Lebanon is seeing an unheard level of unrest, whether it is economic, social, or security-related things are taking a turn for the worst and you are uncertain of the future. Add to that the banking sector applying strict constraints on withdrawals thus preventing you from withdrawing your hard-earned cash. So will you trust them again in the near future or at all with your money?

As the situation in Lebanon unfolds it would be wise to keep your money and valuables as close to you as you can. But how will you keep it safe?

Here is where Smart Security comes in. We will prove to you that buying a safe is the best investment that you can make for multiple lifetimes for you, your family, and your grandchildren in the far-off future.

Too late to be sorry. First and foremost, your inner voice might be saying why would you even need a safe? You have never been robbed before!. Well the simple answer to that is: because it is too late to regret not buying a safe after being robbed.

Everyone thinks that their home is safe but let us imagine for a minute that the thief was able to enter your home despite all the alarms you have put. Now the thief is in and your home is his candy store, you have your 400 dollar laptop that contains all your important files and memories at your desk next to it is the smartphone that costs you an equal if not more than your laptop. Additionally, they find your wife’s jewelry that is in a box for easy access plus some important documents like passports and official papers. This means that you made his job easier.

Now imagine this same setting but all your items are encased in a thick steel-box that cannot be accessed without a passcode or combination. Moreover, if this thief tries to break in it will take the time that they don’t have which will be enough for a police response or even making them quit out of frustration.

And you know that in Lebanon once something is stolen from you it is going to be such a problem first to find them, that is if your case moves at all from the case file drawer. Also, don’t forget that your precious memories might be forever lost and that my friends are irreplaceable. So you can see that the benefit of buying a safe will save you a lifetime regret of not having one at home.

Saving you precious time. By the time the thief has run away, the most precious thing that he has probably stolen from you would be your time. You might be wondering how so? Well, let us tell you. The items he stole will need to be replaced, especially if they are official documents, passports, electronic keys, or smartphones. The smartphone might take an hour or days depending on your buying method, official papers that some days lost from your time and as for the passport that might take months with all the procedures taken by the internal security forces and don’t forget you wasting your time with police questioning and the paperwork needed at the precinct that will cost a day or two not including you having the hassle to follow up the case otherwise it might be thrown in an old drawer somewhere.

Types of safes in the Lebanese market

When you want to buy a safe there are a lot of things to consider because they come in various functions shapes and sizes, that is why you need to be aware of what you need a safe for whether it is for small items, some valuables jewelry, or a lot of valuables and other big items. Do you want it to resist the elements like fires, floods, or earthquakes? So your choice will be primarily determined by your needs.

Now, after writing your priority list to determine your ideal safe, Let us tell you about the types of safes available in the Lebanese market and see which closely matches your needs.

Stand-alone safes

Stand Alone safes are the most basic and traditional safes out there. The shape is a traditional box design that is why they are sometimes called strong boxes. You will usually find that they come in a wide range of colors opposite to the bigger safes out there. These safes are made to be put anywhere, that is why they don’t have holes for bolting them down to the floor or wall. This provides you with more hiding place options for the safe. They come with many features including a loud alarm system.

The stand alone safe is the easiest one to install sinc you only need to find a good hiding place for it which is ideally a place that thieves will not think about searching. Also the place must be strong enough to support the safe’s weight.

Burglar safes

These safes are made to provide you with protection against forced entry. Thieves use a lot of tools plus the skills they acquired along the years to break into the safes they target. The tools they use can range from common hand tools, torches, chemicals, power tools…. But one thing is for certain thieves don’t like to take a long time breaking into a safe and when they see these types of safes they will either leave without even trying or get caught because by the time they figure out how to open such a safe they will either lose time that is already too short or they will be caught by the police because they will need to make a lot of noise using the tools they need to break-in.

Burglary safes are classified according to the types of burglary tools that they are made to resist as well as the amount of time that they can resist them before a thief is finally able to break in. the more tools it can resist and time it takes the higher the grading is.

There are 2 ways to classify a burglary safe. Its performance and construction rating.

The performance ratings rank these safes following a written standard that is developed by independent labs. While the construction rating ranks safes depending on how they are constructed. For example, the type and thickness of the materials used.

Fireproof safes

Fire safes are made to keep your valuables safe from the heat and the smoke that is caused by the fire. The level of safety provided to your safe is determined by the safe’s fire rating.

Most safes out there will provide you with a certain amount of protection against fire hazards and their resistance will be determined by their construction. On the other hand, fireproof safes are made especially to resist fire hazards for a long time while keeping your things safe inside until the fire department can arrive. Now, what are these safes best used for? Well if you have important documents, jewelry, or family heirlooms, basically anything that cannot be replaced by money alone is worth putting in these types of safes. It will provide you with the peace of mind that not only are your items safe from theft but also fires.

 Gun safes     

Guns have been used for years for a variety of reasons. Some might like to own guns for collection purposes, others want them for their sportsmanship like hunting, range shooting, also they might want it for self-defense. No matter what your reason is it is a fact that guns have become easier to buy and that when you have a gun in your house it can be very dangerous if not hidden properly.

So how can you keep your family and collection safe from any harm that might befall them and make sure that no one else that might be searching your house can use these guns to harm you as well? Also, take note that this place must meet certain conditions to keep your guns in good condition otherwise they will either rust or misfire when you need them. The simple answer is to buy a gun safe, as for the question of which kind and size should you buy well that depends on the firearms that you possess. But you have to make sure that these safes are from a reputable source using good material to protect your guns and consequently your home.

Drop safes

A drop safe is usually used in shops that deal frequently with cash deposits for example shops, petrol stations, post offices, restaurants, banks, or betting offices. A drop safe is known by other names such as deposit boxes or deposit safes, These drop safes are used to store valuables such as credit cards, official certificates, property deeds, passports, credit cards….. What separates a drop safe from the rest of the other safes out there is that it allows users to put cash, documents, or items without opening the safe. This function makes the drop safe a relatively quick and easy kind of safe to use. What makes a drop safe such a great safe to have in a shop is that anyone can make a deposit inside the safe, but only the key and security code holder can withdraw what is inside after they were put in.

So what Do you need?

The safe you choose will depend on the amount of valuables you want to store, how valuable they are and if you want it to be able to resist future catastrophes in the future that might befall you whether they are fire, floodings, or earthquakes. Moreover you need a dealer that has professional knowledge about safes and it would be better if that dealer has a specialised team that can handle the transportation and installation of the safe you want, because the less people know about your safe the more secure you will be in the long run.

Our part in your new investment

If you are looking for a trustworthy dealer in Lebanon then Smart Security is your best destination to get your first, second or third safe. We are professionals when it comes to all things security and the safes we provide are all high grade certified safes that will deliver the performance that you need it for.

We provide the Lebanese market with a wide range of safes that are meant to keep your valuables safe and your mind at ease when you sleep at night or when you are away from your home.

We offer you with international brands that have withstood thousands of hours of tests in specialized labs in order to grade them according to their build, durability and ability to withstand attempts to break into them as well as fires in case of accidents. These brands include Valberg safes, Bumil Safes, Eagle safes, mega safes, Booil safes, Falcon safes, and Salvado safes.

So contact us today and let our professional operators help you with a free consultation to help you make the best choice for you, your family, and business. Because a safe is an investment that can last you over a 100 years it is worth making the right choice.