Gun Safes · Hornady
Hornady RAPiD Safe Night Guard
3.4/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
My no-drill pick for one handgun: an 18 lb Hornady nightstand safe that opens with an RFID tag, a code or a key, and ships with a 1,500 lb-rated cable for owners who cannot or will not bolt into the floor.
$276.99 Price as of Nov 7, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC Only 19 left in stock - order soon.
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Who it's for
- Best no-drill handgun pick in Best Gun Safe for Mobile Home – 5 Picks by Weight and Floor Load: Owners renting a lot or a home who want one handgun locked by the bed without drilling; keep the four RFID tags away from children.
- Best RFID gun safe overall in Best RFID Gun Safe – 5 Tag-Entry Picks From Nightstand to Long Guns: Someone who keeps one full-size handgun beside the bed; it holds one gun, not two, and the four tags must stay with adults.
- Best bedside pick in Best Gun Safe Under $300 – 5 Picks for Long Guns, Bedside and Car: Owners who keep one handgun on the nightstand and want the fastest no-code entry; keep the four RFID tags away from children.
- Best RFID gun safe with no code to remember in Best Gun Safe for Women – 5 Compact Picks Sorted by Weight and Entry: For a woman who wants to open the safe with a tag on a key ring or watch band instead of a code or fingerprint; at 18 lb it stays on the nightstand, needs an outlet or four AAA batteries, and the tags must stay out of children's reach.
- Best gun safe for seniors overall in Best Gun Safe for Seniors – 5 Picks for Stiff Hands and Dim Light: An older owner who wants one handgun beside the bed with the least hand effort; at 18 lb it should stay put on the nightstand, and the RFID tags must be kept from anyone who shouldn't open it.
- Best bedside handgun safe in Best Home Safe Under $500 – 10 Picks Sorted by Fire, Theft and Guns: Someone who keeps one handgun by the bed and wants hands-free RFID entry; the flush keypad is hard to feel in the dark, it makes no fire claim, and the drawer holds a handgun, not documents.
- Best RFID hidden gun safe in Best Hidden Gun Safe – 2 Steel Picks That Don't Look Like Safes: For someone who wants touch-free entry from a watch band, key fob or sticker and a safe that guests take for a clock; it plugs into the wall with an AAA backup, weighs 18 lb, and Hornady's page says not to store loaded firearms in any safe or lock box.
- Best RFID bedside pick in Best Handgun Safe for Nightstand Use: For someone who wants hands-free RFID entry from a watch band, key fob or sticker beside the bed, with a clock-radio look; it is plug-in powered with a battery backup, the flush keypad is hard to feel in the dark, and Hornady's page says not to store loaded firearms in any safe or lock box.
What we like
- RFID tag, user-set code and mechanical key
- Security cable rated to 1,500 lb, so it can lock to the bed frame
- Listed by Hornady as California DOJ approved
- RFID tag, user-set code and mechanical key; four RFID tags included
- 12V AC adapter with four AAA batteries as backup
- Looks like a bedside clock, with two USB-A charging ports
What to know first
- Shallow 2.2 in interior for a single handgun
- One owner says the RFID button in a watchband fell out
- Fits one full-size handgun; a second pistol won't go in
- The red clock is bright at night, and mounting from inside is cramped
- Shallow 2.2 in interior sized for a single handgun
Product details
| Brand | Hornady |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hornady |
| Model | 98215 |
| Part number | 98215 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 3 inches x 10.5 inches x 12 inches |
| Item weight | 13.84 pounds |
| Color | RAPID SAFE Night Guard |
| Size | RAPID SAFE Night Guard |
| Warranty | Hornady Security warrants the RAPiD® Safe will, in normal use and service, be free from defects in workmanship or materials for one (1) year from date of purchase. |
| Released | 2020-02-01 |
| Lock | RFID reader (4 tags), user-programmed code, mechanical key (Hornady) |
| Steel | 14-gauge (Top Firearm Reviews; Hornady gives no gauge) |
| Exterior | 3 x 12 x 10.5 in (Hornady) |
| Interior | 2.2 x 9.2 x 6.9 in (Hornady) |
| Weight | 18 lb (Hornady) |
| Power | 12V adapter or four AAA batteries (Hornady) |
| Bolt-down | Pre-drilled holes plus a 1,500 lb-rated security cable |
| Fire rating | None |
| State listing | California DOJ approved (Hornady) |
| Cable | 1,500 lb-rated security cable (Hornady) |
| Anchoring | Pre-drilled holes, 1,500 lb rated security cable |
Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.
About this item
- Discreet, Secure, Touch-Free Entry - the Hornady Rapid Safe Night Guard, 98215 keeps your handgun safes for pistols as close as your nightstand. It's hidden in plain sight, plus the additional functionality of a clock and USB charging points, use it as your bedroom gun safe, living room safe, or closet safe
- Quick Access Gun Safe - This Hornady gun safe uses the patented RFID technology to unlocks safes faster than keypads and biometric gun safe for handgun. Four included RFID tags can be selectively programmed to open this safe and any other RFID gun safe you own.
- Heavy Duty and Tamper Proof – This nightstand safe is made from 14 gauge steel. Comes with a heavy duty 1500 lb. steel lock-down security cable that attaches the portable safe to any stationary object and features 2 internal hardened locking lugs. Easy to install
- Sizing and Specifications – Item 98215. Exterior: 3" x 12" x 10.5", Interior: 2.2" x 9.2" x 6.9". Accommodates most full-sized handguns and/or valuables. Includes Rapid Safe Night Guard clock Safe, wristband, key fob, (2) decals, (2) circular barrel keys, 1500 lb. security cable and AC power cord. 2 USB-A ports for charging devices
- Tempered Glass Front Panel – This bedside gun safe elegantly displays the RDID reader, clock, and the access code keypad. The spring-assist drawer box quietly slides open to reveal a padded interior to store your pistols. AC and battery power ensures your guns and valuables are protected and ready, 24/7
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 9 owner discussions and review pages we read.
Praise
- Easy setup with the RFID tags, code and keys
- A gear reviewer had no issues with the RFID reader
- RFID entry is fast and works consistently
- Visitors took it for an alarm clock, not a gun safe
- Easy setup with RFID tags, code and keys, plus USB ports and battery backup
- The clock look hides it on a nightstand
Complaints
- An owner's watchband RFID button fell out
- The same owner saw Hornady units fail within two years
- Only one full-size handgun fits
- The red clock is very bright, and there is no drilling template for mounting
- An owner's watchband RFID button fell out unexpectedly
- RFID button on a watchband fell out unexpectedly
Sources: The Armory Life Forum: Review Hornady Rapid Safe NightGuard (search excerpt only) · Reddit r/tacticalgear: Bedside gun with little kids (search excerpt only) · Field & Stream: Hornady Rapid Safe Night Guard review (search excerpt only) · Top Firearm Reviews, best handgun safes (Night Guard hands-on) · Handguns Magazine, Hornady RAPiD safes · Reddit r/Firearms, Hornady Rapid Safe (search excerpt)
Guides that include it
- Best Gun Safe for Mobile Home – 5 Picks by Weight and Floor Load
- Best RFID Gun Safe – 5 Tag-Entry Picks From Nightstand to Long Guns
- Best Gun Safe Under $300 – 5 Picks for Long Guns, Bedside and Car
- Best Gun Safe for Women – 5 Compact Picks Sorted by Weight and Entry
- Best Gun Safe for Seniors – 5 Picks for Stiff Hands and Dim Light
- Best Home Safe Under $500 – 10 Picks Sorted by Fire, Theft and Guns
- Best Hidden Gun Safe – 2 Steel Picks That Don't Look Like Safes
- Best Handgun Safe for Nightstand Use
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