A gun safe is a safe designed for storing handguns, pistols, rifles and long guns as well as ammunition. Gun safes and gun vaults are also used to secure and store valuables such as cash, jewelry, precious metals, collectables, photographs and important documents depending upon the size of the safe and the interior configuration of the safe. Gun safes are primarily used to prevent access by children and/or unauthorized persons for burglary protection.  Gun safes are also used to protect the contents from damage by fire, flood, or natural disasters.