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Why Key Bypass Locks Make Your Safe Vulnerable | Northwest Safe

Why Key Bypass Locks Make Your Safe Vulnerable


David Ballestrasse
Some websites tout key bypasses (aka key backups) as an emergency safety net. What these articles fail to explain is that key bypass makes your gun safe extremely vulnerable. Simply put, a gun safe with a key bypass is a security threat. 
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Liberty Safe Thwarts Robbery | Northwest Safe

Liberty Safe Thwarts Robbery


Jeff Snope
Our Master Safe Technician helped a customer regain access to the contents of their Liberty safe after an unsuccessful robbery attempt. 
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Get Discrete Protection with a Wall Safe | Northwest Safe

Get Discrete Protection with a Wall Safe


Kael Johnson
Wall safes can be an excellent solution for protecting valuables within your home and office. Unlike large gun safes or smaller fire safes, these safes don’t take up any floor real-estate. Rather, they can be discretely mounted within the cavity of your wall. This can limit the attention they attract, helping to provide additional protection.
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Why Buy Local vs a Costco Gun Safe? | Northwest Safe

Why Buy Local vs a Costco Gun Safe?


Jeff Snope
There’s a lot to be said for bulk discount stores. We like our supersized bag of potato chips as much as the next American. But when you’re making an investment purchase, it’s important to do your research and not just buy the first budget safe you see. 
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Best USA Made Alternatives to Liberty’s Discontinued Safes | Northwest Safe

Best USA Made Alternatives to Liberty’s Discontinued Safes


Mikaela Judd
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What to Consider When Shopping for a Closet Gun Safe | Northwest Safe

What to Consider When Shopping for a Closet Gun Safe


Cristian Serrano
Where to install a home safe is a controversial topic. Many folks are against installing gun safes in locations such as the garage or the closet in the master bedroom. However, we’re of the belief that there’s no wrong place to install a gun safe as long as you’re aware of your choices and take the appropriate steps for proper installation.
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History of the Gun Safe Industry | Northwest Safe

History of the Gun Safe Industry


Mikaela Judd
Gun safes are as American as Thanksgiving turkey and football. They arose in popularity as pioneers conquered the wild west with colt steel on their hip and a need to stash their gold. But the origins of this USA icon can be traced to more distant shores. As it’s said, America’s the best kind of melting pot.
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How to Organize a Gun Safe

How to Organize a Gun Safe


Mikaela Judd
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The Best Way to Store an AR-15 | Northwest Safe

The Best Way to Store an AR-15


David Ballestrasse
The AR-15 is arguably one of the most popular guns right now. Whether you just bought or built a new one, you’re likely thinking — how do I store it? How do I care for it? Ripping through a few boxes at the gun range and then sliding it into the closet isn’t going to cut it. 
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