Ive done allot of research and here are my findings. 1. Spend more then you want to and buy larger then you think you will ever fill. 2. Buy the heaviest one you can find.. 3 guys can easily walk away with a 600lb safe 2. Whatever you get, make sure you bolt it to the floor. Almost any sub $1000 gun safe will be able to be gotten into in less than 5-10 min if they can knock it over on its back and start prying at the door. 3. If you have a dry basement, locate your safe there as it will be the coolest place in a fire and theives will be less likely to try and carry it out of the basement. 4. Do not store your power tools in the same area as your safe. Many times the theives will use your own tools to gain access to the safe or knock it over. 5. Highly consider the location you put it as temperature swings will cause excess humidity. Putting a goldenrod, desicant, or battery powdered dehumidifier in the safe is a smart idea 6. Buy a safe which is pre drilled with holes for mounting 7. Buy one that is already setup for electrical on the inside for a golden rod, lights or dehumidifier. 8. Consider how you will light your safe. 9. Fire ratings on 90% of gun safes (and the ones in your price range) are based on the number of layers of fireboard in the safe. 10. Get insurance for your guns/rifles. Safes are just a time deterrent and fire time bonus unless you start spending in the 3-4K+ range. 11. Safes are fire rated and burglary rated. If you want something with more than just a residential security rating for burglary, you are going to have to shell out big bucks!!!! 12. Personal opinion but dont by anything made by Stack On for a gun safe 14. Consider the cost of having the safe moved to your place. I can give you the name of a guy. 15. Make sure wherever you put it that your floor can support it. With sub 1000, your only going to get a 600-700lb safe max so you should be fine 16. Did you notice there was no 13? 17. For documents, just buy a smaller sentry fireproof safe and put it inside the gun safe you get. 18. You just looked for thirteen to make sure.