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I wanted a long gun locker. Why is it that I can only find 2 categories in the market:

  • flimsy cabinets that you could open without tools;
  • mega safes that will stand as a testament to humanity in 1000 years.

Where's my middle option?

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[–] Colloidal@programming.dev 2 points 5 hours ago

The first two. Not expecting it to hold against targeted burglary. My issue is the cheap ones I saw looked like I could smash the door with kicks. I'm okay if the cabinet can be opened with B&E tools. I expect some minimum resilience, like not having exposed hinges, and enough steel that it at least requires a decent crowbar to pry open. No fire proofing or water proofing required, the guns are not expensive (at least not enough to warrant a safe that's about as expensive than they are combined). Just don't want them easily accessible.