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How to Pick an Apartment Gun Safe | Northwest Safe

How to Pick an Apartment Gun Safe


Kael Johnson

With protests often turning violent and stay at home orders frequently being issued, home defense has never been more critical. Personal firearms offer stopping power to keep you and your family safe in the event an intruder tries to enter your home. 

However, properly storing your firearm in an apartment or condo can feel tricky. The following outlines the best condo and apartment gun storage solutions for securing your home defense firearms. 

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Vault Doors 101 | Northwest Safe

Vault Doors 101


David Ballestrasse
Have valuables you want to protect? Worried about an assault on your home? Discover why sturdy vault door is essential to creating a reliable vault room or panic room.
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Precious Metal Safes for Home Storage | Northwest Safe

Precious Metal Safes for Home Storage


Kael Johnson
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How to Pick a Fireproof Safe | Northwest Safe

How to Pick a Fireproof Safe


David Ballestrasse

We’re not going to beat around the bush. There is no such thing as a ‘fireproof safe.’ 

You’ll find that we’ve repeated this fact in multiple places. On our Washington State Fire Resource page. On our post about essential documents to store in a fire-resistant safe. Any time you talk to one of our gun safe specialists. 

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High-End Jewelry, Watch & Gun Safe for Your Man Cave | Northwest Safe

High-End Jewelry, Watch & Gun Safe for Your Man Cave


Kael Johnson

Are you the kind of gent who’s not afraid to get dirt on your boots or callouses on your hands? We feel you. But we also know a little backcountry trekking doesn’t keep a fella from polishing up nice.    

For the gent who’s watch collection is as on point as his sidepiece, these high-end gun safe is for you. They make the ultimate addition to your man cave.

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The Pitfalls of Buying a Safe: Not Registering Your Warranty | Northwest Safe

The Pitfalls of Buying a Safe: Not Registering Your Warranty


Jeff Snope
Requests for warranty service, lost combinations, and emergency openings are a common occurrence at NW Safe. We receive them weekly. It is also common practice to help families or friends to gain access to safes for folks who are sick, have passed away, or are even out of the country working. But being able to help requires the gun safe owner to take a few preliminary steps.
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