If you own firearms, you need a gun safe. In some states, such as California, if you don't own a safe, you face potential liability if your firearms are stolen. Purchasing a safe is no easy decision however. There are dozens of safe manufacturers and countless design options. Sorting out the facts from the marketing claims can be difficult. Some of the things to look for are manufactures' reputation, fire resistant, quality of lock feature and heavy gauge steel. Some of the top manufacturers are: Homak, Amsec, Browning, Patriot and Stack On just to name a few. Tradesman even makes fender well gun boxes for your truck.