Trisha L. Wagner

We all know the story. You turn on the news to a report of someone accidentally being killed by a gun that was not locked up. More often than you might think toddlers, children and teens come across a gun that is not in a gun safe. They don't understand or comprehend the consequences. So what do they do? They pick the gun up. They think they are just playing until the gun goes off, accidentally killing or injuring an innocent child victim. The parents are devastated, having thought that their hi

Home burglaries are on the rise. No matter where you live you are at risk. Even suburban areas that in the past were typically not hit by burglary are seeing their fare share of break ins. More than ever before it is important for homeowners to protect their valuables. While you can take measures like locking your doors and windows, installing dead bolt locks and even a security system, seasoned thieves know ways around these protections. If you have any kind of valuables in your home you should

If you own a business it is essential that you own the right type of safe to protect business valuables. Many business owners actually need to own multiple safes. Security safes essential for business owners can include drop safes, file cabinet safes, gun safes, computer safes and in some cases even high security or vault safes. These safes help business owners protect things like cash, confidential documents, security guns, computer equipment and other business valuables. Owning the right type

If you have valuables that are way too precious to be stolen, one of the first things that come to mind is a security safe. It is designed to keep your valuables safe and is unbreakable. But this is not always the case though as has been proven by the number of thefts. There are instances when safes have been broken into as easily as to have simply opened them, after all the effort that went into keeping the valuables safe. Safes do not always keep things safe but there are ways that you can pre

If you own a home and do not have a security safe, you should highly consider purchasing one. The investment you put into your purchase can give you peace of mind and could in the long run save you from unnecessary misfortune. Choosing a fireproof safe is generally recommended, as they provide added security and protection from fire.

Every hour about forty five house fires are reported in the United States of America. This startling average gets higher in hard times, as reported by the Red Cross, roughly 200% higher. None can argue that right now we are facing hard times, a fire can set you back hundreds of thousands of dollars and may require starting your life over. So what can you do to protect yourself? Buy home owners insurance, and get yourself a fire resistant safe. Protect yourself and with a few easy to do things an

The number one crime in America is identity theft. Though many people claim to be able to keep you safe, there is no sure way of doing so. Believe it or not constantly checking your credit can do more damage than good, though some would say it is a great way to determine if you’re a victim of identity theft. It can do more damage in that it can lower your score just for checking your score. It is hard to protect your identity, it is however not impossible to prepare to reclaim your name. So you

Gun safes of some sort are an absolute must for the gun owner, whether a person owns a single handgun for personal protection or they are an avid collector with an arsenal that could overthrow a small third world country, you have a responsibility to keep those weapons locked up and secure from misuse and theft. Is that enough? Is it truly enough to a place a firearm into a safe and then close and lock the door or should you also incorporate the use of a trigger locking mechanism?

Our American society is based on beautiful constitutional rights that allow us freedoms to enjoy life without interference. It does however require us all to share in a communal responsibility to safe guard ourselves and each other. Certain constitutional rights are constantly under attack, and front lines must be drawn. In recent times the second constitutional right, the right to bear arms has been under attack.

Choosing between a house safe and a security box at a bank are easily done when you set the good and the bad side by side. Both offer great security options, but which one truly is right for you? Is safety the only thing to consider? Which is more expensive?