American Security LP serieshttp://www.amsecusa.com/gun-safes-LP-main.htm
A good middle-of-the-road safe, IMO.
12 ga steel, 45 min fire rating, 672 lbs empty. DIAL LOCK!
I too have a small document fire safe (Sentry from Wally) in the bottom with the really important documents in it. (Check the dimensions before you buy
) This doubles (or more) the fire rating.As for firearm recommendations, I'm getting ready to outfit the family with XD subcompacts. I'm still trying to decide between the 9 or 40. I want to keep the same caliber for all four (wife, 2 boys, myself) but may get a 9 for the wife and us boys will carry the 40s. (One son is still a couple of years from his CHL and the youngest is 7 years. With the distinct possibility the Dem's will win, I'm trying to get ahead and provide for their future. If the gloom and doom doesn't happen, I haven't really lost anything.)
For a shotgun, Remington 870 express shotgun, just your garden variety. Birds to bears to bad guys, all one gun. Mossberg 500 are good also.
I'm also looking at the AK and SKS route for any civil unrest that may develop in the next few years. AK with 30 round mags for volume, SKS for back up or other family member. If you want to read some good articles on the AK wander over to http://www.warriortalk.com. Not as glamorous as an AR but (usually) cheaper and arguably more durable and reliable. Not trying to pick a fight folks just giving some food for thought.
I'll probably save my pennies for a Savage 308 (or 3006). Economical, basic rifle with a good rep. Double duty as dear rifle and longer range defensive rifle.
Lastly, ammo. This plays into some of my choices also. All handguns one caliber you only need to stockpile one caliber (don't get me wrong, I'm not giving up my .41 or .45, just not planning to stockpile 1K rounds for them). Another reason for the 7.62x39 platform. Ammo prices are also a consideration, at least for me.
So there, you asked for some recommendations and I gave you my thoughts. I don't have money to burn so my choices are good, reliable, and economical guns in calibers that are easily available and reasonably priced.
Good luck and sorry about your loss. Glad you and your's were safe.