Capacity
The volume of the interior space of the safe. Usually this parameter is indicated taking into account the safe-in-safe and other additional internal compartments. The amount of content that can be placed inside directly depends on the volume; on the other hand, it affects the external dimensions and weight of the storage.
Number of key locks
The number of key locks (see "Types of locks") provided in the design of the safe.
Usually, there is one key lock for each separate compartment of the safe (if such a lock is used at all). In such cases, the number of locks is not indicated. However, there are quite a few safes in which the main compartment is equipped with two key locks at once. This design somewhat complicates and increases the cost of the safe, however, it provides an additional security against unauthorized opening of the safe using a master key or damaging the lock — it will be more difficult for an attacker to deal with two locks than with one. Most safes with two key locks are burglar-proof or a gun safe (see "Product Type").
Number of shelves
The number of individual shelves provided in the design of the safe (if any). These structural elements make it easier to store small items: it is easier to lay out the "trifle" on separate shelves than to lay it in a continuous pile on the floor of the safe. On the other hand, shelves divide the overall volume of the safe into parts and can create difficulties for large items. Therefore, in gun safes (see "Product Type"), the shelves occupy only a part of the internal space, which is separated from the rest of the volume by a vertical partition.
Some safes provide the possibility of rearranging the shelves to different levels — similar to how it is implemented in refrigerators.
The minimum design of the safe provides
1 or
2 shelves, and in more advanced models their number can reach
3 or
more.
Max. gun slots
The number of firearms the specialized safe is designed to store (see "Product type").
In this case, it means the maximum number of individual slots for weapons in the safe. At the same time, such slots can be designed for different classes of weapons: most weapon models are made for shotguns, carbines and other long-barreled weapons, but pistol safes are also produced. And it is worth considering that with the full equipment of the safe (shelves, internal compartments), it will not always be possible to fit all the weapons. This will require the dismantling of the shelves.
Also note that the market offers both "personal" gun safes for a small number of guns, and products designed for military units, police departments, security firms, etc. and capable of accommodating several dozen of weapons units.
Now there are safes on the market for such a number of weapons:
up to 3 pcs,
from 4 to 6 pcs,
from 7 to 10 pcs and
more.
External dimensions (HxWxD)
The size of safe regarding its external dimensions. These figures will allow you to estimate how much space the safe takes up and whether it will fit into the intended installation location. Of course, greater capacity implies larger dimensions.
Internal dimensions (HxWxD)
Dimensions of the interior space of the safe. Note that in our catalog this parameter is indicated without a safe-in-safe, ammo compartment (see below) or other additional compartment provided inside.
This parameter directly determines the internal volume (see below). In addition, with the internal dimensions are known, you can determine whether this or that object will fit inside; this is especially important if you plan to use the safe for large items (for example, large-format documents that cannot be folded) — after all, in different models, the dimensions on three sides can vary significantly even with the same capacity.
Weight
The total weight of the empty safe. Unlike many other products, for safes, heavy weight is usually more of an advantage than a disadvantage: the heavier the safe, the more difficult it is to steal it entirely for later opening in a safe place. The only exceptions are portable and automotive models (see "Product Type") — in their case, theft prevention is ensured primarily by fastening, and in the first case, the product, by definition, must be suitable for carrying in hands.
