Protection from Burglars:
This is, of course, one of the top reasons why someone would own a gun safe in the first place. No matter where you live there is a chance of someone in your area breaking into your house because burglars are always random when they rob someone. If the thief is able to get their hands on your gun you don’t really know what they’ll do with it once they take it. It might end up being traced back to you if the burglar ends up using it. If your guns are available you can bet that they will be used against you.
The number of cases every year where someone breaks into a house and steals someone’s guns is staggering, sometimes these guns are even resold on the black market. Purchasing a safe will provide you with the peace of mind that this won’t be the case.
Not everyone who owns a gun owns one for self-defense, some guns are purchased, because of how much the gun is worth. For example, some guns are antiques from World War II or even the Civil War, and these guys are a piece of history that some people own for that very reason. So, keeping these guns stored away in a safe is the best option, because it ensures for one that no one can or will take it and just sell it for a higher price then you could have.
Insurance Firearms Coverage Limits:
One thing to check for when purchasing a gun is your homeowner insurance and everything it covers in case of a fire or worse. Some homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover firearms at all, or they make you pay more to have your gun covered by their insurance, but even if that is the case. Let’s say a fire breaks out or thief breaks in and steals your gun, well both situations could lead to you not getting insurance for those losses. Owning a gun safe increases your chance of receiving more for the insurance.
It increases the entire insurance market value especially if it’s a fire, and if your safe is destroyed with its gun inside then the chances are you will get more for the damage. Owning a safe not only protects you, but it will save you more money in the long run.
Quick Access:
When owning a gun for home protection it’s important to become aware of how much quick access is important to you. If someone breaks into your house and you enter a life or death situation, then the gun being close and easy to access becomes the most important part of that situation. Some gun safes are small enough to fit into the drawer right beside your bed, and in case of the worse possible situation having your gun there can be a lifesaver.