This statement is right on the money. I had a Browning ProSteel safe lock and jam on me recently and after several days of speaking with various locksmiths and Browning I resorted to cutting it open myself. I was honestly pretty surprised how simple it was. This of course was after several long conversations with Browning and confirming how/where to cut to do as minimal damage as possible so I could possibly "fix" it.

The safe will deter the thief and/or delay them long enough for law enforcement or the homeowner to interrupt their activities....

In my garage = thief can easily get through garage door (i think a 12yr old girl can get into a builder grade garage door), has easy access to everything they need to get in safe (blow torch, saws, axe, crowbar, chains, tannerite), has all the time in the world to get into a safe because I don't keep my dog, motion detection alarm system, motion detection camera system in garage.

In my house = thief has to get past my security bars, get past my dog, cut power for alarm system before signal goes out (eventhough its on battery backup with cellular), cut power to my cameras, actually find my safe (it's well hidden and hard to access), then try to break into it.

My Browning keeps all the dust out. My safe is in a garage/workshop with all my metal and wood working tools. Everything is covered in dust, but the contents of the safe are clean.

Anyone have a problem with dust gathering in their safe? Which brand?

Lol! Sounds like you have given him access to everything he needs in your garage to easily and more quietly work inside your house. He could take out your dog much easier inside your house without the neighbors hearing than if your dog was in the back yard where it will bark, cry etc... and get your neighbors attention.

I use my garage because logistically it makes the most sense in my current home. My next build I'm going to have my closet much bigger with double doors to accommodate my safe.

My Browning keeps all the dust out. My safe is in a garage/workshop with all my metal and wood working tools. Everything is covered in dust, but the contents of the safe are clean.

Anyone have a problem with dust gathering in their safe? Which brand?

IMO, temperature and humidity variations are too great to keep firearms in a garage. I was able to get me wife to agree to letting me put our's in the bedroom by letting her pick one based on its appearance. I found a nice looking flat screen TV stand and moved the TV from the wall to the top of the safe.

I think getting my wife to recognize the safe would be used to protect other valuables helped sell her on it as well. If your wife has expensive jewelry or heirloom items, it should be no-brainier. Her valuables are well protected and more quickly available.