Best Single Pistol Safe/Vault For Multiple Locations in Home

[crays]

I was contacted by a family member for recommendations on the best/most reliable quick access pistol safes/vaults to use in a couple locations around the house.
Lokking for ability to hold a full size semi auto and a spare mag or 2.
Ease and reliabilty of access is desired, and he's leaning towards biometric.
There will be children at the residence, so that is a factor. There is urgency involved in procuring them as well.

I appreciate any input you all may have from your experiences.

I tried searching the site, but I'm working from my phone this evening so that wasn't super productive.

Thanks in advance.

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[funkymonkey1111]

the specific recommendations, but the arguments against biometric come down to condition of fingers--bloody/sweaty-wet/missing? Now, that may be on the farfetched side, but that's what i've seen as compared to numerical.

[fosbibr]

https://www.secureitgunstorage.com

I have their long gun products and would recommend.

[Fromk]

I have a Vaultek 20 series in my nightstand drawer. They offer biometric options that all have numerical backups as well as keyed access. I don't know if it's the "best" but it's served its purpose.

EDIT: I just looked at the price. Not sure what comparable products cost these days but I didn't pay nearly as much as they're asking these days. I felt like I should add this note.

[crays]

the specific recommendations, but the arguments against biometric come down to condition of fingers--bloody/sweaty-wet/missing? Now, that may be on the farfetched side, but that's what i've seen as compared to numerical.I'm not sold on biometric myself, but I think he's under the impression of it being faster and less fumble proof than push buttn, touchpad, etc.

Open to all recomenfstions at this point.

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[crays]

https://www.secureitgunstorage.com

I have their long gun products and would recommend.I look at their options.

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[crays]

I have a Vaultek 20 series in my nightstand drawer. They offer biometric options that all have numerical backups as well as keyed access. I don't know if it's the "best" but it's served its purpose.

EDIT: I just looked at the price. Not sure what comparable products cost these days but I didn't pay nearly as much as they're asking these days. I felt like I should add this note.Seems like Vaultek was mentioned in some of the older threads on here. Worth a look.

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[crays]

Thanks so far guys.
I'll steer him to Sportsman's to look at Vaultek since they are supposedly stocking them and have him check out the SecureIt site.

Still open for more options.

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[JohnnyEgo]

I've got two V-lines that I quite like for these purposes. Stoutly built, simplex mechanical push button combination lock that is very fast to operate, and no batteries to worry about. A bit pricey, but excellent for keeping curious little fingers to themselves.

[20X11]

I like the Onnais.

https://products.bestreviews.com/best-onnais-gun-safe?cid=650310434&aid=1246847515563348&eid=&tid=kwd-77928336262534:loc-4085&ul=134419&mt=e&n=o&d=c&dm=&dt&sn&adid=&k=onnais%20gun%20safe&p=&pc=&ap=&acid=45&msclkid=9eb99bc254f617f425d8f3c817d37397&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Prospecting%20-%20Gun%20%26%20Ammunition%20Storage%20%26%20Safes% 20-%20Bing&utm_term=onnais%20gun%20safe&utm_content=Onnais%20Gun%20Safe

[crays]

I've got two V-lines that I quite like for these purposes. Stoutly built, simplex mechanical push button combination lock that is very fast to operate, and no batteries to worry about. A bit pricey, but excellent for keeping curious little fingers to themselves.

Actually, I have an old v-line that has suited me well. Another good recommendation, if I can get him away from the biometrics.

[crays]

I like the Onnais.

https://products.bestreviews.com/best-onnais-gun-safe?cid=650310434&aid=1246847515563348&eid=&tid=kwd-77928336262534:loc-4085&ul=134419&mt=e&n=o&d=c&dm=&dt&sn&adid=&k=onnais%20gun%20safe&p=&pc=&ap=&acid=45&msclkid=9eb99bc254f617f425d8f3c817d37397&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Prospecting%20-%20Gun%20%26%20Ammunition%20Storage%20%26%20Safes% 20-%20Bing&utm_term=onnais%20gun%20safe&utm_content=Onnais%20Gun%20Safe

Not familiar with this one, but definitely worth looking into. Seems to be a bit cheaper than others. Time to read some reviews...

[20X11]

Not familiar with this one, but definitely worth looking into. Seems to be a bit cheaper than others. Time to read some reviews...

I should mention it has Fingerprint (multiple storable), code AND a good old manual key JIC you let the battery go too long.

[wctriumph]

Just a thought, you could just wear it …

[Clint45]

How old are the kids? The younger they are, the more alternatives available. The older they are, the more precautions you need, especially if they're untrustworthy. Not too difficult to break into those, especially if they're removable.

[crays]

Kids will range from toddler through preteen at different times. Adults watch great grandkids a fair amount and right their adult daughter and the preteens are staying temporarily while the situation gets sorted out.

You can probably take a fair guess at what the situation is from that. I don't even know the exact details myself yet.

Concern is that a certain individual may be a bit of a loose cannon even with a protection order in place.

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[Great-Kazoo]

Kids will range from toddler through preteen at different times. Adults watch great grandkids a fair amount and right their adult daughter and the preteens are staying temporarily while the situation gets sorted out.

You can probably take a fair guess at what the situation is from that. I don't even know the exact details myself yet.

Concern is that a certain individual may be a bit of a loose cannon even with a protection order in place.

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IMO, in a potential situation where need to access something is seconds away. ON body carry. versus a quick access safe in every room. With all the people in the household, the stress of the moment, trying to get family members out of the way quick enough to reach the safe is too long in a defensive situation. On body carry PROVIDING he can safely (key word) safely draw from concealment without flagging anyone, is the way.

No matter what he decides, i highly suggest the family have a plan in place if said threat enters the home uninvited. Who does what, where do the kids go, how does one prevent the threat from getting past any entrance into the home.

[theGinsue]

When my kids were growing up, we did Home Invasion drills so everyone knew what was expected of them in any given situation.

[crays]

Kazoo & Ginsue,

Great points which I will pass along.

Along with on-body, I think there was a concern that it would be off hours/dead of night situation when not carrying.

Don't know, but will definitely educate.

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[Great-Kazoo]

Kazoo & Ginsue,

Great points which I will pass along.

Along with on-body, I think there was a concern that it would be off hours/dead of night situation when not carrying.

Don't know, but will definitely educate.

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WML or hand held illumination? What have they been practicing with? What ammo, where are the other rooms where family will be if a late night HI happens? Does he know his target and what's beyond it? First thing to address is outside illumination and cameras. We run solar powered motion sensor lights, along with ring cameras.

2nd is to practice for low light / no light drills.

What's the distance from his bedroom to entry points? The list goes on and on.

Slightly OT. Have a woman veteran down here who had an I NEED A GUN IN EVERY ROOM! mentality. Due to issues in her area. She was under the impression this would give her the opportunity to access one in a situation. Suggested she forget the entire every room mentality. Get a good holster, belt etc so she only had the one with herer when ever she was awake.

Depending on a "gun in every room" also gives the opposing team ease of access to any of them where you're not.

Remember a safe, like a locked door, only keeps honest people out.

[crays]

WML or hand held illumination? What have they been practicing with? What ammo, where are the other rooms where family will be if a late night HI happens? Does he know his target and what's beyond it? First thing to address is outside illumination and cameras. We run solar powered motion sensor lights, along with ring cameras.

2nd is to practice for low light / no light drills.

What's the distance from his bedroom to entry points? The list goes on and on.

Slightly OT. Have a woman veteran down here who had an I NEED A GUN IN EVERY ROOM! mentality. Due to issues in her area. She was under the impression this would give her the opportunity to access one in a situation. Suggested she forget the entire every room mentality. Get a good holster, belt etc so she only had the one with herer when ever she was awake.

Depending on a "gun in every room" also gives the opposing team ease of access to any of them where you're not.

Remember a safe, like a locked door, only keeps honest people out.

He is using 2 access points. I think/hope/pray that he is overreacting. I won't comment past that on here.

All the points you made are good and valid and the hope is that he has been listening to/acting upon all that has been said to him.

[hollohas]

I'm a fan of the Hornady rapid RFID safes. They all have passcode and RFID access.

Hornady has several options for RFID fobs (watch band, bracelet, keychain) or you can clone the Hornady fobs and create your own. For example a RFID ring...

[Clint45]

Kids will range from toddler through preteen at different times. Adults watch great grandkids a fair amount and right their adult daughter and the preteens are staying temporarily while the situation gets sorted out.

You can probably take a fair guess at what the situation is from that. I don't even know the exact details myself yet.

Concern is that a certain individual may be a bit of a loose cannon even with a protection order in place.

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Alright.

With a stalker scenario, the most important thing is to make sure ALL the doors and windows are ALWAYS secure. Glass sliding doors, garden level windows, and window mounted AC units are the weakest points typically exploited by burglars, but stalkers often try kicking down the front door which needs to be hardened up (extended deadbolt, extended kickplate screws, FOX Lock style brace). If they have dogs, that's a lot better. Even a small dog will bark at a potential intrusion attempt.

I'd recommend constant pocket carry of something small for instant access. Larger guns can be locked up. Something as simple as a lock on the bedroom door can work, or hiding a handgun (chamber empty) high up where kids can't reach and are unlikely to look.