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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.Ā 
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What Are the Best Safe Locks? | Northwest Safe

What Are the Best Safe Locks?


Jeff Snope
There are three types of gun safe locks: biometric locks, keypad locks, and mechanical locks. Each type has its own, unique advantages. The following are our top picks for each type.
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Gun Safe Prices Predicted to Keep Increasing | Northwest Safe

Gun Safe Prices Predicted to Keep Increasing


David Ballestrasse
Like with many manufacturing industries, the gun safe industry is seeing a substantial spike in expenses — ultimately resulting in a price increase. At the retail level, our costs have already gone up — even for orders that we’d already placed with manufacturers.
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Liberty Increases Gun Safe Fire Ratings | Northwest Safe

Liberty Increases Gun Safe Fire Ratings


David Ballestrasse
Liberty Safe Company has announced to retailers that the fire ratings of select gun safes have been increased. This information has yet to be updated on Liberty’s website. But as new shipments have arrived at our Enumclaw warehouse, we’ve seen stronger fire packages on several models.Ā 
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Holiday Gift Guide for Conservatives | Northwest Safe

Holiday Gift Guide for Conservatives


Mikaela Judd
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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.Ā 

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

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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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Should You Carry Pepper Spray? | Northwest Safe

Should You Carry Pepper Spray?


Mikaela Judd

As the Seattle-area homicide rate continues to rise and riots keep erupting in the streets, the question of how to protect yourself has become increasingly more important. While personal defense firearms offer some serious stopping power, having a non-lethal option can provide another layer of protection.

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Changing Manual Locks to Electronic Keypad Safe Locks | Northwest Safe

Changing Manual Locks to Electronic Keypad Safe Locks


Jeff Snope
There are pros and cons to gun safes with combination locks and digital locks. Typically you can change the type of lock, but you should hire a professional to ensure it’s done correctly.
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