First safe. What you know now that you wish you knew then.

[rdfact]

^^^^^

Keep an eye on Craigslist. As said, deals are to be had on real safes. Once in a while you'll even see large HEAVY safes free for pickup.

Lots of years ago we picked one up from a bar that just wanted it gone. Free for the taking. Thing weighed around 6000 lbs and three of us moved it. It was a chore though.

How the heck did you move that? Did you load it onto a truck or trailer?

[JAFGO]

How the heck did you move that? Did you load it onto a truck or trailer?

[boltstop]

Depending on space, buy a safer that is wide rather than deep - easier to get long guns in and out of.

Buy a tall safe - the extra space on top can be used for documents, jewelry, optics and so on.