Green Mountain Guns robbed again.

[.455_Hunter]

Bass Pro keeps (or kept) their BP in a small Type II rolling magazine that most definitely would count as a safe.

[Irving]

Seems like it'd be pretty easy to just build slightly more robust display cases for pistols and steel grates can be locked on every night. Same for guns stored on walls. It'd be the same as putting on hurricane panels every night. Take up less space and cost a lot less than a bunch of safes.

[eddiememphis]

Seems like it'd be pretty easy to just build slightly more robust display cases for pistols and steel grates can be locked on every night. Same for guns stored on walls. It'd be the same as putting on hurricane panels every night. Take up less space and cost a lot less than a bunch of safes.

It is easy but not cheap. I looked into it when working for a metal fabrication shop. I can build you a sweet case that bolts to the floor in several places and has "hurricane" glass but it's gonna cost several thousand dollars just for the glass. Most gun shops can't afford them. Jewelry stores can but they rarely get hit. They have awesome security systems and usually lock everything up in safe rooms at night.

[ben4372]

It is easy but not cheap. I looked into it when working for a metal fabrication shop. I can build you a sweet case that bolts to the floor in several places and has "hurricane" glass but it's gonna cost several thousand dollars just for the glass. Most gun shops can't afford them. Jewelry stores can but they rarely get hit. They have awesome security systems and usually lock everything up in safe rooms at night.

There was a gun store up north, maybe 15 years ago. 88th and Washington maybe. All of the guns were in locking cabinets. Might of had roll up doors? They did have a few junk guns in a 55 gallon drum. They were way ahead of the curve.

[brutal]

Seems like it'd be pretty easy to just build slightly more robust display cases for pistols and steel grates can be locked on every night. Same for guns stored on walls. It'd be the same as putting on hurricane panels every night. Take up less space and cost a lot less than a bunch of safes.

It'd be the same just with longer chains/cable from the concrete truck.

[Irving]

It'd be the same just with longer chains/cable from the concrete truck.

Are you talking about safes or hurricane panels? Same thing right? It's all about adding enough time to lower the likely success rate of a smash and grab.

[Irving]

Surplus lines carrier is what you're thinking of. Not necessarily sub-standard, but more equipped to handle higher risk. Assuming they are insurable at all.

[eddiememphis]

Surplus lines carrier is what you're thinking of. Not necessarily sub-standard, but more equipped to handle higher risk. Assuming they are insurable at all.

You're correct. I've been out of the biz for a decade.

[Irving]

It is easy but not cheap. I looked into it when working for a metal fabrication shop. I can build you a sweet case that bolts to the floor in several places and has "hurricane" glass but it's gonna cost several thousand dollars just for the glass. Most gun shops can't afford them. Jewelry stores can but they rarely get hit. They have awesome security systems and usually lock everything up in safe rooms at night.

I'm thinking regular glass, then whatever steel to cover it at night. Doesn't need to be pretty for after store hours.

You're correct. I've been out of the biz for a decade.

I had to go ask my wife because I couldn't remember either.

[eddiememphis]

I'm thinking regular glass, then whatever steel to cover it at night. Doesn't need to be pretty for after store hours.



I had to go ask my wife because I couldn't remember either.

That's asking a lot from employees. My design is stand alone, no extra work needed. A framing hammer needs multiple blows to get through the glass, a sledge a few less. Hopefully enough time the police can respond before the jerks leave.

Another problem is most shops are in leased spaces limiting the security measures the tenant can take.