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American Security Safe Performs to “Near Perfection” After House Explosion

Posted on April 4, 2014September 18, 2023

In the early hours of March 21st, 2014, an explosion rocked a neighborhood in Lancaster County, SC. The explosion completely destroyed one home and damaged several others. The local fire marshall said he had never seen an explosion as bad in a private residence. Thankfully, the owners of the home were away on vacation, and were all unhurt. Though their home was destroyed, their AMSEC Gun Safe and all the contents inside survived.

“(The) Safe performed to near perfection.” Said Hyatt Coin & Gun Shop, which had sold the safe to the family. According to Hyatt, the safe “…was the only thing standing after the explosion” and the majority of the contents of the safe were unharmed.

AMSEC is grateful that no-one was hurt in the explosion, and honored that this family trusted AMSEC to protect their valuables.

American Security BF Gun Safe Survives Chelan Winery Fire

Posted on August 6, 2013September 18, 2023

AMSEC Customers in Chelan Washington might already know about the fire at the Four Lakes Chelan Winery, owned by Don Koester. What they may not know is that Don had many of his personal valuables in an AMSEC safe, and while the winery and house were a total loss, Don’s AMSEC safe survived, along with all the contents it contained.

To whom it may concern:

My name is Don Koester, Owner of Four Lakes Chelan Winery in Chelan Wa.

On May 11 2013, we had a fire that burned down my winery and house. Everything was lost, all equipment, supplies, wine in barrels, bottled wine and personal items. The only thing that stood was my safe made by your company and purchased from Security Safe and Lock in Bellevue, Wa.

It took me this long to open it as I was devastated at my losses and it took this long to get my courage up. Security Safe and Lock opened it (it was severely burned) and lo and behold, nothing was damaged other than some smoke. The safe held my coin and stamp collection which was extensive. I sincerely want to thank you for your excellent product.

Don Koester
Chelan Wa.

While AMSEC is devastated right along with Don over his loss, we are also proud that our safe helped him save some of his important valuables. Thank you, Don, for trusting AMSEC and for being a loyal customer!

Note: Photo of fire above was taken by Chelan County sheriff’s deputy Adam Musgrove. Photo of opened safe taken by Scott Bennett of Security Safe and Lock in Bellevue Wa.

American Security BF® Gun Safe Survives Oklahoma Tornado

Posted on May 31, 2013February 16, 2024

On May 20th, 2013, a powerful EF5 tornado ripped through the small town of Moore, Oklahoma. With wind speeds up to 200 mph, the tornado leveled homes, office buildings, and most tragic of all, completely destroyed Plaza Towers Elementary School.

Among all of the amazing stories of courage and hope that emerged from the Moore Oklahoma tragedy is the story of one resident, whose story is a little less tragic thanks to his recent purchase of an AMSEC Gun Safe. The powerful tornado completely destroyed Toby Striegel’s home, but his AMSEC Gun Safe stood strong, and made it through with only minor damage. He writes:

Dear American Security,

I purchased an AMSEC BF6636 some time around 2008/2009 with the thought of protecting my firearms and other valuables in case of a house fire or burglary (which I had previously experienced in the spring of 2007 in my previous home). When I would show off my new safe to friends and family that came to visit, I would always joke and say that after having it bolted down to the concrete slab in my closet, it would probably be the only thing left standing if a tornado hit my house. I never imagined how right I would turn out to be. Thank You for a fantastic safe! Worth every penny! Thanks also to Don’s Mobil Lock Shop in Norman Ok, for all their help!

Sincerely,
Toby M. Striegel
Norman, OK

AMSEC is honored to have been the safe company that Toby chose to have protecting his valuables, and we are proud that our safe did it’s job so well. Click the link for more amazing stories of survival and commercial case studies.