Safe Inspection

[Southpaw]

After many discussions and a few range outing my mother has decided to start the journey toward becoming a FA owner. They have a safe, but I'm not too sure it complies with requirements, could anyone advise? If need be, I'm more than happy to just get them a new one.


Cheers,
SP

Won't allow me to upload images- happy to pm if it helps?

[Hill]

Here are the requirements. Are your folks looking purely for hand gun storage? If so their safe will need to comply with Type B1 requirements (safe for up to 4 handguns and ammunition). In a nutshell:

-at least 2 mounting holes in the back wall or side wall (or both)
-mounting holes must accommodate a bolt diameter of at least 10mm
-door frame must have a rebate of at least 10mm on 3 sides of the frame
-floor, roof and sides must be at least 2,8mm thick
-door must be at least 5,75mm thick
-you must use bolts that are at least M10 x 80mm, with anchors. Washers must be at least 30mm diameter and 3mm thick

Those are the easy items that you can verify, but just check the attached document to be sure.