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Think about what kind of gun cabinet you want before purchasing one or building your own. Consider whether safety or aesthetics are your main concern, especially if you have children yourself or have frequent visits from friends or relatives with children.
Look up types of gun cabinets on the Internet or check in a store where they are sold. Some cabinets are made from wood and have glass doors and are designed to display weapons rather than secure them. Others are made from metal and act as a safe, only accessible by key, rather than a display unit.
Fit a lock for your gun cabinet. However, a lock won't make a thin wooden unit or one with glass doors secure. Children or trespassers could break through the glass or wood and access your weapons. Avoid buying or building a cabinet of this type if safety is your main concern.
Decide whether to build your own cabinet or purchase one after you have decided on your cabinet preference. Wood cabinets are often made from heavy oak or pine and are varnished to create an attractive finish. These are typically easier to construct than metal units as tools and materials are more accessible.
Write down a list of the materials you require if you decide to build your own cabinet from scratch. In addition to wood supplies, you will usually need tools such as a power saw, power screwdriver, hammer, sander and finishing material such as varnish.
Purchase the required materials from a lumber yard or hardware store. Download building instructions with exact specifications for the cabinet you have chosen. Some designs have ornate flourishes such as strangely-shaped rabbets. Making a cabinet like this usually requires some carpentry experience.
Measure your room space to ensure the cabinet dimensions are not too big for your room. Build the gun cabinet by following the specifications laid out in the downloaded guide. Add a gloss or varnish once completed to add a graceful finish if the wood appears too plain.
Store the ammunition for your guns in a secure location separate from your gun cabinet. This will decrease the risk of intruders or curious children causing harm with your weapons.