Get the Best Fireproof Home Safe

The Carr fire in Redding, CA destroyed many homes. It also destroyed many so called "fire safes."

But why? The safe shown in the picture was a fire safe that claimed to have a 2-horu fire rating, yet it was completely destroyed.

But then...further down the road was an AMSEC 2 hour fire rated safe. Still standing. Charred and barely recognizable from the outside, but standing.

What would the locksmith find when he opened

How Much Fire Rating is Needed in a Gun Safe or Document Safe?

As with any security product, the amount of fire rating you need in a safe depends on your specific needs and circumstances. Your needs are based on what you are putting into the fire safe. Your circumstances are things like how long will it take for the fire department to get to you.

Overview:

A 30-minute fire-rated safe is sufficient to protect documents in homes under 1500 sf located

Safe Fire Ratings Explained

UL? KIS? JIS? 30 minute? 1hr? 2hr? Class A? Class B? Class C? Drop test?

What do all of these safe fire rating classes mean?

A safe's fire rating indicates how long the internal temperature of the safe will remain below the specified temperature. Factors affecting fire ratings include the certifying agency, external test temperature, duration below the specified internal temperature, and the safe's ability to survive a

What Are Safe Burglary Ratings?

Purchasing a safe can be a big investment, but how do you know you're getting the right safe for your needs? Safe burglary ratings can be very confusing.

Safe burglary ratings range from: none, B-rated, C-rated, E-rated, RSC I, RSC II, TL-15, and TL-30, with TLX6 being the highest commonly available rating. Only RSC I and above ratings are independently tested and verified by a third-party testing facility.

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Know Which Safe to Buy

Is the cheapest safe the best safe?

Is the most expensive safe the best safe?

Are those safes on the "top" lists of safes that Google loves to rank #1 the best safes?

No, No, and definitely no.

When choosing which safe to buy factor in the thickness of door & body, bolt size, and the safe's weight. Use those factors to buy the best safe at your budget. Ignore biased 'top' lists; reviewers likely never touched those safes. We're

The Best Gun Safes For the Money are by Hollon

Hollon Gun Safe Line

Overview:

ACME Locksmith endorses Hollon gun safes as the best gun safes for the money for several reasons. At similar pricepoints, you'll be hard pressed to find a better built safe than a Hollon gun safe. They offer high fire ratings, steel bodies up to 30% thicker, proprietary life-time hinges, more standard features, and thicker doors than competing brands in the same cateogry.

Is a Gun Safe Waterproof?

For general information on waterproof safes, and what it means for a safe to have a waterproof rating, see our article, “Are Safes Waterproof.”

Gun safes are not waterproof due to their construction:

1. Bolt-down holes allow water to enter from the bottom
2. A seam at the bottom of the door allows water to enter
3. The safe's fireproofing material releases steam during a fire, potentially causing moisture damage

Bolt Down Holes

Are Hollon Safes Good Safes?

Hollon safes excel in security when compared to similarly sized safes at the same price points. Hollon safes often cost less while offering a better value and security level. With heavier construction, Hollon safes stand out as better-built safes, making them a great option in various safe categories at various price points.

We Know Quality Safes

At Acme Locksmith, we sell a lot of safes.  Our customer's  needs range