Car & Vehicle Safes · Hornady
Hornady Rapid Vehicle Safe
3.2/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
I picked this one for drivers who want the gun beside the seat, not under it: it wedges between the seat and center console on an inflatable bladder, opens by RFID tag, 4-6 digit code or barrel key, and runs off the car's 12V socket or four AAA batteries.
Details
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Who it's for
- Best quick access from the driver's seat in Best Gun Safe for Car – 6 Picks by Lock, Mount and Pistol Fit: A carry permit holder who drives one car with bucket seats and a center console and wants a gun locked within reach; it shows through the window and fits one compact handgun.
What we like
- Mounts beside the console with no drilling, so it moves to the next car
- RFID wristband, fob or decals, a keypad code and two barrel keys
- Powered by the 12V socket, with four AAA batteries as backup
What to know first
- Visible from outside, and the 1.7 in deep interior is tight for optics
- One r/CCW owner's lock stopped answering RFID and code, and the keyhole sits at the back
Product details
| Brand | Hornady |
|---|---|
| Model | 98161 |
| Lock | RFID (up to 5 tags), 4-6 digit code, 2 barrel keys |
| Exterior | 12.0 x 6.4 x 2.2 in |
| Interior | 7.5 x 5.6 x 1.7 in |
| Power | 12V car adapter or 4 AAA batteries |
| Mounting | Inflatable bladder plate between seat and console, security cable |
| Fire rating | None (Hornady says it is not meant to protect against fire) |
| DOJ listing | California-approved firearms safety device (Hornady manual) |
Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.
About this item
- Product 1: Hornady Vehicle Gun Safe – Secure your duty-size or smaller handgun while in transit, or when leaving your firearm in your vehicle. Allows quick access and can be mounted on the driver or passenger side
- Product 1: RFiD Gun Safe – Patented RFiD technology delivers the fastest access to your handguns while you're on the road. Touch-free entry opens the car safe/truck safe instantly using the included wristband, key fob or decals
- Product 1: Easy to Install – This Hornady safe mounts between console and seat without any modifications. Neoprene cover protects finishes. Comes with a heavy duty 1500 lb. steel lock-down security cable that can also attach the safe to any stationary object
- Product 1: Convenient, Safe and Ready – Backup digital keypad and mechanical key offer additional entry methods. 12-volt car adapter and battery power ensure safe and effective gun storage 24/7. Exceeds ASTM International safety standards for child and pry resistance. California DOJ approved
- Product 2: Key fob for use with the Rapid safe
- Product 2: Fast, touch-free entry
- Product 2: Features RFID - Radio Frequency Identification
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 3 owner discussions and review pages we read.
Praise
- A magazine field test found the RFID tags opened it every time
- Moves between vehicles with no drilling
Complaints
- One owner says the lock stopped responding to RFID and code, and the keyhole faces the back
- One OpticsPlanet reviewer found the bladder mount unusable in their vehicle
Sources: r/CCW: Hornady rapid vehicle safe stopped opening · OpticsPlanet review: Hornady Rapid Vehicle Safe · Shoot On: Field Test of the Hornady RAPiD Vehicle Safe
