While your guns may not be in direct contact with water, they can be exposed to humidity. The ideal humidity for gun storage is 50%. If you live in a part of the country where humidity is over 50%, rust can form on your firearms. Even if you store your firearms in a gun safe, humidity can seep inside.

Electric dehumidifiers work best when placed on the bottom of a gun safe. This can be done when it is a safe that has the ideal width to mount the electric dehumidifier. This tool absorbs all the humidity that could affect metal and other objects.

If you place the gun safe in your home, the chances of moisture entering are less likely since your central air conditioning unit may remove some of the moisture from the air. A quality gun dehumidifier is essential if you keep your gun safe in a location where humidity and moisture are present.

Dehumidifier rods heat up to around 150 degrees, which according to Safe and Lock Store is the perfect temperature to allow for air flow in a safe that is otherwise, almost airtight.

All the firearms you keep in your gun safe should be kept at an optimal humidity setting. A firearm that becomes too dry may not function well and can develop corrosion. The stocks may also crack and become impossible to utilize if they become dry.

Popular wisdom says that you shouldn’t install a gun safe in a garage — especially an unheated garage. But with the right precautions and maintenance, you can most certainly install a gun safe in the garage.

A safe will give your gun a layer of protection from the elements, theft and little ones’ hands. Storing your gun in a safe is the first step to prevent rust, but you also need to consider the temperature and moisture control of the environment around the safe. We suggest storing your firearm in your home if you can.