Gun Cabinet Buying Guide

Material, capacity, locking system, features, and storage considerations

As furniture-quality display pieces or sturdy security cabinets, gun cabinets are an attractive alternative to gun safes. Though less secure than a gun safe, a gun cabinet can provide sufficient protection to keep your weapons out of the hands of young children and snatch-and-grab burglars while also allowing you to showcase your favorite pieces or enhance the atmosphere of a trophy room or study. These are the questions to consider when shopping for gun cabinets.

Material

Wood versus steel: that is the question. Which material you choose will partially depend on whether you want a display cabinet or a security cabinet. Wood gun cabinets with glass doors are extraordinarily beautiful, but the glass may be a downside from a security standpoint. If you do go with a wood gun cabinet, you'll also need to choose from wood types such as oak, cherry, and pine. Brand is also a consideration. GunCabinetsandSafes.com carries a wide selection of models from the industry's leading brands, including American Furniture Classics and Stack On gun cabinets.

Capacity

You may only have 10 or 12 guns now, but chances are your collection will grow in the coming years. When considering gun cabinet capacity, keep your future purchases in mind. You might also want to choose a gun cabinet that features shelves or display areas for handguns and knives.