The decision to invest in a gun safe is a smart one. However, when it comes to the placement of the gun safe, it can be very tricky. That is not only because a gun safe is quite heavy and large to carry around but also because the placement of the safe has to be strategic. It needs to be in a place where you can immediately reach for it without having to cross multiple rooms or doors.
For this reason, installing an under the bed gun safe is a great option. It not only keeps you close to the safe, in case you might need to use a gun, but you can also protect the gun safe and keep an eye on it without much problem.
Installing a gun safe can be challenging, but if you follow the steps correctly, you can have a perfectly set up gun safe that no one can break into. The most popular kind of under-bed safes is slide-away safes with act like a drawer where you can keep your guns. However, this drawer is safer than most drawers; hence, the name safe.
Get the right gun safe:
Getting the right gun safe is an integral part of the task. If your gun safe is too heavy or too oversized for space under your bed, you will have to either exchange it or get a new one that will fit under your bed. Check the mounting descriptions of the safes before buying them. When you’re sure the safe is suitable for your room, you can get it.
Figure out the bolting:
Bolting is the second most important part of the job. Before you can place your gun safe in its desired position, you need to figure out where all the holes in the safe are and where each of them will connect. If they require any drilling on your end, use a measuring tape to drill accurately distanced holes, or else your gun safe may not fix in the spot.
Check for sockets:
If you live in a humid area where temperatures can go up and down pretty steeply, you might want to invest in a cooler for your safe. Safes can be damaged by humidity and heat, and to keep them working properly, you might need to place a cooler near them. Place your gun safe in a spot where there’s plenty of shade and draft.
Fix the bolts:
Once you’ve figured out the environment around the gun safe, you can now get down to mounting the safe under your bed. All you need to do is put the bolts in the right place and tighten them enough to make a stronghold. If there are any specific directions on the manual, you can follow those too.
Make sure to check your safe after you’ve installed it. See that the slide away actually works for you and if there are any other problems, consult a specialist who could help you out.