My daughter recently got married and she has a handgun. She is need of a small gun safe to store it in.
I was curious if you good folks had some recommendations for her? Probably looking for something with a key and a code. Bio-metric is a bonus but not required.
Thanks
Looking for recommendations for small gun safe
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Re: Looking for recommendations for small gun safe
I have both versions of this clamshell pistol safe.
The keyed and also the combination.
I keep one attached with the supplied cable to a seat frame in my van in case I need to enter a CPZ when out and about and armed.
https://usa.palmettostatearmory.com/gun ... large.html
https://palmettostatearmory.com/gun-vau ... large.html
The keyed and also the combination.
I keep one attached with the supplied cable to a seat frame in my van in case I need to enter a CPZ when out and about and armed.
https://usa.palmettostatearmory.com/gun ... large.html
https://palmettostatearmory.com/gun-vau ... large.html
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Re: Looking for recommendations for small gun safe
Thanks. I should have also mentioned this would be for their apartment since she does have a small one in her car already.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for small gun safe
I also have one similar to this.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pistol-Hand-Gu ... 2663442458" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?
Mine is over 10 years old and uses a 9v battery. Some of the new ones have a rechargeable battery.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pistol-Hand-Gu ... 2663442458" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?
Mine is over 10 years old and uses a 9v battery. Some of the new ones have a rechargeable battery.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for small gun safe
I have had one of the electric with rubber buttons on the top and I can't keep batteries in the thing. I tried dating the battery changes and almost everytime I go to check it, they are already dead. Gave up and use they key now.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for small gun safe
Thanks for the suggestions.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for small gun safe
Small safes serve an important purpose. In my experience, the multiple AA battery models have more reserved power than the 9 volt ones. But, these are all made to a price. If it was my daughter (and I have one), I’d supply a second small safe with a cheap but reliable gun in it. A Taurus 85 wheelgun in 38 is freaking amazing when the other safe will not open because the battery is low or it has failed.
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Oh, and then I’d put a reminder in my phone to give her new batteries for it every year.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for small gun safe
I have two GunVault's: one standard and one deluxe, no issues with either... I also have a liberty clamshell type safe in the truck no issues with that either.. All can be had for around $100 on Amazon..
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Re: Looking for recommendations for small gun safe
Bought 2 of THESE. And I have had no issues, batteries last a long time, seems very well made. Then I started watching the "Lock Picking Lawyer" on u-tube, and with this PICK SET, also from Amazon, he entered that exact safe just as fast as I can with a key. But the average burgler probably doesn't shop on Amazon.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for small gun safe
I've got simplex type boxes (don't know if they still sell those or not anymore) and an electronic one, but I'm not under any illusions that they'll defeat a detirmined burglar. The lock boxes for mainly to keep small children from accessing a handgun while at home or someone trying to do a smash and grab to my car if I'm away from it and have to go into a criminal protection zone. (the box in the car is not in plain sight and secured to the car)techmike wrote:Bought 2 of THESE. And I have had no issues, batteries last a long time, seems very well made. Then I started watching the "Lock Picking Lawyer" on u-tube, and with this PICK SET, also from Amazon, he entered that exact safe just as fast as I can with a key. But the average burgler probably doesn't shop on Amazon.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for small gun safe
I can recommend the Fort Knox pistol safe. I have three of them. Pricey, but they're as good as it gets. Enough room for the pistol and extra mags & flashlight. I can also recommend the newer Amsec Heavy Duty pistol safe - basically the same thing with the same features. I don't care for battery or key-operated quick-access boxes.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for small gun safe
I have family that are LEOs and the number one tool car thieves and people that break into cars is small cutters for gun box cables that are often left in cars.
I’ve had a lot of gun boxes, Gun Vault are junk, I have a half dozen that quit working. Hornady’s are pretty good but for a pistol safe Instead of a gun box Fort Knox with mechanical buttons is tops but a bit pricey.
I’ve had a lot of gun boxes, Gun Vault are junk, I have a half dozen that quit working. Hornady’s are pretty good but for a pistol safe Instead of a gun box Fort Knox with mechanical buttons is tops but a bit pricey.
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