Compared to the previous diversion safes who tried to perfect their disguise, a secret biometric handgun vault specifically focuses on quick access to pistols with increased security. The chamber containing the firearm is made of metal and secured by an electronic lock. In many ways, they are closer to an electronic gun lockbox that tries to hide than a diversion safe that tries to hold a gun.
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This unique biometric gun safe conceals its fingerprint sensor, key lock and on-screen menu system so well that you won’t be able to tell even if you can hold it. The retro backlit screen displays an accurate clock and the knob shows a fake audio level like on a real device. By disguising a safe into an inconspicuous vintage audio appliance, it ensures burglars won’t notice it and won’t snatch it by accident.
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Modern biometric handgun safes are more secure than diversion storage boxes, however they are not always stealthy or unattractive. If you care about safety and security but also want to prevent your safe to be found in the first place, some of these safes can fit the bill.
Concealment ★★★★★ | Security ★★★★★ | Accessibility ★★★★★ |
Some safes do an excellent job at looking like an alarm clock while others are betrayed by their ‘tactical’ appearance. |
Electronics can be a weak point for some models but a locked metal box is still way safer than any unsecured wooden box. |
These safes have a fingerprint sensor for quick access. If you need them in your room, they are perfect for that. Not all of them would blend well somewhere else though. |
In the following posts, we explore different kinds of diversion safes for handguns, examining their benefits and limitations, and whether it's possible to find a safe that gets discreet concealment and robust security right.