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On 8/26/2016 at 9:01 PM, ehull20000 said:

... If someone see's your gun printing a little bit and says something, you just tell them it's a colostomy bag and they need mind their business.  Add cuss words to make your point stronger if required.

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[Gun safe anchoring - what anchors to use?]

2 minutes ago, MemHeli said:

Ohh I can see we're going to get along just fine!  I've been wondering how to get started with mi Pi.  I bought one when they came out but haven't done anything with it yet.  Complete newbie in programming here...  

 I've been in IT for a couple decades, but mostly on the infrastructure and security side. Not a great programmer, but with enough brute force I can script what I need. The Pi is nothing but a small Linux server. There is extensive support for Python on the Pi. If you're wanting to pick up a scripting/programming language, Python  is a good place to start.

[Gun safe anchoring - what anchors to use?]

On 7/23/2016 at 11:26 AM, quietguy said:

Personally, I prefer these  - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-1-2-in-x-2-in-Drop-In-Anchor-50-per-Pack-DIA50/205299212

If properly installed, they sit slightly below the floor so there is nothing to trip over  or step on.  I usually use a little masonry epoxy when I install them, but it isn't necessary.   This gives you a little more flexibility.  If you wanted to add risers, like mentioned above, you just use a longer bolt.  

This looks perfect. In your experience, can you remove the bolt and reattach it? 

[Gun safe anchoring - what anchors to use?]

On 7/23/2016 at 9:05 AM, Wingshooter said:

These are a good option.

You could also cut a 2x4 and drill holes to cover the anchors when the safe is removed so no one steps on them. That way when you are replacing carpet, etc. you would just have 2 2x4's bolted to the floor instead of the safe.

Good safety call. However, I'm not so much worried about the bolts being a safety hazard when the safe is removed. I'm more concerned with the difficulty of moving the safe and reinstalling it with the bolts left in the floor.

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On 7/22/2016 at 10:16 PM, Jeb48 said:

Besides anchoring to the floor you might want to add cleats/trim pieces around the edges where the safe is against a wall. This will make it harder to get a pry bar behind the safe. Mine is in a corner so I cleated the top (2 edges), front on one side and back on the other side. I used some uncommon style screw types just to add a little more difficulty than a plain phillips would be.

My son added his safe to his security system, it sends him an eMail every time it is opened.

Good call on the cleats. Added bonus: our cats will not be able to clean the top of the safe off by pushing my car keys and wallet behind it again. With a wall next to one side and heavy furniture to the left, I was glad I had not bolted it down yet. 

I am planning on connecting it into a security security system. Not sure exactly what I'll do there yet; I'm thinking about doing a little Raspberry PI computer connected to my neighbors WiFi [with permission] and putting a couple cameras in and outside the safe that trigger when it is opened. Have the photos stored locally on the Raspberry PI and sent offsite as well with the texts when it is opened.

[Hello from West TN]

4 hours ago, MuscleHead said:

Ewwww Memphis 

Welcome!

... and that's why I live in the suburbs. 

[Gun safe anchoring - what anchors to use?]

1 hour ago, Sunfish said:

You can use Kwik Bolts but in order to move it you will need to have them ran through some 4x4 or 6x6 runners so you can get under the safe to jack it up above the bolts. Your just slowing them down if they are determined to get into it. Hidden cameras and alarms along with keeping things out of sight is what I recommend.   

Thanks; I'll take a look at these. I was hoping to find some where the anchor stayed in the concrete and the bolt portion could be removed specifically to avoid having to lift the safe over the bolts when they are removed.

As for the effectiveness of the safe, you are correct. In no way do I consider a safe to be my only security control. Any control can be broken or bypassed given enough time and resources. The safe is the last control in a layered defense. Environmental design, lighting, visible cameras, hidden cameras, alarm systems, average police response time, etc - they all play into a good security design.

I'm anchoring it down for 3 reasons:
(1) with the door open, it tips forward slightly when it is not heavily loaded.
(2) I don't want it to fall on a curious kid, and
(3) it adds time and complexity for an attacker to get inside, which allows time for other detective and response controls to hopefully work.

[Hello from West TN]

1 hour ago, shotgunshooter said:

No I meant 40 S&W. You know what they say about guys that like it. Something about small hands.

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Haha

[Hello from West TN]

15 hours ago, shotgunshooter said:

Hello there. I spend 6-7 months of the year in McKenzie. You're good in my book as long as you don't like 40.

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Presuming you mean I-40, not S&W .40 :-)  Nobody like I-40, particularly in east Shelby county,

[Hello from West TN]

17 hours ago, xsubsailor said:

Welcome neighbor.  Also a member of MSSA, although I don't get out there too often.

I typically get out there 2-3 times a month. We're about 25 minutes south of there, so I don't get there as often as I like.

[Gun safe anchoring - what anchors to use?]

I have a Cannon safe, ~ 36 x 20 x 60, 500lbs unloaded. I need to anchor it to the concrete slab. It is sitting on carpet in a corner in our bedroom.

I want to be able to unbolt the safe, move it temporarily, and re-anchor it at a later date without creating new holes in the concrete. For example, I know we are going to replace the carpet and repaint in the next year and my wife is not the type to work around the safe. 

Any recommendations?

[Hello from West TN]

Hello all, lifelong Tennessean from the Memphis area here. I have owned guns since I was 16, but never paid much thought to shooting outside of a some friendly fun shoots at family events. I have only recently decided to pick up shooting both as a hobby with my sons and as part of a focus on self defense.

I shoot periodically at Range USA and that is where I have taken most of my training. We're members of MSSA, so I primarily shoot at the range there. Nothing competitive yet; I am still working on my fundamentals.

As for what I shoot, my EDC is a S&W M&P Shield 9. I shoot a lot with my preteen and teen boys, so there is a fair amount of shooting with a beautiful Browning A-Bolt .22 and and old Remington Targetmaster. Just added an M&P 15-22 and a Browning 1911-22 to the mix. I have a few other pistols, but what I'm most excited about is the AR-15 build I am finishing. As soon as my dealer will log the transfer in for the lower I can finish it!