Professional Firearm Safe Installation
in Johannesburg (SABS Compliant)
SABS-Approved Firearm Safes Supplied and Professionally Installed
Your firearm is only as secure as the safe it is stored in. The Law states your safe must conform to SABS 953-1 standard specifications. The bolts that anchor it also have minimum requirements of M10 x 80mm. Does your safe mmet thses requirements?
Shield Tactical supplies and installs firearm safes for homes and businesses across Johannesburg. We help firearm owners choose the correct safe, find a suitable installation position and secure it properly. Our Safe installations are managed by Shannon Blyth, a construction and compliance specialist, ensuring all installations strictly adhere to South African law.
Our service is suitable for first-time firearm owners, licence applicants, sport shooters, collectors and businesses that require secure firearm storage.
Professional Firearm Safe Installation
A strong safe can still be vulnerable if it is poorly installed.
A safe that is only placed inside a cupboard can be removed. A safe that is incorrectly anchored may also be easier to attack or carry away.
Our firearm safe installation service focuses on proper positioning, secure anchoring and clean workmanship. Each installation is planned around the safe, the structure of the building and the available space.
Our service may include:
- Supply of SABS-approved firearm safes
- Handgun safe installation
- Rifle safe installation
- Wall anchoring
- Floor anchoring
- Installation inside cupboards and wardrobes
- Advice on safe placement
- Home and business installations
- Hidden and discreet safe placement options
- Installation Certificate
SABS-Approved Firearm Safes
We supply firearm safes suited to different storage needs, including compact handgun safes and larger rifle safes. The Firearms Control Act requires you to have a suitable SABS-approved safe with the correct installation for you to be legally compliant.
The correct safe will depend on:
- The type and number of firearms being stored
- The available installation space
- The structure of the wall or floor
- Whether the safe needs to be hidden
- Future storage requirements
We can help you choose a suitable safe before installation so that you do not buy a safe that is too small, difficult to position, or unsuitable for the intended location.
Handgun Safe Installation
A compact handgun safe can be installed in a bedroom cupboard, wardrobe, storeroom or another secure area of the home.
The safe is fixed using suitable heavy-duty anchors. Where possible, it can be secured to both the wall and floor to improve resistance against removal.
This service is ideal for:
- First-time firearm owners
- Concealed carry firearm owners
- Sport shooters
- Licence applicants
- Homeowners replacing an old safe
- Firearm owners moving into a new property
Rifle Safe Installation
Rifle safes are larger and require careful planning before installation.
We assess the size of the safe, access to the installation area, the strength of the wall and floor, and the space needed for the safe door to open properly.
Rifle safes can be installed in:
- Built-in cupboards
- Walk-in wardrobes
- Storerooms
- Garages
- Offices
- Dedicated firearm storage areas
The installation must be secure, practical and easy for the owner to access without making the safe obvious to visitors or intruders.
Hidden Safe Installation
A firearm safe is more effective when it is secure and difficult to find.
We can advise on discreet safe installation locations that keep the safe out of sight while still allowing the owner to access it when required.
Hidden safe options may include installation:
- Inside a built-in cupboard
- Behind hanging clothing
- Inside a wardrobe
- Behind a custom cupboard panel
- In a storeroom
- Under a staircase
- Inside another low-visibility area
The aim is not to create a secret compartment that weakens the installation. The aim is to position and conceal the safe without reducing the strength of the anchoring.
The best safe is often the one nobody notices.
Secure Wall and Floor Anchoring
The strength of a firearm safe installation depends heavily on the anchoring.
We use suitable heavy-duty fasteners based on the structure of the wall or floor. The safe must be mounted in a way that reduces movement and makes removal difficult.
Possible installation surfaces include:
- Concrete floors
- Concrete walls
- Brick walls
- Reinforced masonry
- Suitable structural surfaces inside cupboards
Not every wall or cupboard is suitable for safe installation. We assess the location before proceeding and recommend a better position when necessary.
First Firearm Licence?
Choosing and installing a firearm safe is often one of the first steps for a new firearm owner.
We can help you:
Choose the correct size safe
Decide where to install it
Avoid obvious or weak locations
Arrange professional installation
Secure the safe using suitable anchors
Plan for future firearm storage
Installing the safe properly from the start can prevent the cost and inconvenience of replacing or moving it later.
Firearm Safe Installation for Homes
We install firearm safes in houses, townhouses, apartments and residential properties across Johannesburg.
We work carefully inside the home and aim to keep the installation area clean and tidy.
We can also advise on placement where:
- Space is limited
- The safe must be hidden
- The cupboard is already built
- The property is rented
- The safe needs to be moved
- The owner may buy additional firearms later
Why Choose Shield Tactical?
Shield Tactical understands firearms, firearm ownership and practical home security.
We do not treat safe installation as simply placing a metal box inside a cupboard. We look at the complete installation, including position, access, concealment and anchoring.
You receive:
- Practical firearm storage advice
- Professional workmanship
- Clean installation
- Secure anchoring
- Discreet placement options
- Assistance choosing the right safe
- Service focused on firearm owners
Book a Firearm Safe Installation
Need a handgun safe, rifle safe or hidden firearm safe installed?
Contact Shield Tactical to discuss the safe size, installation location and access to the property.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
es. We can assist with the supply of suitable SABS-approved handgun and rifle safes, as well as professional installation.
Yes, provided the safe is suitable for the location and can be securely anchored in accordance with the law. An the Safe is an Approved Firearm Safe.
Yes. Cupboards and wardrobes are common installation locations. The safe must still be anchored to a suitable structural surface and not only to the cupboard material.
Yes. We can advise on discreet locations and concealed placement options that keep the safe out of normal view. We can also custom build structures to hide the safe.
In accordance to the Firearms Control Act your safe must be securely bolted to both wall and floor to prevent theft or unauthorised removal
Yes. We install both compact handgun safes and larger rifle safes.
Yes, subject to the construction of the building, available installation surfaces and any property or body corporate restrictions.
Installation time depends on the safe size, access, wall or floor structure and whether additional preparation is required.
Safe removal and relocation may be possible depending on the size, weight and current installation.
Some surrounding areas can be serviced by arrangement. Contact us with your location for confirmation.
Yes, your local Designated Firearms Officer (DFO) will inspect the safe before your license is approved.
Bolted to a concrete floor or solid brick wall with at least two M10 x 80mm anchor bolts for Type B1