My buddy just moved into an older house. Wooden floors, old trusses, etc. His closets are unique in that to the left and right of the "main" closet area, they are 23" wide but very deep. He does not have a garage (or any floor space for storing a bigger safe), and currently keeps his firearms leaned up against the wall in the corner of a bedroom.
Options we have considered:
Go with a brand like Sturdy Safe. Thick steel, and custom order a safe that is a few inches thinner than their smallest for about $1500-$2000 and hope it doesn't fall through the floor.
Pros: Heavy, durable, strong.
Cons: Heavy, expensive, would take a while to get, and not even sure if Sturdy Safe would make a safe of that size.
Go with a used Stack On for $200, realize it is better than leaving the guns in the corner of the bedroom, and hope for the best.
Pros: Very inexpensive, can be found daily on Craigslist.
Cons: A little better than a cabinet, wouldn't stop anything more than a smash and grab.
Or???
I saw the closet he is looking at putting it in and there is very little doubt that it is an old floor. Jumping on it makes me a little nervous (but the house was just inspected and it is sound). Luckily there is an access panel under the house within 6 feet of that closet so it would be possible to reinforce the floor, although we are not quite sure how to do that (haven't even looked)
What is the best way to secure a safe inside of a closet? Just drill holes into the wooden floor? What if the holes at the back of the safe do not line up with wall studs?
ETA: If your reply to this thread demands him buying a 1,600lb, $4,000 Liberty Safe that a family of 4 could sleep in - you are of course free to voice your opinion. Just understand that will not be considered as it is a literal impossibility for his house, and no one will be impressed by your security measures.
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Originally Posted by Eurodriver
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