Thread: E-CAT Endorsement Requirements

Originally Posted by murky

Have to agree, there's situations where the guidelines just won't work. I also think there's a balance to be struck - having a safe bolted to the concrete pad in your detached garage may not be as "secure" as a safe in your wardrobe bolted to the floor. I'd have a chat to your local vetter - I know of instances where alternative arrangements have been acceptable. For example, huge steel plate bolted to the floor, safe welded or bolted permanently to the plate and floor (bolts were welded or loctite'd so they can't be undone).

The safe room requirements can sometimes be a little easier if you're handy - from memory there's an option where you replace the gib with mesh and construction ply, and install a secure door (steel plate/locks etc). Need not be a room - could be a wardrobe or something.

That is what I was going to suggest. A safe room could be the way to go if you have a spare room available. Build a man cave while you are at it.