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7 Areas We’d Recommend Against Storing Your Safe

The most secure safe is one no one knows you have. It's also one that may be in an unpredictable location. If you think that the garage or basement fall in this category, we have some bad news for you: they’re the first places a burglar looks for your safe. [...]

Why Buying Firearm Safety Equipment Online Makes Sense

We shop for everything online these days. From food and daily essentials to home decor and bobblehead collections, there’s an online store for it.  Firearm safety equipment is no exception.  Yet, many don't know that this is an option—and often a very convenient one. Let's take a closer look at [...]

Are Gun Safes Tax Free in Texas?

Bringing up Texas in a conversation about stereotypes, history and culture will often lead to a discussion on firearms. And these discussions often include questions, especially when it comes to firearm safety and security. One of the most prevalent queries that echoes among gun owners and enthusiasts is whether gun [...]

December 5, 2023|Categories: Gun Safe|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

4 Unexpected Places You Can Put a Home Safe

There are some no-brainer locations to store a safe in your home. Closets, back rooms and the garage are all common examples. The only problem? Thieves also know these popular places people put home safes.  If you think outside the box, however, you can store a safe in an unexpected [...]

Home Security During Showings: What To Consider

Safety is important to all of us, especially at home. But what about home security while a house is on the market and you have the foot traffic of strangers? There are few other times when random people have access to your home and belongings (even if it’s temporarily). If [...]

Safe Not Working? 4 Things To Check Before Calling a Pro

In today’s world of instant gratification, it’s tempting to call a professional every time something in your house needs to be fixed. While we love helping customers with safe purchases and repairs, you don't have to call a professional locksmith or safe company every time you experience an issue with [...]

December 7, 2022|Categories: A-1 LOCKSMITH SECURITY TIPS BLOG|Tags: , , , , |

Should You Choose Between a Safe or Security System?

Touring homes for sale is always an interesting experience. You get to see different layouts, check out different communities/areas and find out what upgrades the seller made to the home. Sometimes, these are good… other times, it’s difficult to tell what the owner was thinking. Take security upgrades, for example.  [...]

5 Must-Have Accessories for Every Safe Owner

In today’s world where many products have a confusing amount of companion products, there are certain accessories that actually help people use a product more effectively. Then there are accessories that aren’t necessary to the original product fulfilling its purpose. How do you know which is which?  When it comes [...]

How To Change A Safe Keypad Battery

Keypads are great entry options for home safes, as they’re more convenient and technologically advanced than traditional entry methods. The main question is, what happens when the battery dies? Do you have to call a professional? Does a magic safe fairy come and deliver a new one under your pillow [...]

3 Types of Safe Keypad Upgrades You Didn’t Know About

You might be aware that you have multiple entry options for safes - like combination or key entry. But did you know there are several safe keypad upgrades you can consider as well? These upgrades are great ways to either add peace of mind about your valuables, or simply add [...]