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Dh & I live in a rather modest house. I don't think we're the first priority for thieves, but I try to keep the house secure as if we were.

Braden, I agree. Thieves can get anywhere if they want in bad enough. I do try to make myself the least accessible/least desirable target.
I do plan on bolting my new safe to the built-in shelves of the closet. I realize they can just saw the shelf out if they want, but I'm hoping it's more trouble than its worth to them. I don't imagine thieves like to work.

longtooth, that sounds like a good system for most guns and rifles. Do you just put your carry gun nearby you when you and your wife are asleep? (I'm always of the opinion that some type of weapon should be in one's bedroom at night.)
Even after I get my safe, I'm not going to be too picky about locking up my carry gun at night. I will change my mind when I have children.

The reason I will be ordering this one so soon is that I will soon be tutoring out of my home, and want a safe place for other guns while I'm working with a kid. I don't want a waiting kid to get bored and find "the good toys."

In the next few weeks, I will be ordering a gun safe from R & D Enterprises. Their gun safes were rated one of the highest in gun magazines.
I'm getting one that is large enough for three or four handguns, has a touch access combination, and can (and will) be bolted to a permanent fixture in the house.
My dad has one of these, and he highly recommends them.

What kinds of safe(s) do you prefer, or are you using?
What do you need your safe to do? (ie, keep your guns away from children, protect them from criminals, act as a safe place for storage?)