Expert Advice on Safes and Vault Doors

Think your area is immune to floods? Think again. The sad reality is that floods have left devastation in their wake in all 50 states. Floods are the most common natural disaster—and the costliest—in the U.S.    

Recently, wildfires have raged across the Pacific Northwest, causing widespread devastation and destruction. When these fires spread, families often flee with only a few minutes of notice.

Are gun safes water proof? This question is asked by many of our customers and the truth is, there are NO gun safes to our knowledge that are "water proof". Many people are misled by other companies that a water proof gun safe exists. Most all gun safes use a "Paulsel Seal" around the door named for the inventor. This seal expands to 5 times its size when a fire is burning outside the gun safe. (heat activated) The seal will help make the gun safe SOMEWHAT water and/or smoke "resistant" but not smoke or water proof.

We talk a lot about the need for a fireproof safe but what about those of us who live in areas that are commonly ravaged by hurricanes and floods?