LockSAF Biometric Safe Reviews

“A home defense firearm needs to be accessible. At the same time it should be protected from theft and unauthorized access. The best system, in my view, is a safe which only authorized residents can open. The trick is getting it open. If you ever need your firearm the odds are it will be at night. You may be groggy. It will be dark, and turning on the lights may not be a good idea.

The PBS-001 case from LockSAF is one of the best solutions I’ve seen. The safe itself is very well made and finished, of heavy steel (9 gauge, weighs 22 pounds), with interior foam padding. The bottom has four pilot holes so the safe can be bolted to any flat surface. Opening the safe is via a fingerprint-recognition keypad. The system can be programmed to accept up to ten fingerprints, and instructions are simple and straightforward. Since there’s no guaranty which hand will be available in an emergency it’s a good idea to program index finger prints from right and left hands.

I’ve used the safe for several weeks, opened it some hundreds of times and have found it completely reliable. Even in total darkness opening is simple. Just find the button on the top-front by touch, and press it. The recessed fingerprint pad lights up a soft red, hold your fingertip on the pad for a second and the spring-loaded door pops open.

It requires enough attention you need to be awake and reasonably alert, a feature I like. If you aren’t alert enough to open the door you probably shouldn’t have a gun in your hand. Placement of the fingertip on the pad is not critical, as the recessed location of the pad naturally channels the finger into position. Not once did the safe fail to open due to incorrect fingertip positioning, or any other reason for that matter.

A 9V battery powers the electronics. Even if the battery is dead or removed, the safe can always be opened manually with supplied keys. This is a well-made, reliable useful product. It has been approved as a firearm storage device by the California Dept. of Justice. Current retail is $349.95. www.locksaf.com”
—Dave Anderson, “GunnySack - LockSAF Gun Safe", American Handgunner July/August 2009, Page 95

“We met at the Shot Show in Orlando where I purchased one of your Biometric Safe Products. I was curious to see how it would perform.

Thus far, the product has worked flawlessly. Both my wife and I have access and can reach our firearms in seconds without having to be concerned for our grand child’s safety or an intruder’s intent. It is easy to program, easy to use and is simple enough that one should not fear being able to access the contents within a stressful situation.

I think you have a winner!”
—Michael M., Barrington Hills, IL

“After careful review of the product that you sent to Safer Child, the following opinions / observations were made:

The safe definitely appears to be an asset in any home where the concern is preventing children's access to firearms. It appears to be extremely well thought out and has been constructed with excellent features such as internal hinges, fingerprint technology and a mounting system. The owner can easily accesses the contents, while the full safety of said contents from any non-authorized person is ensured.

LockSAF fulfills the function for which we would purchase it - keeping a child from accessing a weapon for a “curiosity” look or play. It is robustly constructed and would not yield to simple attempts to break into it (using, for example, a butter knife, small pry bar, etc.)

Overall, with more than 20 years professional firearms and security experience, I would recommend this product to anyone with children in the house.”
—Thomas R., Spokane, Washington, www.Saferchild.org

“I enjoyed the opportunity to test the LockSaf gun safe.

As a retired law enforcement officer and having a background in fingerprint technology I was favorably impressed with the technology incorporated into the gun safe. It was easy task to record both my fingerprints and my wife’s fingerprints, a task that proved worthy as I had other persons try to open the safe. None were able.

The only drawback (if that can be considered a drawback) was the loud metal-to-metal noise as the lid sprang open and that could easily be buffered with a bit of weatherstripping.

Overall, I think the LockSaf gun safe is a good investment for those wishing to protect their guns and/or other valuables.”
—Marvin W., Montgomery, Alabama

“No more looking for keys or remembering a lot of numbers. Just a push of a button, place a finger on a small fingerprint verification window, and “POP!”, the safe opens. You can program up to 10 fingerprints to open the safe. I set mine to open with my right or left index finger. This is a great safe, keeps kids out, and I can open in seconds.”
—Charles N., Handgun Club of America Member