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Home Safes

SentrySafe SFW123GDC

$286.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My top pick for hosts: a 1.23 cu ft keypad safe from SentrySafe with a host key that can disable the code, four 1-inch live-locking bolts, bolt-down hardware and UL…

In 11 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Airbnb – 5 Guest Safes With a Host Override Key

Gun Safes

Fort Knox PB1 Original Pistol Box

$300.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for one handgun: a 10-gauge steel pistol box from Fort Knox with a Simplex push-button lock, so there are no batteries to die, and four bottom holes to bolt…

In 8 guides, e.g. Best Gun Safe for Mobile Home – 5 Picks by Weight and Floor Load

Gun Safes

Hornady RAPiD Safe Night Guard

$276.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

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…

In 8 guides, e.g. Best Gun Safe for Mobile Home – 5 Picks by Weight and Floor Load

Fireproof & Document Safes

SentrySafe HD4100

$68.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for raw comics in a flood-prone home: a file box UL Classified for 1/2 hour at 1550°F and ETL Verified for 72 hours of flooding, with room for about 48 raw…

In 7 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Comic Books – 5 Picks Checked for CGC Slab Fit

Home Safes

Viking Security Safe VS-20BLX

$227.97 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for the owner's locked closet, not the guest room: a mini biometric safe from Viking that stores 32 fingerprints and one PIN, with a motorized 20 mm…

In 7 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Airbnb – 5 Guest Safes With a Host Override Key

Fireproof & Document Safes

First Alert 2087F

$295.95 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked this 0.94 cubic foot First Alert safe for raw comics in a battery-free dial safe: UL Classified for 1 hour at 1700°F, with room for about 49 raw books standing.

In 6 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Comic Books – 5 Picks Checked for CGC Slab Fit

Gun Safes

Vaultek LifePod 20

$169.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My car and travel pick: a 3.3 lb lockable case with a keypad, two backup keys and a 48 in steel cable that Vaultek says meets TSA guidelines. I would not use it as a…

In 6 guides, e.g. Best Gun Safe Under $300 – 5 Picks for Long Guns, Bedside and Car

Fireproof & Document Safes

SentrySafe SFW123DSB

$224.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for most comic collections: a 1.23 cubic foot steel safe UL Classified for 1 hour at 1700°F and ETL Verified for 24 hours in 8 inches of water, tall enough…

In 5 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Comic Books – 5 Picks Checked for CGC Slab Fit

Fireproof & Document Safes

SentrySafe SFW205CWB

$397.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked this 2 cubic foot dial safe for collectors past two dozen slabs: same UL hour at 1700°F and ETL water rating as the SFW123, with room for about 36 CGC slabs…

In 5 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Comic Books – 5 Picks Checked for CGC Slab Fit

Home Safes

Amazon Basics Steel Home Security Electronic Safe

$114.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I'd start here when the office needs a locked box for petty cash, keys and a checkbook on a small budget: an 8-gauge door, 14-gauge body, 2 live bolts, a keypad with…

In 4 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Small Business Office – 6 Picks for Cash and Files

Home Safes

Amazon Basics Steel Security Safe 25EI

$59.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick when the teen's stuff outgrows a mini safe: 0.5 cubic feet, a 13.6 x 7.2 x 9.7 inch inside for a small tablet and chargers, a keypad with two override keys,…

In 4 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Teenager – 5 Picks Sorted by What a Teen Stores

Home Safes

SentrySafe 1200

$29.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for a teen's passport, birth certificate and Social Security card: a 13.32 lb chest UL Classified for 1/2 hour up to 1,550°F, with a carry handle and a 3.5 x…

In 4 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Teenager – 5 Picks Sorted by What a Teen Stores

Gun Safes

Vaultek 20 Series Essential Biometric

$259.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My fingerprint pick: a 7.2 lb, 16-gauge steel pistol safe that stores 20 prints, has a backlit keypad and two backup keys, and pops open on its own. I'd choose it…

In 4 guides, e.g. Best Gun Safe Under $300 – 5 Picks for Long Guns, Bedside and Car

Gun Safes

Barska AX11652 Biometric Rifle Safe

$337.86 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick when every pound counts: a 62 lb, 52 in tall fingerprint rifle safe from Barska that holds up to four rifles, ships sold by Amazon, and bolts through holes…

In 3 guides, e.g. Best Gun Safe for Mobile Home – 5 Picks by Weight and Floor Load

Gun Safes

Fortress 24 Gun Fire Safe

$817.34 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A 55 in tall, 24-gun safe in 14-gauge steel with three 1 in active bolts, an electronic lock with a backup key and 30 minutes at 1200°F. I picked it as the…

In 3 guides, e.g. Best 24 Gun Safe – 5 Picks and How Many Rifles Really Fit

Home Safes

Hollon B2500

$654.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for hiding gold where a burglar has nothing to grab: a B-rate floor safe with a 1/2 inch steel door, five steel bolts and a drill-resistant hard plate, cast…

In 3 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Gold and Silver Bullion – 5 Picks by Stack Size

Home Safes

Hollon B3500

$946.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I chose the B3500 for silver stackers who want the hidden floor-safe setup with real room: about 2.85 cubic feet inside, the same 1/2 inch door, five bolts and hard…

In 3 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Gold and Silver Bullion – 5 Picks by Stack Size

Handgun & Bedside Safes

Hornady RAPiD Safe 2700KP

$210.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I like Hornady's low 14-gauge lid safe for a 1911 or a 4-inch revolver: a tag opens the spring-assist lid, and it reads up to five tags, with a 4-6 digit code and…

In 3 guides, e.g. Best RFID Gun Safe – 5 Tag-Entry Picks From Nightstand to Long Guns

Gun Safes

KAER Biometric Gun Safe Rifle 14-15

$179.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for the biggest collection on a light floor: a 78 lb KAER gun cabinet with fingerprint, keypad and key entry, a 45.5 in maximum gun height and a claim of…

In 3 guides, e.g. Best Gun Safe for Mobile Home – 5 Picks by Weight and Floor Load

Gun Safes

ONNAIS Iron SE Biometric Gun Safe

$59.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My lowest-cost pick: a light fingerprint box with a keypad and a key, sized for two pistols. I'd buy it to keep a handgun away from kids and visitors, not to stop a…

In 3 guides, e.g. Best Gun Safe Under $300 – 5 Picks for Long Guns, Bedside and Car

Fireproof & Document Safes

SentrySafe CHW20221

$130.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My budget pick for a handful of raw keys: a 20 lb chest UL Classified for 1/2 hour at 1550°F and ETL Verified for 72 hours of flooding, with room for about 17 raw…

In 3 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Comic Books – 5 Picks Checked for CGC Slab Fit

Home Safes

Stealth Dorm Safe V5.0

$299.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick when devices must charge while locked: two cord holes in the back, three padded shelves, laptops up to 18 inches, a UL listed SecuRam lock with a hard plate…

In 3 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Laptop and Electronics – 5 Picks Sized to Fit a Laptop

Car & Vehicle Safes

Grimtron Portable Electronic Car Gun Safe

$39.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked the Grimtron (model VT1136) for RVers who want a keypad on a small budget: a steel box just under 2 inches tall with a 3-8 digit code, two backup keys, a…

In 2 guides, e.g. Best Safe for RV and Motorhome – 6 Picks to Bolt, Tether or Carry

Handgun & Bedside Safes

GunVault SpeedVault SV500

$256.51 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

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…

In 2 guides, e.g. Best Under Desk Gun Safe – 5 Picks Sorted by How They Mount

Home Safes

Hollon PM-2819E

$3,379.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I chose this UL-listed TL-15 safe for silver because it has the room silver needs: 3.75 cubic feet inside, more than four times the 1014 models, behind 1,060 lb of…

In 2 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Gold and Silver Bullion – 5 Picks by Stack Size

Gun Safes

Kodiak KBX5629

$1,258.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for rifles plus papers: a 14-gauge Rhino Metals safe that claims 42 long guns, has a door organizer with pockets and is a California DOJ firearm safety…

In 2 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Guns and Documents – 5 Picks Sized for Both

Home Safes

Liberty HPS-100-R Personal Home Safe

My pick for a desk or closet: an upright 30 lb safe with a dedicated laptop holder, three lined shelves, a SecuRam digital lock and dual locking bars, slim enough to…

In 2 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Laptop and Electronics – 5 Picks Sized to Fit a Laptop

Home Safes

Master Lock 5900D

$19.97 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for practice, the beach or a school trip: a backpack-size box with a set-your-own 4-digit combination, no batteries and no key, a wrap-around cable and an…

In 2 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Teenager – 5 Picks Sorted by What a Teen Stores

Car & Vehicle Safes

Pacsafe Travelsafe GII 5L

$91.95 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked this soft safe for camper vans with no room for a steel box: it weighs 0.91 lb, folds flat, is lined with Pacsafe's eXomesh stainless steel wire mesh, and…

In 2 guides, e.g. Best Safe for RV and Motorhome – 6 Picks to Bolt, Tether or Carry

Handgun & Bedside Safes

RPNB RP311F Biometric Handgun Safe

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…

In 2 guides, e.g. Best Gun Safe for Seniors – 5 Picks for Stiff Hands and Dim Light

Gun Safes

SecureIt Agile Model 52

$999.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked this 105 lb long gun cabinet from SecureIt because it ships flat and slide-locks together in the room, holds six long guns, and spreads its weight over the…

In 2 guides, e.g. Best Gun Safe for Mobile Home – 5 Picks by Weight and Floor Load

Home Safes

SentrySafe P008E

$40.42 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for a teen's prescription or passport: a 3.2 lb steel box with a 1 to 8 digit keypad, an override key and a steel tethering cable. Its 1.9 x 9.8 x 7.1 inch…

In 2 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Teenager – 5 Picks Sorted by What a Teen Stores

Handgun & Bedside Safes

Steelhead Outdoors Fast Access Pistol Box

$344.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for a box that moves between the nightstand, the car and a hotel room: 12-gauge steel throughout, a genuine Simplex lock, four mounting holes and an optional…

In 2 guides, e.g. Best Simplex Lock Pistol Safe – 5 No-Battery Picks Sorted by Steel

Gun Safes

V-Line Compact Pistol Safe 279-S

$189.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My choice for a suitcase or glovebox: a 5 lb, 2 in tall US-made case with the same Simplex lock, a foam-lined interior and a slot for V-Line's optional security cable.

In 2 guides, e.g. Best American Made Gun Safe – 5 US-Built Picks You Can Order Now

Gun Safes

V-Line Top Draw XD

$249.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I like V-Line's slim top-opening case for two pistols: 16-gauge steel, 12 lb, a heavy-duty internal lock cover bolted to 3/8 in welded steel blocks, and foam on the…

In 2 guides, e.g. Best American Made Gun Safe – 5 US-Built Picks You Can Order Now

Gun Safes

Vaultek DS2i Smart Station

$419.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for a shared bedroom: an 18-gauge steel drawer safe from Vaultek that passes for a phone charger, stores up to 80 fingerprints and runs on wall power with a…

In 2 guides, e.g. Best Gun Safe for Women – 5 Compact Picks Sorted by Weight and Entry

Home Safes

Vaultek LifePod 10

$119.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for the car is this small hard case in Vaultek's T3 polymer, with a backlit keypad, an anti-impact latch, two backup keys and a backup power port. A gasketed…

In 2 guides, e.g. Best Travel Safe – 2 Picks for Hotel Rooms, Beaches and Cars

Home Safes

Vaultz Locking Storage Chest

My budget pick for keeping a laptop away from roommates and kids: a 6.3 lb chest with dual resettable combination locks, a 17.52 x 12.4 x 4.25 in interior, a cable…

In 2 guides, e.g. Best Safe for Laptop and Electronics – 5 Picks Sized to Fit a Laptop

Handgun & Bedside Safes

Amazon Basics Small Slim Desk Drawer Security Safe

$78.39 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked this slim front-opening keypad safe from Amazon Basics as the budget option: two live door bolts, concealed hinges, a backup key and hardware to mount it…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Drawer Safe – 5 Picks Sized for Desk and Nightstand Drawers

Home Safes

AMSEC BWB4020FL

$3,499.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked this wide-body front-load drop safe from American Security for businesses that drop zipped bank bags: its drop takes items 4 inches tall, twice the Hollon…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Drop Safe for Business – 5 Picks Matched to Your Cash Drops

Wall & Floor Safes

AMSEC WEST2114 Wall Safe

$499.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked the WEST2114 for most homes because it is built for the wall most houses have: 4 in deep, between studs 16 in on center, with a 14-gauge steel body, two…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Wall Safe for Home – 6 Picks Sorted by Wall Depth

Wall & Floor Safes

AMSEC WFS149E5LP Wall Safe

$1,524.75 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My fireproof pick, and the only wall safe here with an independent fire label: UL rates it for 60 minutes at 1700°F. It pairs a 0.5 in steel door and 0.5 in steel…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Wall Safe for Home – 6 Picks Sorted by Wall Depth

Wall & Floor Safes

AMSEC WS1214E5 Wall Safe

$1,046.25 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked the WS1214 for the reader who fears a burglar more than a fire. AMSEC builds it from 7-gauge steel with three 1 in locking bolts, a hard plate over the lock…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Wall Safe for Home – 6 Picks Sorted by Wall Depth

Handgun & Bedside Safes

awesafe Biometric Gun Safe

$79.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A popular budget fingerprint pistol safe with PIN and key backup and a gas-strut lid, from a brand whose earlier units were recalled.

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Biometric Gun Safe – 6 Fingerprint Picks and a Recall Check

Home Safes

Barska AX11224

$228.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for a shared home: a 28 lb fingerprint safe that stores 120 prints, opens in about 2.5 seconds, has two locking bolts, two backup keys and bolt-down…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Safe for Laptop and Electronics – 5 Picks Sized to Fit a Laptop

Handgun & Bedside Safes

Barska AX11556 Biometric Top Opening Drawer Safe

$265.32 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for a household that shares one drawer safe: Barska's top-opening biometric safe stores up to 120 fingerprints, has two motorized steel deadbolts, a silent…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Drawer Safe – 5 Picks Sized for Desk and Nightstand Drawers

Home Safes

Barska AX11910

$106.94 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for hotel rooms and shared rentals: a flat steel keypad box with a 16.5 x 11.5 in floor, a key backup, a lock-out mode and a removable steel cable, light…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Safe for Laptop and Electronics – 5 Picks Sized to Fit a Laptop

Home Safes

Barska AX13106

$1,314.55 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick when jewelry needs to be organized: two suede-lined drawers, a glass shelf and a motion-sensor light in a 115 lb steel body, with a 30-minute fire claim that…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Safe for Watches and Jewelry – 5 Picks by Collection Size

Gun Safes

Barska Biometric Wall Safe AX12038

$258.43 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked it as the fingerprint option: a recessed 20.75 in tall wall safe with an optical reader that stores 120 prints, two motorized deadbolts, two backup keys and…

In 1 guide, e.g. Wall Mounted Gun Safe – 4 Picks Sized for a Standard Stud Wall

Handgun & Bedside Safes

Barska Top Opening Keypad Safe AX13762

$119.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I chose this top-opening keypad safe from Barska for cash, papers and jewelry in a large desk drawer: two pry-resistant steel deadbolts, a silent mode, a low-battery…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Drawer Safe – 5 Picks Sized for Desk and Nightstand Drawers

Car & Vehicle Safes

Bestop Center Console Lock Box 4264301

$114.22 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My simple JK option is this 16-gauge carbon steel console lock box from Bestop: a piano-hinge lid, a pick-resistant key lock and a no-drill install with the existing…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Jeep Wrangler Console Safe – 5 Picks for JL, JK and TJ

Handgun & Bedside Safes

BILLCONCH Biometric Gun Safe

$69.98 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A low-cost fingerprint pistol box with PIN and key backup, an interior light and a silent mode for opening at night without beeps.

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Biometric Gun Safe – 6 Fingerprint Picks and a Recall Check

Lock Boxes

Cedar Mill Fine Firearms Hard Pistol Case

$29.95 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I list the Cedar Mill case as the budget and weight-saving pick: a 12 x 8 x 3.5 in hard plastic case that weighs about 1.2 lb, with pick-and-pluck foam and two lock…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Lock Box for Flying With a Gun – 5 Picks by Lock and Weight

Fireproof & Document Safes

ENGPOW 5200°F Fireproof Document Bag with Lock

$26.59 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A soft, eight-layer organizer case with a combination lock and fixed pockets for passports, cards and USB drives, sized for a household's papers. I picked it for…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Fireproof Document Bag – 2 Picks and What the Heat Claims Mean

Fireproof & Document Safes

FireKing Classic 2-1825-C

I'd choose this 25-inch-deep, 2-drawer letter cabinet when the lock matters: a UL-listed Medeco high-security key lock, UL Class 350 for 1 hour, impact rating, a…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Fireproof File Cabinet for Home – 5 Picks by Filing Space

Fireproof & Document Safes

FireKing FireShield 2S1822

$899.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for cash or jewelry next to the files: a 22-inch-deep cabinet with a letter/legal file drawer and a 1.3 cu ft safe hidden behind a false top drawer front,…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Fireproof File Cabinet for Home – 5 Picks by Filing Space

Fireproof & Document Safes

FireKing Patriot 2P2131-C

$2,378.95 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked the 31-inch Patriot for the most paper: two legal drawers 26 inches deep, about 2.4 cu ft each, with UL Class 350 for 1 hour and the 30-foot impact rating.

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Fireproof File Cabinet for Home – 5 Picks by Filing Space

Fireproof & Document Safes

FireKing Turtle 2R1822-C

$1,263.95 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for most homes: a 2-drawer, 22-inch-deep cabinet with a UL Class 350 1-hour rating, a UL impact rating, a 30-minute ETL media rating and drawers that take…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Fireproof File Cabinet for Home – 5 Picks by Filing Space

Gun Safes

Fort Knox FTK-AUTO Pistol Box

$280.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked Fort Knox's smallest box for a vehicle: only 6 in deep, 14 lb, with the same 10-gauge body, 3/16 in plate door and Simplex lock, and four holes to bolt it…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best American Made Gun Safe – 5 US-Built Picks You Can Order Now

Gun Safes

Fort Knox Personal Pistol Box FK-PB4

My pick when the PB1 is too wide: the same 10-gauge body, 3/16 in door and Simplex lock in a narrower 9.5 in box whose door swings out from the front, so it fits a…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best American Made Gun Safe – 5 US-Built Picks You Can Order Now

Car & Vehicle Safes

Genuine Toyota 2024+ Tacoma Center Console Safe PT971-35240

$329.95 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked Toyota's own 4th gen console safe because it is made for the 2024-on console: heavy-gauge cold-rolled steel, a 3-digit combination lock with key assist, and…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Tacoma Console Safe – 5 Picks for 2nd, 3rd and 4th Gen

Home Safes

Hollon FD-2014E

$620.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for a single register and tight counter space: the same B-rated door and anti-fish baffle as the FD-2714E in a 20 1/4-inch-tall body.

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Drop Safe for Business – 5 Picks Matched to Your Cash Drops

Home Safes

Hollon FD-2714E

$816.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked this B-rated front-load drop safe for most shops because it pairs five 1 1/4-inch bolts and a 1/2-inch door with a 27-inch height that still fits under a…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Drop Safe for Business – 5 Picks Matched to Your Cash Drops

Home Safes

Hollon FD-4020E

$1,425.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked this tall B-rated drop safe for restaurants that store tills overnight in the drawer bay: seven 1 1/4-inch bolts and a shelf in about 4.96 cubic feet.

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Drop Safe for Business – 5 Picks Matched to Your Cash Drops

Fireproof & Document Safes

Hollon HDS-1000E

$1,893.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked Hollon's largest data safe for shared offices: it carries an S&G UL Listed Type 1 electronic lock, so several people can use a code instead of passing a key…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Fireproof Safe for External Hard Drives – 5 Media Safe Picks

Fireproof & Document Safes

Hollon HDS-500E

$716.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My compact pick is Hollon's small data safe: 141 lb, a keypad, and a 1-hour rating that keeps the inside at 125°F, which suits a few portable drives better than a…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Fireproof Safe for External Hard Drives – 5 Media Safe Picks

Home Safes

Hollon MJ-1014E

$2,241.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked this UL-listed TL-30 safe for gold because it doubles the tool-attack time of a TL-15 in a body the size of a nightstand: 463 lb, a glass relocker, a hard…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Safe for Gold and Silver Bullion – 5 Picks by Stack Size

Home Safes

Hollon PM-1014E

$1,926.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for a smaller gold stack on a tighter budget: the TL-15 twin of the MJ-1014E, with the same footprint, 450 lb of steel and concrete, a glass relocker and…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Safe for Gold and Silver Bullion – 5 Picks by Stack Size

Car & Vehicle Safes

Hooke Road Tacoma Center Console Safe Lockbox 2nd Gen

$39.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

For 2nd gen Tacomas I picked this 14-gauge welded steel lockbox lid from Hooke Road: it locks the factory console with a latch and keys, mounts on four brackets and…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Tacoma Console Safe – 5 Picks for 2nd, 3rd and 4th Gen

Car & Vehicle Safes

Hooke Road Tacoma Console Storage Safe Lockbox 3rd Gen

$59.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My budget 3rd gen pick is this 16-gauge welded carbon steel lockbox from Hooke Road: a keyed latch with backup keys, the factory console bolt holes and no drilling.

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Tacoma Console Safe – 5 Picks for 2nd, 3rd and 4th Gen

Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Hornady Digital Hygrometer

$25.95 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A one-piece touchscreen hygrometer that lives inside the safe, records high and low humidity and temperature, and mounts on the door with a quick-connect bracket or…

In 1 guide, e.g. Gun Safe Hygrometer – 4 Picks, Target Humidity and a Salt Test

Handgun & Bedside Safes

Hornady RAPiD Safe Compact Ready Vault

My pick for a rifle or two is Hornady's 80 lb RFID cabinet: a 10 x 10 in footprint, five hardened locking lugs, four tags and a WiFi alert to your phone when it opens.

In 1 guide, e.g. Best RFID Gun Safe – 5 Tag-Entry Picks From Nightstand to Long Guns

Handgun & Bedside Safes

Hornady RAPiD Safe Keypad Vault

My drawer pick is Hornady's 13.7 lb lid safe: RFID, code and key, a spring-assist lid, an interior light and room for a full-size handgun with a light, plus magazines.

In 1 guide, e.g. Best RFID Gun Safe – 5 Tag-Entry Picks From Nightstand to Long Guns

Handgun & Bedside Safes

Hornady RAPiD Safe Ready Vault

$925.64 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked Hornady's 165 lb RFID vault for a home with several rifles: it holds up to six long guns and 14 handguns, with five hardened lugs, a 14-gauge door and phone…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best RFID Gun Safe – 5 Tag-Entry Picks From Nightstand to Long Guns

Car & Vehicle Safes

Hornady Rapid Vehicle Safe

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…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Gun Safe for Car – 6 Picks by Lock, Mount and Pistol Fit

Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Hornady Wireless Hygrometer

$38.70 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A remote sensor sits inside the safe and sends humidity and temperature to a touchscreen display outside it, with high/low memory on both units, so you check the…

In 1 guide, e.g. Gun Safe Hygrometer – 4 Picks, Target Humidity and a Salt Test

Lock Boxes

igloohome Smart Keybox 3

$179.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A Bluetooth smart key box that issues PIN codes from an app, including one-time and time-limited codes that work offline. It is the pick for owners who hand keys to…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Key Lock Box – 3 Picks for Spare Keys and Guest Codes

Lock Boxes

Kidde AccessPoint 001166 KeySafe

$62.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A hang-on-the-doorknob push-button key safe from the Kidde KeySafe line, the line Wirecutter's lockbox pick comes from. It holds a few house keys, and the code can…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Key Lock Box – 3 Picks for Spare Keys and Guest Codes

Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

LaGard 700 Series Basic

$109.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for a simple lit keypad: dormakaba's LA GARD 700 Basic is a UL Type 1, two-user lock (manager and user) with a backlit keypad, a dual-handed swingbolt and a…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Gun Safe Lock Replacement – 5 Retrofit Locks for Your Own Safe

Handgun & Bedside Safes

LANGGER V Biometric Slider Handgun Safe

$129.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My fingerprint pick: this 16-gauge carbon steel slider safe from LANGGER mounts from its top, so it hangs under a desk, and it opens by fingerprint, PIN code or key…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Under Desk Gun Safe – 5 Picks Sorted by How They Mount

Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Liberty Safe Brightview Safe LED Light Kit

$32.06 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

For a safe with no outlet, I pick the Brightview: two 5000K battery wands with motion and manual modes, a 60 second auto-off and more than 70 hours of runtime,…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Gun Safe Light Kit – 5 Picks for Safes With or Without an Outlet

Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Liberty Safe Clearview Electrical LED Wand Light Kit

$96.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I rank the Clearview first for any safe with an outlet: six LED wands at 150 lumens each, a motion sensor that switches them on and off, and snap connectors with…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Liberty Safe Door Panel Organizer (Size 20-25)

$89.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for a Liberty 20, 23 or 25 size safe is Liberty's own sewn door panel: an 18 x 48 inch organizer with six quick-draw holsters, zip pockets, choke tube…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Lockdown 12 in Dehumidifier Rod

$19.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My budget pick, Lockdown's own-name heated rod, is the lower-priced sibling of the Golden Rod: a plug-in element that gently warms the air in the safe. Lockdown…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Lockdown Golden Rod Dehumidifier

$44.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I rank this plug-in heated rod first: it sits low in the safe and warms the air slightly so it circulates and stays above the dew point. Lockdown says it is made in…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Lockdown Handgun and Tactical Rifle Upper Hanger

$39.93 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked Lockdown's 8 inch wide hanger for small safes and cabinets where a full panel will not fit. Lockdown says it holds up to six handguns of any size or two…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Lockdown Silica Gel Canister 750g

$29.98 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My no-power pick is a vented can of color-changing silica gel that absorbs moisture and needs no electricity. When the beads change color you dry them in a kitchen…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Lockdown Vault Hygrometer

A 2 3/4 inch round dial that shows relative humidity at a glance and mounts with a fastener or hook-and-loop pad. It is mechanical, so there is no battery to die.

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Lock Boxes

Master Lock 5400D Portable Lock Box

$30.86 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

The set-your-own-combination over-the-knob box real estate agents use: a 4-digit dial code you choose, a weather cover over the dials and a vinyl-coated shackle that…

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Wall & Floor Safes

Mesa MAWS2113E Adjustable Wall Safe

$329.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked the MAWS2113E for walls that are not a true 4 in. Its back slides from 3.25 to 6 in deep, so the inside grows from 2.5 to 4.75 in, and Mesa pairs that with…

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Home Safes

Mesa MFL2731EE

$1,405.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick when managers need till access but should never reach the drops: this all-steel depository safe from Mesa puts them behind two doors in 6.7 cubic feet.

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

MTM ACR8-72 Ammo Crate Utility Box

I picked this large stackable polypropylene crate for bulk storage because it holds boxed ammo for several calibers in one liftable unit. It uses MTM's…

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Lock Boxes

NANUK 909 Hard Case with Cubed Foam

$64.95 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick when the case may sit in rain on a ramp: NANUK rates the 909 IP67 waterproof and dustproof, adds an automatic pressure release valve, and the empty case…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

NEXT STATION Gun Safe Door Organizer with Removable Pistol Holders

$72.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I like this panel for mid-size safes because its five pistol holders attach with hook-and-loop and move between the top rows. It fits doors 18.5 to 23 inches wide,…

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Wall & Floor Safes

Paragon 7725 Superior Wall Safe

$108.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My budget pick for cash, keys and jewelry in a standard wall. I like the 0.83 cu ft inside, the master and guest codes and the alarm that sounds after three wrong…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Wall Safe for Home – 6 Picks Sorted by Wall Depth

Lock Boxes

Pelican Vault V100 Hard Case

$49.95 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked the Pelican Vault V100 as the default case for one handgun on a plane: a crushproof polypropylene shell, push-button latches, stainless steel pins and two…

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Fireproof & Document Safes

Phoenix DataCare 2002

$2,099.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked Phoenix's smallest 2-hour media safe first because it pairs the longest Class 125 rating in this list with room for about nine 3.5-inch drives, and its…

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Fireproof & Document Safes

Phoenix DataCare 2003

$3,799.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My archive pick is the DataCare 2003: about 60 3.5-inch drives behind a 2-hour Class 125 rating, and the least weight per cubic foot of any safe here.

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Fireproof & Document Safes

Phoenix DataCare 2025

$2,899.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I like the DataCare 2025 for a growing collection: it holds about 32 3.5-inch drives behind a 1.5-hour Class 125 rating, more than triple the 2002, for 84 lb more.

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Plano Field Ammo Box

My budget pick, the small .30-caliber-size Plano Element-Proof Field/Ammo Box (131200, sold as the 1312), holds six to eight boxes of ammo in a light plastic shell…

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Gun Safes

Protex PWS-1814E Wall Safe

$229.98 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked it for dead-battery worries: an 18.25 in tall electronic wall safe for 16 in on-center studs, with two 3/4 in motorized live bolts, a self-opening door, two…

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Fireproof & Document Safes

ROLOWAY Fireproof Document & Money Bags

$28.49 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A 15 x 12 x 5 inch two-layer fiberglass bag with a zipper, a hook-and-loop flap and a shoulder strap, plus a 5 x 8 inch pouch for a passport and cash. I picked it…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Sargent & Greenleaf 6120 Electronic Safe Lock

I list S&G's long-running 6120 for owners who want nine codes and a 1-9 minute time delay: a motor-driven, auto-relocking square bolt rated for 225 lbs, and keypads…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Sargent & Greenleaf 6730-100

$96.85 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick when you never want a battery again: S&G's UL Group 2 three-wheel dial lock with 1 million combinations, a relock trigger and a four-way cam, sold as a kit…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Sargent & Greenleaf Spartan 1006-108

I picked this UL Type 1, two-user electronic gun safe lock for most owners: an auto-relocking PivotBolt, a one-battery keypad, EMP testing and S&G's two-year…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Sargent & Greenleaf Titan 2007-102

$169.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I chose S&G's 10-user Titan for households where several adults need their own code: three operating modes, a time delay override code, EMP testing and a Direct…

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Fireproof & Document Safes

SentrySafe 1170

My budget pick: a 0.61 cubic foot fire file with a key lock, made for hanging files and small digital media. I like its 30-minute UL fire rating and ETL media…

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Home Safes

SentrySafe FPW082HTC

$273.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I'd choose this smaller SentrySafe when floor space under a desk is tight: the same UL 1-hour, 1,700°F label as my top pick in 0.81 cubic feet, with a backlit…

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Fireproof & Document Safes

SentrySafe HD4100

My pick for hanging folders: a top-opening file box UL Classified for 30 minutes at up to 1,550°F and ETL verified against flood damage for up to 72 hours. I'd use…

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Handgun & Bedside Safes

SentrySafe QAP2EL

$123.19 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A wide, flat quick-access box with an illuminated digital keypad, a silent gas-strut lid, interior LED light and bolt-down hardware, sized for two handguns. American…

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Gun Safes

ShotLock AR Solo-Vault

A 13 lb, 14-gauge steel wall vault (model S-ARSV200M) that covers the action of one AR-15 and opens with a mechanical push-button lock. Northwest Safe lists it among…

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Gun Safes

SnapSafe In-Wall Safe 75413

$239.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My top pick for most homes: the 22 in tall version of the same in-wall safe, with the same 8-gauge door, 16-gauge body, keypad and barrel key, two shelves and the…

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Gun Safes

SnapSafe In-Wall Safe Tall 75414

$413.95 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked it for long guns: a 44 in tall, 4 in deep in-wall safe with an 8-gauge steel door, a 16-gauge body, a 4-6 digit keypad and a barrel override key, so a…

In 1 guide, e.g. Wall Mounted Gun Safe – 4 Picks Sized for a Standard Stud Wall

Car & Vehicle Safes

SnapSafe Lock Box XL

My budget pick: a 16-gauge steel key-lock box, 10 x 7 x 2 inches, with a 1,500 lb rated 4-foot steel cable, no battery to die and a lifetime SnapSafe warranty. It is…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

SnapSafe Motion Sensor Cordless Light Bar 20 LED

$30.72 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I like SnapSafe's 76001 bar for a small safe or cabinet: one cordless 13 inch, 70 lumen bar with ON/OFF/AUTO modes that shuts off about 20 seconds after motion stops.

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Lock Boxes

SnapSafe TrekLite Lock Box XL

My pick for the lightest locked box: SnapSafe lists the TrekLite XL at 1.6 lb, in impact-resistant polycarbonate, with a 4-digit TSA combination lock and a 1,500 lb…

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Handgun & Bedside Safes

SnapSafe Under Bed Safe Large

$490.45 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A 40 in wide, 6 in tall slide-out drawer safe in 14-gauge steel with a 3-8 digit keypad, two override keys, pre-drilled holes and a 5 ft cable. Gun University and…

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Gun Safes

Sports Afield Preserve SA5924P

I picked this 348 lb, 24 + 4 gun safe because it pairs a 45-minute fire rating at 1400°F with the longest water rating here: 7 days in 2 ft of standing water. It is…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Stealth 36" LED Light Kit

$123.75 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked Stealth's kit for tall safes: two 36 inch LED strips run down both sides of the door opening, joined by a 6 foot cable, with a motion sensor that turns them…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Stealth MOLLE Gun Safe Door Panel Organizer Large

$99.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for a big safe is the Large version of the Stealth MOLLE panel: a 50 x 28 inch panel with eight pistol holsters that Stealth says fits doors 28 to 55.5…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

Stealth MOLLE Gun Safe Door Panel Organizer Medium

$89.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I rank this MOLLE panel first because every holster and pouch unsnaps and moves, so I can route rows around the shelf edges of almost any long gun safe. Stealth…

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Gun Safes

Steelwater Heavy Duty 20 Long Gun

$1,499.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A 453 lb, 20 long gun safe in 12-gauge steel with ten 1.5 in bolts and a maker-rated 60 minutes at 1875°F. I include it because Steelwater's own 12-16 realistic…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

TempPro TP49 Digital Hygrometer

$9.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A palm-size digital hygrometer, formerly sold as ThermoPro, with a stated tolerance of ±2% RH from 30 to 80%, a 10-second refresh and a magnetic back that sticks to…

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Home Safes

TENAMIC Safe Box 0.23 Cubic Feet

$29.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My top pick for a teen's room: a 5.5 lb steel keypad safe with two backup keys, two 0.6 inch bolts, mounting screws and a beep alarm after three wrong codes. The 6.5…

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Home Safes

TIGERKING Home Safe

$228.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for long stays and laptops: a 59.5 lb steel home safe from TIGERKING with a touchscreen keypad, a master key mode, six 25 mm bolts, an alarm and a…

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Safe Accessories & Ammo Storage

TORCHSTAR 6pcs 12 Inch LED Safe Lighting Kit Motion Sensor

$35.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My value pick is Torchstar's six-bar kit: the same six-light layout as the Clearview at 150 lumens per bar, a UL listed adapter, five extension cables and both…

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Car & Vehicle Safes

Toyota Genuine Tacoma Center Console Safe PT972-35200

$351.98 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My 3rd gen OEM pick is Toyota's PT972-35200, built by Console Vault: a heavy-gauge steel box with a four-digit keyless lock, a spring-assisted door and…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Tacoma Console Safe – 5 Picks for 2nd, 3rd and 4th Gen

Car & Vehicle Safes

Tuffy Ford F-150 2015+ Security Console Insert

$227.56 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked Tuffy's 317-01 insert for 2015-2020 F-150 and 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty owners: it matches the 376-01's 1,430 cubic inches, keeps the factory…

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Car & Vehicle Safes

Tuffy Security Center Console 274-01

I picked this 16-gauge steel rear-half center console from Tuffy for JK owners who want real room: it replaces the plastic rear console, adds a push-button Pry-Guard…

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Car & Vehicle Safes

Tuffy Security Console Safe 062-01

$269.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

For early TJs I picked this fully enclosed 16-gauge steel console insert from Tuffy: it replaces the plastic insert, keeps the factory armrest and bolts through the…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Jeep Wrangler Console Safe – 5 Picks for JL, JK and TJ

Car & Vehicle Safes

Tuffy Security Console Safe 276-01

$194.65 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My JK pick is this fully enclosed 16-gauge steel safe from Tuffy that drops into the factory console box, keeps the stock lid and bolts into existing holes, so the…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Jeep Wrangler Console Safe – 5 Picks for JL, JK and TJ

Car & Vehicle Safes

Tuffy Security Console Safe 323-01

$194.65 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My Tundra pick is Tuffy's 323-01, a 16-gauge welded steel insert for 2014-2021 trucks with the fixed center console: no drilling, a lid that stays open while you…

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Car & Vehicle Safes

Tuffy Security Console Safe 324-01

$194.65 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked Tuffy's 324-01 for 2016-2023 Tacomas with the fixed full-floor console: a 16-gauge welded steel insert with the Pry-Guard latch, a 10-tumbler key and over…

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Car & Vehicle Safes

Tuffy Security Console Safe 348-01

$228.15 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked this 16-gauge steel console insert from Tuffy for 2018-on JL and Gladiator owners because it keeps the factory lid, armrest, tray and USB port, installs…

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Car & Vehicle Safes

Tuffy Security Console Safe 354-01

$228.98 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked the 354-01 for 2019-on Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 owners: a 16-gauge steel console safe from Tuffy that bolts in with minor drilling and holds a holstered…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Truck Console Safe – 5 Picks for F-150, Ram, Silverado and Tundra

Car & Vehicle Safes

Tuffy Security Console Safe 356-01

$181.04 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for 2019-on Silverado and Sierra trucks with a full-floor console: Tuffy's 356-01 drops in with hand tools, keeps the stock look and locks over 500 cubic…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Truck Console Safe – 5 Picks for F-150, Ram, Silverado and Tundra

Car & Vehicle Safes

Tuffy Security Console Safe 376-01

$194.65 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked this welded-steel console insert from Tuffy for 2021-2024 F-150 owners because it drops into the factory console with no drilling, keeps the armrest and…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Truck Console Safe – 5 Picks for F-150, Ram, Silverado and Tundra

Handgun & Bedside Safes

V-Line Brute XD 1394-S

$339.00 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My choice for big pistols with a light or optic: a 10-gauge steel box with an overlapping lid, a welded heavy-duty lock cover, a gas strut and the largest interior…

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Handgun & Bedside Safes

V-Line Desk Mate 2597-S

$266.54 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked this 16-gauge steel case from V-Line because it hangs flat under a desktop on a quick-release bracket and opens with a five-button Simplex mechanical lock,…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Under Desk Gun Safe – 5 Picks Sorted by How They Mount

Handgun & Bedside Safes

Vaultek 20 Series Biometric Safe

$312.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I like this 16-gauge carbon steel biometric safe from Vaultek for shallow drawers: it is 2.625 in tall, its lid opens on its own, and it takes a fingerprint, a…

In 1 guide, e.g. Best Drawer Safe – 5 Picks Sized for Desk and Nightstand Drawers

Handgun & Bedside Safes

VAULTEK DS5i Smart Station

$559.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My fingerprint pick is Vaultek's 16-gauge nightstand station: it runs on wall power, lights its keypad as your hand comes near, lights the drawer inside, and holds…

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Handgun & Bedside Safes

Vaultek LifePod 20 Biometric

$209.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A light, water-resistant biometric case for a handgun in the car, a range bag or a suitcase, with a keypad, two keys and a steel security cable.

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Home Safes

Vaultek MX

$649.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My pick for knowing when someone touches the money: a 32 lb safe with a 14-gauge body, 12-gauge door, 80-print fingerprint reader, keypad, two manual keys, plus app…

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Handgun & Bedside Safes

VAULTEK Slider Series Essential

$229.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked Vaultek's 16-gauge steel slider safe for desks with a side panel or pedestal: its mounting plate screws to that panel, and a backlit keypad slides out a…

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Home Safes

VEVOR Digital Depository Safe 1.7 Cubic Feet

$89.90 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked this depository safe for offices where more than one person handles cash: staff put deposit bags in the front drawer, and a saw-tooth tilting baffle blocks…

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Wall & Floor Safes

Viking Security Safe VS-52BLX

$347.97 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

My fingerprint pick: the VS-52BLX stores 32 prints and a 4-8 digit PIN, with two override keys behind them. I like the 3.7 in of inside depth on a 4 in body, but…

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Gun Safes

Wasatch 24 Gun Fire and Water Safe

$1,099.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A 296 lb, 24-gun fire and water safe with 12-gauge (2 mm) steel, 45 minutes at 1400°F and 72 hours in 2 ft of water. I picked it as the value choice because it…

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Gun Safes

XPEDITION 24 Gun Safe

$899.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

A 326 lb, 24-gun cabinet-style safe that opens by fingerprint, keypad or key, with a listed 45 minutes at 1400°F. I picked it for households where two adults want…

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Home Safes

Yale Smart Safe with Bluetooth

$249.99 on Amazon, as of Nov 7

I picked this smart safe from Yale for hosts who manage from afar: it opens by keypad, key or the Yale Access app, which can share access and show history, and it…

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