Guides & Articles

A listing-based review of the SentrySafe QAP1E, a plain keypad pistol box with an override key, a modest foam interior and several gaps and conflicts in its listing.

A listing-based review of the RPNB wall-mounted pistol safe, a slim vertical keypad box with a drop-down drawer and flexible mounting, including what the listing leaves out.

A listing-based review of the Langger biometric pistol lock box: size, access methods, mounting and the details to verify before you buy.

A listing-based look at the Hornady Lockbox, a compact key-operated steel case with a lock-down cable, covering fit, access speed, security claims and alternatives.

A listing-based review of the GunVault MicroVault MV500, a thin keypad pistol safe with a 2-inch interior, covering fit, battery and key backup, and how it compares.

A listing-based review of the FSDC MLC5200 keyed steel lock box: size, internal hinge, travel notes and why it is not a substitute for a safe.

A listing-based review of the Fitsafe Bluetooth biometric safe: access methods, USB emergency power, cable mounting and the specs you should confirm.

A listing-based review of the Bulldog BD1050 digital pistol vault: keypad, tamper alarm, interior size, mounting holes and the gaps to check before buying.

A listing-based look at the BBRKIN 5-6 gun rifle safe: keypad and key access, long-gun fit, mounting holes and the details you should confirm first.

A listing-based review of the Barska Biometric Rifle Safe, a fingerprint-access cabinet for up to four long guns with silent mode and a five-point steel lock.

A step-by-step guide to anchoring a gun safe on concrete, wood floors and walls, plus how to secure a portable safe in an apartment or car with a cable.

How to work out the right gun safe size from what you store and where it will live, why advertised gun counts run high, and when a small handgun box is the right fit.