✨ Highlights
- SABS Approved Gun Safe: Guarantees full compliance for legal firearm storage.
- Modular 4 Bay System: Four independent lockers for scalable, multi-user storage.
- 3mm/6mm Steel Build: Heavy-duty construction resists prying and forced entry attempts.
- SAPS Compliant: Meets all South African Police Service storage requirements.
- Ideal for Handguns & Ammo: Purpose-built for smaller firearms and secure valuables.
- Wall or Floor Mountable: Pre-drilled holes allow for secure, simple installation.
💳 Purchase Options
- Directly from Avansa: Click "Request a Quote" and you will receive a quote in less than 1 hour.
- Our Online Stores: Retail Gear and MoneyCounters.co.za
- In Store: At any Makro Store (some products are only available on Makro online)
- Online Retailers: Takealot.com, Makro.co.za, and Amazon.co.za
Wherever You Buy You Will Receive:
- Shipping: Door-to-door delivery nationwide
- Satisfaction Guarantee: 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee
- Support: Technical assistance available via Avansa service centres
Pricing
"Request a Quote for Pricing" or contact us for bulk or dealer pricing.
⚙️ Technical Specs
The Avansa 4 Bay Gun Locker is engineered with commercial-grade durability that exceeds minimum SABS standards. This unit is constructed from heavy-gauge mild steel for maximum resistance against physical attack.
- Body Construction: Robust 3mm thick mild steel ensures high resistance to physical attack.
- Door Thickness: The reinforced door uses 6mm thick steel, significantly deterring prying.
- Individual Bay Dimensions (Internal): Approximately 100mm H x 300mm W x 200mm D per locker.
- Locking Mechanism: Each of the four bays features an independent single key lock system. This provides quick, convenient access for the authorised user of that bay.
- Internal Security: The system is ideal for handguns, ammunition, and small high-value items.
- Compliance: Fully SABS approved and SAPS compliant for all firearm storage regulations.
- Installation: Pre-drilled for secure bolt-down installation to a wall or floor.
- Weight: Approximately 10 kg, making it easy to install but sturdy once bolted down.
🗣️ Customer Testimonial
"Compliance is everything in our sector. The Avansa 4 Bay Gun Locker was the only unit that gave us four individual, SABS-approved bays in a compact, modular design. It streamlined our shift-change procedures and ensured we were 100% SAPS compliant overnight. It's a non-negotiable piece of equipment for multi-user firearm storage."
🎯 Ideal Applications
This SABS approved gun locker is designed for businesses and institutions needing controlled access to multiple handguns across Southern Africa.
- Security Companies: Provides secure, separate storage for guard firearms during shift changes.
- Police Stations & Tactical Units: Ideal for temporary, secure storage of firearms and high-value gear.
- Retail Cash Offices: Secures personal defence handguns or other compact valuables.
- Hunting Lodges & Game Farms: Offers compliant storage for guest and guide handguns.
- Commercial Offices: Ensures responsible and legal storage for multiple firearm owners in one location.
💡 How It Works
The Avansa 4 Bay Gun Locker simplifies secure firearm storage with maximum accountability. The single-lock system allows for quick access for authorised personnel. Each of the four bays functions completely independently. To access a single bay, the individual user simply uses their designated key. This allows for individual control while maintaining a SABS-certified level of security for the entire unit.
💰 Value Benefits
Investing in the Avansa 4 Bay Gun Locker offers immediate and long-term returns for your business.
- Compliance Certainty: Guarantees you meet stringent SABS and SAPS storage requirements.
- Reduced Audit Risk: Eliminates the risk of fines or licence revocation due to non-compliant storage.
- Loss Prevention: The 3mm/6mm anti-pry construction significantly deters break-ins and unauthorised access.
- Space Optimisation: The compact, modular design frees up floor space compared to a large, traditional safe.
- Lower Insurance Excess: Compliant SABS safes can often lead to a lower insurance excess for high-value items.
📊 Product Comparison
When considering the Avansa 4 Bay Gun Locker against other SABS-compliant handgun safes, such as the Magnum 4 Compartment Gun Locker, it's essential to understand the true compliance. The Avansa unit guarantees SABS 953-1:2008 certification and the modular design is ideal for commercial, multi-user environments.
Feature Comparison:
Primary Function:
- Avansa 4 Bay Gun Locker: Modular, multi-user storage for 4 separate handguns/items.
- Magnum 4 Compartment Gun Locker: Similar modular concept, but must be checked for latest SABS certification.
Steel Construction (Body / Door):
- Avansa 4 Bay Gun Locker: Robust 3mm body steel and 6mm reinforced door steel.
- Magnum 4 Compartment Gun Locker: Typically similar SABS minimum standards are claimed (check specification for confirmation).
Locking System:
- Avansa 4 Bay Gun Locker: Independent single key lock on each of the four bays.
- Magnum 4 Compartment Gun Locker: Usually a single key lock on each bay.
Compliance Standard:
- Avansa 4 Bay Gun Locker: Explicitly SABS 953-1:2008 and SAPS compliant.
- Magnum 4 Compartment Gun Locker: Verify SABS certification is current and valid.
🧭 Explore Our Product Range
The Avansa 4 Bay Gun Locker works as part of a comprehensive security solution. Consider these related products to build a complete cash office or security area:
- Anti Bandit Doors: Bullet-resistant G1, G2 & G3 doors for enhanced staff protection.
- StrongRoom Doors: CAT1 and CAT2 certified doors for building a compliant strongroom.
- Drop Safes: Secure deposit safes (CAT2, CAT3, CAT4, CAT5) for securing cash before transport.
- Cash Transfer Drawers: Secure pass-through drawers for cashier protection at pay points.
Avansa offers a range of gun safes:
- Avansa Gun Locker(single lock)
- Avansa Gun Locker(dual lock)
- Avansa 4 Gun Locker(single lock)
- Avansa 4 Gun Locker(dual lock)
- Avansa 6 Gun Locker(single lock)
- Avansa 6 Gun Locker(dual lock)
- Avansa 10 Gun Locker(single lock)
- Avansa 10 Gun Locker(dual lock)
❓ Common Questions
Can the Avansa 4 Bay Gun Locker store rifles?
No, the modular design of the 4 Bay locker is best suited for secure storage of handguns, ammunition, and other high-value items. For full-length rifles, please explore our dedicated Avansa Rifle Safe range which is designed for that purpose.
What is the minimum steel thickness required for a SAPS compliant gun safe in South Africa?
SAPS regulations, referencing SABS standards, require the body of a safe to be a minimum of 2.8mm thick steel. The door must be a minimum of 5.75mm thick. The Avansa 4 Bay Gun Locker exceeds this with a 3mm body and a 6mm door.
Is this handgun safe suitable for commercial businesses like security firms in Johannesburg?
Yes, absolutely. The independent 4-bay, single-lock system makes it ideal for security firms, retail branches, and police stations that need secure, assigned storage for multiple firearms or valuables.
Does the safe come with mounting hardware for installation?
Yes. The safe includes pre-drilled mounting points and the necessary hardware to securely bolt the unit to a wall or floor, which is a requirement for SABS compliance.
Is the Avansa 4 Bay Gun Locker certified for use in neighbouring Southern African countries?
While the SABS certification is a South African standard, it is globally recognised. The specifications exceed many international standards, making it a highly reliable and trusted choice for secure firearm storage across Zambia, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
What makes an Avansa safe more secure than a cheap imported safe?
Avansa safes are locally manufactured to strictly meet and exceed the SABS 953-1 standard. This means the construction, steel quality, and locking mechanism have been independently tested to withstand determined forced entry, providing proven security that cheaper imports often lack.