Local gun store is selling complete AR rifles by Smith & Wesson and Colt for under $600. I would not want to buy more than a few since they could be banned in future.
This little Liberty safe makes a lot of sense. It appears to offer pretty good protection and it's light enough to move to a new house or apartment with only a hand truck. When I purchased my second safe, I went with a top-of-the-line pro steal from Browning. I have never been able to fill...
If the OP has no guns and needs one for self defense, then purchase seems prudent considering possible future events. Otherwise, Doug the Meanie has the best answer IMO.