Thread: Which Safe to go for?

Taff there's no time restriction here in NZ, the 2 ratings simply deal with a minimum metal thickness for a safe. A strong room is also acceptable though.

Smidey, go for a 7 minimum I reckon, it'll hold 5 scoped rifles comfortably. However. If you have the budget, spend the most you can afford, and then a bit more. Think of the value of your gear, and how much it would cost to replace.

To me it's odd folks are happy to drop a couple of grand in just one rifle and scope and ammunition and clothing and gear and everything that goes with shooting, but then try to save a couple of bucks and get the cheapest safe on TM.

Personally I'd go for E cat safe even if you're not thinking about getting your B or E later in life. It's a small cost in the grand scheme of things in the years to come.

Originally Posted by Kscott

Taff there's no time restriction here in NZ, the 2 ratings simply deal with a minimum metal thickness for a safe. A strong room is also acceptable though.

I got told by my FA officer when he did my A cat licence ( 6 months ago) that the safe had to withstand 10 min attack with hand tools. I think he said 2mm steel and if wood the walls and door need to be a minimum of 18mm.

Originally Posted by possummatti

I got told by my FA officer when he did my A cat licence ( 6 months ago) that the safe had to withstand 10 min attack with hand tools. I think he said 2mm steel and if wood the walls and door need to be a minimum of 18mm.

I think you'll find your AO was explaining best practice/interpretation of good storage, rather than a specific/legal definition.
Arms Regulations 1992 (SR 1992/346) (as at 11 December 2013) 19 Conditions relating to security precautions – New Zealand Legislation

Personally I feel the minimum standards accepted are just too low, but that's just my personal opinion - translation means jack shit

Anyone use the safes off 1-day that come up? The Buffalo Sports ones?