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Commercial Burglary Prevention Tips for Retail Businesses | Northwest Safe

Commercial Burglary Prevention Tips for Retail Businesses


David Ballestrasse
Throughout the United States, commercial burglary has risen drastically since the beginning of 2020. The New York Times reported a 231% surge in commercial break-ins throughout New York City. Eugene, Oregon, retasked detectives to uncover the criminals targeting the cash machines of coffee stands and food carts. And in December of 2021, KOMO News reported the frustration Seattle business owners are facing due to repeated break-ins. 
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How to Move a Gun Safe | Northwest Safe

How to Move a Gun Safe


Mikaela Judd

Moving’s a pain in the butt. Moving a gun safe is just darn ridiculous, especially when it weighs 2,000-ish pounds. Luckily, with the right expertise and tools, your safe can be safely moved and installed.

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What You Need to Know About Firearm Storage in WA State | Northwest Safe

What You Need to Know About Firearm Storage in WA...


David Ballestrasse

We’ve received a lot of questions concerning firearm storage and Initiative 1639. While it’s always a topic we’re asked about, there has been increased interest in what this means for gun owners, following the tragic school shooting in Michigan and subsequent involuntary manslaughter charges being brought against the suspect’s parents. 

This post is not intended to be legal advice. Please contact your lawyer for any specific legal concerns. All references are linked for your additional research. The following insight is what we have observed and researched ourselves concerning the regal responsibility to properly store your firearm. 

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Superior Gun Safe Thwarts Burglars | Northwest Safe

Superior Gun Safe Thwarts Burglars


Jeff Snope
Following a home robbery, our Master Gun Safe Technician was called in to open a damaged safe. He opened it within minutes, allowing the customer to retrieve the valuables that had been preserved.
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Why Key Bypass Locks Make Your Safe Vulnerable | Northwest Safe

Why Key Bypass Locks Make Your Safe Vulnerable


David Ballestrasse
Some websites tout key bypasses (aka key backups) as an emergency safety net. What these articles fail to explain is that key bypass makes your gun safe extremely vulnerable. Simply put, a gun safe with a key bypass is a security threat. 
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Liberty Safe Thwarts Robbery | Northwest Safe

Liberty Safe Thwarts Robbery


Jeff Snope
Our Master Safe Technician helped a customer regain access to the contents of their Liberty safe after an unsuccessful robbery attempt. 
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