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Top Quick Access Bedside Gun Safes | Northwest Safe

Top Quick Access Bedside Gun Safes


David Ballestrasse
Quick access bedside gun safes allow you to keep your personal defense weapon close for when you need it most. Because when someone’s breaking into your home, you don’t ask them to kindly wait while you open your gun safe. You need to take care of business and you need to take care of business quickly.
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How to Protect Yourself from Mail Theft

How to Protect Yourself from Mail Theft


Jeff Snope

Mail theft is a class C felony that can earn perpetrators up to 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. And while mail theft has been surging, according to data compiled by Syracuse University, federal prosecutions of mail crimes have hit a 20-year low.

Individuals remain primarily responsible for protecting their mail. Practices such as collecting envelopes and packages as soon as they’re delivered remain strongly recommended. However, such diligent and timely behavior isn’t practical for most who may not be home for any number of reasons. 

Locking mailboxes present the best deterrent for would-be criminals. The more theft-proof your mailbox is, the harder a criminal has to work. 

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How to Properly Store Bulk Ammo & Guns in a Liberty Ammo Can Safe

How to Properly Store Bulk Ammo & Guns in a...


David Ballestrasse
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Does My Shotgun Fit in a ShotLock

Does My Shotgun Fit in a ShotLock


Jeff Snope
A ShotLock Solo Vault is one of the most popular quick-access solutions for securely storing your home defense shotgun. These single shotgun safes keep your firearm from easily falling into the wrong hands, such as a curious child. But before you order your new ShotLock, you likely want to know if your shotgun is going to fit in a ShotLock. We’re here to help with that.
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How to Move a Gun Safe | Northwest Safe

How to Move a Gun Safe


Mikaela Judd

Moving’s a pain in the butt. Moving a gun safe is just darn ridiculous, especially when it weighs 2,000-ish pounds. Luckily, with the right expertise and tools, your safe can be safely moved and installed.

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What You Need to Know About Firearm Storage in WA State | Northwest Safe

What You Need to Know About Firearm Storage in WA...


David Ballestrasse

We’ve received a lot of questions concerning firearm storage and Initiative 1639. While it’s always a topic we’re asked about, there has been increased interest in what this means for gun owners, following the tragic school shooting in Michigan and subsequent involuntary manslaughter charges being brought against the suspect’s parents. 

This post is not intended to be legal advice. Please contact your lawyer for any specific legal concerns. All references are linked for your additional research. The following insight is what we have observed and researched ourselves concerning the regal responsibility to properly store your firearm. 

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