I finally had a car safe(B3)installed by Nissi safes
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I personally have a need for such a device, and have been contemplating getting a safe fitted for a few years now. I have considered the Pro's and Con's for my personal situation.
First and foremost it must comply with the law , as I am a responsible firearm owner.
Last year I changed work , and no lock-up facilities are available.
The main purpose of the safe would be to lock up my FA while at work.
The secondary purpose would be for when I go camping (which we do a lot), and would like to go swimming and showering, and need a safe place to store my FA for a short time.
At no stage will I leave the FA in the safe , while the car is parked in a dodgy area. There is access control at work for the parking lot.While camping, the car will always be in sight/close proximity.
From all the statistics I have read , the risk of a house break-in is by far higher than a theft of a vehicle. I drive a Land Rover , which is a lower risk with regards to theft , if compared to Toyota, BMW and VW, ext. I also have a tracking unit installed.
What's important to me? Is to have my FA on me , and if not , easily accessible to me. A car safe makes this possible in my situation.
Can my car get stolen with the FA in the safe? Possible , but not Probable.
Can my FA be stolen when in my safe at home? Possible , the time it takes the security response to get there will determine how much time the burglars have.
Does a safe in my car allow me more accessibility to my FA? Definitely.
Now , to go visit the DFO , I really hope all goes well , seeing as a DFO already told me outright that a civilian is not allowed to store a FA in a car safe, even if it is professionaly installed, certified and complies with SABS 953-1 standard for B3 safes.