GUN SAFES

[WMD]

I'm a newbie with kids (very curious ones) and I was looking to get a safe. What type do people usually have by the bed - i can't imagine that I'd be able to use a combination if I really needed a gun.

 

[boston_007]

http://www.biometricsdirect.com/fingerprintsafe.htm


http://www.gunvault.com/



I have both the gun vault and the biometric safe. I prefer the biometric vault due to the ease of use. Both are a secure, practical choice with children in the house.
Don't forget that it's never too early to teach them the do's and don'ts around firearms!

 

[senorFrog]

Will the biometric allow you to program multiple fingerprints for access? E.g. You and your spouse. So either would have access, if required.

 

[Bruce for NH State Rep]

Most of the biometric vaults I've seen do allow for multiple fingerprints to be registered.

Would kinda suck to do a Def Leppard lose your hand one day in a car accident and then have to access your guns in a hurry on the next.

 

[Jay G]

I'm a newbie with kids (very curious ones) and I was looking to get a safe. What type do people usually have by the bed - i can't imagine that I'd be able to use a combination if I really needed a gun.

I went the cheap route - got a Sentry from Wally world for under the bed, $50 and it fits three guns. It's key-operated only, which means that you need to train yourself to grab the key and go. But there's no battery to fail at crucial moments, and it fits under the bed...

 

[C-pher]

I'm partial to a non-electronic lock as well.

And you'd be suprised how fast that you get when using a combo.

After opening my safe over and over, I really don't pay attention to how I open it. I just get to my numbers, but the spins just seem to come now.

Still, I don't think that I can do it in the dark, but at least I'm not screwed if a battery goes...or the electronics failed.

 

[jpdopes]

I have a Gun Vault. I bought it because I have 2 young children. I chose this over a key accessed safe because I didn't want to take the risk of them or a friend finding the key. (of course I am educating them as well to reduce the curiosity factor) The gun vault offers very quick access...you can program any sequence you want. I change the batteries once a year and haven't had a problem.

 

[Adam_MA]

Plus, in a pinch, the gunvault also has key backup.

Adam

 

[boston_007]

Will the biometric allow you to program multiple fingerprints for access? E.g. You and your spouse. So either would have access, if required.

Yes, the biometric vault does allow for multiple prints. I had to laugh MB when I read your Def Leppard comment; I programmed a print from both hands to avoid such a scenario.

 

[dam8]

gun safes are a must! I bought a pistol pal. Steel, heavy coated drawer. 5 button combo lock and yes very fast after a bit of practice.

 

[FalArAk]

I keep mine on the nightstand.. No kids

Why don't you remove the magazine and place it under your matress and keep the gun on a nightstand ? Or just put everything under the matress.Quicker than trying to access a safe, and relatively safe from your kids.

 

[senorFrog]

I keep mine on the nightstand.. No kids

Why don't you remove the magazine and place it under your matress and keep the gun on a nightstand ? Or just put everything under the matress.Quicker than trying to access a safe, and relatively safe from your kids.

I think even without kids you're breaking the law. You should think about your financial liability if something were to happen.

The statement in BOLD just plain scares me.

 

[matt]

I keep mine on the nightstand.. No kids :

Why don't you remove the magazine and place it under your matress and keep the gun on a nightstand ? Or just put everything under the matress.Quicker than trying to access a safe, and relatively safe from your kids.

I think even without kids you're breaking the law. Plus, you should think about your financial liability if something were to happen.

Your statement in BOLD just plain scares me.

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