Fireproof Safes: Will Your Valuables Survive a House Fire?

Liberty Safe opened after a wildfire burns down the home. The contents inside are unharmed.

Liberty Safe opened after a wildfire burns down the home. The contents inside are unharmed.

Imagine this: A fire breaks out in your home, and as you and your family safely escape, flames engulf everything you own. Now, imagine returning to the ruins to find that the most valuable items—your family heirlooms, important documents, jewelry, and even digital backups—are completely unharmed. That is the promise of the fire safe. But, do they really deliver when you need it most? The answer might surprise you. Read More »

Biggest Gun Safe Buying Mistakes

Gun Safe Broken Into

Gun Safes Not As Secure As Advertised

Safes are being aggressively marketed as burglar-proof, child-proof, water-proof, EMP-proof, and fire-proof, but all of those are false, misleading, and unregulated marketing claims. While some cheap, imported safe manufacturers do cut corners, you don’t have to fall for it, there are excellent safe manufacturers who stand behind their products. Some even offer lifetime warranties! News of defective products, recalls, dangerous installations, cheap materials, and marketing gimmicks have savvy gun safe buyers like you on the hunt for a quality safe they can trust in the event of a disaster or attempted break-in. You can learn about the regrets gun safe buyers often face and how to make sure you purchase the best safe for your space, security needs, and budget.  Read More »

Are Safes Burglary-Proof? Fireproof? Waterproof? EMP-Proof?

Are Safes Burglary-Proof?

There is no such thing as a burglary-proof safe. With enough time, tools, and determination, a highly skilled burglar can get into just about any safe. However, safes can be hardened and fortified to give your items the best chance of staying secure. A good safe can make it impossible for a basic burglar to get in, and very difficult for even the most skilled professional safecrackers to get into your safe. Read More »

Was Your Safe a Rip-Off?

Cheap Safe Failed Torture Test

Recently, at a local trade show, there were some dazzling jewelry safes with beautiful interiors with decorative hardwood shelves. They were geared towards high-end home owners with larger and more valuable jewelry and watch collections. What shocked me though was the price. We were looking at safes that were above average in looks that were going for $30,000 to $100,000 dollars! Are these fancy artisan-built safes really worth this much?  Read More »

Why buy a safe from a local locksmith and not online?

Safe Delivery and Installation in Naples, Florida - A Locksmith NaplesSome of you may have been tempted to shop online for your next safe, but is this a good idea? You may ask yourself, “what’s the difference?” or “what makes the stuff at a locksmith’s shop better?”. We have five very good reasons you should shop your local locksmith store instead of buying a safe online. 1. Genuine Products, 2. Delivery, 3. Installation, 4. Service, 5. Customer for Life. Read on to find out the best way to buy a safe! Read More »

Collier County Sheriff’s Partners with “A” Locksmith for Safety Video

Gun Safety Video Filmed at "A" Locksmith NaplesCollier County Sheriff’s office is focusing on children’s safety this school year and wants you to Take Action to Keep Schools Safe. This means teaching your children about having good awareness when crossing the street, using car seats and wearing their helmet when riding their bike. It also means warning your kids about stranger danger, what to do if they see a gun, and saying no to drugs. Read More »

What is better for a safe, Locking Bars or Traditional Round Bolts?

1776 Series Liberty Safe with Locking BarsLiberty Safe has taken a bold step in changing over their high-end gun safe models to their new Military-Style Locking Bar system opening up the debate about which is more secure, locking bars or round bolts? Both are designed with the intent to ward off a variety of sophisticated burglary attacks in which someone would attempt to force the door open. The effectiveness of locking bars vs. rounded bolts all boils down to one thing: how much pressure can your bolt or locking bar take? Read More »