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Due to our commitment to quality and complete customer satisfaction, we are initiating a voluntary replacement of a lock component for Safari Safe Model # M5929. We have engineered an improved locking component and would like to provide this increased security to our valued customers.

If you have purchased and are in possession of a Safari Safe Model # M5929, please contact our free Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-242-1055, extension 771. Please provide a few details to our Customer Service Representative, and a home replacement lock component will be shipped to you free of charge. Detailed instructions will be included to ensure an easy and safe installation.

This replacement part offer is a voluntary initiative on behalf of Cannon Safe, Inc. to assure our customers have the highest quality product possible.

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Choosing a home safe is imperative to the security of yourself and your family, keeping your valuables out of the hands of criminals and firearms out of the hands of children. But with a wide variety of safes to choose from, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. Here are a few guidelines to consider in selecting a home or gun safe:

1. Will you be storing electronics? Where other brands require you to drill a hole in the back of your safe if you want to connect or charge your devices, most of our 2011 safes come with a double outlet, USB port, and RJ45 ethernet connection. If you have valuable electronics, the feature is a must-have.
2. How big does the safe need to be? Cannon safes range from 7 cubic feet (the Homeguard H1) to 20 cubic feet (Commander Series 54) in interior volume. Will your safe merely house a few important documents, or does your list of valuables include firearms, electronics, jewelry, and more? There’s a size to fit every need.
3. Is the manufacturer reliable? When buying a safe, you want to be sure you’re dealing with an experienced manufacturer that looks out for its customers. Cannon Safe has 45 years of experience and will provide a free replacement safe if yours is seriously damaged in a fire or burglary attempt, meaning your Cannon Safe will be there for you through the good times and the bad.

Whichever safe you choose, remember that your valuables are too important to store in just any old home safe. Go with the industry leader in security: nothing protects like a Cannon!

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Many people buy home safes primarily to protect their guns and valuables from fire. However, many prospective safe buyers are duped into buying an inferior safe because of exaggerated fire ratings. Here are a few things to remember when buying a fireproof safe:

1. How long will your safe burn? A fire rating of at least fifteen minutes is absolutely necessary. If you’re looking for an extra level of protection however, some Cannon safes come with up to 90 minutes of fire protection.
2. Has your safe been properly tested? The safe you use should be tested against industry standards. You should also know how many sensors were used while testing the fireproofing of your safe – if there were too few, then fire proof claims may be exaggerated. Most Cannon Safes adhere to requirements for extended sensor placement and upper tier installation under Intertek-ETL.
3. Does the door close tightly? Test out the safe and make sure that the door doesn’t rattle at all when it is shut. Shoddy closing can spell instant death for the valuables you have inside your safe in case of a fire. Cannon Safes also include the patented three fin intumescent seal to keep out smoke so your safe’s contents will even avoid smoke damage in a fire.

When shopping for a home safe, you’re sure to get all the necessary features by remembering just one rule: “Nothing protects like a Cannon.”

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Ronnie S. from Canyon Lake was kind enough to share the following story with us:

"On Sept 17-2011 my home burned to the ground. My guns were in a Cannon gun safe. It was still standing. I removed it from the ash and opened it. My guns inside were in remarkably good shape for what they had been through. Some that were in cases, looked untouched. Others, you can tell, had a lot of heat and smoke on them, but, are still in good shape. Even my scopes made it. Some of the stocks have some blistering on them. Everything is usable and will clean up. Since the fire, Cannon customer service has been great. They called to see if I got the safe open and I have a new safe on the way. I would like to thank David, and all the fine folks at Cannon Safe, for a job well done."

Thanks for sharing, Ronnie! This story is just further evidence that - when it comes to gun safes - "Nothing Protects Like a Cannon!"

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We’re proud to introduce The Evolution of the Rifle – a step-by-step introduction to the development of the rifle over the last four hundred years. Check it out for an in-depth explanation of one of the most important technological innovations of all time and an examination of each of the significant models. And remember to Tweet and Share this infographic with your friends!

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After his home was struck by a tornado, Richard Pearce from Hot Springs, AK was kind enough to send us this testimonial about his experience:

"My family and I went through a tornado on April 25 2011. The house was totaled and had a lot of water from the holes in the roof. My Cannon Patriot protected my guns with no problems. I moved it to a friend’s garage and about six weeks later on June 10 I went to put a couple of guns back and noticed mold on the bottom and sides. I called Cannon and asked what to do, a rep named Kenny asked if the mold was on the sides and back I said yes he then told me the safe would have to be replaced. I sent the Insurance report and pictures of the safe and Kenny said they would ship me a new safe in 4 to 6 weeks NO CHARGE period!! Received my new safe on July 6, this company is awesome!! Thanks Cannon for a great product and great service.”

Stories like Richard’s are why we stand by our motto that “Nothing Protects Like a Cannon.” ™

For more information about the Patriot safe in Richard's house, click the image to the left.

Last weekend, the home of an inspector for the Department of Homeland Defense in DeKalb County, Georgia, was broken into and thousands of dollars of valuables were stolen. The story might have been different had Sheppard kept his firearms and valuables in a Cannon Home Safe! Read More

In Your Honor

Unselfishly, you left your fathers and your mothers, You left behind your sisters and your brothers. Leaving your beloved children and wives, You put on hold, your dreams—your lives.

On foreign soil, you found yourself planted To fight for those whose freedom you granted. Without your sacrifice, their cause would be lost But you carried onward, no matter the cost.

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Be grateful that you live in an age when electronic home safes are available! The history of the locked safe is a long one – so long, in fact, that no one knows where the original concept of the lock came from. Read More

Ladies and Gentlemen, For many Memorial Day is just a long weekend to spend with family and friends at BBQ’s enjoying themselves. I would ask that while you are having a good weekend keep in mind those that have gave the ultimate sacrifice, have served in the past and those that are serving us now to enjoy the freedoms we take for granted by having your family and friends openly recognizing those that we memorialize on May 31st. Read More