Thread: Looking for a gun safe

Hey all,
I’m looking to pick up a cheap safe so I can get a firearms license finally! I’ve been bowhunting a bit since I moved to NZ last February but it’s time a get a boom stick. I’m definitely on a budget so I’m trying here first before I wade into the trade me waters. I’m willing to drive a bit to explore more of NZ but nearest to Tauranga would be best.
Anyone have an old 3-5gun safe they’ve outgrown? Hopefully around $150?


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I bought my " 8 gun safe " off trademe for 300 bucks. Would pay to check as the 3 or 5 gun ones can be bought new for 150 odd i think.

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and the number of guns they say will fit is a have, usually.
will only do if not scoped, probably mean shotguns, not rifles....
can't close the door on them if scoped unless stored sideways.

Originally Posted by Awaian

and the number of guns they say will fit is a have, usually.
will only do if not scoped, probably mean shotguns, not rifles....
can't close the door on them if scoped unless stored sideways.

They are a have alright.
I have an e cat safe that is supposed to fit 18. I have half that in long guns in there and it is a squeeze. Most of the dings and marks on some of my bangsticks are just from getting them in and out of the safe


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Also check the door opens all the way, one of my cheap ones is a real pain as it only opens about 60 degrees

The 1-day website has gun safes fairly regularly, I think my 8 gun one cost $250. And it does hold 8...just! They have a 5 gun version, and I think a 3 as well

buy a 10 gun that way you have enough room for 5 guns

Originally Posted by Cigar

The 1-day website has gun safes fairly regularly, I think my 8 gun one cost $250. And it does hold 8...just! They have a 5 gun version, and I think a 3 as well

Which site is this? Haven’t come across that one.


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Cheers guys, I appreciate the heads up about the size of the safes. I’ve never had one cuz in Hawaii and Canada we didn’t need anything like that
What are shipping costs like for something that heavy? Trade me ones seem to be anywhere from $70 odd to $170 for shipping!


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Better off with a different courier maybe. Could try to pick up.

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1day has stupidly cheap sales today, from $30

Originally Posted by Soulosurfer

Which site is this? Haven’t come across that one.


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https://m.1-day.co.nz/onsale/safes031217/

They're currently on there

Originally Posted by 223nut

1day has stupidly cheap sales today, from $30

Hmmm the firearms size safes actually aren't that much cheaper than retail, still reasonable though

The 8 gun safe is a pretty reasonable rate. They don’t ship to rural addresses though. Maybe I can contact them about delivery options.


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Originally Posted by Soulosurfer

The 8 gun safe is a pretty reasonable rate. They don’t ship to rural addresses though. Maybe I can contact them about delivery options.


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Yeah you might find they're happy to ship to the local depot for pickup