Biometric Gun Safes for the Money Reviews
A modern vault that is sure to keep your weapons and other valuables safe from the hands of strangers, the PRO VTi is our top recommendation. It is reasonably priced considering the innovative technologies it utilizes and the durable design it boasts, making for a smart acquisition in terms of safety. When you purchase it, you also receive two spare manual keys in case the fingerprint system fails or you simply want to opt for a classic method of opening it, a smart key, an AC power adapter, the battery that powers it, the mounting hardware, a micro-USB charging cable, and a steel security cable.
Design
On the exterior, it measures 14.5 inches by 10.6 inches by 3.3 inches, while on the interior it measures 13.7 inches by 6.5 inches by 2.75 inches. This makes it incredibly spacious, ensuring enough space to conveniently deposit your weapons and other small valuables you want to keep out of sight. It weighs 16 pounds, so it won’t be difficult to install, mount, or move around whenever it is needed. It boasts an ingenious one-piece design, the 14-gauge steel the housing is made with ensuring that it won’t succumb to damage easily, making it impossible for intruders to gain access to its contents. On the interior, it is padded with non-absorbent closed cell foam that ensures your firearm will be kept in perfect conditions.
Access Systems
There are a total of 5 systems set in place for you to access the vault. There is the obvious biometric system that allows up to 20 unique fingerprints to be inserted, the most convenient of all opening methods. As previously mentioned, it comes with two manual keys, keys that allow you classic-style entry in the vault. A smart key gives you another opening possibility, a more convenient option to go for as it grants instant access. Lastly, you can open it via Bluetooth with the help of the app that you install on your smartphone.
Mention Worthy Features and Specs
- Features an adjustable interior LED light that allows you to decide the visibility you have when accessing your belongings.
- Features anti-impact latches that are specially built to resist forceful impact and heavy slamps.
- Unibody construction ensures it lacks any weak points that could be exploited by perpetrators.
- When 6 consecutive incorrect keypad entries occur, it automatically enters the sleep mode for 4 minutes.
- Features a motion activated alarm that has 3 levels of sensitivity.
Battery
The lithium-ion battery that powers it takes a mere two and a half hours to fully charge, and the micro-USB charging kit needed for the procedure is included in the package with the product. When fully charged, it provides with months of power so that you won’t have to constantly think about its status and worry the vault might become vulnerable easily as this won’t happen.
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- Illuminated keypad features a proximity sensor and allows over 19 million possible combinations
- You can turn the alarm sound on or off whenever you want
- Interior LED lights can be adjusted to your liking
- Interior closed cell foam design block moisture to keep your firearm in perfect conditioning
- Backed by a 3-year warranty and accompanied by a 30-day return guarantee
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With an interactive companion app which makes monitoring easy, as well as opening and closing it, the PRO VTi stands at the top of this market without a doubt. There are only perks to be enjoyed with it as it allows up to 20 unique user IDs, and it comes with all the needed accessories, like a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and a micro-USB charging kit, thus sparing you of making any extra purchases.
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The S6000 might be on the expensive side, but when drawing the line after analyzing what it puts at your disposal, it is worth the investment. It uses an F.B.I. certified fingerprint sensor with 3D imaging which won’t ever allow the occurrence of mishaps, an issue that is encountered with cheap sensors. In case you forget to lock it after you put the gun inside or take it out, it will automatically lock itself. It can store up to 40 different users/profiles at a time, which is more than what most biometric vaults are able to deliver. The solid steel construction it boasts makes it impossible to break, the safe being passed through resistance tests that verify this aspect. It puts off a loud alarm when anyone is tampering with it or trying to steal it. By far, one of its most spectacular features is the self-diagnostic function which passes it through a thorough automatic diagnostic, providing you important details on the LCD screen like remaining battery power. Furthermore, the picoPower CPU it utilizes is designed to maintain a cutting-edge performance, all while consuming little power.
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- Intuitive management system allows you to add and remove users easily
- Self diagnostics feature ensures that any issues with battery power and other elements are automatically detected by it and displayed on the screen
- Tamper alerts announce you when anyone is trying to tamper with it or steal it
- Features an F.B.I. silicon based censor which utilizes a precision 3D imaging system
- At night, a low intensity nightlight illuminates the interior when you are using it
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- More expensive than other entries on this market
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Accompanied by a plethora of features, the Verifi is a must-have for any responsible firearm owner. The alarm it outputs when anyone tempers with it reduces chances of it being stolen or the kids reaching the weapon, this the high-precision F.B.I. silicon based sensor ensures there is no room for error when it comes to the recognition of your fingerprint as an authorized user.
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A rugged smart vault that despite its strong profile that makes it basically unbreakable is easy to transport as it is actually lightweight, the VT20i uses a high-resolution biometric fingerprint scanner that will perfectly read your fingerprint each time you use it, and can store up to 20 different user IDs at a time. It comes with a rechargeable battery that takes 2 and a half hours to fully charge and provides power for up to 3 months of use. The companion app allows you to track usage and view a log of when it has been opened or closed. In addition, on the companion app, you can view stats like the status of the battery, and unlock it when you are within its range for enhanced convenience. It features a keypad which allows over 40 thousand combinations as an extra security measure, keypad which is illuminated when there are low light conditions. Finally, another mention worthy element is the fact that it comes with a complete set of accessories which include mounting hardware, a charging kit, and a 4-foot steel security cable.
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- Responsive LED lighting allows you to locate it easily when there are poor lighting conditions
- Smartphone app allows you to conveniently unlock it when you are within a close range
- High resolution sensor ensures your fingerprint will be accurately stored in it
- Keypad provides an extra security measure, allowing you to pick a code out of over 40 thousand different possible combinations
- 2 color options – Stealth Black and Urban Camo
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Not the cheapest option out there but one still worth taking into consideration is the VT20i which uses a high-resolution fingerprint scanner to ensures no one else except you and the ones you give authority to will be able to unlock it and access your gun. Light yet durable, it is a product we trust and strongly recommend.
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As it can store up to 20 different fingerprints, the SVB500 is one of the few economy pistol vaults that actually boasts a feature-rich profile. It initially requires two admin fingerprints to be set up, and the rest is up to you as you will be able to grant access to your pistol vault to whoever you want. In case of emergency, more precisely when there is a failure or battery power drainage, situations where you cannot use the biometric feature, it comes with two back-up keys that allow you to access your firearm. In it, you can store .45 and 9-millimeter handguns as it measures only 2.25 by 5.75 by 8.5 inches on the interior. The standard 9V battery it runs on needs to be replaced only once every 3-4 months, so maintenance worth won’t be required all that often. It features interior lighting that is not excessively bright to give your position away to burglars, but bright enough to help you find the firearm in case of a break-in when you cannot open the lights inside the room. Furthermore, it is accompanied by a 5-year warranty on parts and labor, so any defect that appears will be taken care of without the manufacturing company charging you a cent for the procedure.
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- Soft foam interior keeps the pistol safe from damage
- Comes with two backup override keys that allow you to access it without using your fingerprint
- Interior courtesy light illuminates the weapon so that you may easily pick it up in low light conditions
- Due to precise fittings it features, no one will be able to pry it open
- Allows you to mount it basically anywhere you want
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A vault for pistols that ensures no one else except you will access the firearm, the SVB500 made it into our top not only due to its feature-rich and innovative profile, but due to the compact design it boasts, lengthy warranty, as well as the reasonable asking price it comes at.
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If you are on a budget but you still want to experience quality at its finest when it comes to the storing space for your firearm, this SentrySafe model is the ideal option to go for. As expected, it uses biometric fingerprint recognition to allow access to the content inside it. In terms of interior capacity, it is generously spaced, measuring 0.08 cubic feet and thus ensuring the firearm sits neatly in it. Due to the pry resistant design of the door and the solid steel construction, it ensures unauthorized access to the content is impossible. It features a compression gas strut which allows single-handed access for enhanced convenience and automatically opens the lid when you enter the right combination. It is certified by the California Department of Justice, an aspect that enhances trustworthiness. In addition, it weighs only 11.9 pounds, which makes it easy for you to take it with when you are on business trips or vacations as an extra safety measure.
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- Premium foam lining ensures your firearm will be kept in a perfect state when stored
- Pry resistant design ensures unauthorized access to the content inside it is impossible
- Compression gas strut entry open the door in a silent manner
- Reasonably priced – one of the best price to quality ratios out there
- Bolt down mounting hardware makes it almost impossible for thieves to remove it from your home or office
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- Lacks interior LED lighting that would have made it easy to use it under poor lighting conditions
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Although it lacks some of the features which accompany higher priced models, this smart vault is still a go-to option, especially for those who are on a tight budget. With a generous interior capacity that ensures your firearm is kept safe, and foam lining that keeps it in a perfect condition aesthetically, it is an option we urge you to take into consideration.
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Viking Security Safe VS-20BLX
Boasting a solid construction that ensures perpetrators won’t be able to break into it, and denying strangers the possibility to open it as it features two types of security measures, more precisely through fingerprint scan or a PIN code, the VS-20BLX is the best place to store your weapon in. not only does it deny strangers access to your firearm, but it ensures the small ones won’t be able to put their hands on it either. Inside, it measures 7.5 inches in height, 7.5 inches in depth, and 11.62 inches in width. On the interior, it features a removable shelf that you can use to store more items at once. Another feature that is quite useful is the interior LED light that turns on as you open it to guide you. When the door is left open for more than 1 minute, an alarm goes off to announce you of the occurrence. Unfortunately, it isn’t water or fireproof, which is a minor downside to its design as other models are built to be resistant against these elements as well. Additionally, the manufacturing company backs it with a 1-year warranty.
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- Alarm goes off if you leave the door open for more than 1 minute
- Interior LED light helps you locate the firearm at night
- Pry-resistant design makes it impossible for intruders to open it
- Backed with a 1-year warranty
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- It isn’t water of fire proof
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An accessible option price-wise and a vault that is sure to keep your gun away from the hands of children or perpetrators as it cannot be opened without the knowledge of a PIN code or through fingerprint scan, the VS-10BLX is a great option for firearm owners who put safety before everything else.
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We start off by praising the asking price of the Artemis as it is the cheapest entry in our top and one of the most reasonably priced high-tech smart vaults out there. Easy to use and lightweight, despite what your impression might be after checking out its price, it is a product worth the money as it indeed provides protection and storage for your firearm. It is powered by four AA batteries which provide up to 1 year of use, so this is an aspect you need not worry about. The thick padded interior provides a snug storage space where you can be sure the firearm will be protected against scratches. Of course, we cannot overlook its generous 200 unique fingerprints capacity that vastly surpasses what most products at the moment have to offer. Additionally, the 360-degree omnidirectional print scanner ensures that regardless of the direction from which you press with your finger, your print will be read without a problem as long as it is stored in its memory.
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- Features 4 mounting holes that allow you to secure it into place
- Thick padded interior provides a snug fit for the firearm, ensuring it won’t scratch or have anything bad happen to it
- 360-degree omni-directional scanner reads your fingerprint from any direction
- Battery life of approximately 1 year
- Loud tamper alarm sounds off after 5 unauthorized, failed attempts at unlocking it
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- Some customers have had issues when programming it – this is not a common occurrence, however
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One of the cheapest entries on the market, the Artemis does not put quality on a secondary place despite what impression you might be left with after checking out the asking price. It features on of the most comprehensive and accurate biometric technologies at the moment, the 360-degree omni-directional scanner ensuring safe and easy access to its interior content based on your fingerprint.
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As a gun owner, it is your personal responsibility to make sure children and unauthorized users do not access your weapons. Evidently, the best way to make sure that the firearm is secure is to lock it inside a safe like the ones we previously talked about. Not only do they ensure a complete lockdown of the gun, but these products provide the most modern and convenient manner to lock and unlock them when needed, which is through the use of the biometric technology, of course.
For utter security, the Vaultek PRO VTi is your go-to choice, its ability to store up to 20 unique fingerprints and the durability of the casing ensuring no one but you and those who you give access to will be able to unlock and use it. If the number of unique fingerprints it can store is what interests you the most, then the Artemis Handgun Safe is what you need as it allows you to store up to 200 of them. On the other hand, if you want a compact, lightweight safe that is made with durable materials and that can’t be broken into, the GunVault SVB500 is the right one as it measures only 3.5 inches by 6.5 inches by 13 inches on the exterior, weighs a mere 7 pounds, and is made with high-quality 18-gauge steel.
