Not all gun safe accessories are created equal. Some give you more value for your dollar than others. And there are models or brands of accessories that may fit your needs better than other models or brands. So, how do you know which is best?
Turning to a professional locksmith is a good place to start. Let’s take a look at the top five accessories we think that every firearm owner should have in his or her safe.
1. EVA-DRY E-333 Dehumidifier
There are three big reasons you want some sort of dehumidifier in your safe. One, it’s affordable. Two, it provides good protection against rust for your firearms (particularly in their barrels). Three, it keeps mold from gathering on documents or important papers. This particular model is great because it doesn’t need any power source. Just set it toward the bottom and let it work. As it absorbs moisture, it will change color, at which point you’ll take it out and plug it in for several hours, then put it back where it was. It’s not uncommon for these to last 10 years.
2. Liberty Brightview 2-Wand Safe Light Kit
A light is another important accessory, as it allows you to see what’s inside the safe, especially when it’s dark. This kit includes two wand lights and each uses three AA batteries. They’re easy to use (simply press them to turn them on) and can be manually activated or set to motion activated. They feature 75 lumens of LED lighting power, which is more than enough for a small or narrow safe. They can also be mounted and have an auto-off timer for convenience.
3. Liberty 12” Dehumidifier Rod
This dehumidifier works differently than the first one on this list, working on a molecular level. There is a heating element inside, which activates after it’s plugged in, creating a dryer environment inside the safe. There are easy instructions for placing it and it’s rated for up to 100 cubic feet, which is more than enough for most standard Liberty Safes and similar models.
4. Liberty Deluxe Outlet Kit
Every Liberty Safe has a cutout in the back of it, which allows wires to pass easily into your safe, in case anything needs to be plugged in. It’s best to install this outlet kit before your safe is installed, as it’s more difficult to install after it’s bolted down. With this kit, you get three outlets for a variety of accessories, making it well worth the flexibility it gives you.
5. Liberty Clearview 6-Wand Safe Light Kit
Featuring many of the same benefits as the light kit second on this list, this kit gives you six wands to place in different areas around your safe. It’s ideal for larger gun safes and provides bright illumination for every area of your safe. They do need to be plugged in, however, but this makes for brighter lighting and includes features like motion activation. They’re also easy to install and you can use fewer lights for smaller safes.
If you’re looking for more gun safe advice or you’re interested in purchasing a new safe or accessories, stop by any of our A-1 Locksmith locations in Dallas-Fort Worth today.
