Thread: Advice on Installing a Gun Safe When Wall Nogs Don’t Align with Pre-Drilled Holes

Hi everyone,

I’m in the process of installing a new gun safe at home and could use some advice. I understand that it needs to be securely bolted into the wall nog (the wooden framing inside the wall). However, I’ve run into a bit of a snag: the wall nogs don’t line up with the pre-drilled holes in my safe.

I was thinking about using a wood buffer to bridge the gap and allow me to bolt the safe properly. My concern is that this might leave a noticeable gap between the safe and the wall. Has anyone dealt with a similar situation? Do you have any recommendations or alternative solutions to ensure the safe is securely and neatly installed?

Any tips or insights would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!