SEVEN TIPS FOR PURCHASING A SAFE A step-by-step guide for finding the perfect safe for your home Presented by A Safe Family is a Cannon Family TM
WHY IS PURCHASING A SAFE IMPORTANT? WITH OVER 2,000,000 HOME BURGLARIES OCCURRING EVERY YEAR IN THE UNITED STATES, KEEPING YOUR VALUABLES LOCKED-AWAY SAFELY CAN EASILY BE CONSIDERED THE BEST SOLUTION FOR MAINTAINING OWNERSHIP OF WHAT’S YOURS. Th en, whe n you add-in t h e 500,000 house fires, and countless homes damaged or destroyed in natural disasters, the need for a safe in the home becomes even more evident.
The McDode Family Story CANNON SAFE FULLY SUBMERGED UNDER WATER BY HURRICANE SANDY, LOCKSMITH OPENED SAFE WITHIN 12 HOURS OF CALL, A FREE NEW SAFE ARRIVED IN 3 DAYS, COVERED UNDER WARRANTY “I still cannot believe your warranty, it was the only positive news we had after the hurricane.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT SAFE FOR YOUR HOME 4 THIS MAY BE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISIONS YOU WILL EVER MAKE. When choosing a safe for your home, there are many factors to consider: Contents Size and Location Fire Protection Burglary Protection Safe Features Quality vs. Price Warranty This guide will help you choose the safe that meets your needs, help you save money in the process and ultimately provide the knowledge to choose the best security for your valued possessions.
CONTENTS WHAT WILL YOU KEEP IN YOUR SAFE? Camera Equipment Important Documents Stock and Bond Certificates Gift cards Credit Cards Jewelry Cash Keys Alcohol Blueprints Prescription Medication Photos/Albums Electronics Firearms Passports Computer Social Security Cards Heirlooms Financial Documents Birth and Marriage Certificates List your valuables 5
SIZE & LOCATION DECIDE THE BEST LOCATION FOR YOUR SAFE The placement of your safe depends on how much space you have available, how easily you can move the safe to its location and how often you will be accessing the contents. Generally, safes under 1,000 lbs. can go to the second floor, while safes over 1,000 lbs. should be placed on the ground floor or in the garage. If the contents of the safe are items you don’t need access to frequently, the location is less critical.
FIRE PROTECTION WHEN A FIRE OCCURS THERE IS NO TIME TO GO LOOKING FOR YOUR VALUABLE ITEMS. BY USING A FIREPROOF SAFE, YOU CAN CONCENTRATE ON GETTING YOUR LOVED ONES OUT OF YOUR HOME SAFELY AND KNOW IN THE BACK OF YOUR MIND THAT YOUR POSSESSIONS ARE PROTECTED. Make sure your safe has a fire rating that will help protect contents from a blaze. Most vault-type safes are good for varying amounts of exposure to high temperatures.
BURGLARY PROTECTION EVERY 13 SECONDS A HOME INTRUSION IS COMMITTED. IN ORDER TO KEEP YOUR VALUABLES SAFE, YOU MUST HAVE THE BEST PROTECTION AGAINST A BURGLARY. ENSURING THAT YOUR VALUABLES STAY IN YOUR HOME AND OUT OF THE HANDS OF BURGLARS IS A MUST! STATISTICS FBI Reports: Burglaries of residential properties accounted for 74.5 % of all burglary offenses U.S. Department of Justice —Federal Bureau of Investigation Released September 2012 www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.
TO HELP MAKE SURE THE SAFE YOU PURCHASE WILL PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES … A SAFE MUST: Stand up against hours of assault from burglars, including crowbars, shotgun blasts, and more. Wiggle room between your safe and your bolt is a burglar’s favorite tool and that is why an Anti-pry tab is essential to your safe’s integrity.
SAFES FEATURES BOLTING LOCKS Wiggle room between your safe and bolt is what every burglar wants because it provides easy access. Anti-pry tabs are essential to your safes safety and keep your bolts secure: the tabs add up to 400% more strength to your bolt during an attempted pry attack. •Safes should be protected with 4” bolts, most bolts are 2”. ACTIVE LOCKING BOLTS •1.
NEW DUAL ACCESS LOCK (EXCLUSIVELY ON CANNON SAFES) Cannon’s EMP Lock offers the immediate access, simplicity, and day-to-day security of an electronic lock backed up by the access assurance of a manual combination lock. DOORS Doors should be 4” or thicker, and come with three layers of extra hard, 60+ steel hardplates that protect your lock. These doublesided pieces of steel stop a burglar from meddling with your lock to gain access to your safe. • Double Steel Doors for Added Security & Fire Protection.
QUALITY vs. PRICE Invest in the best you can afford, even if you have to stretch your budget just a little to do so. You won’t be sorry, since safes simply don’t wear-out over time. Spend the money for the size, protection and features you want. Quality is always the most cost effective way to go in the long run. Decide on your budget and buy the safe from a company you can trust. One that not only offers quality, but that will stand behind your purchase for life.
WARRANTY Each manufacturer offers unique features, attempting to make their product appear different from the rest. Aside from the advertised product features, very few talk about what they will do after a sale has completed.
COMPARE FOR YOURSELF If you haven’t already, we encourage you to research more information regarding the choices you have for a safe by checking out CannonSafe.com. Look at all the factors, take notes, and be well informed before you purchase. This could be one of the most important decisions you will ever make, and the one you will most appreciate should an unfortunate event happen at your home. Use the worksheet to the right to track information and compare the safe companies you are researching.
*Excludes Safari Series, H1, H2 **After a natural flood, attempted break-in, actual break-in or potential fire disaster 15
Every person has the need to protect a diversity of possessions that represent value for them. Our product will meet their needs with quality and affordability. Our Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied and the user assumes all risks related to the use of our products. In no event shall we be responsible for incidental or consequential damages or loss of profits or data or other loss or use of any kind.
