Ohioan here asking for a friend who recently relocated down to Lithia (which I understand is east of Tampa) and really isn't computer/internet savvy.

He's looking to buy a new safe for his place and wasn't sure if there were any reputable/recommended safe dealers in the area (Lithia, Brandon or even east side of Tampa) - I'm hoping the Florida HTF can provide some help/suggestions. He's somewhat partial to Liberty safes but I'll take any recommendations even if they aren't a Liberty dealer.

Thanks!

Action Safe (or action safe lock and key. Something like that) on Gunn Hwy. Ed is a Liberty dealer and they are good people. They also have a lot of good deals on used TL30x6 safes if you want a real safe.

I recommend going there in person. They are not phone people and you will get the wrong impression (I did) if you talk over the phone.

No idea about a dealer near Tampa but I have been very happy with my sturdy safe.
Shipping from sturdy to my garage was less than what I had been quoted for delivery locally.
Check them out on YouTube then have your buddy call for a quote. They often have a special not listed on the site.
I got an upgrade to 5ga steel and a small discount for b stock last time.

Most firearms safes are just fire rated and not burglary rated.  If you want a true burglary rated safe, it needs a TL rating or a 6x6x6 and they are not cheap.  No matter what safe you have makes sure your guns are insured and. Check that your homeowners policy will cover them because a lot do not.  I was in the safe industry for 13 years and if you know what you’re doing, they are all easy to get in

This. They delivered my Liberty Safe. Great people

Action delivered my Liberty 23 15 years ago … I need it moved from Brandon to Riverview … I have talked with Ed a few times about my move , it's about 3fity ... i tell him to see if we can combine a trip and he has been good about  the idea … my safe is about 560 lbs. I think. If you really want it bad enough you can always steal it but it would take some risky business

Thank you all for your suggestions and comments - I will pass them on.