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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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Not Your Grandma's Jewelry Box. Picking the Best Jewelry Safe! | Northwest Safe

Not Your Grandma's Jewelry Box. Picking the Best Jewelry Safe!


Cristian Serrano
The classic jewelry box your grandma kept her pearls in is an easy target for a thief. High-end jewelry collections and precious items deserve a protective home worthy of their value, one that keeps them safe even in the event of a break-in. Custom-made, luxury jewelry safes offer an elegant way to keep rings, necklaces, watches and more organized and secure.
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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 theĀ suspect’s parents.Ā 

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.Ā 

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Superior Gun Safe Thwarts Burglars | Northwest Safe

Superior Gun Safe Thwarts Burglars


Jeff Snope
Following a home robbery, our Master Gun Safe Technician was called in to open a damaged safe. He opened it within minutes, allowing the customer to retrieve the valuables that had been preserved.
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What to Know About Ammo Safes & Where to Buy Ammo | Northwest Safe

What to Know About Ammo Safes & Where to Buy...


David Ballestrasse
Ammunition shortages have plagued gun owners since early 2020. Fueled by an increase in gun ownership and lack of supply, prices have risen. And in some cases, ammunition has felt nearly impossible to find. Knowing where to buy ammo and how to properly store it to prevent damage have become important considerations for all firearm owners.
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How to Reprogram a ShotLock Solo-Vault | Northwest Safe

How to Reprogram a ShotLock Solo-Vault


Jeff Snope
All ShotLock Solo-Vaults come with a default combination of 1 - 2 - 7 - 8. The combination is easily reprogramed, allowing you to have a personalized access code.
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Where to Mount a ShotLock Shotgun Safe

Where to Mount a ShotLock Shotgun Safe


Kalen Radford
The ShotLock 200M Solo-Vault is the best quick access shotgun safe — especially if a shotgun is your home defense weapon of choice. Constructed out of 14-gauge, military-grade steel, these discrete safes can be mounted on any flat wall or surface.
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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.Ā 
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The Best Home Safes for Sale | Northwest Safe

The Best Home Safes for Sale


Mikaela Judd
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