Best Home Safes For Securing Firearms and Valuables (7 Options)

Best Features:

• Fast access with 3-way entry
• Robust build quality that’s compact and portable
• Easy setup and simple to use
• Multiple safety features (like silent mode) and included accessories 

Pros:

• FBI-Certified fingerprint reader
• 2 Full-size pistol storage
• Fully-padded interior prevents scratches
• Lid storage pocket for spare mags or documents
• Electronic keypad entry and laser-cut key backup access

Cons:

• Single locking latch
• A bit pricey

How I Would Use It:

I like the Viking safe as a quick-access home defense option mounted on a nightstand bedside. It can also serve double-duty as a vehicle safe or at the range for additional security.

Thanks to its compact size it can be mounted just about anywhere and is easier to hide than larger options.

This ensures that your guns are kept away from any curious kids while allowing authorized, quick access when needed thanks to its reliable biometric scanner.

Best Features:

• UL RSC residential security container burglary rating
• 60-minute fire rating at 1200º F
• 12 gauge steel door and body
• 7 solid steel locking bolts (1.25” in diameter)
• UL-approved high-security electronic lock
• Protected by hard plate and internal re-locker
• Mechanical dial lock upgrade available
• 4 pre-drilled bolt-down holes to secure the safe down
• Gray fabric interior with leather-lined shelves
• Pre-installed electrical outlet kit inside
• 2 zippered storage pockets on the interior of the door
• Extremely durable armored black paint
• Chrome l-shape turn handle
• Lifetime burglary and fire warranty

Pros:

• Feature-packed and fully accessorized
• Stout 271 lb build quality
• Spacious 29″H x 19 ½”W x 13″D interior with 2 removable shelves
• Burglary and fire resistance
• Electronic or mechanical locking options

Cons:

• Heavy
• Expensive

How I Would Use It:

This is a true safe in every sense of the word with burglary and fire ratings so it’s ideal for the secure storage of pistols, ammo, accessories, documents, and other high-ticket valuables.

I would use it for long-term storage of my safe queen pistol collection along with some expensive optics not currently in use.

The Stealth will provide you with some peace of mind over less expensive options when it comes to theft and fire protection.

PS. If you buy the electronic lock version, it may even be suitable for home defense if you can locate it inside a bedroom closet or somewhere nearby.

Best Features:

•  Molle panel board on the lid
• Heavy-duty lock cover for the Simplex mechanical lock
• Constructed of a rigid 14ga steel lid and a 16ga steel body
• Has two key locks on the corners and a dependable Simplex mechanical lock for quick access
• Foam pad on bottom of case protects firearms along with quick-release nylon straps
• Fits between the wheel wells on most SUV’s, pickup trucks and trunk of vehicles
• Optional long gun mounting brackets designed with brackets specifically for the V-Line designed molle panel can be purchased from V-Line’s website

Pros:

• Serves double-duty for vehicle use or tactical home safe storage
• Reliable and quick access via the reputable Simplex punch lock
• Spacious interior for your tactical rifle loadout with lid organization
• Strut-powered lid to assist in opening and closing
• 2 additional locking latches for added theft protection
• Can fit under most beds for home defense storage
• Easy to move and install
• Comes with most of the accessories you’ll need to use it day one

Cons:

• Might be a bit bulky for some applications
• Slightly expensive for the amount of storage provided
• Rifle mount sold separately
• No electronic lock options, if that’s what you prefer

How I Would Use It:

This one is easy! This is going to be my in-between vehicle use option when going on hunting trips or range days and then brought inside as my under-bed AR-15 rifle locker home defense solution.

There’s not a lot of storage in this V-Line tactical locker for rifles but you could fit quite a few handguns, ammo, accessories, or even several compact pistol-caliber carbines (if arranged just right).

Best Features:

• UL-approved SecuRam electronic lock
• 10-gauge steel construction and fourteen 2″ steel locking bolts
• Rated for 120 minutes at 1,800 degrees F and waterproof for 7 days in up to 2 feet of water
• Lifetime warranty covering theft, fire, natural flood, locks, parts, and paint
• Can store a decent-sized collection with storage on the door, adjustable shelves and barrel rests
• Includes a lighting kit, UL-rated power outlets, USB ports, and a premium interior.

Pros:

• Premium build quality and materials
• Lots of interior room with built-in shelving and organization
• Elegant paint job that’s scratch-resistant
• Exterior door hinges allow full access to the interior
• Feature-rich and included accessories so you won’t have to purchase them separately
• No thief is walking this tank out of your house
• Good look trying to break into this safe before the police arrive

Cons:

• Weighing over 940 pounds and bulky dimensions, it may be challenging to install
• Premium price tag
• Won’t fit 30 rifles with accessories attached

How I Would Use It:

This is the safe I would splurge on if I wanted a gun safe for my home that matches the quality of my big-ticket firearms.

I would use this as my primary firearms storage solution since it can easily house and organize all of my gun maintenance equipment, safe accessories, handguns, magazines, firearm accessories, ammo boxes, documents, and/or other items of value.

This Remington gun safe checks all of the boxes in terms of looks, build quality, burglary resistance, fire and water protection, and storage capacity. It’s a no-brainer if you’ve got the money to burn and want to maintain your firearms investments in style!

Best Features:

• Made in the USA
• Genuine KABA Simplex lock
• Top opening can be mounted upright or hanging on a wall or door
• Pre-punched mounting holes for easy mounting
• Foam Lined Bottom Interior
• Ships with a 2-year supply of Cortec corrosion inhibitor
• Designed for home defense-sized shotguns

Pros:

• Punch key style lock can be programmed with concurrent button presses
• Compact design can be mounted in multiple ways and places
• Can fit shotguns up to 42″ long with accessories attached
• The lightweight build makes moving and mounting a breeze

Cons:

• Not as secure as more robust options
• A bit pricey for its capacity
• Limited storage ability

How I Would Use It:

This shotgun locker would be perfect for home defense shotgun storage setup in a bedroom closet, under the bed, or as a truck gun or vehicle security solution while traveling.

It comes with everything you need to mount it out of the box and can be discreetly installed either horizontally or vertically depending on your needs.

Best Features:

• Proven 45-minute fire rating at 1400º F
• Palusol heat expanding door seal expands to over 6x its size
• UL-rated fireboard protection in the ceiling, walls, and door
• Composite steel door with an added layer of fireboard behind door panel
• External solid steel strap hinges allow full fire protection
• Durable powder-coated slate finish
• 3-spoke chrome vault handle
• Features GunStiXX, allowing vertical gun storage to maximize space
• Adjustable shelving system with U-shaped barrel racks and auxiliary shelves
• Door Panel Organizer for quick access to handguns and safe pocket storage
• Small power cord exit hole at the back of safe
• Lifetime Free Replacement Guarantee in the event of a fire

Pros:

• UL-listed SecurAm electronic lock with backlit keypad
• Solid steel 14 ga. body formed with robotic welds
• Eight 1″ solid steel locking bolts- 4 deadlocking and 4 active
• Anti-pry tabs
• Pre-drilled for anchoring to floor

Cons:

• At 314 lbs, it may be too heavy for some to manage
• It’s hard to find in stock!

How I Would Use It:

I would take advantage of the spacious layout of the Winchester to store as many guns and gear as possible. So, it’s ideal for long-term storage use of a decent-sized mixed firearms collection.

This safe can fit a wide range of rifle types and configurations and has a lot of handgun storage built into the door panel. It also has a very respectable fire rating so it would make the ideal do-it-all gun safe for many of us collectors.

Best Features:

• The safe is fireproof up to 30 minutes at 1,700° F
•  Pry-resistant recessed door provides added security and prevents unauthorized access
• The FV-500 comes with 3 steel deadbolts and can be mounted for added security
• This safe comes with 2 adjustable shelves, allowing you to customize the interior
• The Barska comes equipped with an ax12674, bolts, a keypad, and carpeted interior

Pros:

• 169-lb heavy-duty solid steel build quality
• 4.35 cubic feet of storage space
• Fully adjustable shelving system for customization
• Quick access electronic keypad entry
• Security lockout after 3 failed attempts
• 3 robust deadbolts with 3 fixed steel bolts on the hinge side for pry attacks

Cons:

• On the expensive side for the storage provided
• Some have received faulty electronic units
• On the heavy side for its size (which is also a good thing for reasons)

How I Would Use It:

This would be my dedicated small pistol and ammo safe with the potential for home defense use if you have the space for it nearby.

Most of my experience with the Barska brand comes from their biometric rifle safes so I can’t comment on the reliability of their electronic keypads but I know they’re easy enough to replace (and relatively inexpensive) if they become faulty over time.