Small safe room at Menard's

[mdemetz]

[h=2]Staying Home Corporation Fixed Ballistic Protection[/h][h=2][/h]
[h=2]Staying Home Corporation Deployable Ballistic Protection Shelter[/h][h=2][/h]

 

[pack-indy]

I didn't know that there was such a thing. Seems pretty pricey for a bullet proof coffin.

 

[MadBomber]

I didn't know that there was such a thing. Seems pretty pricey for a bullet proof coffin.

Funny, I was thinking the same thing after reviewing the specs and pictures. For bad weather it's probably ok, but as a true "safe room", I think it'd be pretty easy to contain and secure those that retreated inside, turning it in to a jail cell at best, or a coffin at worst.

 

[easy]

That second one - deployable- has wheels. Climb in and 'they' could just haul you away.

 

[Bluejeeper]

My favorite part.

1/4" Military grade steel to provide protection from high power assault guns for use as a safe room.

 

[Bill of Rights]

Funny, I was thinking the same thing after reviewing the specs and pictures. For bad weather it's probably ok, but as a true "safe room", I think it'd be pretty easy to contain and secure those that retreated inside, turning it in to a jail cell at best, or a coffin at worst.

Truth. Shouldn't the door to a safe room open in, rather than out?

I could see if you were building this into a home, hiding it within the walls, maybe, but still, the door should not be able to be blocked from opening, IMHO.

Blessings,
Bill

 

[HoughMade]

Truth. Shouldn't the door to a safe room open in, rather than out?...

Not when it's 59"x29" and you're claiming 6 adults can fit inside.

...and as it is mainly a storm shelter, not when F5 force winds are pushing on it from the outside.

 

[Clay]

I can stack a lot of block and pour a LOT of concrete for $5000.

 

[HoughMade]

I can stack a lot of block and poor a LOT of concrete for $5000.

Don't forget the rebar.

 

[indiucky]

Don't forget the rebar.

Or the bourbon bar...You may be there awhile..

 

[Alamo]

I can stack a lot of block and pour a LOT of concrete for $5000.

FEMA has plans for a poured concrete tornado proof safe room that is a lot bigger than that ballistic closet, and I think the estimated cost is around $3k-4$.

 

[HoughMade]

Why do people in tornado alley not like the relatively inexpensive square footage that comes with a basement?

 

[JettaKnight]

But, hey, free shipping and 11% rebate...

 

[eldirector]

Why do people in tornado alley not like the relatively inexpensive square footage that comes with a basement?

Ever tried to park your home over a basement?

 

[bobzilla]

Why do people in tornado alley not like the relatively inexpensive square footage that comes with a basement?

Not every location is basement feasible. LEakage, flooding etc are all issues to consider when putting up a house. Lots of places we looked before buying were like that. Flatlanders don't always have the best drainage around and a slab or crawlspace is perfectly fine even in rainy season but a basement would be an indoor swimming pool.

 

[Roland of Gilead]

Any man spends $5-7k on a box spends a night in the box.
Any man that has not seen Cool Hand Luke spends a night in the box.
Any man that does not like this clip spends a night in the box.
[video=youtube;LvwqK2gn3S0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvwqK2gn3S0[/video]

 

[easy]

Why do people in tornado alley not like the relatively inexpensive square footage that comes with a basement?

Because houses fall into the basement bucket and fill it in. If you are in there, you are in the trash compactor.

 

[TiminMishawaka]

Why do people in tornado alley not like the relatively inexpensive square footage that comes with a basement?

Honestly, my folks live in SW Missouri and you'd need to dynamite the ground after 3 inches to dig it deep enough. Bedrock is that close. I was looking into one of these for them. Here's a photo of the flying debris I took in Joplin after their tornado. 1/4" of steel will be a lot better than nothing.

 

[bulletsmith]

Any man spends $5-7k on a box spends a night in the box.
Any man that has not seen Cool Hand Luke spends a night in the box.
Any man that does not like this clip spends a night in the box.
[video=youtube;LvwqK2gn3S0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvwqK2gn3S0[/video]

One of the greatest movies ever!

 

[actaeon277]

Honestly, my folks live in SW Missouri and you'd need to dynamite the ground after 3 inches to dig it deep enough. Bedrock is that close. I was looking into one of these for them. Here's a photo of the flying debris I took in Joplin after their tornado. 1/4" of steel will be a lot better than nothing. View attachment 46869

I've kinda been looking at some other tornado options.
I guess this is quick and dirty, and a little less expensive.