[dairycreek]

If theft is the main concern then nothing will beat a lockable, all steel, safe. If fire is the main concern then double sheet rock hung on a 2x4 stud wall will give you pretty much the same kind of fire protection as will a steel safe. My anal son-in-law made a 12x12' gun room (as he calls it) in his basement by hanging double sheet rock on the inside, outside, and roof of the room and it is hell for stout. He used a double reinforced (told you he was anal) concrete door with a very strong lock system. It will protect against fire and a thief better have a lot of time and determination to break in. His insurance carrier liked it and gave him some kind of break on his gun insurance.