Topic: The Best Gun Safes of 2023 (Read 40 times)
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There are two things you should know about gun safes: The good ones are heavy, and they don’t co*e cheap. As the best gun safe for the money This Signature E-Lock safe straddles that line of being not too heavy and not too expensive(just over $2,000), while still holding a good amount of guns and keeping them secure.
It includes a door panel for holding handguns and accessories, which frees up room on the interior for more long guns or valuables. The SecuRam electronic pin pad is easy to use, especially co*pared to the dial locks. I have a SecuRam pin pad on my gun safe, and I suggest keeping a spare 9 volt battery on hand. If there is ever an issue with opening your safe, a fresh battery usually solves it. After a few years of use, I did need to get a new keypad and I found the SecuRam customer service to be top-notch. Like most safes, this one will be delivered curbside. You’ll be responsible for bringing the safe into your home.
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The Hornady Rapid is the best bedside gun safe but it does more than keep your firearm secure. It’s not out of place on a nightstand, thanks to its digital clock and two USB ports. The spring assisted drawer pops open when you use the RFID tag, access code, or key to open. RFID access is my preferred method and I think it’s faster than a biometric scanner. Just wave the tag in front of the drawer and it pops open.
It’s a hefty safe at 18 pounds, but that’s a good thing. The weight helps it stay in place and is a product of its solid construction. Bolting the safe to the table it rests on or using the supplied cable lock will add an additional level of security. Just keep in mind that this safe won’t be as secure and isn’t fire resistant like other safes. But, for a rapid access handgun safe meant for your bedside, this is a smart bet.
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The Vaultek LifePod 2.0 is a portable safe that can slide into a desk drawer or nightstand. It’s available as a biometric or co*bination safe. I bought it for road trips and to use in a desk drawer. It co*es with a steel cable to anchor the safe, and Vaultek offers several accessories for organizing items inside the safe.
I have the co*bination safe and find it fast to open if the tabs on the sides are not secured. If the tabs are secured, it’s not a speedy or quiet process. It can hold a full-size pistol, two spare magazines, and a flashlight—all my EDC gear. The safe co*es with a tray that acts like a shelf and allows you to store items above or below it. The tray is one of the best features of the safe. You can fit a slim, co*pact single stack (micro 9s) like an M&P shield under the tray and keep additional gear on top. Or you can put spare magazines under the tray, double stack mags will fit under it, and two co*pact pistols on top. My Sig P365 XMACRO is right at the max width for a gun on top of the the tray. It gives you options to secure and organize all your gear inside the safe. I do find the tray function ideal for concealed carry pistols and if you’re using the safe for a full size handgun you’ll want to go without it.
Ultimately this is a really nice desk or bedside safe, that you can take on the road and expose to the elements. It’s well-made and has modular features that many users will appreciate.
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Sentry’s XL Quick Access biometric gun safe provides excellent security, and the padded foam inside admirably protects your contents. The case is roomy, plenty big for a pair of 1911s or a few co*pact home-defense pistols. Thanks to the fingerprint scanner, entrance is easy. And the silent digital lock (no beep), and override key provides plenty of stealth. Excellent interior lighting makes it easy to access your contents when the lights in the house are out, and you hear an intruder in your home.
I’m not a fan of the override key location, but that’s really the only co*plaint I have about the spacious safe. If you need the room to stow a pair of your pistols and other contents, the Sentry XL is hard to beat. -Jace Bauserman
Read our full review of the best biometric gun safes to learn more.
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Discreet firearm storage is a trend among gun owners. From art that holds a handgun to coffee tables that hold a few handguns, there are a lot of unique ways to keep your guns hidden in plain sight. But, in my opinion, the most nondescript is this full length mirror from Tactical Walls—no one expects a mirror to have a hidden co*partment. It has plenty of space for a long gun, handguns, and other valuables. You can access those items quickly, the door slides open when the magnetic lock is unlocked. The biggest downside is that it’s not easy to install and you have to cut a hole in your wall. It’s also important to note that this isn’t a safe and it won’t keep a determined person from accessing your valuables. But, if you’re ok with that, then this is a great option for storing firearms.
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This is a biometric safe that unlocks with a fingerprint scan. But, its high-tech features don’t stop there. The Vaultek RS500i Rifle Safe also has Wi-Fi connectivity that allows you to monitor the safe with the Vaultek app. The app gives instant alerts for safe activity, battery status, the history log, and you can adjust the brightness of the interior light. It’s a lightweight safe at just 93 pounds, which means it can be easily moved and installed on a second floor.
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It’s important to understand the intended use for the Liberty Safe Box before buying. It is not the most secure and it does not have a fire resistance rating. But, it is light enough to be transported, is TSA approved, meets California’s requirements for a transportation safe, and it easily fits into a drawer. If you need an affordable safe (about $30) for your bedside or need one for flying with your handgun, this is a great safe to fill those roles. It has anti-pry features and the keys used to open the safe aren’t generic. It also includes a cable to secure the safe to something solid.
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Most gun owners choose to protect their guns with a large safe, which they’ll keep in a basement or garage. The downside to those two locations is that they can get damp and humid. That moisture causes wood stocks to swell and surface rust to form on firearms. Those are obviously bad things, but you don’t have to move your safe. You just have to use a method for keeping moisture out of your safe. There are a ton of great options out there, from disposable moisture-absorbing crystals to the best gun safe dehumidifiers. One that stands out above the rest is the Lockdown GoldenRod. It creates heat and air circulation to reduce moisture and prevent moisture from settling on your guns. The device heats up to around 120 degrees, so you don’t want a plastic or wood stock resting against it. I find this dehumidifier especially effective in cold basements or in garages during winter. In a garage, you might want to add absorbing crystals, like the