Chase him down and gain a Hard Lock. Stay on him and knock out the manoeuvres to widen the scope of your reticule. Once you have done so a few times it will be relatively easy to pin the reticule on him for it to turn red and declare you the winner. The trophy will pop soon afterwards. Top Gun: Win the trophy in mission 12 - TOPGUN. Top Gun: Hard Lock Trophy List. 50 Trophies. 2,387 Owners. 30.64% Average 1 Platinum. 2 Gold. 9 Silver. 38 Bronze Top Gun: Hard Lock Trophies. PSNProfiles.com.

Running time110 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglishBudget$15 millionBox office$356.8 millionTop Gun is a 1986 American directed by, and produced by and, in association with. The screenplay was written by and, and was inspired by an article titled 'Top Guns' published in magazine three years earlier. The film stars,. It also marked the debut of actor. Cruise plays Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell, a young aboard the.

He and his, Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw (Edwards) are given the chance to train at the US Navy's at in,.Top Gun was released on May 16, 1986. Upon its release, the film received generally mixed reviews from film critics but many particularly praised the action sequences, the effects, the aerial stunts, and the acting performances with Cruise and McGillis receiving the most praise. Four weeks after release, the number of theaters showing it increased by 45 percent.

Despite its initial mixed critical reaction, the film was a huge commercial hit grossing 356 million against a production budget of only US$15 million. The film maintained its popularity over the years and earned an 3D re-release in 2013. Additionally, the film won an for ' performed by.In 2015, the United States selected the film for preservation in the, finding it 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant'. A sequel, titled is scheduled for release on December 23, 2020.

Contents.Plot Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell and his Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw fly the aboard. During an interception with two hostile MiG-28 aircraft (portrayed by a ), Maverick gets missile lock on one, while the other hostile aircraft locks onto Maverick's wingman, Cougar. While Maverick drives off the remaining MiG-28, Cougar is too shaken to land, and Maverick, defying orders, shepherds him back to the carrier. Cougar gives up his, citing his newborn child that he has never seen.

Despite his dislike for Maverick's recklessness, 'Stinger' sends him and Goose to attend TOPGUN, the Naval Fighter Weapons School at.At a bar the day before Topgun starts, Maverick, assisted by Goose, unsuccessfully approaches a woman. Maverick learns the next day that she is Charlotte 'Charlie' Blackwood, an and civilian TOPGUN instructor.

Charlie later becomes interested in Maverick upon learning of his inverted maneuver with the MiG-28, which disproves US intelligence on the enemy aircraft's performance.During Maverick's first training sortie he defeats instructor LCDR Rick 'Jester' Heatherly but through reckless flying breaks two and is reprimanded by chief instructor CDR Mike 'Viper' Metcalf. Privately, Jester confides that he admires Maverick's skill, but wouldn't trust him as a teammate in combat. Maverick also becomes a rival to top student LT Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky, who considers Maverick's attitude 'dangerous'—as Maverick's tendency to abandon his team and pursue reckless objectives makes him 'unsafe' to fly with. In class, Charlie also objects to Maverick's aggressive tactics but privately admits to him that she admires his flying and omitted it from her reports to hide her feelings for him, and the two begin a romantic relationship.During a training sortie, Maverick abandons his wingman 'Hollywood' to chase Viper, who is impressed with his flying abilities but is defeated when Viper maneuvers Maverick into a position from which his wingman Jester can shoot down Maverick from behind, demonstrating the value of teamwork over individual prowess. Jester publicly tells Maverick that his flying is excellent, but that he should 'never leave his wingman.' Maverick and Iceman, now direct competitors for the TOPGUN Trophy, chase an in a later training engagement.

Maverick pressures Iceman to break off his engagement so he can shoot it down, but Maverick's F-14 flies through the of Iceman's aircraft and suffers a of both engines, going into an unrecoverable. Maverick and Goose, but Goose hits the jettisoned head-first and is killed.Although the board of inquiry clears Maverick of responsibility for Goose's death, he is overcome by guilt and his flying skill diminishes. Charlie and others attempt to console him, but Maverick considers retiring. He seeks advice from Viper, who reveals that he served with Maverick's father Duke Mitchell on and was in the air battle in which Mitchell was killed. Contrary to official reports which faulted Mitchell, Viper reveals classified information that proves Mitchell died heroically and informs Maverick that he can succeed if he can regain his self-confidence. Maverick chooses to graduate, though Iceman wins the TOPGUN Trophy.During the graduation party, Viper calls in the newly graduated aviators with the orders to deploy.

Iceman, Hollywood, and Maverick are ordered to immediately return to Enterprise to deal with a 'crisis situation', providing air support for the rescue of a stricken ship that has drifted into hostile waters.Maverick and Merlin (Cougar's former RIO) are assigned as back-up for F-14s flown by Iceman and Hollywood, despite Iceman's reservations over Maverick's state of mind. The subsequent hostile engagement with six MiGs sees Hollywood shot down; Maverick is scrambled alone due to a failure and nearly retreats after encountering circumstances similar to those that caused Goose's death. Upon finally rejoining Iceman, the two are still badly outnumbered, but Maverick vocally refuses to leave Iceman without a wingman and manages to shoot down three MiGs.

Iceman, shifting to offense also shoots one down, which forces the other two to flee. Upon their triumphant return to Enterprise, Iceman and Maverick share newfound respect in each other, and Maverick throws Goose's dog tags overboard.Offered any assignment he chooses, Maverick decides to return to TOPGUN as an instructor. At a bar in Miramar, Maverick and Charlie reunite.Cast.

as LT Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell. as Charlotte 'Charlie' Blackwood. F-14A Tomcats of Fighter Squadrons 'Screaming Eagles' and 'Sundowners', and F-5E/F Tiger IIs of the Navy Fighter Weapons SchoolThe Navy made several aircraft from F-14 fighter squadron 'Screaming Eagles' (which Tom Skerritt mentions in the scene at his home) available for the film.

Paramount paid as much as US$7,800 per hour (equivalent to $18,500 today) for fuel and other operating costs whenever aircraft were flown outside their normal duties. Shots of the aircraft carrier sequences were filmed aboard USS Enterprise, showing aircraft from F-14 squadrons 'Aardvarks' and 'Black Lions'. The majority of the carrier flight deck shots were of normal aircraft operations and the film crew had to take what they could get, save for the occasional flyby which the film crew would request. During filming, director Tony Scott wanted to shoot aircraft landing and taking off, back-lit by the sun. During one particular filming sequence, the ship's commanding officer changed the ship's course, thus changing the light. When Scott asked if they could continue on their previous course and speed, he was informed by the commander that it cost US$25,000 (equivalent to $59,000 today) to turn the ship, and to continue on course.

Scott wrote the carrier's captain a US$25,000 check so that the ship could be turned and he could continue shooting for another five minutes. Filming and of Top Gun on July 5, 1985.Most of the sequences of the aircraft maneuvering over land were shot at, in, using ground-mounted cameras. Air-to-air shots were filmed using a, piloted by Astrovision inventor and legendary pilot. His name is misspelled in the closing credits, as Clay Lacey., manufacturer of the F-14, was commissioned by Paramount Pictures to create camera pods to be placed upon the aircraft that could be pointed toward either the front or rear of the aircraft providing outside shots at high altitude.In July 1985, served as a filming location for two scenes.

The first scene features Goose and Maverick singing ' while seated at the piano. The final scene, where ' can be heard on the restaurant's jukebox, was also filmed at the restaurant. Both scenes were filmed consecutively. After release of the movie, the restaurant went on to collect a significant amount of memorabilia from the motion picture until a kitchen fire on June 26, 2008, destroyed much of the restaurant. Some memorabilia and props, including the original piano used in the film, survived the fire, and the restaurant re-opened in November 2008.Renowned aerobatic pilot was hired to do in-flight camera work for the film. The original script called for a, which Scholl was to perform and capture on a camera on the aircraft. The aircraft was observed to spin through its recovery altitude, at which time Scholl radioed 'I have a problem.

I have a real problem'. He was unable to recover from the spin and crashed his bi-plane into the off the Southern California coast near on September 16, 1985. Neither Scholl's body nor his aircraft was recovered, leaving the official cause of the accident unknown. Top Gun was dedicated to Scholl's memory.The film was shot in the format, as anamorphic lenses were too large to fit inside the cockpits of the fighter jets. Further information:The Top Gun soundtrack is one of the most popular soundtracks to date, reaching and #1 on the Billboard Hot 200 albums chart for five nonconsecutive weeks in the summer and fall of 1986., who previously worked with both and on, was sent the script of Top Gun by Bruckheimer before filming began.

And worked on numerous songs including the Oscar-winning '. Performed two songs on the soundtrack, ', and '. Recorded the song 'Take My Breath Away', which would later win numerous awards, sending the band to international acclaim. After the release of Loggins's single 'Danger Zone', sales of the album exploded, selling 7 million in the alone.

On the re-release of the soundtrack in 2000, two songs that had been omitted from the original album (and had been released many years before the film was made), ' by and ' by, were added. The soundtrack also includes ' and 'Memories' by /Faltermeyer and Faltermeyer.Other artists were considered for the soundtrack project but did not participate. Was considered as a potential candidate but refused to participate because he felt the film glorified war. The band was originally meant to record 'Danger Zone', and had also written and recorded a song 'Only You' for the soundtrack. However, there was a dispute between Toto's lawyers and the producers of the film, paving the way for Loggins to record 'Danger Zone' and 'Only You' being omitted from the film entirely.

Release Theatrical The film's premiere was held in New York City on May 12, 1986 with another held in San Diego on May 15.The film opened in the United States in 1,028 theaters on May 16, 1986. Home media In addition to its box office success, Top Gun went on to break further records in the then still-developing home video market. It was the first new-release blockbuster on video cassette to be priced as low as $26.95 and, backed by a massive $8 million marketing campaign, including a Top Gun-themed commercial, the advance demand was such that the film became the best-selling videocassette in the industry's history on pre-orders alone, with over 1.9 million units ordered before its launch on March 10, 1987.

It eventually sold a record 2.9 million units.The film was first released in the U.S. On DVD under Paramount Pictures on October 21, 1998 and included the film in both Widescreen (non-anamorphic 2.00:1) and Full Screen versions. Top Gun's home video success was again reflected by strong DVD sales, which were furthered by a Special Collector's Edition 2-disc DVD release in December 2004 in both Widescreen (anamorphic 2.39:1) and Full Screen (open matte) versions, that include new bonus features. Special features comprise by Bruckheimer, Tony Scott and naval experts, four including the 'Top Gun Anthem' and 'Take My Breath Away', a six-part documentary on the making of Top Gun, and vintage gallery with interviews, behind-the-scenes and survival training.Subsequently, the film was first released on disc on July 29, 2008 with the same supplemental features as the Collector's Edition DVD and also as a 2-disc limited edition copy on February 19, 2013. The remastered Blu-ray and Digital Copy version of the film was released on May 19, 2019 on.Top Gun is scheduled to be released in the U.S. On remastered Blu-ray and 4K on May 19, 2020 with two new special features titled The Legacy of Top Gun and On Your Six: Thirty years of Top Gun, with the remaining bonus features being ported over.

IMAX 3D re-release Top Gun was re-released in IMAX 3D on February 8, 2013, for six days. A four-minute preview of the conversion, featuring the 'Danger Zone' flight sequence, was screened at the 2012 in,. Reception Box office The film quickly became a success and was the highest-grossing film of 1986.

It would be six months before its theater count dropped below that of its opening week. It was number one on its first weekend with a gross of US$8,193,052, and went on to a total domestic gross of US$176,781,728. Internationally it took in an estimated US$177,030,000 for a worldwide box office total of US$353,811,728. The film sold an estimated 47,650,100 tickets in North America in its initial theatrical run.The film grossed an additional US$3,018,873 in its IMAX re-release in 2013 bringing its domestic gross to US$179,800,601 and its worldwide gross to US$356,830,601. Critical response Upon the film's original release, critical response was mixed. On the film has an approval rating of 55% based on reviews from 55 critics, with an average rating of 5.85/10.

The website's critical consensus states: 'Though it features some of the most memorable and electrifying aerial footage shot with an expert eye for action, Top Gun offers too little for non-adolescent viewers to chew on when its characters aren't in the air.' On, the film has a score of 50 out of 100 based on 15 critics, indicating 'mixed or average reviews'.

Audiences surveyed by gave the film a grade A on scale of A to F.of the gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars, saying that 'Movies like Top Gun are hard to review because the good parts are so good and the bad parts are so relentless. The dogfights are absolutely the best since 's electrifying aerial scenes in.

But look out for the scenes where the people talk to one another.' Awards The film was nominated for and won many awards, most prominently for its sound and effects. This section appears to contain references to. Please reorganize this content to explain the subject's impact on popular culture, to, rather than simply listing appearances. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Main article:A sequel has been in active development since at least 2010.

However plans were complicated by Scott's death in 2012. In 2013 Bruckheimer said, 'For 30 years we've been trying to make a sequel and we're not going to stop. We still want to do it with Tom and Paramount are still interested in making it.

What Tom tells me is that no matter where he goes in the world, people refer to him as Maverick. It's something he is excited about so as long as he keeps his enthusiasm hopefully we'll get it made.' By September 2014 it was revealed that Justin Marks was in negotiations to write the screenplay, which was confirmed that following June. Marks would go on later to say that the film was a dream project for him, calling the original an 'iconic film in my memory' due in part to it being one of the first films he remembers seeing in a movie theater.In May 2017, during the promotional tour for, Cruise confirmed that a sequel to Top Gun will start filming in 2018. Basement crawl space ladder. By June of the same year, he said that the title will be Top Gun: Maverick with Faltermeyer back as composer for the sequel. Cruise further stated that, 'Aviators are back, the need for speed.

We're going to have big, fast machines. It's going to be a competition film, like the first onebut a progression for Maverick.' Later that month it was announced, who directed Cruise in 2013's, was set to direct the sequel.The release date has since been pushed back one year to June 2020, and later to December of that same year. A trailer was released for the first time at ComicCon International on July 18, 2019. Video games. Main article:Top Gun also spawned a number of for various platforms.

The was released in 1986 under the same title as the film. It was released on,. Another game, also titled, was released in 1987 for (NES) and arcade cabinets. In the 1987 game, the player pilots an F-14 Tomcat fighter, and has to complete four missions. A sequel, Top Gun: The Second Mission, was released for the NES three years later.Another game, was released in 1996 for the PC and later for the platform. Was released in 1998.

Was released for in 2001 and was subsequently released for the. Combat Zones features other aircraft besides the F-14. In 2006, another game simply titled Top Gun was released for the. A 2010 game, also titled, retells the film's story. At E3 2011, a new game was announced, Top Gun: Hard Lock, which was released in March 2012 for, PC, and.References.

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Owning a gun is a great responsibility. That’s why if you want to keep your long guns or your handguns safe, you’ll want to make sure they’re inaccessible to kids or intruders.

Thankfully, there’s a great number of safe boxes in the market designed to do just that. From biometric safety features to classic safes, your options seem unlimited.Choosing might get more difficult, but that’s why we have reviewed and listed the best gun safes you can buy. Considering the different lengths of your guns, we have divided this review into two parts. First, we’ll talk about long gun safes, and then, your best options for handgun safes.

Table of ContentsShort ListBest long Gun Safes.Best Handgun & Pistol Safes.Buyers GuidePrevious ListBest Long Gun Safes Liberty FatboyJay Crosby founded this company in Utah in 1988. Since then, the company has expanded to produce a wide number of specialized safes. These go from home and commercial safes to gun safes. Their factories are located in China and Utah, with the Utah factory making the larger safes. They also have different brands under their umbrella, which has allowed them to further expand their offerings.

One of the aspects that make them stand out in the market is their constant investments in research. This is done with the goal of providing newer technology that will make their safes even more secure.If you own a great number of guns, then this is the perfect safe. The Fatboy series is one of the most spacious in the market. It comes in two sizes; one can hold 64 guns, and the second one holds 48 guns. You can further customize numerous features of your Fatboy, from the color of the lining to the type of lock you want to use.

There are also additional accessories available, including include a system that monitors and alerts you if any changes in your safe take place.One thing to keep in mind is that the Fatboy comes at a very high price. Therefore, it won’t be convenient for you if you don’t have a large number of guns or plan on adding much to your arsenal. Stack-On 18-Gun CabinetStack-On has been in the gun safe market for over 40 years.

Their main audience is people who enjoy the outdoors. Be it for safety or hunting purposes, these safes are designed with affordability in mind. They have expanded their line to include portable gun safes as well. They have also incorporated numerous features that make their safes some of the most versatile you can buy.The 18-Gun Cabinet is almost a 2-in-1. It can accommodate up to 18 long guns, but it can also be converted to store nine long guns with the space need to store any accessories or additional valuables you might want to keep safe.

Furthermore, the interior of the safe is designed to hold each of the gun barrels. This way, you can prevent them from getting damaged or scratched. The one downside of this safe is that it uses a lock and key instead of more complex systems.

However, it’s one of the most affordable options on the market. Barska Quick Access Biometric Rifle SafeBarska is based in Pomona, California. However, as the company has grown, it has expanded all over the country and around the world. Right now, their products are distributed in over 40 countries. These include everything from to biometric safes. One of the things that allow Barska to offer competitive prices is that they have shortened the supply chain as much as possible. This way, the link from the manufacturer to the customer is minimal, which greatly decreases prices without compromising quality.This Quick Access Biometric Rifle Safe is one of the most stylish in the market.

Their biometric technology requires that you scan your fingerprint to access it. You can also program it to accept as many fingerprints as you need, holding up to 120 different biometric identifications for multiple users.

The Department of Justice has approved of the safe’s design, which includes protected edges that provide even more security against break-ins. This safe comes with three deadbolts, and it can hold up to four rifles at a time. While it’s on the smaller end of the spectrum, it’s perfect if you have reduced space available at home or only need to protect a few guns. Amsec BF7240 Gun SafeGlenn Hall founded American Security –better known as Amsec – in the late ‘40s. From a small building in California, the company steadily grew.

It now offers 400 different safe models, which are all fireproof. Although they don’t have factories overseas, they do distribute to the entire world. Furthermore, they have developed a special branch for customized safes in stores and institutions. They offer different degrees of safety, and their products go through a strict quality control process.The Amsec BF7240 Gun Safe offers numerous features that make it a very reliable option.

One of the most important ones is its fireproof technology. This allows it to withstand extremely high temperatures for over 90 minutes. Furthermore, it allows for great internal organization of your shotguns, rifles, and accessories.

In addition, it has 10 deadbolts, which provide a great safety measure, guaranteeing the security of your firearms. Like other safes on this list, the interior has a soft lining that protects the integrity of your guns as well. This safe comes at a higher price than most due to its specialized technology. SecureIt Agile Model 52SecureIt is a company that serves both national and international clients. They have two main branches, one that provides services to civilians and one specialized in manufacturing specialized items for military and police forces. Their products are of the greatest quality because they hire specialists in each area to innovate and create new safes with modern technology and security features.The Agile Model 52 definitely honors its name. It’s one of the easiest safes to install thanks to the fact that it comes flat and ready to assemble.

This way, you’ll be sure that your safe fits into the space you want to place it. The internal assembly makes it extra safe as there are no bolts on the outside. It features a modular Cradle Grid, which allows you to store your six guns and make sure they don’t get damaged. And yes, we said six guns. This limited storage capacity is one of the downsides of this safe. A plus is that it’s not on the priciest side of the spectrum, and shipping is not expensive.Best Pistol / Handgun Safes AmazonBasics Security Safe BoxAmazon, of course, is the company founded by Jeff Bezos, who is currently the richest man in the world.

The company started as an online bookseller, and it steadily grew and expanded into a multibillion-dollar company. Millions of independent companies offer their products on Amazon. However, Amazon itself has created its own lines of products, which goes from clothes and technological gadgets to safe boxes. They have become involved in different markets, including the food sector as well as space exploration endeavors. One of the things that has always characterized Amazon is their great customer service, and one of their main goals is to make sure the client is completely satisfied with their purchase.The AmazonBasics Security Safe Box is one of the more practical models on the market. It has a digital keypad that requires batteries to function.

Despite this, it comes with two override keys in case the batteries run out. Furthermore, it’s made out of high-quality steel, which allows it to be safe and durable. The safe is fairly easy to use, with indicators that state whether it’s locked or not. Furthermore, you can organize the interior as you deem best, with a removable panel that provides you with extra storage options. Besides, due to its compact size, it’s ideal if you want to mount it somewhere. In case you want to do this, the safe comes with the hardware necessary for installation. Lastly, it’s one of the most affordable options on the market and comes with free shipping.

Fort Knox FTK-PBFort Knox is one of the leading companies in the industry. This is due to the numerous features they offer to guarantee the safety of your handgun. They have a wide number of models for both long guns and pistols. However, the characteristic that truly makes this company stand out from all others is their lifetime warranty. If the safe has been broken into while the original owner had it, the company accepts full responsibility, and it will provide another safe. All of their models include fireproof technology as well as extra steel layers for better protection.Don’t let the small size fool you; the FTK-PB is one of the best gun safes in the market. With reinforced steel plates, the safe becomes very heavy.

However, due to the Simplex lock, you can access your handgun in about 1.5 seconds. This makes it one of the easiest to open, which is very important in case of a nightly intrusion. The folded corners pose an added obstacle if someone is trying to force the box open. It has less than 1,100 possible combinations though, which makes it a bit vulnerable in that regard. Another downside is that water can damage the surface easily.

Gunvault Speedvault SV500 Gun SafeGunvault was founded in 1990, and the company works with brands that have been in the gun safe industry for over 50 years. Thanks to this expertise, they have a strong place in the industry. Furthermore, they have expanded the options they offer. They now go from gun cabinets to quick access gun vaults. They offer special keypads with biometric technology. Furthermore, they have manufactured their safes to make sure that they’re easy to access even in the dark.One of the things we like the most about the SV500 Gun Safe is its drop-down design. This allows for very quick access to the gun when needed.

Also, its compact design makes it ideal if you need to keep the gun nearby but fairly unnoticeable. Thanks to how light it is, it’s also very portable, making it easy and safe to bring your gun with you wherever you go. The internal light makes the contents easier to see at night, and lastly, the digital pad is easy to use and noiseless. This way, an intruder won’t know you’re accessing your gun. SentrySafe QAP2BEL Gun SafeSentrySafe is one of the companies with the longest work in the industry.

Founded in 1930, they have become one of the most consolidated safe companies worldwide. They have a wide range of products, including security storage containers, fire-resistant chests, and gun safes to name a few. Its parent company is the Master Lock Company, which has garnered international recognition for its security products, including some of the safest padlocks ever made.The QAP2BEL is a perfect mixture of a classic design with modern technology. The lock uses biometric identification, requiring your fingerprint in order to open it. There’s also a keypad that you can use if needed or preferred. In addition, this model comes in two different versions, one for holding just one gun and another with sufficient space for two.

The reinforced steel provides the safety you need while the foam-lined interior protects your firearms from any damage. This safe allows for easy installation in case you want to bolt it down somewhere. It’s also very portable.

One of the downsides of this safe is that the biometric device requires batteries. VaulTek VT20iVaulTek is one of the newest companies in this sector.

It was founded four years ago, but it has quickly positioned itself as a strong competitor. This is because of their ambitious approach that looks to strongly innovate in the area. This is why they’ve included different types of technologies in their designs. VaulTek prides itself on hiring the best experts while examining the customer’s needs. This way, they can provide a high-quality product that solves the safety-related problems their clients might have. This mindset shows this company’s strong customer service philosophy.The Vt20i is one of the first products offered by VaulTek.

It’s also one of the best handgun safes in the world. It has familiar technology, such as biometric identification and a keypad. However, it makes things more revolutionary with its app. This allows you absolute control and monitoring over your safe.

You can also add an extra pattern that needs to be inserted from your phone for greater safety. Furthermore, you can modify the internal brightness of the safe for when you open it and see if there has been any tampering right on the app. Of course, these modern features come at a price. The Vt20i is more expensive than other safes on the market.

However, depending on your needs and how tech-savvy you are, the price might be worth it.A Comprehensive Buyer’s Guide 2020Gun Safe Buyer’s GuideIf you’re unsure of where to start when it comes to buying your gun safe, this buyer’s guide will put you on the right path and lead you a sensible decision. As you get into the buying process, there are multiple questions you want to stop and ask yourself. Answering them will better direct you on your path to finding the long gun or pistol safe that is best for you. Why Should I Own a Gun Safe?This is a common question that comes up, mostly dealing with 2 nd Amendment Rights and protecting the individual’s right to bear arms in their own home; but there are many reasons why you should consider owning a gun safe.Child Safety: Maybe more important than preserving the 2 nd Amendment is keeping children from accessing a pistol or long gun without parental or guardian supervision. Even if state law doesn’t require a gun safe in place, even when a child is present, owning one can avoid tragedy should a curious youngster be living with you.It Will Keep You Safe: Without a gun safe, there are only so many places you can hide a pistol. Even fewer when it comes to rifles.

Image a scenario where you’re sound asleep in your home when a silent intruder finds their way in, locates your firearm, and uses it against you. You could even know the intruder, which means they likely know you own a gun.

While they may not use it against you, if they take it and use it to commit a crime, legal issues and guilt will be coming your way.It’s the Law: Before you buy a gun and refuse to own a gun safe, you’ll want to check with local laws to see if it’s required that you own one and keep your firearms locked within it when not in use. States like California have specific requirements when it comes to gun safes, so be sure to follow these specifications to be in line with state and city laws.Protect Your Investment: Guns aren’t cheap. Gun upkeep isn’t cheap. Gun accessories aren’t cheap.

If you don’t see the pattern yet, it’s that gun owners tend to spend a lot of money on their firearms. Your insurance company, however, may not cover the total cost of your guns and accessories.

Some AR-15’s cost $5000 and up. Some companies will only consider covering $3,000 or less when it comes to firearms.

Gun safes negate this worry, especially those rated as fire and waterproof.You May Save Money: We all love to save a few bucks every month, and your insurance company may be willing to cut your insurance rates if you lock up your firearms. Check with your insurance company to see what discounts may be given when you add a gun safe to your home. Don’t forget that saved money can go towards more ammunition!Fire and Water Can Damage Firearms: We’re not always in control of what happens in our home, so should it ever go up in flames or fall victim to a flood, you want to make sure your firearms are protected. Some gun safes are rated to withstand temperatures of 1,800°F for up to one hour.They Protect More than Guns: It’s true. Many gun safes, especially long gun and many pistol safes, are large enough to store multiple firearms and ammunition along with some personal effects. A gun safe can not only protect your firearm but also whatever valuable items you may have lying around the house, unsecured.You’ll Always Know Where It Is: We all forget things and it’s not completely ridiculous to think that, maybe one day, you forgot where you hid your pistol. Seeing as how this is not ideal for a multitude of reasons, having a gun safe will negative that possibility.There’s No Reason NOT To: You may argue that gun safes hinder access to your weapon, but that’s not necessarily true.

Most gun safes, especially pistol safes, are designed for quick access and can be stored in convenient locations. Some can even be mounted while providing the same level of protection. RFID, Bluetooth enabled, and biometric safes can even be opened without fussing with a combination lock or key. What Do I Want Out of My Gun Safe?Of course, firearm protection is the number one priority when it comes to your gun safe, but are there any other features or traits you may be looking for? Consider this list while you’re shopping as it may touch on a few things you haven’t considered.Size: Before deciding how big of a safe you want, look at the space you have to store one. If you can handle it, chances are you’re going to want a rather sizable safe. Something that can hold not just your firearms but also your valuable personal belongings and jewelry.

You also want to think about the future. Will you be purchasing more rifles or pistols?

If so, keep that in mind while you’re looking at the storage space of your gun safe.Steel Gauging: Your number one priority with your gun safe is ensuring that no outsider can get in without your permission. This includes thieves who may try to break into it while you’re not around. The higher the steel gauge, the more unlikely it is that they’ll be able to penetrate the exterior of the safe. Steel comes in a variety of gauges, but for your gun safe, try to stay at or above 8-gauge. At this level, the steel is nearly impenetrable, so they won’t be able to drill or pry their way in.Thick Door: How thick the access door is will determine just how resilient your safe is.

A thicker door, especially one measured more than 5/16”, is going to prevent burglars from being able to pry, blast, or drill through it. Also, keep on the lookout for doors made from pieces of steel as the bends in the metal give it more strength while increasing fire protection.The Bolts: These important aspects of a gun safe are what keep the safe from opening. When the lock is engaged, they slide to lock the door in place, extending from the door itself to the body of the safe. Thick bolts are more durable, but you also want multiple bolts. Some safes only have two while others may be designed with up to 10 steel bolts. In this case, the more bolts, the merrier.Locking Mechanism: Unless you’re not worried about intruders, you probably want a gun safe that provides quick access to your firearms.

For that, you’ll want to look at the different locking mechanisms. If rapid access is a concern, you’ll want to veer away from key locks and possibly even combination locks.

Many gun safes are equipped with biometric (fingerprint) scanning, but you can also find locks activated through RFID signals or Bluetooth via smartphone applications.Mounting and Anchors: Protecting your firearm sometimes means more than just locking it in a safe. Think about how easy that safe is to transport. Can someone just pick it up and walk off with it? Though a thief may not have the means to crack it in your home, if they’re able to bring it back to their abode, they may be able to gain access. While a hefty gun safe will prevent this, so, too, will one that comes with mounts or anchors. If you find a safe with no means of mounting, contact the manufacturer to see if you can modify it without voiding the warranty.Alarms: Want to know when someone accesses your gun safe without your permission? Some safes are equipped with alarms that blare when the wrong combination is input multiple times.

Other safes are designed to blare an alarm if moved or picked up.Failsafe Locking: With some combination locks, it’s not impossible for a burglar to guess your combination, but there are gun safes that lock up completely when the wrong access code is input multiple times. It may become a pain when you forget your code, but it’s an added level of security that won’t hurt to have.Battery-Powered: Anything with an electronic keypad will require batteries. Is this something you want to deal with? If so, try to find a gun safe that has a backup option for access, typically like a key. For pistol safes, you may even find some that sport a rechargeable battery for added convenience.Maximum Protection: This is what it all comes down to. You want a safe that provides maximum protection for you and yours. That means steel that can’t be drilled into, a lock that can’t be pried open, a combination that’s not easily cracked, and a safe that can’t just be stolen.

When it comes to the items inside, you should consider a safe that’s fire and waterproof so that maximum protection can carry over to your firearms and valuables. Safes that are BF rated are near impossible to crack into if not given immediate access. Long Gun vs Pistol SafesThere are obvious reasons why you want to own a long gun safe. If you’re an avid collector of rifles or even shotguns, you’ll need the necessary storage space; but just because you don’t own a long gun doesn’t mean a long gun safe is out of the question for you.Many pistol safes aren’t designed to hold much more than the handgun and a small stock of ammunition. While a rifle gun case may seem like overkill to compensate for this shortcoming, you have to think of everything else you may be wanting to keep in a locked safe.Gun safes are multipurpose, with their first intention being to keep your gun stowed away and out of reach from unwanted handlers.

Beyond that, they can serve as regular safes that can protect valuables like jewelry, high-end electronics, and important life documents. If you only own one or two handguns but have a lot you want to store away in safekeeping, a long gun safe may be a better option. Are Combination Safes 100% Effective?When you consider all of the things that can happen with a safe combination, you may be wary of owning a combination safe. Don’t, however, completely write the idea off yet. Combination locks can be an effective means of securing your firearms, but much of that security has to come from you.When you set a combination, never write it on a piece of paper. First off, there’s a good chance you’ll lose it. Second, if anyone happens upon it and figures out what it’s for, your firearms are no longer safe.

Especially children, who are curious about everything in the home. This also means, when you input a combination, make sure nobody is watching and looking over your shoulder. Number series aren’t difficult to remember, especially shorter codes.Trust your code with two people only – yourself and your spouse. Agree to never share it with anyone else. If you do fear you’ll forget the code over periods of not using it, store it somewhere that can be locked up, such as your phone. Don’t label it “Gun Safe,” however, on the off chance someone cracks your phone’s password.

Do I Want Electronic or Mechanical Locks?Are you a technophobe that’s worried robots will be running the world one day? Well, in the realm of gun safes, you don’t want to completely cut out an electronic safe as an option. Nor do you want to ignore mechanical locks. Both have their pros and cons, it’s just a matter of you deciding which cons you want to deal with and which pros are more worth the money.We discussed previously how all electronic safes require batteries.

At some point, those batteries will die, leaving you with two options: either having spares on hand to replace them or utilizing the less-convenient backup method of unlocking the safe. For safes that don’t have rechargeable lithium batteries (which typically only comes in pistol lockboxes), electronic keypads run off of AA or 9V batteries and have a set of backup keys for entry.The benefit of electronic locking mechanisms is that they are easy and quick to open. Fingerprint scanners and RFID readers open within seconds, providing quick access in emergency situations. When it comes to mechanical locks, you will have to deal with a key each time you want to open it, but there’s no concern over batteries going dead at inopportune moments.It is a matter of preference, though it can be argued that electronic safes offer the best of both worlds if they’re designed with a backup mechanical lock.

Gun Safe LawsEarlier, we discussed possible laws in place that require you to own a gun safe and store your firearm when it’s not in use. While there are 11 states that require some form of locking device be in place during the transfer or sale of a firearm, there are only four states that require guns to be stored when not in use. Of those four, only one state, Massachusetts, has a strict set of laws that require firearms to be locked up when not in use or in the owner’s possession/control regardless of the city.States like California, Connecticut, and New York require locked firearm storage, but only in certain cities. For instance, Californian cities like San Francisco and Sunnyvale and Albany, NY require all guns to be stored in a lock depository when not in use or possession/control of the owner.Though your state may be among the 46 states without laws in place, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t own a gun safe. You may not be legally bound to store your gun, but it’s still a sound investment that will keep you, your family, and your firearms safe from the unexpected. Previous ListGun safety should be number one on every gun owners list. Before deciding which gun you wish to purchase and why you should be looking at how you’re going to store it.

Keeping your firearm locked up prevents possible theft or misuse from younger family members and, in many states, is a requirement regardless of who lives in your home.Pistols and long guns can be an investment, and, like any costly investment, you want to protect it for the long haul. Your safe may even keep your gun protected from unexpected events, such as floods and fires.

Not to mention, gun safes typically have enough room to store other valuables, like jewelry, memento’s and other expensive gear. Who wouldn’t want to jump at the chance of shielding their most valuable possessions?Finding the right gun safe may require research, but rather than have you scour the internet for the answers you’re looking for, we’ve laid out everything you need to know and some of the best options for both long guns and pistols. You can also take a look at our top gun safe buying guide after the reviews.Before we dive down into our in-depth reviews, let’s take a quick look at the top of our charts.Long Gun SafesConsidering you likely only use something like a rifle while you’re out hunting or partaking in target practice or competitions, it’s always best to keep them locked up in between uses. Not only will this keep you and your family safe from any misuse, it will prevent your firearm from being exposed to the elements and potentially damaged.Long gun safes are considerably large, especially compared to pistol safes, so ensure you have space before setting out to purchase one. Liberty FatboyIf you have the cash to spend, the Fatboy series from Liberty is a consistently great option for storing your firearms. Known for their spacious interiors and durable builds, Fatboy is a favorite among gun lovers.

The Fatboy is designed to hold up to 64 guns, which fit nicely in two collector racks capable of holding 32 guns each There is also a Fatboy Jr that holds a little bit less (48 guns) and at a much nicer price. It’s an unparalleled amount of storage that still leaves room for other accessories and even store your most valuable possessions that you don’t want to lay around the house.One of the best things about the Fatboy series is its level of customization.