What Size Gun Safe Do I Need?
How to size a gun safe: stated vs real capacity, measuring scoped rifles, planning for growth, ammo compartments and how weight affects bolting rules.
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How to Bolt Down a Gun Safe Properly
A practical guide to fixing a gun safe to concrete, masonry or timber framing, what each state's rules say, and when to use a professional installer.
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Ammunition Storage Requirements in Australia
How each state wants ammunition stored, when an internal ammo compartment is enough, when you need a separate ammo safe, and what reloaders should check.
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Handgun Safe Requirements in Australia: Category H Storage
Category H storage rules by state: steel safes, bolting, ammunition and alarms, plus what to look for in a compliant pistol safe.
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Gun Safe Requirements in South Australia
South Australia sets storage by the number and category of firearms at your premises. Here is when you need a Level 1 or Level 2 safe,…
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Gun Safe Requirements in Western Australia
WA's Firearms Act 2024 brought in storage levels based on firearm category, number and location. Here is what Level 1, 2 and 3 storage mean for…
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Gun Safe Requirements in Queensland: Storage Rules for Licence Holders
Queensland requires a rigid, locked container fixed to the building. From 12 March 2027, timber is out for Category A, B and C, so solid steel…
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Gun Safe Requirements in NSW: What the Law Says
NSW requires a commercially made, locked and fixed receptacle for Category A and B firearms and a bolted steel safe for C, D and H. Here…
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Gun Safe Requirements in Victoria: Storage Rules Explained
Victorian firearms must be kept in a purpose-built steel receptacle at least 1.6 mm thick, bolted down if under 150 kg. Here is what applies to…
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