Safe Mods

[aguablanco]

Since most of us have some type of safe to keep our guns and accessories secure, I am wondering what, if any, modifications you have done to make the safe more accessible, improve storage or organize better. I recently installed a 15' LED light string that I bought on the internet for $30. A much better price than conventional safe light kits. The picture is of a small basket I modified and attached to my top shelf to hold small valuables. Let's see what you've done to yours to make it more efficient.
RichH

 

[BP_Z28]

I see no pic?

 

[Guy A]

Good idea....

Looks good to me.

 

[Triggs75]

Here is one of the best safe light kits I have seen. I have one and it is very bright, the switch works perfect so the light comes on as soon as the door is opened. The LED lights have Velcro on the back of it so if your safe has carpet it will stick right to it.

LED SMD Safe Light Kit System Cannon Liberty Sentry Stack On

Chad

 

[aguablanco]

I also stole this idea from Major, thanks man. Bought the tool strip magnet at Harbor Freight and used regular drywall anchors to attach it to the door.
RichH

 

[Locked-N-Loaded]

I use a Sylvania LED tap light that is magnetic and can swivel. Also, I added in some yellow plastic bins, each labeled, that hold magazines. They stand out and can be seen quick. Also, I made my own rifle barrel bumpers that are magnetic backed that I can move and place to protect the rifle flash hiders of shorter rifles that do not reach the stock one. Also, I like to put silicon packets in the safes to cut down on any moisture.

 

[Majorlk]

On my safe door, I use 1/4" thick 1x2" bar magnets on the door to hold magazines. The magnets are held in place with a drop of SuperGlue to keep them from sliding around. Magazine storage doesn't go all the way to the floor because of door-to-shelf clearance issues. The remainder of the Mini14 magazines and all 15-22 magazines sit on edge on two shelves, along with a tray to hold the Ruger 10/22 and 77/22 magazines.

And yes, if you read the date at the top of the door, I've had this safe since 1988.

 

[Majorlk]

I use a Sylvania LED tap light that is magnetic and can swivel. Also, I added in some yellow plastic bins, each labeled, that hold magazines. They stand out and can be seen quick. Also, I made my own rifle barrel bumpers that are magnetic backed that I can move and place to protect the rifle flash hiders of shorter rifles that do not reach the stock one. Also, I like to put silicon packets in the safes to cut down on any moisture.

Nice idea ...

 

[OldEagleEars]

I use a Sylvania LED tap light that is magnetic and can swivel. Also, I added in some yellow plastic bins, each labeled, that hold magazines. They stand out and can be seen quick. Also, I made my own rifle barrel bumpers that are magnetic backed that I can move and place to protect the rifle flash hiders of shorter rifles that do not reach the stock one. Also, I like to put silicon packets in the safes to cut down on any moisture.

I think you meant "silica-gel" packets to remove moisture. These can be very effective though it takes either a whole-lot of them or a really big one to handle a gun safe. I use the small packets that come in electronics or cameras in my gun-rugs and rifle cases. Just remember that they do lose effectiveness over time and need to be dried out in an oven to retain their usefulness (see the internet for instructions).

 

[Majorlk]

I think you meant "silica-gel" packets to remove moisture. These can be very effective though it takes either a whole-lot of them or a really big one to handle a gun safe. I use the small packets that come in electronics or cameras in my gun-rugs and rifle cases. Just remember that they do lose effectiveness over time and need to be dried out in an oven to retain their usefulness (see the internet for instructions).

I find it soooo much easier just to put a real dehumidifier in the basement and set it to 40 percent. Never needed anything else, beside good firearms cleanliness, to keep my firearms rust free.

 

[Shooterjgs]

I think you meant "silica-gel" packets to remove moisture. These can be very effective though it takes either a whole-lot of them or a really big one to handle a gun safe. I use the small packets that come in electronics or cameras in my gun-rugs and rifle cases. Just remember that they do lose effectiveness over time and need to be dried out in an oven to retain their usefulness (see the internet for instructions).

Microwave works good also...

 

[Locked-N-Loaded]

I think you meant "silica-gel" packets to remove moisture. These can be very effective though it takes either a whole-lot of them or a really big one to handle a gun safe. I use the small packets that come in electronics or cameras in my gun-rugs and rifle cases. Just remember that they do lose effectiveness over time and need to be dried out in an oven to retain their usefulness (see the internet for instructions).

You are correct. My bad, I let my tablet auto correct incorrectly for me

I have been collecting those packets for many, many years. I save them from every item I buy, I have a shoe box worth. They - in quantity - are in all of my ammo cans & my safe.

Where I live in socal we have no basements & dehumidifiers are of no real value as it is windows & doors open year around & moisture on the level of needing a dehumidifier is not really a need.

 

[Roman51]

I've used a Golden Rod in my safe since 1996. Never any rust on my guns.

 

[Majorlk]

You are correct. My bad, I let my tablet auto correct incorrectly for me

Don't you just love that "feature?"

Where I live in socal we have no basements & dehumidifiers are of no real value as it is windows & doors open year around & moisture on the level of needing a dehumidifier is not really a need.

Well, I'm so sorry you are basement-deprived. So very sad!

 

[Locked-N-Loaded]

Well, I'm so sorry you are basement-deprived. So very sad!

Don't shed a tear for me I left the basement behind when I left the Midwest & traded up to being able to run on the beach in Dec & Jan in a t-shirt & leave my windows open year around.... I'll take it

 

[Majorlk]

Yea, and I bet you don't miss the snow, either.