Vaultek has been making premium handgun safes for around 6 years now. They are the fastest growing safe company and have an incredible presence on Instagram, Youtube and are backed by nearly every influencer in the gun community. Normally, I would look at that as a red flag and only do to a large marketing budget but tons of these partnerships aren’t even paid, people just really like their products. They utilize what used to be unreliable technology like biometric fingerprint scanners and app access but significantly improved the quality to make it reliable and long lasting. In these Vaultek Handgun Safe reviews, I’ll go over what makes them some of the best handgun safes in the industry.
Lock – Vaultek Handgun Safe Reviews
First and always most important for any safe is its lock and the Vaultek Handgun Safes use a large combination of entry methods including biometric fingerprint scanners, app access via a Bluetooth or Wifi connection, hidden Nano Smart Key and a 4-8 digit backlit LED keypad electronic lock with key override. The buttons on the keypad are firm and easy to use with a feel that provides feedback. There are over 19 million possible keypad combinations and a proximity sensor illuminates the keypad in low light situations.
The locks are powered by an internal lithium ion battery that lasts 4-6 months on a single charge or a 9 Volt battery. For the safes with lithium ion batteries, you can leave the safe plugged in if you store it on your nightstand. The battery can recharge in 2.5 hours. Finally, the key override is usually a feature I despise but Vaultek uses a very high security laser engraved key that I approve of. These laser cut keys are pick proof and even lock pickers like LockPickingLawyer on Youtube approve of them.
Security – Vaultek Handgun Safe Reviews
The Vaultek Handgun Safes are built super tough with full solid steel construction. In addition, security features include anti-pry bars, interior hinges and interior shielding that prevent tools from entering the safe and poking around at the release mechanism or programming buttons. This is a huge upgrade from the traditional handgun safes that leave exposed holes and easily accessible reset buttons.
Nearly all of their handgun safes are CA DOJ Approved as a firearm safety device. This means it passed the standard break-in methods and is definitely suitable for storing handguns safely away from children. These handgun safes have up to a 14 gauge steel body and 12 gauge steel door which is considered very thick for a handgun safe and I highly recommend this as your quick access night stand safe.
Style and Function – Vaultek Handgun Safe Reviews
The Vaultek Handgun Safes are styled extremely well. The paint is so much better than the traditional textured black that usually comes out of China. It has a rugged finish similar to a trunk liner where you can feel the bumps within the paint. It also makes the safe extremely durable and resistant to scratches or damage. The logo on the front is very attractive. I’m positive you will impress your friends with these Vaultek handgun safes.
The interiors are lined with foam to prevent scratches to your pistols. Customize it to fit your exact needs. Finally, some models include an interior light that illuminates the interior after the door auto opens.
The Bottom Line
Would I buy a Vaultek Handgun Safe to store my handguns? Yes, I 100% absolutely would buy it and they are excellent safes. Finally, they are substantially more secure than portable lock boxes made by GunVault, SnapSafe and Amazon Basics and most models are made of thick steel construction.
