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AmVaultX6 High Security Safes Now Available On SecurityBase.com!

April 26th, 2012

Need the ultimate protection in high security storage? Well look no further because we now have AMSEC’s new and heavyweight high security composite safes in stock and available on our online store! Just like the rest of AMSEC’s safes, they are manufactured and built in the United States. They have also been tested for quality assurance passing the Underwriter’s Laboratories standard procedures. These safes may cost you a pretty penny, but in the long run, if you need the absolute best and a heavy-duty safe, then it doesn’t get closer than this. Here are some of the specifications and features that this safe has to offer.

The AmVaultX6 is constructed with a three-inch defense barrier of inner and outer steel plates. In addition to it’s thick and dense barrier it is enclosed with interlocking heavy-duty steel. Inside is high strength concrete that surpasses 12,000 PSI and a high-density high-strength ceramic matrix. Not only is the defense barrier made out of concrete to insure protection against manipulative attacks, but is also constructed of high density insulating materials for two hours of certified and approved fire protection. The superior design and craftsmanship of the new AmVaultX6 is impermeable to burglary attacks by the most sophisticated equipment used today and against extreme fires.

There are five different models of the AmVaultX6. Each model contains the same specifications and features such as 6” door thickness and 3” body thickness, but differ in exterior and interior dimensions, weight, and interior capacity. The smallest of the five is the CFX252016 AmVaultX6 safe. It has a height of 31 inches, width of 26 inches and a depth of 25.25 inches. Even as the smallest safe in its series, it still weighs in at 1,433 pounds. Here’s a glimpse at the models and their specifications:

Model: CFX352020

Exterior Dimensions (H” x W” x D”): 41” x 26” 29.25”

Interior Capacity: 8.1 Cubic Feet

Weight: 1,946 lbs.

Model: CFX452020

Exterior Dimensions: 51” x 26” x 29.25”

Interior Capacity: 10.4 Cubic Feet

Weight: 2,343 lbs.

Model: CFX584820

Exterior Dimensions: 64” x 34” 29.25”

Interior Capacity: 18.8 Cubic Feet

Weight: 3,418 lbs.

Model: CFX703620

Exterior Dimensions: 76” x 42” x 29.25”

Interior Capacity: 29.2 Cubic Feet

Weight: 4,578 lbs.

Here are some other details about the AmVaultX6 High Security Safes:

  • Feature a two-hour 350°F factory fire rating and tested at temperatures of up to 1850°F. The ability to withstand against fires for two hours offer far more protection than most safes. Some safes only offer 30-minutes to an hour of fire protection.
  • The locking mechanism is equipped with six to ten massive 1.5” diameter chrome plated, solid steel locking bolts. Each bolt is then inserted in between the body’s protected exterior and their respective bolt chambers. Most safes offer the standard 1” diameter bolts, but these bolts are far larger for extra security.

As you can see, the AMSEC AmVaultX6 is AMSEC’s most impenetrable high security safe to date. It offers ultimate security against theft and robbery on all six sides of the safe and comes in 5 different sizes. If you’re looking for the finest in burglary and fire protection for all your personal belongings, then this is definitely a safe that will get the job done.

If you carry expensive jewelry, extremely rare paraphernalia, large amounts of cash, gold, collectibles, photos, family deeds, insurance, social security information, classified documents, sensitive records and other irreplaceable items, then you’ll need the cream of the crop. This is definitely the recommended choice!

Group of Professional Thieves Arrested For Multiple Break-Ins

March 9th, 2012

For the majority of the time, if you have the necessary security equipment to protect yourself, your home or business, you’ll be able to keep thieves and attackers at bay. However, their will always be someway a thief will get around your security. That shouldn’t keep you from investing in high security because most of the time, it’ll save your valuables and even your life.

In rare cases though, there are professional thieves who know their way around security. They know how to stay under the radar without being caught. Usually, they’re in groups, to help guide each other along the way, and they always carry the right tools.

Recently, police have caught five suspects who were all involved in multiple thefts and break-ins. Police say that these burglars knew how to cut the exact wires to keep the alarms from going off. They even used some high-tech equipment such as scanners to keep a lookout on police transmissions. They also planned ahead of time for locations and a variety of different vehicles that were never registered to them. These experts were not kidding around and knew what they were doing. All their illegal activities kept stacking up, as they were able to raid businesses and storefronts all over South Shore.  Eventually, everything traced right back to them and the police say that the charades are finally over.

The police have arrested three Weymouth residents and two other men from Hull last week by a multi-department task force that has solved three break-ins and could have solved many more.  The men arrested were all in their early-mid 30’s.  They were charged in thefts that were taken place last month in Quincy, Hingham and Brighton. “They’re still under investigation for a lot of crimes throughout our region,” said Marshfield police Capt. Phil Tavares, who also leads the Old Colony Police Anti-Crime Task Force.

In took about two weeks of police surveillance and investigation until they were able to arrest the individuals. The investigators said they broke into businesses after they have been closed and made sure to cover up any evidence of their break-in. They would seek out safes and standalone ATMs in the robbery.

“They have been doing this for quite some time, we believe,” Quincy police Lt. John Steele said. “In the past year they’ve been able to get well into six figures worth of cash out of various businesses throughout the South Shore and Boston area.”

On Feb. 17th, the police say that the group broke their way into a men’s room of a gas station after it was closed. From there they were able to gain access to the office by busting down a wall where they broke into a safe and stole thousands of dollars, Steele said. As they smashed the window to escape was when the alarm triggered.

A little over a week after the 1st burglary, two of the men in the group broke into a carwash where they destroyed electrical and alarm boxes and then raided the office and file cabinets. They also stole two guns that were contained inside a wall safe. Hingham police Sgt. Steven Dearth says that the two Beretta semiautomatic pistols were fully loaded still haven’t been recovered. They were stored inside a safe and were registered to an employee of the car wash, he said.

When the police arrested the group of men and searched the vehicle they were driving in, they found a pry bar, screwdrivers and a police scanner. One of the suspects already had a significant criminal track record with outstanding warrants for his arrest and was out on bail for charges.

It made it tough for police officials to track down these thieves as they traveled all over the place. They needed help and evidence from every task force that included towns from Quincy, Weymouth, Hingham, Marshfield, Rockland, Scituate, Hanover, Norwell, Braintree and State Police investigators assigned to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office. Boston Police were involved in the arrest and Brighton break-in investigation. “This was an example of what law enforcement has had to do to keep up with the times,” Steele said. “Criminals now go all over the place, into all sorts of different jurisdictions, and this collaborative effort really made this whole thing come together.”

Source: http://www.patriotledger.com/mobile/x587876056/Police-say-South-Shore-burglary-ring-broken-up-with-arrest-of-5-people

Local Locksmith Accused of Stealing From Safes

February 28th, 2012

“We also confuse trust with familiarity,” a quote by Robert Solomon, something that many of us do. You may have a designated locksmith you trust and go to for repair, but you should always keep your eyes peeled. A locksmith can be doing maintenance on a lock or safe, only to return to steal what’s been stored over time. That’s exactly what one Florida locksmith is accused of doing.

50-year-old Eric Welch made sure to protect those safes from theft and burglary. Ironically, this South Florida locksmith is now accused of doing just the opposite. He was arrested after he was supposedly breaking into a safe that contained a large amount of cash. The safe was anchored down onto a van’s floorboard, where the owner kept the safe. Coincidentally, Welch knew exactly where the safe was located since he worked on the same safe months before, according to Police investigators of the Broward Sheriff’s Office and Margate Police Department.

Welch is also accused of stealing from five other safes that date back three years ago. The professional locksmith, who has had years of experience, will be held accountable without bond on 13 charges and multiple counts that include burglary and grand theft.

In most situations, Welch would install his own private combination on a safe he had worked on before. When given the opportunity, he’ll have easy access to the safe at another time, according to an arrest affidavit.

Although cases such as this only occur every so often, professional locksmiths and experts say that poor monitoring and regulations make it very possible. In most states such as Florida, locksmiths aren’t monitored or regulated. That means they aren’t licensed, trained or gone through background checks. Veterans in the locksmith industry and authorities say that customers can only do so much to protect themselves when a locksmith turns criminal.

David Welter, of Welter Lock and Safe in Hollywood, Florida says “their needs to be regulation as anybody can be a locksmith with little training.” According to the Associated Locksmiths of America, most say that the complaints they receive are due to overpriced charges or inferior work by locksmiths with barely any experience. However, Welch is a veteran in the business, who has worked for LockAmerica in Pompano Beach for the last two decades.  Even company owner, C.J. Donofrio, says that they never had a problem with Welch and that he is an experienced and skilled employee. The company is cooperating with the investigators. “We are embarrassed. People have trusted us for 30 years,” he said. “We still don’t know what happened to him. It’s like Jekyll and Hyde with him.”

Home Safes Becoming A Necessary Household Item

November 15th, 2011

With the state of the economy still at a halt and the protests around the Nation regarding “Occupy Wall Street,” many people are relying to keep their earnings and funds in the convenience of their own home. With banks going out of business and other banks pushing additional fees to stay alive, it’s no wonder why people trust themselves to keep their assets safe. That’s why more people are purchasing home safes as a means of protection, storage and accessibility. Home safes are a necessity for every household that provides security, privacy and convenience.

There is a full spectrum of different safes that serve diverse roles. It’s important to choose the right safe for your home. Some safes offer a variety of security features, while others provide the basic functions; it all depends on what you are looking for and what type of valuables you intend on storing.

The most suitable home safes in the market today are burglary and fire safes. These types of safes offer anti-theft protection in addition to fire resistant material to hold off against extremely high temperatures of heat. You also have to keep in mind that each safe contains a different level of fire protection. All burglary and fire safes have a specific level of temperature it’s able to withstand and only a limited amount of time. The period of time that each safe can endure at the highest temperature capable is either 15 minutes or 30 minutes. Before purchasing a safe, first have an idea about what you need. Do you want fire protection? Do you want the best possible protection against burglary? What type of safe lock should I get? What’s my budget? These are only a few of the common questions that always come to mind.  If you plan on storing expensive watches, jewelry, large amounts of cash, passports, collectibles and other rare items, then you must invest in a safe that can provide more than adequate protection. It doesn’t make any sense investing in a plastic safe just because it’s cheap and affordable. Plastic safes can be broken into in a matter of seconds. It doesn’t take an expert or professional burglar to get into a plastic safe. Storing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry and priceless items inside a safe that is worth less than $50 dollars is just foolish. That’s why saving up for a safe that offers strength, durability and resilience can pay dividends in providing you the protection and peace of mind you deserve.

Other types of home safes are wall and floor safes. Wall and floor safes have been one of the best selling and most popular types of safes in the industry for years. You may have seen movies and television shows where wall safes are kept behind a picture frame, painting or bookshelf, keeping it hidden from thieves and intruders. The same can be said with floor safes, staying hidden underneath a rug, bed or office table. They are such a popular commodity because these hidden safes offer not only protection against theft, but are concealed and disguised. Most wall safes and floor safes offer just the right amount of storage space if you plan on storing small valuables such as jewelry, cash or passports. Another nifty feature about wall and floor safes is aside from being out in the open, they also serve as great protection against fires. Since these safes are encased around the concrete wall or floor, the surrounded area in which they are built into provides an extra barrier of protection.

Invest in a safe that exceeds your needs and expectations. Higher-end safes can be out of your price-range, but worth it in the long run. Your valuables are usually worth a whole lot more than the safe itself, so investing in a safe that can keep your valuables from being stolen or lost is an investment well worth it. Like the saying goes, “you get what you paid for.”

Here are a couple suggestions from us to help you get started!

 The AMSEC AM Series Home Security Safe Model AM3020 offers the basic features you want from a safe and more. The safe has a 30-minute fire rating being able to withstand 1200°F to protect your personal belongings from heat. The body of the safe is constructed of 12 gauge solid steel. This particular model has a 3-way bolt work with 5 total active bolts. The diameters of the chrome-plated steel locking bolts are a massive 1 ¼’’ that drive into the body of the safe, securing it very tight to prevent attempts at prying it open. The locking mechanism is a U.L.  Listed Group II combination lock. Preferred electronic lock is also available. The safe also comes with multiple shelves and 4 pre-cut anchor holes with mounting hardware included. What more can you ask for? A safe meant for the home, but constructed to deliver tremendous protection. Not to mention the safe is California Justice Approved and features a Mercury Class I Fire Rating all for less than $800.

 

Then we have the MBF3820E Burglary & Fire Safe from MESA. The MBF3820E offers protection from theft and fires. It is also larger compared to the model above with exterior dimensions of 40’’ x 22’’ x 22’’. What makes this safe one of the top safes from the MESA line is that it has been tested thoroughly for quality and inspection. First off, this safe carries a two-hour fire rating tested under extreme temperatures of heat of up to 1830°F. Afterwards, the safe is immediately dropped from a height of 30 feet and then reheated again for another 45 minutes. You can either choose an electronic or combination lock for the locking mechanism. The safe comes with thick diameter locking bolts and heavy-duty hinges that prevent any burglar from breaking it off. The safe weighs just less than 300 pounds making it easy for you to install in your home, but provides more than enough weight against thieves from easily carrying it off. One of the most popular burglary and fire safes that provide plenty of storage space for larger items all under $900.

Burglary Statistics: By The Numbers

September 26th, 2011

We’ve posted some very haunting stories and articles about burglaries that happen around the United States. We try to keep everyone informed of the dangers and thefts that occur. We know that everyday there is some type of theft or burglary happening to someone whether it is in broad daylight or late at night. We make sure everyone is aware of their surroundings and that you can never be too safe. Burglaries take place when you least expect it, which is why being prepared beforehand can save you the hassle and stress. Sometimes stories or articles aren’t enough to persuade people into investing in a high security surveillance system or high quality safes. Most of the time people will take that risk in being unprepared, but once they become a victim to theft or robbery, they’ll regret it and start investing.

Why learn the hard way and take that risk in becoming a victim to theft? Why not save yourself the money, stress and trouble of losing all your valuable items? Sometimes it isn’t even the money or jewelry that are the most valuable. Some valuables are irreplaceable like collectibles, family photos or other rare items. You also don’t want to lose sensitive information such as passports; social security, insurance or deeds that can be extremely difficult to replace and even worse, have your identity stolen. We never really discussed statistics or numbers when it came to how many burglaries actually happen within the United States every year. Instead of trying to research and look up the statistics, our good friends at Authority Safes have created an awesome graphic/chart that proves and clarifies some interesting burglary statistics in the United States.

The illustration and statistics chart shows that from reports by the FBI, there are approximately 2,222,196 burglaries that occur annually in the United States! That means if you spread the amount of burglaries evenly over 365 days, about over 6,000 burglaries occur every day.  That statistic alone is astonishing and you usually never realize its significance until you see the facts. Not only does this awesome graphic explain and break down the significance of burglaries that happen everyday, but it provides interesting comparisons too. One of the tidbits on the graphic says that “the average person reads at approximately 300 words per minute; as you’ve been reading, another home was just burglarized.” Just reading that statement can give you the goose bumps. It’s pretty ridiculous how many burglaries do occur annually and it gives you a better understanding of the bigger picture. According to the chart the most common items that have been stolen are cash, jewelry, firearms, electronics and silver. These are usually what most residential homes hide and store in their bedrooms. By that fact alone, you can see how important it is to keep your valuables safe. Thieves have only one thing on their mind, and it’s usually either cash or valuables that they can sell for more money. The time is now to start protecting your belongings and be prepared when the unexpected happens.

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Burglary Statistics Illustration – Graphic & Marketing by Yellow Robin

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