It has now become a matter of personal responsibility to keep our assets and possessions secure and safe.
With this responsibility comes the questions; how to do it? How can we stop burglars or thieves from taking our costly possessions away from?
The in-wall gun safe is your perfect answer.
In your fight against theft or burglary, wall safes can become your ultimate weapon. This defensive weapon can not only help your possessions to be saved but will also let you have a sense of security.
In this brief guide, we will let you know some basic steps to install an in-wall safe.
The Right Way To Install a Safe in The Wall
Step 1: Tools You’ll Need:
- Pencil
- Protective covers for furniture (Optional)
- Safety glasses (Optional)
- Magnetic stud finder (Optional)
- Screws
- Measuring ruler
- Level
- Hammer
- Drill/Driver
- Drywall saw
Step 2: Cut The Wall For Space
To locate the wall studs, you can either use a stud sensor or a hammer and nail. Next, draw the size of your gun safe onto the wall between the two studs with the help of a carpenter level. Now, use a drywall saw to cut out the opening of the wall. To make sure you do not cut into electrical wiring, work as carefully as you can. But if by any chance you find electrical wiring, push it aside or, if possible, reroute it.
(Tip: For your in-wall gun safe, choose a wall that has no plumbing, heating ducts, electrical wiring behind it. These can obstruct your installation of safe. Another critical point is to ensure there’s enough space to create a hole about the size of your gun safe. For more space, consider a wall inside a cabinet or closet.)
Step 3: Fit The Safe into The Wall
After cutting and making enough space in the wall:
- Slide the safe into it, supporting the weight with both hands.
- Slowly guide the gun safe into the opening of the wall.
- If you feel the gun safe area is too wide, add shims for a better fit around the safe.
When the gun safe is securely placed in the opening, using drill/driver makes holes into the wall studs inside the safe. With the help of screws, attach and secure your gun safe. The screws will ensure that burglars or thieves can not simply slide your gun safe out of the wall and take it with them. If you want to conceal your in-wall firearm safe, cover it with a picture frame.
Choose The Right In-Wall Gun Safe
The following questions can help you choose the right in-wall gun safe:
- How many guns do you have, and how much space you want?
- What is the size of your guns that you will be stored in the safe?
- What is your budget limit?
- Do you want your gun safe at your home or office?
- The size of the wall where you will install your safe.
That about covers it in keeping your possessions safe and sound. Remember to stay safe by paying attention to this simple guide.
