Options for securing safes in house

[XD40Kyle]

I'm looking at buying a new safe, a stand up one that will hold 2 long guns and 2 handguns but I'm also looking for alternatives on securing it so it can't be stolen. I currently rent a house with the bedrooms upstairs so drilling massive holes to secure it down really isn't an option. It seems like my only hope is that if something does happen, they won't want to carry a heavy *** safe down a flight of stairs.

[alfred1222]

Your option is to bolt it down. If you don't, then oops

[whipkiller]

I'm looking at buying a new safe, a stand up one that will hold 2 long guns and 2 handguns but I'm also looking for alternatives on securing it so it can't be stolen. I currently rent a house with the bedrooms upstairs so drilling massive holes to secure it down really isn't an option. It seems like my only hope is that if something does happen, they won't want to carry a heavy *** safe down a flight of stairs.

At the very least place it in a corner to limit access for prying &/or rocking and secure it to the wall studs. (Drywall is easily patched)

You really shouldn't have to "drill massive holes" to get a couple of lag bolts into the floor joists.

If it's only holding 2 LG's and 2 HG's, I'm guessing it's not a huge safe, and you'd be surprised what thieves can carry off if they think there's something valuable inside.

[RedFord150]

I'm looking at buying a new safe, ..I currently rent a house with the bedrooms upstairs so drilling massive holes to secure it down really isn't an option...

Than drill small holes.
If the burglar finds he cannot move the safe, he has 2 choices. He can either leave it behind or start using tools. He does not know if you used a 1/8" bolt or a 1" bolt until he actually starts working. If he never tries, he never knows. If he does try, what difference does it make, he is already committed.

[VictorFranko]

I'm looking at buying a new safe, a stand up one that will hold 2 long guns and 2 handguns but I'm also looking for alternatives on securing it so it can't be stolen. I currently rent a house with the bedrooms upstairs so drilling massive holes to secure it down really isn't an option. It seems like my only hope is that if something does happen, they won't want to carry a heavy *** safe down a flight of stairs.

They won't carry it, they'll lay it on it's back and slide it down the stairs.

A few pieces of PVC pipe under the safe (like the Egyptians did to move massive stones) works like a champ too across flat floors.

[RookieShooter]

Another option is to install security camera.

[voiceofreason]

If your bedroom is carpeted, the holes will barely show.

If you can bolt it down into the floor or through the back into wall studs, that would be far better than nothing.

Most thieves won't be picking it up and taking it with them.

If they can't get into it with hand tools, they probably won't bother.

Unless they KNOW you have a lot of value/money... they won't be bringing the plasma/high speed cutting tools.

Just make it harder for them.

[gwgn02]

only 2 long guns and 2 hanguns? You can do a whole bunch of options....inbetween wall stud safe...hidden safes behind picture frames...lots of options besides your standard free standing safe you have to mount to a floor

[Jimi Jah]

Buy insurance?

[MaHoTex]

Another option is to install security camera.

Yeah. At least then he can a souvenir video of someone pushing his storage container out of his house.

[Hoshnasi]

If you're on a slab floor, definitely bolt it down. Just drill right through the carpet with a masonry bit and hammer drill. You'll be done in ten minutes.

[Berg500]

Options for securing safes in house

If you have a big heavy bed you can get an under the bed safe and secure it to your bed.

[Whatisthis?]

Buy insurance?

That makes someone stealing his guns okay? "Oh, I have insurance, but it's okay if someone gets shot with my gun since I didn't pull the trigger."

This just popped up in another thread and I cannot believe this is how some people think. When you get your insurance money, does the item it replaced just disappear? Too many people today have the mindset of "Out of sight, out of mind."

OP, lots of good options so far. Bolting to wall studs is a good option and is even better if you can do that while putting it in a tight enough corner to where you can still access it but limits someones ability to pry.

[IVC]

Check your lease agreement and the law - you might be able to do it without landlord's permission, much like you can hang pictures on the wall and alike. Some of that is not negotiable. If not, you can always ask.

Short of bolting it to the floor, I believe you don't need permission to bolt it to the studs in the wall. That should be good enough for most casual opportunistic burglars.

[IVC]

A few pieces of PVC pipe under the safe (like the Egyptians did to move massive stones)...

I'm not quite sure Egyptians were advanced enough to manufacture PVC, but I get your gist...