Gun safety begins with a safe

Whether you own a single pistol or a whole collection of rifles, it is essential to keep your gun secure from theft, the reach of children, or fire damage.  This is one area in which it does not pay to stint. The damage that can result from relying on an insecure safe goes far beyond the loss of a gun if it gets into the wrong hands.  Think about the key features of a gun safe and then make the right choice with the Tiger Supplies selection that guarantees top quality at the lowest prices with free shipping.

Gun theft
While many people acquire a gun for the sake of protection, the gun itself needs to be protected from theft.  According to the latest statistics on gun theft in the United States from the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), approximately 1.4 million firearms in total were stolen from 2005 through 2010.  That amounts to “an estimated average of 232,400 firearms stolen each year.” Handguns top the list of stolen firearms for that period. “At least one handgun was stolen in 63 percent of household burglaries.”   What those statistics mean is that there is a very good probability of having your handgun stolen out of your home.  Buying a safe to protect it is an essential move to averting an established risk.  Doesn’t it make sense to take the necessary steps to keep your gun safe and out of the hands of criminals?

Guns and children
Aside from the risk of robbery, there is the very serious risk of a young child getting hold of a gun that has not been safely locked away. In Unsafe Gun Safes Can Be Opened By A Three-Year Old, Mark Weber Tobias demonstrates that a child that young has no difficulty in getting a small gun safe with an electronic lock open in under a minute just by lifting it up a bit and dropping it enough to jar the mechanism. It was just that kind of safe that Ed Owens was issued by the Clark County Sheriff's Office to keep in his home. In 2010, Owens’ three-year-old son, Ryan, was killed by the gun that was locked in the safe.  In the Owens case, the department had opted for economy – by purchasing $36 gun safes – over true safety, with tragic results.

Compromising on safety is false economy

Tiger Supplies only carries top quality gun safes that cannot easily be opened by children or even expert burglars. They also hold up to fire, smoke, and water to keep your property intact.  Hollon gun safes products are designed and thoroughly tested for durability, so that not only meet but exceed industry standards.  Tiger guarantee the absolute best prices on Hollon gun safes with the added bonus of FREE shipping. 

Safe Lock
While not all electronic locks are as faulty as those used in the cheap Stack-On model, in general they are not quite as durable in the long term and require more attention than traditional locks. You would need to remember to change the battery on the safe and test that it is still in good working order.  For no worries, and longer life, you’re better off with a mechanical dial lock. A good quality manual lock will outlast an electronic one. All the gun safes carried by Tiger Supplies feature super-secure manual locks.

Safe Anchors
Even a fairly heavy safe can be removed from your home to allow a burglar time to work on how to crack it later. Consequently, the only way to truly secure your safe is to bold it down. That’s the reason why well-designed safes, like the ones you’ll find in the Hollon line, come with holes in place that allow you do just that.

Fire, Smoke, and Water Safety
All the gun safes that Tiger Supplies carries are fire rated for at least 1 hour of protection at 1250°F. Because a fire also produces smoke, and fighting a fire calls for water, the gun safe has to keep those out, as well. That’s why the safes that offer the best fire protection also feature a heat activated, expandable door seal.

Safe Size
Tiger Supplies offers a range of gun safe sizes to choose from. If you’re undecided about which size to get, opt for the larger size. Why? You get more use out of a larger safe.  While you may think, that you have only a small number of guns, so they should fit well into a 22"wide safe that indicates a capacity of 16. However, if your collection includes bolt action rifles or guns with scopes mounted on them, then you’ll find it a bit of a squeeze even for nine.  And if you acquire another rifle down the road, you’ll find you are out of room. At that point, you’ll need to buy a new safe.

Unless you’re absolutely positive that you will never add another rifle, shotgun, or pistol to your collection, the safe that allows some room for growth will prove the more economical choice. Even if your gun collection remains the same size, you can always use the extra space as you would any other safe – to store your valuables and documents you want to keep protected from theft and fire.  Better safes already include adjustable shelves, and some even offer a pocket door organizer.

For more information about the line of gun safes or any of the other Tiger Supplies items, call our experts at 888-844-376.5

Spectra Precision 5.2XL Point and Cross Line Laser

Going Green with Tiger Supplies

Surveyors and architects are key players when it comes to a clean environment, not only are they the de facto ‘in charge’ planners of structures and buildings where the focus on clean energy and safe environment has taken on its highest performance, but also by assisting in the preservation of nature and property by surveying, measuring and marking planet earth’s best offerings in a manner that ensures a cleaner, safer and smarter future.

Tiger Supplies takes pride in effectively participating in cleaner environment practices and in raising awareness for the cause, by supporting and promoting many different programs by the industry and environment advocates, such as the annual “Survey Earth in a day” where Tiger supplies is a premium member and by actively joining the many local clean air communities.

Tiger supplies is also carrying a full line of eco friendly equipment and supply, such as construction lasers which are %100 environmental friendly certified, and by partnering hands with the manufacturers who deploy strictly earth friendly techniques.

When you purchase at Tiger Supplies, TigerSupplies.com, and affiliates, you support the cause, and are preparing for a brighter future, a safer environment and are effectively making the world a better place.

Corrugated Roll Files for large Document Storage/Blueprint filing

A game of hide-and-seek may be fun in your off hours, but not when you have work to do. That’s why you need to keep your files in order.

Though we may be living in the age of digital data, we still have not gotten away from paper. If you’re an architects, engineers, or designers you still have to use paper. When you finish your draft, drawing, or plan, you need a storage system that allows you to keep your document within reach but not in the way. If you don’t have it, you’ll find a lot of your day will go into trying to find things, figuring out where to put them, or searching through piles and moving them around from what part of your desk to another.

All that searching and moving would cut into your productivity, which can become a serious problem. However, there is a solution. Corrugated roll file are the most affordable solution to the problem of putting your rolled documents away while keeping them accessible. The right organizational equipment keeps your work space neat with all you need on hand and organized, so you can focus on your work rather than a game of hide-and-seek with your documents.

Adir’s 25” Storage File is an economical solution for your storage and organizational needs.  Its dimension are  17 1/2"w x 17 1/2"d x 25"h, which makes it large enough to hold up to 16 25” inch long documents with roll diameters of 4”  and compact enough to not take over your office floor space. You can easily assemble it in just a few minutes with no tools! In fact, you may want to just set up two, as its corrugated fiberboard is sturdy enough to withstand stacking. Its white color allows it to make a clean impression and for your labels of contents to show up clearly.

Its sturdy enough to stack.

Adir’s storage file is proudly manufactured in the USA with guaranteed quality and value. We find that it compares favorably with the ManagerRolled Document Storage 16 Tube (25"). Not only is it available at a lower price, but its fixed dividers offer better durability and stability than the Manager ones. You can expect this corrugated roll file to serve you well. You’ll be more productive when your documents are well organized, and that will leave you with more free time for when you do want to play games.Tiger Supplies is a Authorized Dealer  by Adir Corp.

Tiger Supplies Inc. (www.TigerSupplies.com), Irvington, NJ, is pleases to announce that we now carry the line of SOKKIA surveying products. With Sokkia Instruments line up now offered by TigerSupplies.com, you can work with one-man operation, better accuracy and lower prices, all without sacrificing quality or job site workmanship. Sokkia offers total stations under five thousand dollars with full data collector support, theodolites with harsh environment durability, auto levels priced with the big box stores and rotary lasers with the features you expect for the big names. Start working smarter and for less without the worries of owning an generic instrument that offers no support, parts availability, product training or worldwide availability.

” Our objective is very clear,” explains Charlie Stein, General Manager “our most recent move to a new 50,000 sq. ft. location, significantly increased our stocking and servicing capabilities As a result, we are looking for more efficient ways to service our clients, both existing and prospective”.

Mr. Stein draws a comparison between the new line and the company itself. “Customers will have a better selection of goods, and recognize us as a well organized establishment, with comprehensive product lines. Our same day shipping policy and more importantly the competitive pricing will impress the consumer with our serious commitment to quality service”.

The Leica Disto D5

I was talking to a friend the other day, who works in the roofing business. He was complaining to me about his old age. “It’s not easy to climb up onto the roof anymore,” he grumbled, “Every time I lean that ladder against the wall and look up, the roof seems to have gotten further away. If only I could save myself a trip up and down.”

If he had complained about this a couple of months ago I would have just given him a sympathetic pat on the back and continued the conversation. But, now I had a solution for him!

Leica had announced that they were coming out with a new Laser Distance Measuring Device, the Disto D5. I was curious as to what new functions the Disto D5 would have so I researched it and what I found astounded me!

The Leica Disto D5 has a new function that no other Laser Distance Measuring Device has! It is called the Trapezium function. It can measure roof slopes and facade areas quickly with just the push of a button! Which means that you can stand on the ground, with the Disto D5 in your hand, shoot it to the roof in a couple of places, and it will come up with an area for you!

I excitedly informed my friend of this new device, and I assured him that it would save him many trips up and down his ladder! He was ecstatic!

“That’s not all!” I explained enthusiastically, “The Disto D5 is a very user friendly tool. It has complex equations that it breaks down for the user into simple answers and measurements. The Disto D5 integrated digital point finder with a 4x zoom and a color display. It makes finding the target at long distances much easier.”

“The Disto D5 also has a built in tilt sensor,” I continued breathlessly. “You can quickly and simply measure slopes up to ± 45°. The tilt sensor also allows you to measure absolutely horizontally or measure past obstructions (horizontal distance). You can also measure up to 100 m without a target plate and up to 200 m using a target plate, without having to take a single step!”

My friend looked at me in amazement. “This device has everything I need!” he said, “I want one and I’m going to buy one!”

Topcon Date Collector FC-250

When you are on the field, you don’t want to be bogged down by cables, slow processors, or equipment that is complicated to use.  You need agility, efficiency, and dependability. Topcon Positioning Systems understands that.  They designed the FC-250  field controller to provide the functionality surveyors demand and the durability they need for their work on the field. The Topcon FC-250 is a model of the next generation in field control technology, delivering a package designed for optimum capability, convenience, and performance.  

The package

The FC-250 delivers just what you’re looking for in a compact and rugged package.

It  measures just 7.72 in. x 4.21 in. x 2.40 in. and weighs only 1.5 pounds. But there’s nothing lightweight about its performance. It contains a powerful computer based on the latest Windows Mobile®  6.5 operating system with a 806MHz processor and a Marvel PXA320 microprocessor.  The FC-250 can hold  1GB in flash storage; it has built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology and WiFi.

Capability

The integrated Bluetooth® can be used to interface to GPRS enabled cell phones to receive or send data along the way or to transfer everything at once when you are done. The FC-250  interface is completely user friendly. Even novices will quickly learn to navigate the full functionality it offers. As you would expect, the FC-250 function with  all of Topcon’s data collector software applications, such as TopSURV 7 and Pocket3D, as well as other productivity applications.  Its processes are fast enough to handle full color graphics – even video.  It can even work in real time with live images.

Built for the outdoors   

The FC-250’s design shows an understanding of real life conditions for outdoor use with with all the features you need at your fingertips and no cables to trip you up. Its VGA touch sensitive sreen is very easy to use, and the 3.8” full color display won’t make you squint. It is LED backlit and readable even in sunlight.

 Up for a rough trip

It operates at an extreme range of temperatures from -4°F to +122°F, and its environmentally sealed housing keeps it safe. The media card cover is weatherproof, and the ports are covered to keep them protected.  Its environmental rating is IP-66. The rugged casing is strong enough to withstand shock resistance even from a fall of 3 feet onto concrete.

 Convenience on the go

Aside from its durability, the housing is ergonomically designed for comfortable handling. The device’s battery allows it to run for 6-10 hours on the field. Even when there are no outlets handy, you can keep it powered by swapping out the easily removable Li-ion batteries for a backup that is internally recharged.

 Easy data transfers

 Both the Bluetooth and WiFi components are hardwired inside the device, allowing the CF card slot to remain open and available for other CF devices. The slots make it easy to add extra memory cards as needed with no need to dig out specialized tools.  You can use the cards for data transfer and exchange with other devices, or, if you prefer, you can use a USB memory stick that will fit the USB 1.1 Type A slot. You can also opt to use ActiveSync on your PC to

transfer data through the medium of Bluetooth® or a USB cable.

Topcon has been building surveying instruments for over 75 years, so the people there really know what the pros need to get the job done. Tiger Supplies is a Topcon Authorized Dealer for  all Topcon Total Stations and Date Collectors