Military Principles
Military Principles Applied to the Home By Tom Kubiniec, President & CEO, SecureIt Tactical Leading authority in military weapon storage…
Training mindset
By Mickey Schuch Mickey Schuch is the founder of CarryTrainer.com and a nationally respected firearms instructor known for practical, real-world…
Modernizing Home Gun Storage
Modernizing Home Gun Storage By Tom Kubiniec, President & CEO, SecureIt Tactical Leading authority in military weapon storage and armory…
What Makes a Gun Safe Actually Safe
Consumers often evaluate gun safes based on a small set of visible specifications. The industry often treats steel thickness, fire…
Military Gun Storage Principles for the Home
For decades, military armories faced many of the same storage problems civilian firearm owners encounter today. Military armorers struggled with…
Why Modern Gun Storage Matters
Technical References • U.S. Army CASCOM — Arms Room Optimization & Workflow Studies • NAVFAC Weapons Storage Facility Criteria •…
The Best Gun Safe for Apartments and Condos
Most big-box “gun safes” were designed for basements and garages. If you live in a condo or apartment, that’s the…
My SecureIt Story – Home to Condo Gun Safe
Between the moving company policy and HOA rules, We had to make a change. As a physics professor, I’m…
My SecureIt Story – Home Defense
I take the safety and security of my family very seriously. As a mom of three, it’s always been a…
Summary – Forbes article: America’s Surge in Gun Sales and Revolutionary Storage Solutions
Published in Forbes on March 28, 2024. Read the full article here. Gun Ownership Boom: The U.S. now has an…
Hard Case vs. Soft Case – Which is Better?
Choosing between a hard case and soft case is easy when you know where, when, and how long you’ll be…
Will Storing a Loaded Magazine Cause Spring Fatigue?
No, storing a loaded magazine will not cause spring fatigue in a modern and well-made magazine as the spring is…
Did the Sound From an M1 Garand’s “Ping” Kill Soldiers?
The M1 Garand is a military grade rifle that comes with a magazine that holds eight rounds of .30-06 Springfield,…
Will Off-gassing From Holsters in Safes Corrode Firearms?
Off-gassing is a natural process where a manufactured item releases gasses or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that were trapped during…
July 4th 2025 Sale – Up to 30% Off Sitewide
It’s time to celebrate America and our freedoms! Don’t wait until Black Friday, our biggest sale of 2025 kicks off…
No, Firing a Gun Will Not Make You Fall Down.
No, firing a gun will likely not make you fall down as the force created by firing the gun pushes…
Do Gun Socks Matter if You Have the Right Safe?
Gun socks are protective covers that go over the barrel of long guns, revolvers, and pistols to help protect the…
Ruger RXM 9mm Pistol or Glock 19? How to Choose.
Both the Ruger RXM and Glock 19 are compact 9mm pistols chambered in a Luger and are highly popular for…
Which Gun Safes are Best for Hunting Cabins and Lodges
Picking a gun safe for a cabin or hunting lodge seems easy enough at first. Most people assume the safe…
Major Jason E. George Remembered – by Kyle Carone
This Memorial Day we’re honored to share the story of Major Jason E. George through the eyes of his close…
Remembering Cpl Khaldun Everage – U.S. Marine
Today’s memorial comes from Dean Ditto who served Active Duty in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1988 to 1992, finishing…
Remembering Iraqi War Hero Staff Sgt. Dwayne Lewis
As part of our remembrance weekend for our fallen heroes, one of our team members would like to share his…
Remembering SFC Mike Goble: A Tribute by MSG B.G.
Today’s tribute comes from Master Sergeant B.G. in honor of Sergeant First Class Mike Goble. Every year, Memorial Day hits…
Quick Access or Maximum Security Gun Safes – Which Wins
Depending on which brand you buy, you can have quick access and maximum security with a gun safe instead of…
No, .50 CAL Rounds Cannot Hurt You by Passing By
The myth that a .50 caliber bullet being able to hurt you by passing by is an urban legend that…
Red Dot or Not? Why Not Take the Advantage?
The tiny red dot is an infamous sign from movies and action tv shows when someone is a target as…
Reasons to Never Store a Loaded Gun in a Safe
There’s always going to be a debate in the forums and at shows on whether you should or should not…
No, The 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington Are Not The Same
Both the 5.56 NATO and the .223 Remington have diameters of .224 inches and their external cases make them interchangeable…
Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 for Concealed Carry
Introduced in July 2024, the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 is the predecessor of the M&P® BODYGUARD® 380 with 10…
