BS 7558:1992 pdf free.Specification for gun cabinets.Here is the part of the introduction:
BS 7558 specifies requirements for the construction and security of cabinets intended for the storage of firearms and ammunition when these are not in use.
NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.
3 Security
When tested in accordance with Appendix A, it shall not be possible to remove a gun cabinet from its mountings, or to achieve access.
4 Construction
It shall be possible to lock the gun cabinet by means of one or more secure locks or close shackle padlocks of not less than 1 000 differs. Padlock shackles shall be hardened.
Means shall be provided for the secure attachment of gun cabinets to a sound surface and the force required to pull the appropriate fixing bolt through any attachment point provided shall he not less than 2 kN; this force shall be applied directly to the bolt and without reinforcement of the surrounding area.
5 Marking and labelling
A gun cabinet shall be marked permanently on the interior with the following:
a) the name and/or trademark of the manufacturer:
b)the number and date of this British Standard,ie.bs7558:1992.
The gun cabinet shall be accompanied by instructions and recommendations for its secure attachment, including all necessary information regarding the method(s) of attachment and any fixings required, if these are not supplied by the manufacturer.
NOTE Guidance on the secure attachment of a gun cabinet is given in Appendix B. This is provided for information only and does not form a part of the requirements of this British Standard.BS 7558 pdf download.