Best Value For Money UL Rated (RSC) Fireproof Gun Safes

THE REPUBLIC SERIES

Fireproof, Burglar Rated, Biometric

GUN SAFES

 

PDO-RG16

PDO-RG22

PDO-RG39

PDO-RG45

Best Value For Money UL Rated (RSC) Fireproof Gun Safes

Hollon Safes Republic Series Gun Safes are definitely great value for money and come with lock options to satisfy all preferences. Gun owners looking for gun safes that are fireproof and burglar rated and offer lock options to suit individual preferences need to fully assess Hollon Safes Republic Series gun vaults.

 

Torch Class II Fireproof Gun Safes

Torch resistant Fire Rated for one (1) hour of protection at 1250 degrees F. Protecting the safe’s contents against smoke and water damage is a Heat Activated Expandable Intumescent Door Seal designed to seal out the smoke and water generated by fires.

UL Rated (RSC) Gun Safes

The Hollon Safes Republic Series Gun Safes now have a coveted UL Rating for Residential Security Container (RSC). The safes are rated by UL technicians to withstand five full minutes of rigorous prying, punching, chiseling and tampering attacks.

 

Lock Options

Republic Series Gun Safes come standard with a combination lock, the PDO-RG16C, or electronic lock, the PDO-RG16E. Locks for the Republic gun safes can be upgraded using any of three electronic lock upgrades including upgrading to a biometric lock using the SecuRam BSL-0608 biometric Swipe Sensor E-lock. The other electronic lock upgrades are a Lagard E-lock or a S&G 6120 E-lock.

FIREPROOF BIOMETRIC GUN SAFES

The Republic Series gun safes come in four sizes with a gun capacity of sixteen to 45 rifles. Prices begin at $1099.00 for PDO-RG16 with standard combination or electronic locks to $2269.00 for the forty-five rifle capacity PDO-RG45 fitted with a SecuRam Biometric Swipe Sensor Lock.

Pricing at YourSafesOnline.com as at November 12th 2012

	Standard Combination Lock	Standard E-Lock	Lagard E Lock	S&G 6120 E-Lock	BSL-0608 Biometric E-Lock
PDO-RG16	1099.00	1099.00	1199.00	1212.00	1229.00
PDO-RG22	1448.00	1448.00	1549.00	1549.00	1649.00
PDO-RG39	1792.00	1792.00	1892.00	1905.00	1990.00
PDO-RG45	2069.00	2069.00	2169.00	2179.00	2269.00

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.

Biometric Gun Safe – AX11652 Four-Rifle Fingerprint Safe

Storing firearms in a gun safe at home is being responsible; however, owners also need to be able to access firearms in an emergency and in most cases that emergency will happen at night. The dark of night and being under stress will make it very difficult to enter a combination or enter a keypad code to access the gun safe. Should such a stressful situation arise all it takes to open the AX11652 biometric safe is a simple touch of the finger in the correct position against the locking mechanism and the lock will open giving immediate access to weapons. The AX11652 biometric safe comes with back-up keys for traditional access in the event access to the fingerprint is not available.

The AX11652 rifle safe is small enough to hide in a cupboard or wardrobe but it is strongly recommended that the safe be mounted to a wall or through the floor using the provided mounting hardware. Empty, the biometric safe weighs 66 pounds and considerably more than that when loaded. When mounting to a wall, be sure of the load bearing to hold the weight of the safe and the contents. Failure to do so could result in the safe falling and damaging property and or people.

While the AX11652 rifle safe does have state of the art fingerprint access and is CA DOJ approved this biometric safe does have some drawbacks. The gun safe’s construction using 2mm steel provides minimal protection from a professional thief and in the event of a fire contents will be damaged due to there be no fireproofing. Otherwise, this is a good safe for those looking for a biometric rifle safe at budget price.

 The AX11652 at a Glance

Model #	AX11652
Body Material	Steel
Finish	Black
Weight	66 lbs
Included Accessories	Mounting Hardware, Back-Up Keys and Batteries
Warranty	One Year Warranty
Outer Size	8.6" x 9.8" x 52.17"
Inner Size	6.3" x 9.7" x 52"
Fingerprint Memory	120 user memory
Battery Life	1 Year
Secondary Access	2 back-up keys
Locking System	Biometric fingerprint
Fireproof	No
Body Thickness	2mm
Batteries	4 AA

Gun Safety – Secure Guns in a Gun Safe

This year across the country background checks on people purchasing concealed firearms is up an average of ten percent. Carrying a concealed weapon in public is legal in forty-nine of the fifty US states, as long as you have a permit; there is also a requirement that firearms are secured when not being carried. Reports are also showing large amounts of ammunition are also being sold. These sales of guns and ammo are in line with spikes in requests for secluded pistol licenses whenever there is a gun related tragedy.

AX11678 Compact Gun Safe

Guns left in a car must be locked, concealed from view and preferably secured in a gun safe. The AX11812 Compact Key Lock Safe is an ideal size gun safe for the car or when travelling.  When being used in motor vehicles as a gun safe the AX11812 can be mounted using the included steel mounting sleeve and mounting hardware. For gun owners looking for a combination lock gun safe the AX11678 Combination Compact Gun Safe features solid steel construction and comes with a long self-locking security cable to keep the gun safe secured to a large fixed object inside the vehicle.



AX116522 Biometric Gun Safe

For the home and office, there are multiple types of safes suitable for use as a gun safe. There are gun safes specifically made for long guns and pistols that includes safes featuring biometric, combination, key and electronic keypads. Fireproof home safes come in many sizes and are perfect for use as a gun safe and there is a safe for all budgets. Wall safes and floorsafes are also used as gun safes and provide the added security of stealth when securing guns from inquisitive children.

If yours is one of the 40% of US homes with guns and one of the 50% that doesn’t have a gun safe now is the time to purchase a gun safe and give children, visitors and family the security they deserve.

Gun Security - There are over 1,500 accidental firing fatalities a year in the United States. What is alarming is that guns are the second highest cause of non-natural deaths for children in the United States. Surveys reveal 40% of US homes with children have guns and that 50% of homes with guns do not store the firearms safely.

The American Academy of Paediatricians (AAP) recommends:

• The gun should be locked up
• The gun should not be loaded
• Ammunition should never be stored with the gun
• Ammunition should be locked away separately to the guns
• Safe keys or combinations should not be available to children

To secure guns the best protection is a fireproof gun safe. A good gun safe offers both fire protection and in the event of fire water protection from the gallons of water used to extinguish the blaze.

Recommendations For Purchasing A Biometric Gun Safe

Investing in a gun safe is the most effective way for securing handguns at home or in the office and is a security measure many take to safeguard families and valuables. Biometric gun safes are becoming the preferred option for many gun owners due to users being able to gain quick access using the fingerprint technology. The following recommendations will help

Biometric Wall Safe

• Decide what you are going to secure in your biometric gun safe. The size safe purchased will be dependent upon how many guns and other valuables are to be secured. Biometric safes range in size from the typical home safe to smaller safes that can be hidden in a drawer, mounted to a bench or secured in a vehicle.
• Know how the biometric gun safe is to be installed. Biometric wall safes may require installation by a professional while a drawer safe can be easily fitted into a bedside cabinet.  
• When purchasing a safe ensure the biometrics are reliable and you will not have to worry when opening the safe in an emergency.
• Always look for brands from top manufacturers who offer at least a one-year warranty on their safes. Protex and Baska are two popular biometric gun manufacturers that provide biometric gun safes that are reliable and easy to use.
• Before choosing a biometric gun safe check the safes design and construction for the level of security offered. Importantly, look for pistol safes that can stand against overrides, have a solid steel safe door and body to withstand attempted security breaches.

• Make sure the safe allows storage information for multiple users. Provision for multiple users allows opening of the biometric gun safe by responsible family members or other trusted individuals should you be absent in an emergency.  

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  Biometric Drawer Safe.

  Ensure the safe is easy to use.  Look for biometric safes with fingerprint scanners that are both easy to access and easy to use by all registered users whatever the situation.

When researching biometric gun safes look for top brands having reliable fingerprint readers and know what size safe you require to enable decisions on what installation is required. As with any safe purchase, there are design considerations that need to be considered when purchasing a biometrics gun safe. What level of security is offered, what and how many users can be stored and how easy is the safe to operate?

Hollon Republic Series Fireproof Gun Safe Cabinets – How Do They Shape Up.

Experts in this field of gun safe cabinets, locksmiths and vendors alike, agree that there are a number of recommended guidelines for purchasers to follow when buying a gun safe cabinet. These recommendations are well documented on the internet and this article is not going to re-hash the reasons for following the recommendations. Rather, the purpose of this article is to summarize the guidelines and then compare the recommendations with the specifications for the Hollon Gun Safe Cabinet Republic Series.

What to look for when buying a gun safe cabinet:

• How many rifles do you want to secure now and consider what future requirements you may have.
• Safe doors with plate steel ¼" to ½" thick
• Safe bodies constructed of 10 gauge steel or thicker
• Constructed using continuous welds not stitch welds.
• Dial, digital or biometric lock

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  PRO RG39 Gun Safe with Pocket Door
  Organizer and Opening 180 Degrees

  A minimum of two locking bolts on each of the safes four sides
• Hardened steel locking bolts 1" to 1½" in diameter.
• A relocker of some form is essential.
• Preferably external hinges
• Pre-drilled anchor holes for anchoring the safe in position.
• Preferable the gun safe cabinet should be fireproof.
• A fireproof gun cabinet should have an expandable door seal.

How does the PRO Republic Series compare:

Coming in four sizes, holding from sixteen (16) to forty-five (45) rifles, and having security for pistols using the pocket door organizer the PRO Republic gun safe cabinet series has the range of safes to suit your requirements now and into the future.

5' Doors with 1 1/2" Locking Bolts

Having doors 5" thick with ¼" (3 gauge) solid steel plate added to the entire door for pry bar resistance and drill/ballistic armored hard plate to protect the lock the Republic series gun cabinet doors are well constructed to resist burglary attempts.

The body of the RG45 gun safe cabinet is constructed of 1/8" seamless steel

Unlike the body construction of RG16, RG22 and RG39 gun safe cabinets, which are constructed of nine (9) gauge (5/32") seamless steel the steel used in the RG45 gun safe is one eighth inch 1/8” seamless.

Debate is strong in the industry over what is the best lock for a gun safe with a number of people considering combination locks more durable and trouble free than digital locks and biometric locks even though they are slower to open. Combination locks come standard with the PRO gun cabinet.

Importantly all the Republic Series Gun Safe come with locking bolts on the hinge side. This is especially important due to the safes having external hinges. With the exception of the PDO-RG45 gun safe cabinet, which has eleven (11) active steel locking bolts plus five (5) fixed locking bolts on the hinged side, the other gun safes in the PRO series have seven (7) active steel locking bolts and three (3) on the hinged side. All the locking bolts are 1 to 1 1/2" diameter chrome plated solid steel.

An active spring loaded re-locker to prevent punch attacks comes standard with each gun cabinet in the series.

To allow the safe door to open a full 180 degree door opening the Republic series safes are constructed with external hinges.

While the gun safes may be quite heavy a determined burglar will still find a way of moving a safe so each gun safe cabinet comes with pre-drilled anchor holes.

Three layers of fireboard in the door and two layers in the body provide Torch Resistant Fire Rated protection of one hour at 1250 degrees F. To protect the safes interior, and the valuables it contains from smoke and water, the PRO series of safes have a heat activated expandable intumescent door seal.

The PRO Republic Series gun safes not only meet the recommendations but in many instances exceeds the recommendations living up to the Hollon Safes core value of ‘constructing safes to the top of industry standards and then a little higher to ours’.

A Biometric Safe - Reasons To Purchase

One of the most popular burglary safe options available is a biometric safe using fingerprint technology.  A fingerprint safe or as they are more rightly called, a biometric safe, are becoming more and more popular for a number of good reasons and the number one reason is their ease of opening. No longer do biometric safe users have the worry of remembering combinations, keeping keys hidden and in emergencies fumbling with opening the safe.

Biometric Lock with Finger Scanner

Before deciding on a biometric safe, it is well worth looking at the options available to see which one is the most suitable. Options include biometric pistol safes, gun safes and wall safes all of which are suitable as home or office safes.

All you need to do to access guns or valuables stored in a biometric safe is a quick scan of your fingerprint. Place your finger on a fingerprint reader pad or slot and have quick and effortless access to guns and ammo in an emergency. The reader recognizes fingerprints held in the memory of the biometric safe and the safe opens quickly and easily. Because everyone has a unique fingerprint pattern and because user fingerprints are pre-programmed into the biometric safe memory, users can rest easy knowing when the reader is touched only they can crack the safe. A good biometric safe allows multiple users to register their fingerprints.

Most biometric safe manufacturers include some form of external override system in the safe’s design to safeguard against the batteries powering the biometric scanner failing. External biometric safe overrides can be a power override that is plugged into the safe to activate the fingerprint scanner to open the safe as normal, or a mechanical key override where a key is inserted in the safe door and used to manually unlock the safe. Where an override key is provided, remember not to lock the key inside the biometric safe for safekeeping.

BARSKA Biometric Drawer Safe

In the home, biometric pistol safes keep guns secure; keep guns safe from inquisitive children and at the same time keep pistols a fingertip away. For pistol owners, high-end fireproof biometric pistol safes combine fire and burglary protection security with the required quick access.

No longer do you need to remember the right safe combination or search for that elusive key. Whether it is an emergency or not, with a biometric safe you'll never have to worry about not being able to open your safe again.