The Locksmith Journal Mar-Apr 2017 - Issue 49 | Page 59

SAFESEXTRA • 59 PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS PAGE GUN SAFES – A SURE FIRE SALES SUCCESS » » GUN CABINETS MAY AT first appear to be the preserve of shooting specialists, but are increasingly sold through locksmiths. This is perhaps not surprising, as gun cabinets are essentially tall thin safes, meaning the same selection criteria applies. Combined with increasingly stringent gun licence and insurance requirements, many customers are seeking the security expertise of safe installers. GUN SAFES ARE IDEAL FOR GROWING SALES IN THE QUIETER SUMMER MONTHS Summer being the off-season, the shooting community is busying itself visiting shows, going through catalogues and getting ready for the new season. This is a good time for locksmiths to take another look at gun safe cabinets to provide extra summer sales. As Europe’s largest manufacturer of safes, Burg-Wächter offers a comprehensive range of shooting-security products. From trigger locks for the hobbyist to high security 8-rifle cabinets for larger arms collections, all potential target markets are covered. SECURITY SHOULD ALWAYS BE A PRIORITY WITH GUN STORAGE Featuring double-walled safe doors, a 3mm steel construction and 3-sided locking mechanism, Burg- Wächter’s independently certified Ranger cabinets far exceed the BS 7558/92 standard. LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK | MAR/APR 2017 Sponsored by Insafe International Available in either 5 or 7 rifle sizes, the Ranger R S1 cabinets offer higher levels of security with independent certification to ECB.S grade S1 (EN 14450). The key-operated version S cabinets come with a 9-lever lock with 1 million key differs and have been VdS tested to ECB.S certified EN1300 Class A secure lock. The E FS versions feature both an ECB.S certified electronic combination lock, along with the world’s only VdS approved finger scanner. Ranger S1 cabinets also feature a built-in lockable interior safe. This provides an additional secure storage space for either ammunition or other non-shooting related valuables, independently insurance-rated to £2,000 cash and £20,000 valuables. QUALITY GERMAN ENGINEERED GUN SAFES DELIVERED NEXT DAY Offering competitive prices, good margins, UK-based sales support and next day delivery on all stocked items, Burg-Wächter ensures that sales of gun cabinets are not a long shot for locksmiths. W: www.burg.biz/uk, T: 01274 395 333