Precious metals can grow in value faster than most people expect. In this episode of The Safe Space, we break down how to properly store gold and silver, when a standard gun safe is no longer enough, and how to match the right safe rating to the value you’re protecting—without overbuying or under-securing.

Episode 41 Topics

00:00:27 – 00:01:40 | Why Precious Metals Storage Matters

00:01:40 – 00:03:16 | When a Gun Safe Is No Longer Enough

00:03:16 – 00:05:0 | Matching Safe Ratings to Stored Value

00:05:01 – 00:08:10 | Understanding TL, TR, and TRTL Ratings

00:08:10 – 00:09:45 | Buying Time: The True Purpose of a Safe

00:09:45 – 00:11:08 | Theft vs. Breach: Why Heavy Safes Matter

00:11:08 – 00:15:33 | Installation Reality: Weight, Floors, and Garages

00:15:33 – 00:18:22 | Debunking the “Too Heavy for My House” Myth

00:18:22 – 00:22:36 | Final Guidance: Buy the Right Safe for Your Value

Planning a vault room is about more than choosing a strong door—it’s about timing, design, and making the right decisions before construction begins. In this discussion, we break down what homeowners and builders need to know about vault doors, from proper planning and sizing to security levels, pricing, shipping, and installation. Whether you’re building new or upgrading an existing space, this guide helps you avoid common mistakes and choose a vault door that fits your structure, budget, and long-term security goals.

EPISODE 40 TOPICS

00:00–01:35 | 2026 Focus: Vault Doors and High-Security Growth

01:36–03:22 | Why Vault Doors Require Early Planning

03:23–05:15 | Matching the Door to the Vault Room

05:16–07:10 | Comparing Fort Knox, Liberty, and American Security

07:11–09:57 | Lead Times, Stock Doors, and Size Mistakes

09:58–12:30 | What Happens After You Buy a Vault Door

12:31–15:23 | Installation Planning and Common Problems

15:24–17:59 | Clearing Up Vault Room Myths

18:00–21:07 | Custom Doors, Sizes, and Design Choices

21:08–28:12 | Pricing, Shipping, and Nationwide Support

Explore the real-world pros and cons of today’s most popular quick-access gun safes. From high-tech electronic options like Vaultek to time-tested mechanical safes from V-Line Industries and Fort Knox, this discussion helps you understand what actually works. We also cover long gun quick-access storage, drawer-style safes, rising brands like StopBox, and why cheap pistol safes often fail. Most importantly, we explain how placement, build quality, and lock type matter more than hype when choosing a safe for responsible home defense.

EPISODE 39 TOPICS

1:12: Vaultek

4:20: Mechanical Quick Access Safes

5:38: Vaultek RS Series Offers Long Gun Quick Access

6:28: Leaning Back Into Mechanical Lock Quick Access Safes

8:40: Another Simplex Option - Fort Knox

9:38: Stop Boxes

10:07: Beware Cheap, Low Quality Quick Access Safes

12:09: Always Consider WHERE You’re Going to Put Your Quick Access Safe

13:18: Trying to Pry Into a Pistol Safe