Handgun & Bedside Safes · GunVault
GunVault SpeedVault SV500
2.7/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
I like this 18-gauge steel drop-down safe from GunVault for a keypad-only setup: gravity drops the drawer open, the keypad locks out after repeated wrong codes, and a tamper indicator shows if someone tried.
Details
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Who it's for
- Best keypad drop-down safe for under a desk in Best Under Desk Gun Safe – 5 Picks Sorted by How They Mount: Owners who want a proven keypad drop-down safe under an office desk; it runs on a battery that owners say needs regular changes, so keep the key outside the safe.
- Best side-of-nightstand mount in Best Handgun Safe for Nightstand Use: For someone with a crowded nightstand top and drawers who wants the gun off-surface and in a ready position, mounted to something solid; it fits a pistol up to about 8.5 in and some weapon lights won't fit, and owner complaints center on batteries and electronics.
What we like
- Gravity drop-down drawer, no spring to wear out
- Keypad with lockout plus a tamper indicator
- Light at 6.6 lb, so it is easy on a desk underside
- Mounts left, right or rear on a nightstand side, wall or desk and drops the gun into a ready grip position (Pew Pew, GunVault, Steve Jenkins review)
- Mute button for silent entry and backup keys (Steve Jenkins review, Pew Pew)
- 18-gauge steel; sold as California DOJ approved (Adorama)
What to know first
- 18-gauge steel, thinner than the 16-gauge picks
- Owners report battery drain and a safe that will not open when the battery runs low
- Needs to be mounted to be worth having, and holds a handgun about 8.5 in tall inside; some lights won't fit (Pew Pew)
- Reddit and Firing Line owners report GunVault safes failing, and one SV500 owner says it started eating batteries
Product details
| Brand | GunVault |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GunVault |
| Model | SV500 |
| Part number | SV500 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 6.5 inches x 3.5 inches x 13 inches |
| Item weight | 6.61 pounds |
| Color | Black |
| Size | Combination |
| Warranty | 2 Year Manufacturer |
| Released | 2019-11-07 |
| Lock | Digital keypad with lockout, backup key |
| Steel | 18-gauge (GunVault) |
| Exterior | 3.5 in D x 6.5 in W x 13 in H |
| Interior | 2.6 in W x 5.75 in D x 8.5 in H (Pew Pew; Athlon Outdoors lists 2.25 in W) |
| Weight | 6.6 lb |
| Mounting | Bracket for under desks, closets or beside the bed |
| Power | 9V battery per an owner review (confirm in the SV500 manual) |
| Fire rating | None claimed |
| State listing | California DOJ approved (Adorama) |
Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.
About this item
- ✅ QUICK ACCESS DROP-DOWN DESIGN – Fast gravity-led drawer gives instant handgun access when every second matters.
- ✅ ADVANCED DIGITAL KEYPAD – Easy-to-use keypad allows rapid entry while blocking access after repeated failed attempts.
- ✅ TAMPER INDICATOR ALERT – Built-in system shows invalid entry attempts so you always know if someone tried access.
- ✅ HEAVY-DUTY 18-GAUGE STEEL – Rugged housing and tamper-resistant lock deliver maximum protection for handguns and valuables.
- ✅ DISCREET & VERSATILE USE – Mounts in closets, under desks, or near beds for home, office, or business security.
- ✅ ENHANCED SAFETY – Keeps firearms out of reach from children or unauthorized users while staying instantly accessible.
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.
What owners say
Summarized from 7 owner discussions and review pages we read.
Praise
- Keeps a handgun away from kids and co-workers under an office desk
- Fast to open by feel once the code is learned
- Mounted beside the bed it takes up no nightstand space and opens quickly (Firing Line posters)
- Lit and reliable for owners who change batteries (Firing Line)
Complaints
- An r/CCW owner says it started eating batteries just after the warranty ran out
- Owners on r/Firearms say it stops opening reliably as the battery gets low, and one r/handguns owner lost the tubular key
- Reddit threads mention low-battery warnings and trouble opening, and one SV500 owner says it started eating batteries
- One Firing Line poster had two of three GunVaults stop working
Sources: r/CCW, picked up the SpeedVault SV500 · r/Firearms, trouble with GunVault safes · r/handguns, SV500 lost tubular key · r/Glocks, ordered a SpeedVault SV500 · Steve Jenkins, GunVault SpeedVault SV500 review · The Firing Line: Best handgun safe for night stand? (5 GunVault owner posts)
