Rating of the best weapon safes for 2020

In the Russian Federation, any weapon must be stored in accordance with certain rules. People will need to consider this factor when purchasing hunting attributes. In the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 288, the procedure for keeping firearms at home is formed. This document sets out the rules for storing and handling it. All hunting equipment, together with ammunition, must be kept in a fireproof safe. The weapon must be unloaded. The order also indicates the characteristics that the device must meet.

Features of choosing a safe for weapons

Metal thickness

There are many fixtures on the market today. For many, the thickness of the metal does not exceed 1.5 mm. It will be very easy for a thief to crack it; you don't even need a special tool.

Some manufacturers go for a trick and put reinforced locks on thin-walled cabinets. But this is just a publicity stunt to improve the sales of your product. As mentioned above, it will not be a big problem for a thief to open such a safe.

For safe storage of hunting attributes, the wall thickness must be at least 3 mm. Legal entities are obliged to store their accessories in cabinets with these characteristics. In fact, 3 mm is the minimum safe value at which a firearm can be kept. Currently, for an average price, you can find a decent product with a wall thickness of 3 mm and an opening door of 5 mm. If the family budget allows, you can purchase a burglar-resistant product. The body structure is made of several layers of composite materials.

Types of locks

These devices are of several types.

• The coded electronic lock is considered one of the most reliable products. It is often bought when there are small children in the house.
• Key locks are simple and reliable.

People's opinions are divided. Someone needs a coded device, while others prefer a key mechanism. The ease of use (opening speed) depends on the type of lock. Safety is influenced by the product class.

The main advantage of electronic locks is that they do not need keys. They are easy to handle. This is their main advantage. But such locks work from batteries, which will have to be changed periodically.

Key locks are cheaper, durable in terms of service life. They do not need a power source. Key devices are inferior to electronic counterparts in functionality and convenience. If small children live in the house, then it is better to give preference to a combination lock. It is impossible to pick up the code. The child can handle the key freely.

Crossbar mechanism

The closing reliability of the door plate directly depends on the number and size of the crossbars.This mechanism is considered the main part of the castle. It protects the safe from breaking. Solid steel rods will securely close any door. The swivel device activates them. When the door is opened, the crossbars are inside; during closing, they go into special grooves on the base. Such devices come in different designs.

The thicker and longer the bolts, the more difficult it is to break into the cabinet. The maximum degree of security can be provided by a locking system on all sides. But this is not the case in simple device designs. The door plate is locked with the crossbars of the lock on one side only. This provides the lowest level of burglary protection.

During the operation of the crossbars, their backlash is not allowed. They should fit snugly. Rotation around its axis is possible. This prevents the crossbars from being cut down by an intruder. When buying a fireproof device, be sure to pay attention to the tightness of the door to the base. It is necessary that the gap between them be minimal. It will be more difficult for burglars to open it, because it is difficult to crawl into such a small gap with something.

Cabinet capacity

You need to choose a safe with a larger volume. Extra space will not hurt. Indeed, over the years, the hunter's arsenal may be replenished with new types of firearms, which will be longer and wider. This will help avoid unnecessary financial costs for the purchase of a new device. You can also put optics, cartridges, money and valuables in a large cabinet.

Safe interior

The inside of the gun cabinet can have a different design. Its functionality directly depends on this. The space is usually divided into several sections. It necessarily contains a vertical partition and several transverse ones, depending on the size of the product. The weapon is usually kept separately, the rest of the accessories in other compartments.

There should also be a small lockable compartment. They put cartridges in it. Weapons and ammunition must be kept separate. This is a requirement of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. You need to choose a fireproof cabinet taking into account the size of the cartridge compartment, so as not to put them on the shelves later.

Structures are most often made in such a way that the shelves inside are removed. Thus, you can make room for additional weapons. For ease of use, many manufacturers make shelves with small sides. The packed items will not roll and fall out. It's very practical.

Many storage devices are equipped with cradles. These are special gun stands. They fix the hunting attribute in a strictly vertical position and do not allow it to move to one side. Recently, many manufacturers have begun to equip their products with roller beds. They provide reliable fixation of the rifle in an upright position. It is very convenient to use such a device.

Installation features

The fireproof cabinet is fixed to the wall with anchor bolts. The best place for installation is to find a place hidden from view. It should not be passable. The best option would be a room that limits the thief's freedom of action. For example, in a dressing room or a narrow pantry, you can only get close to the door plate of the safe. And she is an impregnable element of the device. It will be inconvenient for a potential attacker to hack it, it will take a lot of effort.

If a person lives in a private house, then a basement would be an excellent option for placing a storage device. A limited number of people know about the presence of this room in the house. Even if a thief finds the safe, it will be very difficult to dismantle it.

It is best to attach it with anchor bolts to the floor or wall. You can do this yourself with a punch. An impact drill will work as well. It is almost impossible to pull out the anchor bolts. They can only be cut off, but this requires space to crawl.

Service and warranty

Any device can break. Even the highest quality item is not insured against breakdown and emergency situations. After all, a person can forget the code or lose the key. The lock may break.The manufacturer's service and warranty obligations must be clarified. A person must be sure that he will not be left alone with a problem in the event of force majeure.

During the warranty period, a person has the right to contact the store where the safe was purchased with any questions. All necessary contacts, signatures and seals must be in the warranty card.

It is better to immediately discuss and find out all the nuances than to get upset later because of the wrong choice of the product. Be sure to look at the certificate of conformity GOST R 50862-2005. If the store did not provide it at the request of the buyer, then it is better to make the purchase elsewhere. When problems arise during the operation of the device, this office will definitely not help the client.

Rating of safes for smoothbore weapons

This type of device is very popular due to its low prices - up to 11,000 rubles. They have an uncomplicated lock and the thickness of the steel coating is only 2-3 mm. The capacity is also not outstanding - up to 5 weapons. Obviously, the dimensions of the device itself are also small, it can be installed in almost any room.

Such a device must be firmly and reliably assembled due to its low weight (see details on safe installation). Similar storage facilities will reliably look after weapons; they do not take up much space and are inexpensive. The combination of these characteristics makes this type of locker suitable for owners of a pair of hunting rifles. Russian safe brands AIKO, Best Safe, Promet have made a name for themselves in the market and are leaders in it.

We have selected the 5 most attractive candidates out of the large number of offered products, compiling a kind of top safes for smoothbore weapons:

Aiko Hummingbird

It has the lowest price of the five considered, but this does not mean at all that it is the worst. The thickness of the metal cover is 1 millimeter, the weight is 6 kg, and this safe is 1 m high. Safety is ensured by two key locks. A nice bonus - there are holes for fastening to a wall or some other surface.

Price: 2000 rubles.

• mounting holes.

• not found.

Hunter-81

This, in the truest sense of the word, is a 140 cm high cabinet weighing 20 kg. The thickness of the metal is only 1 mm. Decent capacity - up to 4 guns fit. The metal is coated on top with polymers, which protect it from corrosion. Equipped with a pair of 3-crossbar locks. A feature that speaks in favor of this device is that there is a cartridge compartment inside, which is also locked with a key.

Price: 6 457 rubles.

• decent capacity;
• lockable cartridge compartment;
• 3-crossbar locks.

• not found.

Valberg Arsenal 100T

This device manufactured by the Promet company is intended for only one barrel. But! Its burglar resistance class is S1: with a height of one meter, it weighs 34 kg. The thickness of the metal coating on the walls is 3 mm, and at the door - 5. There is a key lock with a three-way crossbar system. This device also has a small "secret" in the form of a lockable cartridge compartment.

Price: 9 950 rubles.

• three-sided transom system;
• lockable cartridge compartment;
• lockable cartridge compartment.

• not found.

Eagle type 12

The Orlan type 12 armory, which holds up to 6 barrels, occupies the first line of the rating. Its weight inspires respect - 37 kg with a height of 140 cm and a metal coating thickness of one and a half mm. The protection is good: 2 locks with a 3-latch system. The large volume allows you to store knives, ramrods and other accessories in addition to firearms. There is also a cartridge compartment.

Price: 10 400 rubles.

• 2 locks 3-crossbar system;
• large volume;
• lockable cartridge compartment.

• not found.

TOP safes for storing rifled weapons

Those with rifled weapons need this type of product. There are also differences in requirements.This also applies to the thickness of the metal wall, which should not be less than 3 mm. These vaults have a lock not only with a key. They are often equipped with an electronic combination lock, which is almost impossible to break. For these reasons, the devices are different from those that contain smooth-bore weapons. There is also a difference in the cost, which reaches 40 thousand rubles. The category of fixtures is extensive, as is their selection.

Altai

The storage has a low cost and a wide range of functions from the manufacturer Gun Safe. It has dimensions of 170 cm in height and a wall thickness of 3 mm. Its maximum capacity is 5 barrels. The model has two locks that can be opened with a key and have 3 bolts. The store has a special upper section where you can store cartridges. It has a separate lock that can also be opened with a key. The top section is equipped with a removable shelf. There are several hooks on the door that allow you to position accessories. If necessary, the main section can be equipped with three shelves. If you refuse to install them, a place appears here where you can store three more trunks. The device weighs 38 kg and can be wall-mounted.

Price: 11 800 rubles.

• low cost;
• wide range of functions;
• the main section can be equipped with three shelves;
• there is a possibility of wall mounting.

• not found.

Leopard-5 EL K

This is a rifle storage device made by Russia from Gun Safe. Its dimensions reach 140 cm in height, 3 mm in wall thickness, and a capacity of up to 5 barrels. The model is equipped with two different types of locks. One opens with a key, the other is electronic and has a backlit display. There is a special option that allows you to keep statistics when the safe was opened and closed. It indicates the date and time of these actions. This model has a built-in alarm.

An alarm is triggered if the cabinet surface is hit. Disabling the alarm only by the owner who must enter the password. Pressing the wrong code three times will also trigger an alarm. The door from the inside has additional equipment in the form of hooks, a tray, knife frames and additional elements on which the owner can place accessories.

Price: 15,000 rubles.

• turning off the alarm only by the owner;
• built-in alarm;
• safe opening and closing statistics;
• there is a possibility of wall mounting.

• not found.

Valberg Arsenal 100T EL

The device has a small size and reliability, manufacturer - Promet. Has dimensions: 100 cm high, 3 mm wall thickness, 5 mm door wall thickness. The weight of the model is 34 kg, it has the first class of resistance to burglary. Locking takes place using an electronic lock model PS-300. The inner part has a special section for storing cartridges. It opens and closes with a key. Wall or floor mounting is provided, for which the model is equipped with holes.

Price: from 15 500 rubles.

• small dimensions;
• reliability;
• safe opening and closing statistics;
• department for storing cartridges.

• not found.

BS95.L3

Model made in Russia from the manufacturer Best Safe. Safe dimensions: 150 cm in height, thickness of metal walls is 3 mm, weight - 74 kg, resistance to burglary - 1 class. Maximum capacity is 5 barrels. Equipped with two locks with 5 and 3 crossbars and opened with a key. All-round closing of the cabinet is carried out using a separate crossbar system. The inner space has a cartridge compartment and special niches for the location of weapons. Additionally, it is equipped with a tray inside, in which it is convenient to store cartridges, special frame devices for knives. The arrangement of keys and ramrods can be carried out on special hooks. Wall mount is provided.

Price: 25 900 rubles.

• separate transom system;
• special frame attachments for knives;
• hooks for ramrods;
• wall mount.

• not found.

Valberg Safari EL

The manufacturer of this model is Promet. This device can rightfully be called optimal for keeping rifled barrels. Its dimensions: 150 cm in height, 3 mm - wall thickness, burglar resistance - class 1, model weighs 88 kg. The equipment includes an electronic lock, the system of which consists of 3 crossbars. The lock kit includes a safety mechanism against drilling. Model capacity - up to 4 barrels.

Price: 32,700 rubles.

• separate transom system;
• electronic lock;
• protective mechanism against drilling;
• capacious.

• not found.

Elite safes

The elite category of devices is, first of all, the increased security of weapons storage, which is one of the most important aspects. It is achieved thanks to a special design. There are not only specially equipped sections for cartridges and cradles, but also various shelves, niches, hooks and more. Elite storages are made of metal with a thickness of at least 3 mm. Therefore, even rifled weapons can be stored in them.

Most of the luxury vaults are equipped with a combination lock. Their price tag is significantly different, ranging from 40,000 and ending with amounts above 100,000 rubles. Storage cabinets can be designed for one shotgun or several. Below are 5 types that have the best characteristics at an optimal cost.

Valberg Arsenal 130/2 EL

The device of the domestic brand "Promet" is designed to store 1 weapon. The walls of the cabinet itself are made of metal 3 mm thick, and the doors are 5 mm. The safe is equipped with an electronic lock with a three-bolt system. The size of the bolt itself is 18 mm in diameter. Inside the cabinet there are shelves and a cartridge compartment. This whole structure weighs about 50 kg. There are special holes on the back wall so that the device can be placed not only on the floor, but also on the wall.

Price: 30,300 rubles.

• separate transom system;
• shelves and ammunition compartment.

• not found.

Bars EL

This storage can even hold 6 guns. Its weight is almost 70 kg, and the height of this cabinet reaches 140 cm. The design is made by a domestic manufacturer - Gun Safe. The main advantages of the safe are the electronic lock and wooden cradles. The thickness of the metal walls is 3 mm. The lock has the ability to close the cabinet from 3 sides. Inside the cabinet is equipped with shelves, and their height can be adjusted in accordance with your needs. The inner part of the door is equipped with special holders for hunting knives and ramrods. The storage can be installed on the floor or attached to the wall.

Price: 35 400 rubles.

• equipped with shelves;
• shelves and ammunition compartment;
• wall mounts.

• not found.

BS95.EL

Up to 5 guns can interfere with the device of the domestic manufacturer Best Safe. Its height reaches 155 cm, so it is an excellent option not only for rifled weapons, but also for long barrels. The walls are made of steel with a thickness of 3 mm. Closes with an American electronic lock. Its main feature is the ability to work with two codes of different users.

The lock has a transom protection system, so that the door is securely fixed on all sides. Inside, the structure has removable shelves, a cartridge compartment and wooden cradles. You can also store cleaning rods, knives and other accessories here. The storage can be floor-mounted or wall-mounted.

Price: 50 600 rubles.

• the design has removable shelves;
• wooden lodgements;
• the ability to work with two codes of different users.

• not found.

Technomax TLS / 11

An Italian-made cabinet can hold 11 rifled weapons at a time. Its weight reaches 74 kg, and its height is 150 m. The design of the cabinet is made in a minimalist wood-like style. This safe is closed not with an electronic lock, but with a key.Inside, the design is also very laconic - almost the entire place is designed to store a large number of rifled barrels. However, there is also a cartridge compartment.

Price: 48 900 rubles.

• the design has removable shelves;
• storage of a large number of rifled barrels;
• the ability to work with two codes of different users.

• not found.

Valberg Safari D *

The undisputed leader of the rating is the storage facility of the domestic manufacturer "Promet". The 156 cm high structure has a huge weight - 161 kg. You can store 4 guns at the same time here. The device is equipped with a reliable German electronic lock, therefore it is assigned a class of burglary resistance. Its walls are made of metal 3 mm thick. Outside, they are covered with natural oak, and inside with red velvet. The castle is plated with pure gold.

Price: 147,500 rubles.

• equipped with a reliable German electronic lock;
• gold plating of the castle.

• not found.

Safes for storing collection weapons

The collection, collected over the years and consisting of unique pieces, always attracts the attention of criminal structures. Collectible weapons have a particularly high cost and are often the cause of robberies when the owner is absent. For the preservation of the collection, which has a high cost, they choose reliable products from the category intended for storing elite weapons.

The appearance and respectability of such a device will decorate the interior of any room, highlighting the refined taste of the owner. The products are equipped with modern electronic locks from leading manufacturers that can protect against burglary attempts. Elite and reliable fixtures have a chic finish of expensive wood, precious metals and stones, and other luxury items.

Cost: from 100,000 rubles.

Armwood-TS3.074 Flock

The safe is designed for three weapons. The manufacturer is the Russian company Armwood, the equipment is from the Italian company Casa. It has three key locks and belongs to the first class of burglary resistance. The chamber inside the cabinet is finished with natural oak wood and velvet, the body is made of reinforced steel. The storage is fixed to the floor or wall.

Price: 91,200 rubles.

• reinforced steel;
• double fixing (wall, floor).

• not found.

Liberty Centurion 12BKT el

The American company Liberty Safe is a leader in the storage industry. The cabinet is designed to store twelve weapons, has a height of 1.5 meters and weighs 112 kg. The ultra-reliable electronic lock is closed from above with a protective plate, the innovative drive of the locking mechanism is equipped with a latch locking system. It has a reinforced casing with increased fire resistance up to 177 ° C, is securely attached to the floor.

Price: 121 900 rubles.

• equipped with a transom locking system;
• reinforced housing with increased fire resistance.

• not found.

Rhino AIW6033 EL Supreme

The storage facility from the American manufacturer Rhino Ironworks has an original semi-antique design that allows it to fit into any room interior. Fire resistance and burglar resistance of the product is confirmed by American certificates of conformity. The locking device is equipped with electronics, the lock is closed by an armored tungsten carbide plate. In case of illegal influence on the lock, it is automatically blocked. The cabinet is designed to store 28 barrels of massive weapons. The body is reinforced on the outside with welded plates, inside it is trimmed with soft eco-suede, which looks like a worn leather. When the fixture is opened, the LED lights inside automatically turn on. Weight 441 kg.

Price: 624,300 rubles.

• fire resistance and burglar resistance;
• the body is reinforced with welded plates.

• not found.

Liberty National Security Magnum 25CP2-BC

Another representative of the American company Liberty Safe, designed for 22 barrels, has a height of 1.54 m, is equipped with a reliable Sargent & Greenleaf locking device. The lock itself has a hardened steel protective plate.

Inside, the cabinet is equipped with shelves and cradles that can be removed and rearranged.There is a place for storing jewelry. Lined with soft material inside.

Price: 658 800 rubles.

• removable cradles;
• there is also a place to store jewelry.

• not found.

Fort Knox® Protector 6031MSbc Pe SST

The leader in the ranking is from Fort Knox, a company that has a history of manufacturing weapon cabinets. It has a weight of 750 kg and a capacity of up to 28 barrels. The locking device is equipped with a Sargent & Greenleaf lock, a protective steel plate on top prevents drilling.

This is the most reliable safe ever known. Its all-welded body has a reinforced base, equipped with 4.76 mm thick steel armor plates on top, which reliably protects the weapon cabinet from shots. From the inside, the cabinet has a soft finish and a dehumidifier, when opened, the LED lights automatically turn on.

Price: 1 486 300 rubles.

• reliability;
• reinforced base of the body.

• not found.

Conclusion

For each person with different financial capabilities in the gun cabinet market, you can choose the right option.

With limited finances, we recommend devices from Russian manufacturers Best Safe and Gun Safe. Their assortment is wide enough, you can choose for any requirement - for storing one barrel to a whole collection.

In the absence of a monetary problem, you can look at the option of an Italian or American-made device with an increased degree of reliability and protection. These are the leading leaders in the production of the most reliable and beautiful safes. With them, owners of collection weapons can be calm and confident in the safety of their collections.