Top 5 Best Gun Safes for 2021

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Placed on 6 January 2021

For the safe management of pistols, rifles and ammo, a good gun safe is necessary. It is not the intention that these weapons should fall into the hands of unauthorised people who may have bad intentions with them.

At simplysafes.co.uk you will find a wide range of gun safes, but with a large assortment it is quite difficult to choose a suitable one that also meets your obligations. To help you choose a gun safe we have made a selection of the 5 best gun safes.

#1 Buffalo River 10 Gun Gold

The Buffalo River 10 Gun Gold is a spacious weapon safe suitable for up to 10 shotguns or rifles. On the inside it has a separate lockable compartment where ammunition can be stored. By storing the ammunition separately, there is even less chance that the guns, including ammunition, will end up in the wrong hands. The gun safe is equipped with a gun rack and the bottom is carpeted to protect your weapons.

Locking of the Buffalo River 10 Gun Gold

The weapon safe is locked with an electronic code lock that can be adjusted as required. Should the safe no longer open with the code, it can be opened with the emergency key supplied. The compartment inside the safe is locked with a cylinder key lock. Two keys are supplied with the cylinder lock.

Pros & Cons

Designed and exceeds BS7558/92 standards
Internal compartment for ammunition
Anti-jemmy frame
1 Removable shelf
Carpeted floor
Not fire resistant

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#2 Brattonsound SL9+ 9 Gun Vault Premier

The BrattonSound SL9+ 9 Gun Vault Premier is a spacious weapon safe suitable for up to 9 rifles or shotguns. On the inside it has a separate lockable compartment where ammunition can be safely stored. Inside there is high a density foam divider and a floor mat which are designed to prevent damage to your guns during storage.

Locking of the BrattonSound SL9+ 9 Gun Vault Premier

On the outside, the weapon safe is equipped with a double bitted key lock that comes with 2 keys. The separate lockable compartment on the inside of the safe is locked with a cylinder key lock and is also supplied with 2 keys. This safe is recommended by the police and MOD.

Pros & Cons

Full length anti-jemmy bar for extra protection
5 Point locking with electro plated solid steel locking bolts
100% Police approved
Independently tested to BS7558/92 for gun security
14mm fixing holes in the back and base so it can be secured
Double skinned safe type door for added protection
Not supplied with fixing bolts

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#3 Buffalo River Key Lock Ammo Safe

The Buffalo River Key Lock Ammo Safe is suitable for the safe storage of ammunition and small arms. The safe has a black powder coating finish and is locked with a double bit key lock. This lock comes with 2 keys. There are no compartments on the inside that can be locked separately because the safe is intended for storing single ammunition or small arms.

The inside is carpeted and the safe can be anchored to the wall and to the floor. The material required to anchor the safe is supplied as standard.

Pros & Cons

Designed and exceeds BS7558/92
9 Lever lock with 2 keys supplied
Carpeted floor
Supplied with 4 bolts
Not fire resistant

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#4 Phoenix Lacerta GS8001K 3 Gun Safe

The Phoenix Lacerta GS8001K 3 Gun Safe is suitable for 3 rifles or shotguns and is equipped with a high density foam gun divider to securely place the weapons. On the bottom of the safe there is a carpet that ensures that the weapons will not be damaged. This weapon safe has been tested and approved by the police according to British Standard BS7558/92.

Locking and fixing of the Phoenix Lacerta GS8001K 3 Gun Safe

Locking of the weapon safe is done by means of 2 individual double bit key locks, these are opened and closed separately from each other. The safe is delivered with keys so that you at least have a spare, but also so that you can unlock both locks at the same time. Fixing of the safe is possible through the bottom and the back. The necessary material is supplied with the safe.

Pros & Cons

Exceeds BS7558/92
2 double bit key locks
Carpeted floor
Supplied with 4 bolts
Not fire resistant

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#5 Brattonsound RD7+ 6/7 Rifle Vault

The Brattonsound RD7+ 6/7 Rifle Vault offers space for 7 rifles and has a carpet inside to protect the rifles. In order to place the rifles firmly, it is equipped with a high density foam divider. On the inside, the Brattonsound RD7+ 6/7 Rifle Vault does not have a lockable compartment, so ammunition cannot be stored separately.

Locking and fixing of the Brattonsound RD7+ 6/7 Rifle Vault

The Brattonsound weapon safe is locked with a double bit key lock and comes with 2 keys. The door is locked with 5 steel pins which makes it very well locked. Fixing is possible through the back and through the bottom of the safe with the supplied material.