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American Security - AM Series
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Key Features
American Security - AM Series
AM2020 - 20" (H) x 20" (W) x 20" (D)
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What Makes the AM Series Different

Security Construction & Burglary Protection
The AM Series resists theft through layered construction rather than any single feature. The 12-gauge steel body and 1/4-inch steel door slow down prying and forced entry, the drill-resistant hardplate protects the lock itself from direct attack, and three 1 1/4-inch locking bolts keep the door seated tightly even under pressure. None of this makes a safe impossible to defeat given enough time and the right tools, but it buys real time against the fast, opportunistic theft attempts that make up most residential burglaries.
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Certified Fire Protection & What It Means
AMSEC rates the AM Series at 45 minutes of fire resistance at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit through independent ETL testing, with the interior held below 350 degrees for the duration of that test. The intumescent door seal is what makes that possible: it swells to six or seven times its original size when heated, sealing the door gap against smoke and heat. That's enough margin to protect paper documents and photos, which begin to char around 450 degrees, through a realistic house fire scenario.
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Lock Type & Access Options
Day-to-day access runs through an illuminated electronic keypad, so household members can set their own code and get in quickly without a physical key to track. Stealth mode mutes the keypad tones for quieter access when you don't want to announce that you're opening the safe. Because the lock sits behind a drill-resistant hardplate, that convenience doesn't come at the cost of leaving the lock exposed to tampering.
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Interior Storage, Shelving & Organization
Installation, Placement & Bolting Down
One of the simplest ways to increase resistance is proper anchoring.
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Is This Protection Level Enough for Your Situation?
Frequently Asked Questions
Will an entry-level home safe like the AM Series actually stop a real burglary attempt?
Does a 45-minute fire rating mean this safe can also stop a burglary?
What does 12-gauge steel actually mean for how well the AM Series resists attack?
How difficult is it to get a 200 to 400 pound home safe into place?
Is the AM Series enough protection, or should I plan to buy a heavier safe later?
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Certified fire protection and UL-listed construction for balanced residential storage.
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American Security — AM Series
- Brand
- American Security
- Model
- AM Series
- Security Level
- 3 / 10
- Fire Rating
- Lock Type
- Locking Bars
- Gun Capacity