What You Need to Know About Home Gun Safes | Higher Line Podcast  

I am the proud owner of an Agile 52 it is absolutely perfect for my needs. After listening to this podcast I feel even better than I initially did to have supported this company, especially after hearing the story of him almost selling his house, that part hit home hard, the guy is just an ordinary, everyday hardworking guy, with the same problems in life like all the rest of us. I am happy to give folks like him with an amazing business my hard earned dollars than to give it to a soulless, over wealthy, Wall Street business man that doesn't give a rats ass about the customer, any day of the week. Keep it up my friend, you have earned a life long customer right here.

The timing of this podcast is perfect, I've been researching for a good storage solution for the past week and it's been a headache.

Great conversation this guy is a great speaker. Had my attention the entire time and that’s rare..

He says he does not know guns but he does. He sure the F knows guitar!!!! HE IS A DIFFERENT man playing a guitar and talks as a expert without having to even think. What a honor to watch and listen to him. Thank you… BRAVO

I believe the safest way to prevent children from having accidents with guns is through education. The first thing I did when I brought home my pistol was unloaded it put it on the table and had the kids pick it up mess with it get the curiosity out of them. My 13-year-old has her own gun. We do drills together at home, same with my 17-year-old. Unfortunately, I trust them more than some adults I know. Now are all children capable of being that responsible? No, and I get that. Anytime The kids want to go shooting with me, they have to recite the gun safety rules to me. We do the same thing before we do any practice drills too.

Nice to see someone passionate about what they do vs just being sales & bottom line money focused 👍 Had my son shooting clays at 8 years old & I'm a first timer....hope that I can get him to stick with that as he loves to target shoot 22 all day long 😉 Tom needs to write a book👍

Absolutely one of your best videos. Not at all what I expected but your guest & everything he brought to the table during this filming was a terrific learning experience & not at all in any sort of boring way. I will be looking more into this fine gentleman's life & any products he puts out. Kudos for bringing him & all the information he put forward out there for us!

I really enjoyed this conversation and the fact Tom plays guitar put it over the top!

Depends on what you're after. I'm most concerned with keeping out curious kids and the possible smash and grab burglar. I'm not that worried about pros or even well equipped amatuers.

I recently purchased an Agile 52 and Agile 40 to stack on top of it to store ammo and 6 rifles that I ran out of space for in my traditional 'safe.' I'm totally sold on the SecureIt products now. I'm obsessed with that type of storage now. It's so clean. I bolted them to the studs with 1/4" screws and it's solid as hell.

I bought a cheap safe, put it in an obvious place and put nothing in it. The burglars who broke into the house soon thereafter went right after it, using prybars and hammers. They were so focused on that safe that they didn't bother searching the rest of the house. I lost nothing of value. On a different note, anyone who stores their home defense gun in a safe is so far behind the eight ball that it's laughable. Wear your home defense weapon. Believe me, you'll get used to it.

I am at the verge of buying a safe. This helps. Thank you.

As one who is currently looking for a gun safe, I found this discussion to be very informative.

Man I wish I saw this sooner. I bought a “36 gun safe” a couple months ago. I was looking at a bunch of safes/cabinets, didn’t find this company, wish I came across this sooner cuz I would’ve bought a couple cabinets and spread them across the house. I definitely want one of those under the bed cabinets

Awesome segment!

"if there is no expert in the field...claim it". Remember that. Niiiiiice! Free of charge people!

At first I thought, over an hour and a half listening to Mick? Maybe, but it better be good. This was better than good. And we really needed to hear his background. I’m sold!!

Wish i would have saw this before i dropped all kinds of money on a huge gun safe. I love the idea of decentralized gun storage.

Thank you again for letting us view a great conversation with an intriguing guest. His common sense philosophy on the subject of storage is refreshing to hear.

So many well discussed topics great informative video

Very interesting. Have some more homework to do now

Very interesting and educating segment, I like to meet Tom and have a or two beer with him. Thanks Carry!

Really interesting about the chemicals on the inside of normal safes. I had no idea, but I distinctly remember the inside of safes smelling funny. It all makes sense now.

I really enjoyed the educated positive discussions with you both, and thank you both ! 👍👍😃

I've seen these before a few years ago online and loved the concept. I think I even book marked them but since completely forgot all about them until this video now. I need invest in these now so I don't forget again.

Great conversation. I have been looking at these safes and I think I am sold.

Sold! Home defense philosophy the same as mine, never seen or heard another company say it just right!

This is why I 1) educated my children about guns, as well as conditioning them by seeing them frequently when they were young and 2) I haven't bothered investing in a safe, but instead in a gun cabinet. Wall mounting and cage storage is on my list for the future.

A ton of great info here... really enjoyed it.

Awesome show I’m just seeing this one , but just really enjoyed it… your friend is cool pal lol

Great video. Lots of great info!

This was such an enlightenment on life, safety and guns 🔫. Keep up the good work guys.

I totally agree with this guy

Yes, thanks for covering this.

Jazz is life.

I own an Agile 52 Pro cabinet. Outstanding - high value and delivers all they claim for safe, secure, stable gun & accessory storage!

Tom spoke from the heart. Great content and guidance to be prepared for that Black Swan event. Thanks Tom and Mickey and Drew behind the scene.

Great show guys checking out Tom's site right now. We learned a lot!

I hate it when people use the argument “but my kids are taught to be safe with firearms!” It’s so irresponsible. I have 4 kids and I have and Ar-15 in a quick access lock box on the wall, I keep my pistol on me, and the rest stay locked in the safe. I trust my kids with guns. But I love them enough to keep my guns locked up.

Wow, Like sitting beside the Fire for a Chat! Hats off to Both you Guys, Mickey and Tom!!! What a great Hour to spend with you and look forward to Many More, while Speaking the #TRuTH God Bless and Cheers from Ohio...

Great guest!

The best part about this podcast was that it did not try to drive people's emotions, but spoke about common sense and getting good results. I would purchase a Secure It cabinet but I live in a city in California that requires CA DOJ approved cabinets for firearms storage. How dumb when these cabinets work as good or better. In fact I use a CADOJ approved Stack-On which does not even come close to an Agile cabinet quality and design. Government regulations restrict great ideas and freedom again! I think they are a great product and I like that they will fit inside a bedroom closet, hidden from plain sight.

I enjoyed this. Thank you Drew. Secure It definitely has my attention now.

I just got a fort knox maverick. I love it, but part of me wishes I went with secure it as I almost did. I love what I see of the product and the concept I probably will end up getting one anyway because I can still use it. It just seems like a fantastic system to use.

People have been making realistic looking guns with Lego long before that business made a firearm that looks like it was made from Lego. Police shoot people they perceive have a firearm. There was a guy who was shot dead by police for pointing a vape pen at them. Tom's argument seems like a moot point.

EXCELLENT INFO, thank you guys. I agree 100% - Dont talk about your gun collection, hide your safes/cabinets, harden yr home against entry . get security cams so yr alerted when yr away. I have replacement insurance re: fire. Keep guns oiled/ maintained, use a good dessicant. I have my carry on me at all times, even when in the home. otherwise guns are all secured.

Great conversation guys. I have been thinking about buying a safe. Not now ! I’ll decentralize !

I don’t care what anyone says about safes, just buy one that does the job for keeping the wrong hands from getting to your guns, that’s all that matters. And the best safe is a hidden one & bolted to the floor. It’s smart to not hide all your guns in one spot. It’s also smart to be prepared for unexpected guests or circumstances. If a burglar is able to get into your home without you being alerted beforehand, you failed at security 101 class. About the Lego Glock 19, all guns look like toys to kids, so it doesn’t matter what a gun looks like. Women have colored guns that look like toy guns already & now there are 3D printed colored guns. There are toy manufacturers who make toy guns that look real, those are the people to be upset with, not a CNC machine company. Also, the argument about it making cop’s jobs harder is BS. If it looks like a gun, is being pointed at people, used in making death threats, they treat it as real. Cops believe people who make their intentions known. Cops have shot people for having their cell phone in their hands or wallets. Stop with that fudd take that guns can’t look cool. I love cool & unique looking guns & we should have every right to dap it up the way we want. Just be responsible with your guns, that’s the big take here. Adults like colored things too & guns have become accessories & art pieces, so stop being a fudd about cool looking guns. Otherwise I enjoyed this podcast.

Awesome videos

For me 1:20:50 the humbleness of admitting of being broke and almost having to sell his house says a lot of his character, to often some “what appears from the outside a very successful business owner “ wouldn’t admit it let alone on a podcast. To add I own a large 52 summit safe and a fast box 47 . Great podcast 👍👍👍😂

Great pod. Shout outs to all that record and produce. I'm headed to the site now to place a order. I agree with the business advice. New podcast subscribers.

Loved this episode and definitely buying his product.

Excellent content and discussion, Mr. Schuch.

Been thinking about getting the Answer 12 since I already own the Agile 52 and 2 Agile 40's. Bolted 2 down and use the other 40 for my ammo cans but I been feeling like I need a more solid type of safe hence why I'm looking into the Answer 12. I love the Secureit system and the modularity/organization of the interior. Hopefully the Answer 12's steel is good enough to prevent a smash and grab, I kind of feel as though my Agile 52/40 would be easily broken into w/ a sledge hammer.

Great video, very enjoyable.

This was awesome!

👍🏻 thanks for the true 411 on safes. I’m in the market rite now for a safe to secure valuables and guns.

Excellent briefing Sirs!!!!! The safe information really pissed me off at first. I have a 28 gun Safe that holds way less than 28, unless I had 28 Henry Golden Boy .22 LR Guns!!!!

Great podcast!!

This is awesome, I always love to hear the story of a small team of entrepreneurs finding success!

Zero wrong with trying to make a profit... just not their passion. If you are able to make it your passion... everyone wins

Spent the last 3 years in the Marine Corps working with the armory kids. It was a giant cluster f@$k. The rifle racks were fine for the A2's we had, but everything else was idiotic. This was the early 2000's

Great conversation. Like subscribe!

Great point about people showing up at gun rallies looking like militia. Non-gun people look at that and think how extreme we look. I’m a professional and typically look like one. I don’t look intimidating at all. I guarantee I could have a better conversation trying to convince a non-gun person that firearms are necessary.....tactical Tim, no so much.

This was just great, interesting, and informative!!! Thanks.

Excellent show!

Spot on the multiple smaller safes. Never put your eggs in one basket.

Now somebody in the gun so industry is going to heed his critiques and change their ways and be possible competition.

I left a pool table at a home I sold . Cost more to move than it was worth .

Thank you! Some excellent ideas. Unable to find what I need which is a strong, lockable container, holding like 10-12 handguns. Hidden in a 40% humidity room. The concealed drawer style is great.

Most interesting and educational post. Thanks for the concept.

Great content. Thank you, Drew!

Very nice, really enjoyed your content.

I was planning on going the secure it route for some time now.

Excellent video guys

Anvil built my gun safe. Works great.

I'm a retired Firefighter and I can tell you that sheetrock is a GREAT fire suppressant. I've been in fully involved home fires where most of the house was wood and an add on room was sheetrocked. Guess which one was still standing? Exactly, the sheetrock room. Almost ALL homes in my State and City are sheetrock interior and noone is getting sick from it. A while back a bunch of Chinese sheetrock got into homes and sickened people but that was fixed...no more bad Chinese sheetrock! As far as safes go as the man said professional Firefighters will get to your home in less than 5 to 6 minutes if they are a good Fire Department. Your Liberty safes will be just fine. Yes water is a safes enemy but so are a lot of other houshold items. That's why we Firefighters train to use the least amount of water and to very quickly not only extinguish the fire but to actively pull the smoke and water vapor out of your home with positive mechanical ventilation. BTW home fires are at an all time low as building codes get better. Thats why Fire Departments are cutting back on personnel. Again, if and it is true, that water is the enemy to a Liberty safe or other type safes, it is an enemy to your company's safe as well no matter who builds it or how well it is built. Anyone, me included, who has a safe and doesnt open it up and air it out regularly is not thinking straight. Golden rods work just fine in most instances. No safe manufacturer builds a safe that checks all the boxes including this mans safe company. He's a great salesman I'll give you that, and his safes are probably better than most safes, but not all, and nor in every way. Things made by men are never perfect which is true for this company as well. I'll keep my safe and I'll be just as protected as anyone with this safe in my opinion. Now, Im sure storing guns in multiple places is a better idea than in one place, but for those of us who have good and well built safes are still ok. Maybe its true he has a better safe but Im not chucking my older Liberty safe just yet. If I hadnt already bought a safe years ago I would seriously consider this safe. But as I said I think Im ok with my choice of safes. In Florida, if you have a well built safe in your home and you sell it, noone, well at least the vast majority of people takes their safes with them. Leaving a good safe in the home will only ADD to your homes resale value in today's market. Having said all the above, I did enjoy the video and got some good info out of it. I'll give you this, that man is a very good salesman. If we all had it to do over again we would buy the latest and greatest, but most ordinary people dont have that much discretionary spending capability so most people who have safes will probably just stay with what they have. In most instances the safe you have is probably going to be ok, but hey, if you've got the money to spend this type of safe this man is selling is probably a very good choice for a new buyer in that space. All I'm pointing out is there are always two sides, as my wife says, to the flattest pancake. Nough said!

I don’t know what this guy’s company sells yet, but simply based on who he is as I learned in this interview, I am 💯 on board with who he is and his thought process so I am in

Thanks Drew! A+++ Podcast! So I guess it's not a good idea to hide a G26 in the cookie jar huh? :-)

Awesome awesome stuff. Thank you! Great convo. Love your video’s!

I like the new branding on the podcast image. Very clean look.

Remington model 7400 were auto loader rifles, 760 were pump action and the 700 was the bolt action.

The Capitol got broke into Lol 😆 I have a Secure It Agile 52 and absolutely love it and 100% recommend it to everyone

some desiccants release an acid when they absorb moisture.

Been putting a lot of thought into these lately .

Got an awful lot of guns for “not a gun guy”

Great video .. very informative. Sounds like a solid product ..Sounds like his workers get a great work schedule

Great content. Common sense.

I really appreciate this interview. Been looking at the Secure It line of products for a while now. I like hearing the thoughts & perspectives from Tom, especially the insight into his personality & experiences that lead to the products and his attitudes about the industry & life in general.

Mickey, who makes the pants you're wearing?

Good sales pitch but the guitar work was probably the coolest part.

I see where there coming from. But not sure if they both know that back in the colony days, there were numerous churches, that fined members. And colonies that the fines people for not having there guns on them. It was the idea that you are responsible to be self sufficient and provide security for your neighbors also. If you don’t have your rifle on you you couldn’t do so. It was common for people to had guns on them especially on the frontier. Samuel Adam’s 8 year old son carried his rifle all day long every day and trained with the local militia. In fact the anti gun laws started in the 1630s on Virginia and it was to limit black people from having guns. Later in the 1830s numerous states enacted anti slave or black gun laws. That’s why many anti gunners don’t want to bring up these old gun laws, as they are exceedingly racist. Most anti concealments laws were made in the 1930 laws during the gangster laws.

Personal responsibility is important, people should be responsible enough to secure there firearms and make sure children, criminals have to work to get access to there guns, great video and education there children and put the fear of God into them if they touch them with supervision, like with my parents and grandparents

I challenge you to open my safe in 2 mins while my two protective trained gsd's chew on you.

I'm happy with my Agile Ultralight but find two things very annoying. The key pad layout, (doesn't match my phone or computer keypad) and having to put in a six digit combo followed by the # sign. If there's a way to change the combo requirements, someone please let me know. Both of those things serve to slow down entry into the safe.

JAZZ HANDS!

One of the best interviews in a while. If there's no butt hurt then you're not learning

As arm storage law goes ... what are the minimum/common requirements for private gun onwers ?

Great job. Get rid of that pos guitar. Loved his playing but OMG! The buzz is like nails on a chalkboard. Love his products but way too expensive. Love how he calls out the “safe” manufacturers, and revealed the truth of the residential storage unit. However I bought a 64 gun “20” fat boy size “safe” for $699. (Black Friday sale). It has electric lock, something like 10 locking bolts. Sheetrock, carpet, shelves and a door organizer. The SecureIt product that comes close to that size is $2000. I believe that is what is keeping him from the mass market. If he had a “consumer grade” product that was half the price, they couldn’t make them fast enough.

So Mick, are you going to be picking up a SecureIt storage container? Or are you sticking to the usual "safes"?