Handgun & Bedside Safes · RPNB
RPNB RP311F Biometric Handgun Safe
3.1/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
My pick for anyone who shouldn't bend or lift: RPNB's drop-down safe screws to the side of a nightstand, so the drawer falls open toward your hand while you sit on the bed.
Details
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Who it's for
- Best mounted gun safe for seniors in Best Gun Safe for Seniors – 5 Picks for Stiff Hands and Dim Light: An owner who wants the gun at hand height without lifting a box; it must be screwed into solid furniture, and RPNB says it fits one handgun with no light or optic.
- Best budget under desk gun safe in Best Under Desk Gun Safe – 5 Picks Sorted by How They Mount: A first under-desk safe on a budget for one plain handgun; RPNB says it fits no light or optic, and at 14.76 in tall it hangs the lowest of the five.
What we like
- Mounts from the top, left or right; gravity drops the drawer open
- Up to 50 fingerprints, a 4-6 digit code and two backup keys
- Silent mode, low-battery alert, California DOJ certified (RPNB)
- Mounts from the top, left or right, with anchor bolts in the box
- Silent mode, low-battery alert and lockdown after five wrong tries
What to know first
- Holds one handgun with no light or optic (RPNB)
- Owners find the internal mounting screw hard to fit, and the drop is noisy
- Owners say the internal mounting screw is hard to reach, and the drop is noisy
Product details
| Lock | Fingerprint (up to 50), 4-6 digit keypad, 2 backup keys |
|---|---|
| Exterior | 14.76 in H x 3.15 in W x 7.48 in D (RPNB) |
| Weight | 7.98 lb (RPNB) |
| Power | 4 AAA batteries (not included) |
| Mounting | Top, left or right bracket, 2 sets of anchor bolts |
| Fire rating | None claimed |
| State listing | California DOJ certified (RPNB) |
What owners say
Summarized from 3 owner discussions and review pages we read.
Praise
- Fast fingerprint reads and an easy setup for two users
- Mounts out of sight on the side of a nightstand
- Mounts out of sight on the side of a nightstand or under a desk
Complaints
- The internal screw that holds the safe to its bracket is hard to install; one owner filed out the hole
- The drawer is noisy as it drops unless you support it
- The drawer makes noise as it drops open unless you support it
Sources: RPNB, RP311F customer reviews · Top Firearm Reviews, best handgun safes (RPNB Slide-Away hands-on) · Top Firearm Reviews, drop down gun safes (RPNB under-desk hands-on)
