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.

How do you know which is which? 

When it comes to safes at least, we can help. If you own a home safe (especially one you’re using for firearm storage), you should know which accessories are necessary, and which you can do without. Let’s go over the safe accessories you should prioritize on your wish list.

1. Dehumidifiers

Probably the No. 1 must-have accessory if you’re storing a firearm, dehumidifiers keep condensation from settling (and usually rusting) on metal. This maintains the life of whatever metal item you’re storing, ensuring your firearm functions as well when you pull it out of the gun safe as it did before you stored it in the safe. There are dehumidifiers available in several sizes, and styles (e.g. desiccants, rods, rechargeables, etc.), so choose one that fits your space, maintenance, and usage needs.

2. Interior Lights

Safes are dark by design. To see corners, and the back of your safe, a lighting kit may be in order. Especially beneficial at night, interior lighting can be combined with mirrors to help you see every area of the safe. You can go with one that a manufacturer specifically designed for your model, or go with a universal option. 

3. Exterior Lights

In addition to lights inside the safe, consider lights outside the safe. You want to be able to quickly access your safe at night, so if it’s under your bed or in the closet corner, make sure you have proper illumination (motion-tracking is a smart choice here). At the very least, ensure you can see the lock or combination pad if yours is not illuminated.

4. Organizers

Perhaps you have accessories or ammunition for your firearms. Or, you own multiple firearms, and other valuables. An organizer can help you keep things nice, tidy, and accessible in your safe. There are handgun hangers, door panel organizers, rifle organization compartments, drawers, and more. 

5. Mounting Kit

While we’re adding this to the accessory list, if you don’t want the potential of your safe walking off then a mounting kit should rather be thought of as part of the cost of the safe. There are two big benefits to mounting or anchor kits: 1, they keep the safe from tipping over; and 2, they make the safe more difficult to steal. A mounting kit also lets you secure, and store the safe by fastening to a wall or ceiling – you have more options than just bolting to the ground. 

If you’re interested in a home safe or safe accessory, browse our online shop today or stop by one of our DFW-area locations, and we’ll answer any questions you may have.