Hollon Safes Republic and Reserve Fireproof Gun Safes Go Biometric

Hollon Safes now have a range of biometric gun safes. No, they have not introduced a new range but rather have introduced a biometric E-lock upgrade option for their Republican and Reserve ranges of gun safes. This has been a very clever move by the people at Hollon Safes. By combining the design and constructions features of their proven high quality fireproof gun safes with the ever-increasing popularity of fingerprint biometric locks, Hollon have brought to the market two ranges of fireproof biometric gun safes that represent great value for buyers. 

The Securam BSL-0608 Biometric Lock creates new safe options

All the construction features that make the Republic and Reserve fireproof gun safes more secure than other gun safes on the market; the thickness of the steel, drill/ballistic armored hard plate to protect the lock, active spring loader re-lockers, locking bolts covering all 4 sides of the door, one hour fire protection and more; have been married with a Securam BSL-0608 biometric lock. 

Hollon Safe were thoroughly impressed by the Securam lock when their warehouse, tech support team and the owner, a locksmith took one apart. After testing the lock and taking it apart, it was decided at a company meeting to introduce the lock as an optional upgrade for a number of products. Now, with the use of the UL Listed BSL-0608 biometric lock, Hollon Safes has a range of biometric safes that includes fireproof biometric gun safes.

Securam a leading manufacturer of Biometric Locks

Securam have over 21 years of security industry expertise and is a leading manufacturer of electronic security products. Biometric security is one of their specialties and have developed top level fingerprint biometrics that offers superior protection and safekeeping for valuables.

The BSL-0608 biometric lock is a UL Listed, motor driven, swing bolt lock that has proved its durability when tested. Mike, the Hollon Safes warehouse manager, even took his dirty nasty warehouse finger to it and it still read his fingerprint. The lock holds up to 10 fingerprints plus one 10 digit code and unlike most biometric locks out today this one runs on just one 9-volt battery instead of two and still has a battery life span of 2000-3000 operations. 

Republic Gun Safe with PDO

 

Often owners of gun safes also use the safe as handgun safes and the Republican Series of fireproof safes provides owners with a pocket door organizer (PDO) to hold handguns and ammunition. One big positive of having biometric gun safes is that in an emergency access to the safe is via the simple scanning of a fingerprint. Hollon fireproof safes incorporating the BSL-0608 lock has two simple and easy ways of unlocking; by a finger swipe using the fingerprint sensor or if needed by a code.

Many potential gun safe owners ask, “What are the best gun safes?” It can be said without reservation that the Republic and Reserve series of fireproof gun safes provide buyers with exceptionally well designed and constructed safes with a range of sizes and prices that provide excellent value for money.

Wall Safes - Biometric Wall Safes for Home or Office

The newly released FW-1814Z biometric safes come with the security features expected of quality constructed wall safes. These burglary resistant biometric safes are constructed using heavy-duty gauge steel having a door constructed using 5/8 inch formed steel to prevent pry barring by burglars. Designed for personal use at home or in the office these biometric safes are equipped with a state-of-the-art fingerprint reader for secure and easy operation. At home, wall safes are used to secure smaller items like passports, personal jewellery, spare cash, documents and pistols. We often need to access these items quickly making storage in wall safes far more convenient than securing the items in a bank depository safe.

Wall safes draw a large part of their security from being hidden from site. Typically, wall safes are hidden behind pictures while some inventive people have hidden wall safes in cupboards, behind mirrors and wardrobes. Like all wall safes, FW-1814Z biometric safes are installed between wall studs and secured to the wall studs from the inside of the safe using the supplied lag bolts. Wall safes come with a flange so that you don’t need to re-plaster walls after installation.

FW-1814Z Fingerprint Slot

Like all good biometric safes, FW-1814Z wall safes are able to register the fingerprints of multiple users - thirty (30) different fingerprints can be enrolled in the wall safes memory. Opening biometric safes requires a fingerprint to be programmed into the safes memory. On recognition of the fingerprint the biometric safes motorized locking bolt system will open the door automatically. When the reader is touched only users whose fingerprints are stored in the safes memory can crack the safes.

Features of FW-1814Z biometric wall safes

• Burglary Resistant wall safe with fingerprint locking system
• High quality VELVET INTERIOR
• Motorized locking bolt system will open the door automatically
• Designed to be installed between 16" o/c wall studs
• Approximately .44 cubic feet of storage space
• Key lock override system (2 keys included)
• Power override included
• Dual live motorized chrome bolts (3/4" dia.)
• Made of heavy duty gauge steel
• 2 Removable shelves
• Spring loaded door
• Door thickness is 5/8" formed steel 

Specifications

• Exterior Dimensions: 14-1/8” (W) x 18-1/4” (H) x 3-7/8” (D)
• Interior Dimensions: 14” (W) x 18-1/8” (H) x 3” (D)
• Flange Size: 16” (W) x 20 ” (H)
• Anchor Holes: 3 per Side (6 Total)
• Cubic Inch: 0.44
• Weight: 29 Lbs.

Wild Hog Hunting

One of the fastest growing hunting sports in the United States is wild hog hunting. In most states wild boar and feral hogs are considered pests and can be hunted year round: even at night in some states. Wild hog hunting; wild boar hunting; does require hunting credentials in all states and the laws pertaining to wild boar hunting vary depending upon whether the state classifies wild hogs as a pest or game. States where wild hogs are considered a pest apply less stringent hunting laws but a hunting license is still required. In some states such as California wild boar hunting season coincides with the deer season and allows deer hunters who have purchased deer tags to legally hunt wild boars.

What gun and ammo do I use for hunting wild hogs?

There is no simple answer and is a question that has been talked about over hunting campfires by generations of hunters. When you go hunting wild hogs, you are hunting a very intelligent animal that have few natural predators and are big and strong. The number one rule is choose a gun best suited to the hunting conditions that ensures a clean kill to minimize the animal’s suffering. An accurately placed shot using a .22 short will kill a hog but be careful if the hog is wounded; a wounded hog is dangerous. For new hunters hunting wild boars the consensus is to use nothing smaller than a 30 caliber.  If restricted by regulations to using a shotgun, a 12 gauge using rifled slugs will produce the best results. When selecting ammo keep in mind that heavier bullets pack a bigger wallop, deliver more energy on target and penetrate brush more effectively than lighter ammo.

Smaller calibers are used for wild hog hunting and are favored by some wild hog hunters for their lightweight and large ammo capacity. While twigs more easily deflect smaller bullets, semi-automatic weapons using smaller calibers are handy when large groups of hogs are encountered.

Keep weapons secured

Accidental shootings involving children, the increasing number of reported burglaries and the ever present danger of fire provide the keystone reasons for US households installing fireproof gun safes.

Surveys reveal 40% of US homes with children have guns and that 50% of homes with guns do not secure firearms in gun safes. For the home there are multiple types of safes suitable for use as a gun safe. There are gun safes specifically made for long guns and pistols with biometric safes proving popular. Fireproof home safes come in many sizes and are perfect for use as a gun safe. Wall safes and floor safes can be used as pistol gun safes and provide the added security of stealth when securing pistols from inquisitive children.

Gun safes, preferably fireproof gun safes are the most secure way of protecting children from accidental firing fatalities; protecting valuable weapons in the event of a fire and for securing guns from the attention of burglars.