Barska AX11652 Biometric Rifle Safe: Specs, Owner Reviews and Where to Buy

Who it's for

Lightest long gun safe in Best Gun Safe for Mobile Home – 5 Picks by Weight and Floor Load: Owners of one to three long guns in a single-wide who want the lightest locked option; the footprint is small, so it loads the floor hardest per square foot and should be bolted to a stud.
Best for long guns in Best Home Safe Under $500 – 10 Picks Sorted by Fire, Theft and Guns: Quick-access storage for a few rifles or shotguns in a closet; owners say scoped or cased rifles fit poorly, it makes no fire claim and at about 62 lb it must be anchored.
Best for long guns in Best Biometric Gun Safe – 6 Fingerprint Picks and a Recall Check: Quick-access storage for a few rifles or shotguns in a closet; owners say long guns with scopes or in cases fit poorly, so measure your longest gun first.

Fingerprint-only reader (no keypad); a reviewer says it opened first try about 60% of the time
Small inside; owners call the 4-rifle rating optimistic
Owners report a slow reader and a tight fit for scoped rifles
One owner found the auxiliary battery connector did not work

Brand	Barska
Manufacturer	Barska
Model	AX11652
Part number	AX11652
Dimensions (L x W x H)	52.17 inches x 9.7 inches x 8.66 inches
Item weight	62 pounds
Color	Multicolor
Size	AX11652 Small
Warranty	1 Year
Released	2011-08-01
Lock and backup	Fingerprint reader, 2 backup keys, plug-in emergency battery pack
Fingerprints	Up to 120
Power	4 x AA
Exterior	52.17 in H x 9.7 in W x 8.66 in D (listing)
Interior	51.75 x 9.7 x 6.3 in (H x W x D)
Capacity	Up to 4 rifles, 1.83 cu ft (listing)
Locking	5-point steel locking (listing)
Weight	62 lb (listing)
State listing	California DOJ approved (listing)
Lock	Fingerprint reader (120 prints), emergency backup key (listing)
Steel	14-gauge (American Firearms)
Mounting	Holes in back and bottom panels, hardware included (Lucky Gunner)
Fire rating	None

Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.

Secure Firearm Storage: California DOJ approved rifle safes provide a secure and dedicated space to store firearms, ensuring safety and compliance
Secure and Silent Access: Biometric rifle safes with silent mode ensure discreet and secure firearm storage, allowing quick access without noise
Ample Storage Space: Designed to accommodate rifles, ammunition, and accessories, offering an organized solution for gun owners
Versatile Placement: Suitable for home or business use, rifle safes can be installed in various settings to meet security needs with included hardware
Rapid Access and Extensive Memory: Biometric rifle safes provide swift entry with fast access and can store up to 120 unique fingerprints for convenient and secure firearm retrieval
Four Rifle Capacity: Spacious interior designed to securely hold up to 4 rifles, providing adequate storage for multiple firearms in one safe location
Five-Point Steel Lock System: Heavy-duty 5-point steel locking mechanism provides enhanced security and protection against unauthorized access to your firearms
Battery and Key Backup: Dual backup access options including battery power and emergency key override ensure you can always access your firearms when needed

From the product's Amazon listing, as of Nov 7, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC. The seller writes this text, not us, and Amazon may change it.

Summarized from 7 owner discussions and review pages we read.