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A bullet can go through a gun safe. This is something that a lot of people don’t know. In fact, many people think that a bullet can’t penetrate a gun safe. This is not the case at all! In this article, we are going to explore if bullets can penetrate gun safes and what you can do to protect your firearms from being damaged.
Why are gun safes not bulletproof?
The answer to this question is simple. Gun safes are not bulletproof because they are made out of steel. Steel is a very strong metal, but it is not bulletproof. Bullets can penetrate steel if they are high enough caliber, and are shot at the safe just right.
In the end, “bulletproof” is a stretch, and anyone that promises that is… just wrong. With enough time, energy, and bullets, you technically could gain access to a safe if you wanted to.
That said, gaining access to a safe by shooting is not the easiest way of doing it, so it really shouldn’t be a concern of yours anyways.
You need AR500 Ballistic Steel
AR500 Ballistic steel is a type of high-strength steel that is commonly used in bulletproofing. The “AR” in the name stands for “abrasion resistant,” and the 500 refers to the hardness of the steel.
This hardness is achieved through a process of heat treatment, which makes the steel more resistant to wear and tear. In addition to its use in bulletproofing, AR500 Ballistic steel is also used in a variety of other applications, such as mining and construction.
Thanks to its toughness and resistance to damage, AR500 Ballistic steel has become an essential material in many industries.
So why am I telling you this? Because you can add a complete liner of this stuff into your Ford Knox Vault. Any line of their safes, Defender series and up can be equipped with a 7 gauge “safe within a safe” of this style of steel. This is your best “shot” for making your gun safe and bulletproof…. for some reason.
Can you store ammo in your gun safe?
There are two major reasons why you should never, ever store your ammo in your gun safe.
- Never store your ammo in the same place as your firearms. This is just a simple safety tip.
- Ammo has a tendency to degrade over time, storing it in a container with little to no air flow can result in the vapors from the ammo building up. Then, when you dehumidifier turns on, can cause an explosion.
Instead, you should look at purchasing something like a separate gun cabinet, instead of a safe to keep your ammo away from your firearms, and in a less air-tight container.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, a bullet can go through a gun safe if someone really wants to make it happen. However, this is not something that you should be worried about. There are many ways to protect your firearms from being damaged, such as adding a liner of AR500 Ballistic steel to your gun safe. Thanks to these measures, you can rest assured knowing that your guns are well protected.
