Unlike most other products, gun safes do not wear out over the years as much. If you have one or more firearms, chances are, you will be buying more in the future. Make a smart decision now and buy one even if it is bigger than the size you need to store your firearms and ammunitions. Your gun collection is bound to grow as you become more mature. Other than that, the best gun safe can be used as a secure storage for keeping your other valuables as well. You will see how quickly it fills up. Spend the money for the size, features and level of protection you need for your firearms and valuables. If you are on a tight budget, get a used one, but always go bigger than your actual need.

In case you are confused about the size, the general rule of thumb when it comes to buying a best gun safe is to have at least 58’’ interior vertical clearance. A bolt action rifle with a 30’’ barrel is about 52’’ long so for a long barreled gun with a bit of a room for the top shelf, this size is the minimum. For the width, go for 36’’ to 40’’ interior to have a 16 gun rotary rack on one side and a normal shelving unit on the other.

In case of weight, it is better to have at least 750 lbs loaded weight. Think about it, a 2000 lbs gun safe will be much more secure than a 500 lbs one.