(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best cabinet safes

I'm not sure what size you're looking for but this may be your best bet. I've had the medium sized one and it worked great for about a year and a half before I broke it. This would be your best deal because the ones with actual metal are a lot smaller and way more expensive.

SentrySafe 1210 Fire-Safe Security Chest https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008HZUI34/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_R7vjzbP0BSZFS


If your looking for something concealable I've also bought this and it worked great. Both are key locks but are perfect for our uses. Easy as hell to hide too.

Ohuhu Dictionary Diversion Book Safe with Combination Lock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DKINC4E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Z-vjzb6MQQBDG

Save.

Also, where are you going to college? Detroit? Take your watch. It'll be as fine there as it will be anywhere. Hell, even if you were going to Detroit I'd say you should take the watch.

These things are meant to be worn. They need to collect the patina of all the experiences and adventures you put them through. That's the whole point of a daily-driver. They absorb your gestalt and when you pass them on whoever you give it to will then carry a little piece of you and your history with them. You don't get that by leaving it to collect dust in a vault son.

Just remember to exercise due caution. Don't wear it if you know you're going anywhere dicey. If you have a shared dorm room, it's good practice to keep a fireproof safe for your passport, emergency cash, and other important documents. You can keep a few important valuables and sentimental knick-knacks in there as well. Other than that, enjoy the stuff you have. If it's gone, at the end of the day it's only money.

Get yourself a nice big heavy-duty fireproof safe. If you go with something that's about a hundred pounds, there's no real way to have your parents casually take the thing out of your room.

Nicer safes have electronic or biometric locks that your parents won't be able to defeat. It'll be a good place to keep your valuable documents, medications, jewelry, ect. It won't be a bad investment because when you move out you'll always have secure storage wherever you live.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005P12C5A

I guess it was $150.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07996L2DK

Not fancy, but it's worked pretty good for me. It can store up to 100 fingerprint impressions, so I took the time to load a ton of impressions of my fingers and thumbs.

Thanks for the help everyone! Much appreciated. I ended up getting this and I’ll leave it open at night to prevent mold (thanks for the warning): AmazonBasics Home Keypad Safe - 1.8 Cubic Feet, 13.8 x 13 x 19.7 Inches.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Home-Safe-1-52-Cubic/dp/B078K44SG4/ref=asc_df_B078K44SG4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241993821114&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16186114038584720992&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1015219&hvtargid=pla-489982824631&psc=1&th=1

yeah I agree with you.

I have 2 safes installed. One is for crappier things, the other one is for my firearm.

This is the one installed for my firearm. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FYO3310

The metal is SIGNIFICANTLY better than my other safe, one which is commonly endorsed here: https://www.amazon.com/SnapSafe-Lockbox-Handgun-Storage-Pistols/dp/B00FATWGSU/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1468390083&sr=8-16&keywords=gun+safe

I upgraded the cable on both boxes, and I have it legitimately running through the chassis of my car (I cut out a piece of rug and soundproofing to reach my chassis).

It was in a locked container only the owner had access to. The OP said they took a case they thought contained the firearm, they never actually explicitly said they saw the handgun, since it was in a locked container they couldn't access. I think it's probably a safe assumption that they tried to open it and verify the contents, but couldn't, so just took the case. The post never mentions ammunition, so we don't know if it was stored in a separate case the OP didn't take, or if the locked hard shell case was large enough to contain it.


Nobody is going to have a proper gun safe in a college campus room, mate. We don't know what the contract says is an acceptable safe for storage, but if something like this would suffice, then a locked hard shell case isn't too far from it.

Just do something like this and put a painting over it.

Viking Security Safe VS-52BLX Biometric Fingerprint Hidden Wall Safe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015QU2JGG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_41BWCbP8K200X

I use a Sentry fireproof box similar to the link below, security on these things is laughable (you can probably break it open by slamming it on the ground) but it is fire rated and pretty cheap. I keep important documents and digital files burned on DVDs inside.

Sentry Safe CFW20201 Waterproof Fire-Resistant Medium Tubular Lock Chest, .28 cu. ft, 15 1/2 x 14 3/8 x 6 5/8-Inches, Charcoal Gray https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00MV7MYRM/

Aha!!! That's awesome! Wonder if they do these in the UK?

edit: BOOM!!

> Safes are attached to where they are.

>Yeah. A safe is bolted to the floor.

This is not true. None of what you just said is true.

https://www.amazon.com/GunVault-SV500-SpeedVault-Handgun-Safe/dp/B006OGNLKA/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1527028963&sr=1-4&keywords=gun+safe

https://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-Water-Extra-Combination-SFW123DSB/dp/B005P12F2K/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1527028811&sr=1-4&keywords=safe

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Fire-Resistant-Safe-Cubic/dp/B074KDHMKJ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1527028811&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=safe&psc=1

Amazon and other websites show it is normally ~$80, seems to be identical to a lot of other "brands" that have a model with very similar hardware. Anyway, seems like a decent deal for a first quick-access gun safe.

Walmart apparently had the same deal, now out of stock.

Manufacturer product webpage

Home Depot - $90

Wayfair - $84

Identical Model by "Fortress" - $60

Identical Model by "Goplus/Costway?" - $58

Identical Model by "Stalwart" - $74

Video Review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2ZbNK-ApnQ

For your situation I would get something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Stack-GCB-18C-Convertible-Security-Cabinet/dp/B002TOKR1M/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1524615361&sr=8-8&keywords=stackon+cabinet

It will provide basic security and is easy to move, holds plenty and isn't too big. Take pictures and document all your guns serials and get renters insurance to cover any potential loss.

Locking wall cabinet you say?

https://www.amazon.com/Sandusky-Cabinet-Keyless-Electronic-Adjustable/dp/B01BNIMCY4

I feel like a tall floor cabinet would be better, imo

/u/mustangsal is right. The cheap "fire-safe" boxes they sell on Amazon like this one are rated for how many minutes they can withstand a normal fire, but they're not really designed to keep your items theft proof, as someone can walk away with the box and shim the lock in a matter of seconds. The example I've given in the link is rated for 30 minutes. As everyone else mentioned, you need a giant metal safe that's bolted to the joist if you want actual theft prevention.

I use something like this. If someone is determined, the lock can be picked (like most locks), but it will keep out prying eyes. And, by locking up your blades, you will appear more responsible should law enforcement ever come in contact with your knife collection. But it's not a real safe and someone can just walk off with it. It should keep your roommate and RA out of your business, however.

Get a quick access safe for the handgun, mount it next to your bed. Get a gun cabinet for the long guns and any other ammunition or handguns. Neither of those are "safes" in that they won't even slow down a determined thief but they will keep them out of most peoples hands. For a "real safe" the minimum price starts at around $3k.

It's a Honeywell safe.

Just looked on amazon.com for honeywell safe, and they make a lot of various sizes.

Here is the search URL

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Honeywell+Steel+Safe


Here is the one I am using
http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-5005W-Digital-Security-0-19-Cubic/dp/B00J8SOIXK/ref=sr_1_7?s=hi&srs=2529571011&ie=UTF8&qid=1457395494&sr=1-7&keywords=Honeywell+safe

Fits my MP9 just fine (full size version), but won't fit a big revolver or a bigger pistol.

But honeywell makes this safe too, just a little bigger for ~55$
http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-Model-5101DOJ-Approved-Security/dp/B005IFW5VY/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&srs=2529571011&ie=UTF8&qid=1457395494&sr=1-3&keywords=Honeywell+safe

Inside dimensions are 7.7 x 12.0 x 6.8, so you can start to fit a bigger gun in there.

If she doesn't then get a security box that you can put a pad lock on. You can either get table top size ones or footlocker size ones for a decent price. Sort of like these two...one is a safe box with a digital keypad and then this colorful plastic footlocker with pad lock holes.


https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/plano®-storage-locker#repChildCatSku=115873629


https://www.amazon.com/Security-Deposit-Construction-Waterproof-Fireproof/dp/B07HFPMQL5/ref=asc_df_B07HFPMQL5/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=366432818612&hvpos=1o6&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16934732609130971164&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=21176&hvtargid=pla-1004257520112&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=79917573281&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=366432818612&hvpos=1o6&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16934732609130971164&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=21176&hvtargid=pla-1004257520112

This is what I use. Pretty sturdy

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FYO3310/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Get him a safe and a quick shelf.
https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Shelf-Safe-RFID-Walnut/dp/B0157GT47Q

Oh, you mean like this?

Indeed. I think I have found my safe. A bit bigger, but I remembered that I might need to store my laptop in it.
http://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-SFW123GDC-Cubic-Electronic-Fire-Safe/dp/B005P12C5A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403893623&sr=8-1&keywords=sfw123gdc#productDetails

Non-mobile: like this one

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Not OP but I believe this is it

https://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-Resistant-Chest-Cubic-1210/dp/B008HZUI34

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http://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-SFW123DSB-Combination-Fire-Safe-Medium/dp/B005P12F2K/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1367554489&sr=1-1&keywords=sentrysafe

What do you guys think of this thing?

Or this one?

http://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-SFW123GDC-Cubic-Electronic-Fire-Safe/dp/B005P12C5A/ref=sr_1_13?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1367554017&sr=1-13&keywords=sentrysafe

You where wrong. This is a safe.

No, no. They meant it's a safe space. You can keep your valuables here.

Here you go, problem solved: https://www.amazon.com/Paragon-7803-Lock-Safe-Deluxe/dp/B009OMCL4I/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1505370725&sr=8-17&keywords=safe

18 gun cabinet with different shelf options

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002TOKR1M/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

According to Amazon product info it should be a 4-digit combination. Should only take a few hours to try all of the 4-digit combinations of the most worn keys on the keypad.

I don't know what is so special about the 1100 model, because the 1200 and 1210 which are the same size retail for 22$ and 29$. Hell, the 1200 is even 16$ at The Home Depot

Sorry, I didn't mean to diminish your good find

http://www.homedepot.com/p/SentrySafe-0-18-cu-ft-Fire-Safes-Chest-1200/203327430

https://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-Resistant-Chest-Cubic-Extra/dp/B008HZUI1G/

https://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-Resistant-Chest-Cubic-1210/dp/B008HZUI34/

You can just buy a small one for your house. https://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-1200-Fireproof-Lock-Cubic/dp/B008HZUI1G/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=fire+safe&qid=1566399155&s=gateway&sr=8-3 There are some more complicated ones too but this will withstand just about any house fire.

I'm not sure how well a fire blanket will do with a house fire. But it certainly won't protect from water damage resulting from the fire being put out.

You can get a larger fire safe, that can hold several journals, for around $200. That's about what a year of a small self-storage unit would cost you.