Of course, you need one. If you decide to keep a firearm in your home, you must consider the issue of how to store the firearm safely and securely to prevent access to children and burglars. If you want to have your pistol at hand, it would be better to put it in a small handgun safe. It will be easy to carry from one place to another and possible to keep even on a bedside table.

Undeniably, a handgun safe shouldn't be kept in plain sight. The best places for it are a closet, bedside, dresser, basement, a hidden corner of a room.

Gun safes help protect more than just guns. You may want to store things such as important documents, precious family heirlooms, jewelry, money, etc., in your gun safe as well. Think of your safety as a lifetime investment, and given the number of precious items you can collect over a lifetime, we'd recommend purchasing a gun safe larger than you think you'll need.

The most secure place to install a safe would be at the corner where two outside walls meet. This provides the most protection and support for a heavy safe. In a house with multiple levels, it's best to keep them safe on the ground floor.