Can the Red Shield 48 Gun Premium Safe be installed on a standard residential timber floor?

No, due to the 409 kg tare weight of the RS-P-48B (which easily exceeds 550 kg when fully loaded), it must be installed strictly on a ground-floor concrete slab. Installing this heavy-duty unit on standard residential suspended timber joist floors exceeds structural load limits and risks severe property damage.

How many scoped hunting rifles will realistically fit inside the Red Shield 48 Gun Safe?

While the manufacturer maximum capacity is rated for 48 long guns, this assumes slim, unscoped firearms stored without accessories. When storing modern scoped hunting rifles, tactical bolt handles, or bulky shotguns, the practical capacity typically reduces to 24 to 32 rifles.

Does the electronic locking system on the RS-P-48B require 240V mains power compliance?

No, the digital keypad mechanism and motion-activated interior LED lighting operate exclusively on low-voltage DC dry-cell batteries. Because there is no 240V mains power connection or internal power board, 240V SAA and RCM electrical approval requirements are not applicable to this safe.

Does the 409 kg weight of the Red Shield 48 comply with Australian state firearms storage laws?

Yes, across all Australian states and territories, safes weighing over 150 kg exceed the statutory threshold for Category A, B, C, and H storage. At 409 kg, the RS-P-48B complies inherently with structural weight mandates, featuring a 3 mm steel body and 6 mm plate door that meet national Level 1 and Level 2 security specifications.

Heavy Duty Gun Safe - Red Shield RS-P-48B

The Red Shield 48 Gun Premium Safe provides high-capacity, heavy-duty secure storage and fire resistance for large firearms collections and valuables. Built to exceed Australian statutory firearm storage mandates across all states and territories, the safe features a heavy-gauge 3 mm structural steel body paired with a 6 mm door edge and door plate construction. Weighing 409 kg unloaded, it far surpasses the 150 kg statutory threshold for Category A, B, C, and H storage, delivering inherent structural compliance before anchoring. Interior access is managed by a battery-powered electronic digital keypad backed by a manual key override, with an integrated motion-activated LED light kit illuminating the fully carpeted interior.

Key Features

Heavy-Gauge Steel Construction: Engineered with a 3 mm structural steel body and a reinforced 6 mm steel door plate with anti-pry locking bolts.
High-Capacity Firearm Layout: Configured to hold up to 48 long guns using high-density barrel rests, alongside integrated door organizers for handguns and accessories.
Composite Fire Protection: Features an insulated fire-resistant lining to protect stored firearms and documentation.
Battery-Powered Digital Access: Electronic lock keypad backed by a physical key override, operating on low-voltage dry-cell batteries without requiring 240V mains power.
Protective Interior Fit-Out: Fully carpet-lined interior with adjustable shelving to prevent finish abrasion, supported by motion-activated LED lighting.

Specifications

Model: RS-P-48 / RS-P-48B
Category: High-capacity fire resistant gun safe
Tare Weight: 409 kg
Maximum Firearm Capacity: Up to 48 long guns
Body Steel Thickness: 3 mm
Door Plate / Edge Thickness: 6 mm
Locking Mechanism: Electronic digital keypad with mechanical key override
Power Supply: Low-voltage dry-cell batteries (mains electricity not required)
Interior Fitment: Carpeted interior, adjustable shelving, barrel rests, door organizer, motion-activated LED lighting

Who is the Red Shield 48 Gun Premium Safe for?

Firearms collectors — provides the volume to house up to 48 long guns within a single high-capacity fire resistant gun safe fitted with adjustable shelving and protective barrel rests.
Hunters and target shooters on concrete slabs — delivers a 409 kg tare weight built with a 3 mm steel body and 6 mm door plate that exceeds the Australian 150 kg statutory threshold for Category A, B, C, and H storage.

Less suitable for: upper-level apartments or standard residential suspended timber joist floors where the 409 kg tare weight exceeds structural floor load limits, which require lighter sheet-metal gun cabinets weighing 60 kg to 75 kg; nor for users seeking to store 48 modern scoped rifles or wide shotguns without capacity reduction, as tactical configurations reduce practical storage to 24–32 long guns.

SKU	RED42478LP
Model #	RS-P-48B
Brand	Red Shield
Shipping Weight	409.0000kg
Shipping Width	1.219m
Shipping Height	0.610m
Shipping Length	1.500m
Shipping Cubic	1.115385000m3

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