has just been
awakened -- but it need not provide a long delay time against a
determined thief. When you're away from the house for any extended
time, put the gun in the real safe that is bolted to the concrete
floor and can withstand attack of longer than most burgs are willing
to risk.

I think that if I have a safe that has a shelf on a chest level, but is
properly secured both to the floor, as well as to the wall, I could
keep a gun in it and it would be relatively convenient to get to.

I would think that for, perhaps, $500 I could buy something
acceptable.

And yes, I have kids, as well as their clueless friends, and I want to
take no chances with them.

i