If you own a firearm, you want to protect your investment from thieves. And as a gun owner, it’s your responsibility to keep your guns from ending up in the hands of a child – or a criminal. That’s why we decided to review 19 of the best gun safes we could find.
Along the way, we looked at several factors: we searched for the best cheap gun safe, best fireproof gun safe, the best handgun safe, the top rated gun safes, and, of course, the best gun safes for the money. We even looked at hundreds of other articles on the topic to get the best information possible.
We’ve also mixed things up, by including a combination of electronic and analog locks. This is just a matter of personal preference, but it’s something that a lot of people feel strongly about one way or the other, so we wanted to provide options for people on both sides of the fence.
Are you ready to find the best home gun safe?
Let’s get started!
Best Gun Safes
The Kodiak K5940EX comes with an optional swing-out rifle rack.
Key features:
- Holds 52 long guns and 8 handguns
- Measures 59” high x 40” wide x 24” deep
- Weighs 677 pounds
- Available with an electronic or a mechanical lock
- (11) 1 ¼-inch locking bolts
- Adjustable felt padded shelves
- Pre-installed electrical outlet with USB
- 4 pre-drilled mounting holes
- Optional internal light kit, swing-out rack, and dehumidifier
- 12 gauge steel body and door
- Fireproof for 60 minutes at 1400oF
- Includes a Kodiak door organizer
The Kodiak K5940EX is a 52-long gun safe that includes a Kodiak door organizer with space for 8 handguns. This safe comes with several options, including an internal light, a swing-out rack, and a dehumidifier. By default, it comes with an electric lock, but there’s a mechanical lock available. These extras all cost money, so keep that in mind.
The one thing we didn’t like about this safe was the door itself, which is made of the same 12 gauge steel as the body. It’s thick enough that it would be a pain to cut, but it’s thin enough that it could conceivably be pried.
Pros:
- Several customization options
- 4-sided locking bolts
- Internal power outlet
Cons:
- Relatively light door
This gun safe lets offers a choice between an electronic or a mechanical lock.
2. Dakota Interloc XP
The Dakota Interloc XP has a modular interior that lets you choose between more guns or more supplies.
Key features:
- Holds 33 long guns and 4 handguns
- Measures 60” high x 30” wide x 26” deep
- Weighs 550 pounds
- Available with an electronic or a mechanical lock
- (7) 1 ¼-inch locking bolts
- Modular felt-padded shelving
- 12 gauge steel body and 10 gauge door
- Fireproof for 30 minutes at 1263 oF
- Includes Dakota door organizer
The Dakota Interloc XP is a modular safe that comes with assembly required. But that’s not a bug, it’s a feature. The concept of this safe is to let you decide how you want to organize the interior. Want a lot of shelving for accessories? Load it up. Want fewer shelves and space for more guns? You can do it.
This safe allows you to choose between an electrical or mechanical lock, although the electrical one costs more. The only serious security concern is the relatively paltry 7 locking bolts, with none of them located on the hinge side.
Pros:
- Modular design
- Choice of lock style
Cons:
- Limited fireproofing
- Relatively few locking bolts
This gun safe is as customizable as they come.
The Rhino RW6042X Warthog has a large, 54-gun capacity.
Key features:
- Holds 54 long guns and 8 handguns
- Measures 60” high x 42” wide x 27” deep
- Weighs 740 pounds
- Electronic lock
- (10) 1 ¼-inch locking bolts
- Adjustable felt padded shelves
- Pre-installed electrical outlet
- Optional internal light kit and swing-out rack
- 12 gauge steel body and door
- Fireproof for 80 minutes at 1400oF
- Includes a Rhino door organizer
The Rhino RW6042X Warthog is large enough to accommodate 54 long guns on the interior, as well as an additional 8 handguns in the door organizer. It features an electronic keypad lock, and will protect your guns from fire and smoke for up to 80 minutes. You can customize it, too, by adding internal lights or a swing-out rifle rack for an additional cost.
Normally, we’d be concerned about the 12 gauge door, but it has five locking pins on each side, more than enough to protect it from anyone who tried to open it with a pry bar. All of this weighs in at a hefty 740 pounds, so have a friend ready to help you install it.
Pros:
- Large capacity
- 5 hinge-side locking bolts
- Customizable
Cons:
- Heavy
The door to this gun safe has five hinge-side locking bolts to keep it secure.
4. Rhino Ironworks CIWD6040X
The Rhino Ironworks CIWD6040X has reinforced door corners to resist prying attacks.
Key features:
- Holds 54 long guns and 8 handguns
- Measures 60” high x 40” wide x 25” deep
- Weighs 790 pounds
- Available with an electronic or a mechanical lock
- (13) 1 ¼-inch locking bolts
- Adjustable felt padded shelves
- Pre-installed electrical outlet with USB
- 4 pre-drilled mounting holes
- Optional internal light kit and swing-out rack
- 12 gauge steel body and door
- Reinforced door corners for pry protection
- Fireproof for 85 minutes at 1400oF
- Includes a Rhino door organizer
The Rhino Ironworks CIWD6040X is a custom built safe that holds up to 54 long guns and 8 handguns. It’s available with several options, including an internal light, a swing-out rack, and your choice of a mechanical or electrical lock.
Custom built safes have a downside, though. You’re looking at a lead time of four to six weeks on your order, to allow time for construction.
Pros:
- Large capacity
- Customizable
- Very secure
Cons:
- Long shipping time
- Heavy
This is a high-end, custom built gun safe.
5. Browning Medallion Series M49
The Browning Medallion Series M49 has a truly custom build, with dozens of options.
Key features:
- Holds 42 long guns and 7 handguns
- Measures 60” high x 44” wide x 26” deep
- Weighs 1105 pounds
- Available a keypad or a biometric lock
- (18) 1 ¼-inch locking bolts
- Adjustable steel storage shelves
- 12 optional accessories
- 10 gauge steel body and door
- Fireproof for 110 minutes at 1700oF
- Includes a Browning door organizer
The Browning Medallion Series M49 is a highly customizable safe. There are a dozen different drawers, shelves, extra racks, and dehumidifiers that you can add to your build. You can even customize the interior and exterior colors.
This safe will cost you a good chunk of coin, and it weighs over half a ton. But it’s very secure, with a 10 gauge steel body and a whopping 18 locking bolts, including one on each corner for exceptional pry protection.
Pros:
- Very secure
- Long-lasting fire resistance
- Dozens of customization options
Cons:
- Expensive
- Long shipping time
- Very heavy
This powerful, sturdy gun safe can take a lot of abuse.
6. Browning Hunter Series HC48
The Browning Hunter Series HC48 is built like a brick house, and weighs in at over 1,000 pounds.
Key features:
- Holds 55 long guns and 10 handguns
- Measures 60” high x 55” wide x 25” deep
- Weighs 1055 pounds
- Available with an electronic or a mechanical lock
- (14) 1 ¼-inch locking bolts
- Adjustable steel storage shelves
- Over a dozen optional add-ons
- 11 gauge steel body and door
- Fireproof for 90 minutes at 1680oF
- Includes a Browning door organizer
The Browning Hunter Series HC48 is a large, 65-gun case that will hold up to 55 long guns and 10 handguns. There are several optional accessories available, including dehumidifiers, extra pistol racks, and extra storage compartments.
This monster of a safe is constructed from 11 gauge steel, and is available with either a keypad or a mechanical lock. Neither of these lock options costs extra, so you won’t have to worry about price when you’re deciding which one to go with.
Pros:
- Heavy duty
- Large capacity
- Strong fire protection
- Customizable
Cons:
- Very heavy
This gun safe is engineered from relatively heavy, 11 gauge steel.
7. Liberty Lincoln Series 40
The Liberty Lincoln Series 40 has a pre-installed dehumidifier and LED lights.
Key features:
- Holds 35 long guns and 8 handguns
- Measures 66 ½” high x 36” wide x 32” deep
- Weighs 965 pounds
- Electronic keypad lock
- (14) vertical locking bars
- Adjustable felt padded shelves
- Pre-installed electrical outlet with USB
- Pre-installed automatic lights and dehumidifier
- 11 gauge steel body and door
- Fireproof for 90 minutes at 1200oF
- Includes a Liberty door organizer
The Liberty Lincoln Series 40 is a rugged safe that’s constructed from 11 gauge steel. It holds up to 35 long guns, with space for an additional 8 handguns in the door organizer. The door includes 14 vertical, 4-inch locking bars, with five of those located on the inside of the door.
This safe comes with an automatic LED light and a dehumidifier pre-installed, so all you need to do is plug it in and set up your guns. It weighs in at just shy of 1,000 pounds, so you’ll need help getting it in place.
Pros:
- Well lit interior
- Heavy duty
Cons:
- Heavy
This is a heavy duty gun safe that can take a lot of abuse.
8. Liberty Presidential Series 50
The Liberty Presidential Series 50 boasts an impressive 2 ½ hours of fire resistance.
Key features:
- Holds 39 long guns and 10 handguns
- Measures 72 ½” high x 42” wide x 31 ½” deep
- Weighs 1,560 pounds
- Available with either a mechanical or electrical lock
- (16) vertical locking bars
- Adjustable felt padded shelves
- Pre-installed electrical outlet
- Pre-installed automatic light and optional dehumidifier
- 7 gauge steel body and door
- Fireproof for 2 ½ hours at 1200oF
- Includes a Liberty door organizer
The Liberty Presidential Series 50 has enough capacity for 39 long guns, with 10 handgun holsters built into the door organizer. It comes with a pre-installed automatic interior light, and Liberty will include a dehumidifier for free.
The body of this safe is constructed from 7 gauge steel, making it the sturdiest safe we’ve looked at today. It’s also the heaviest, to the point that you’ll want to make sure your floor is sturdy enough to support the weight.
Pros:
- Well lit interior
- Highly customizable appearance
- Very heavy duty
- Extreme fire protection
Cons:
- Very heavy
- Very expensive
This 7 gauge steel safe is the toughest one on our list.
9. Edison Elias Series E7250
The Edison Elias Series E7250 is as strong or as fire resistant as you want it to be.
Key features:
- Holds 84 long guns
- Measures 72” high x 50” wide x 28” deep
- Weighs 1475 pounds
- Available with an electronic or a mechanical lock, or both
- (16) 1 ¼-inch locking bolts
- Adjustable felt padded shelves
- Available in dozens of configurations
- Optional internal light kit and dehumidifier
- 10 gauge steel body and 7 gauge steel door
- Fireproof for 30 minutes at 1400oF
- Heavier steel and more powerful fire protection available
- Includes an Edison door organizer
The Edison Elias Series E7250 is a little unusual. While a lot of safes offer options like different colors, different configurations, and internal lighting. This safe goes further, by giving you the option to add additional internal steel cladding and/or fire protection.
If you beef this safe up all the way, it will be by far the most durable – and heaviest, and most expensive – safe on our list. Even the base model is fairly sturdy, and holds an impressive 84 long guns.
Pros:
- Very high capacity
- Highly customizable
- Can offer excellent fire protection and toughness
Cons:
- Expensive
- Very heavy
This is the largest gun safe we’ve looked at today.
10. Edison Foraker Series F603024
The Edison Foraker Series F603024 can offer up to 120 minutes of fire protection if you order the most powerful option.
Key features:
- Holds 33 long guns
- Measures 60” high x 30” wide x 24” deep
- Weighs 630 pounds
- Available with an electronic or a mechanical lock, or both
- (11) 1 ¼-inch locking bolts
- Adjustable felt padded storage shelf
- Available in dozens of configurations
- Optional internal light kit and dehumidifier
- 10 gauge steel body and 7 gauge steel door
- Fireproof for 30 minutes at 1400oF
- Heavier steel and more powerful fire protection available
The Edison Foraker Series F603024 is a safe that holds up to 33 long guns. Like its bigger brother, the Elias series, the base model is only modestly better than your average safe. However, when fully upgraded, it’s one of the best on our list, offering up to 120 minutes of fire protection and ¼-inch internal steel cladding.
Pros:
- Highly customizable
- Can offer excellent fire protection and toughness
Cons:
- Can be heavy and expensive
This is another highly customizable Edison gun safe.
11. American Security BF6030
The American Security BF6030 has multiple options for customization.
Key features:
- Holds 22 long guns
- Measures 59 ¼” high x 30” wide x 26” deep
- Weighs 1,036 pounds
- Available with an electronic or a mechanical lock
- (10) 1 ½-inch locking bolts
- Adjustable felt padded storage shelf
- Multiple customization options
- Optional dehumidifier and internal power strip
- 10 gauge steel body and door
- Fireproof for 120 minutes at 1200oF
- Includes an American Security door organizer
The American Security BF6030 is a 22-gun safe that’s engineered from 10 gauge steel. It’s extremely heavy for the size, with 10 gauge steel construction and multiple layers of fireboard.
You can order this safe in one of 14 different colors, 4 hardware colors, and with any one of a half dozen different interior configurations. You can also add a dehumidifier and an internal power strip. That said, each safe is truly custom built, which creates a lead time of about 3 to 4 weeks.
Pros:
- Heavy duty
- Highly customizable
- Good fire resistance
Cons:
- Long shipping time
- Very heavy
This is a well-engineered gun safe with good fire resistance.
12. American Security BF6032
The American Security BF6032 offers optional additional storage.
Key features:
- Holds 18 long guns
- Measures 59 ¼” high x 30” wide x 21” deep
- Weighs 913 pounds
- Available with an electronic or a mechanical lock
- (12) 1 ½-inch locking bolts
- Adjustable felt padded shelves
- Multiple customization options
- Optional dehumidifier and internal power strip
- 10 gauge steel body and door
- Fireproof for 120 minutes at 1200oF
- Includes an American Security door organizer
The American Security BF6032 is a smaller version of the BF6030, which we already reviewed. This safe holds up to 18 long guns, and includes movable internal shelving, with optional storage cabinets. You also have the option to add a dehumidifier and a power strip, as well as adding internal steel cladding.
Like its bigger brother, this safe is a true custom build. As a result, you’re looking at about a 3 to 4 week lead time between placing your order and the safe being shipped.
Pros:
- Heavy duty
- Small footprint
- Highly customizable
- Good fire resistance
Cons:
- Long shipping time
- Heavy
This is a well-engineered, custom built gun safe.
13. Steelwater GSLD593924-BLK
This gun safe includes an internal power outlet and pre-drilled mounting holes.
Key features:
- Holds 39 long guns and 6 handguns
- Measures 59” high x 39” wide x 24” deep
- Weighs 687 pounds
- Electronic lock with key bypass
- (18) 1 ½-inch locking bolts
- Pre-installed electrical outlet with USB
- 4 pre-drilled mounting holes
- Pre-drilled dehumidifier hole
- 12 gauge steel body and door
- Fireproof for 60 minutes at 1875oF
- Includes a Steelwater door organizer
The Steelwater GSLD593924-BLK is one of the few affordable long gun safes that’s really worth looking at. It holds up to 39 long guns, and includes a door organizer with 6 handgun holsters. It also offers a full 60 minutes of fire protection at 1875 degrees, which is better than a lot of more expensive safes.
The 12 gauge steel is good enough to deter most thieves, but the door itself is relatively lightweight. Now, that’s a relative measure. This is still a good safe, just not as beefy as some of the others we’ve looked at.
Pros:
- Reasonably priced
- Good fire resistance
Cons:
- Relatively lightweight door
The Steelwater GSLD593924-BLK may not have the snappiest name, but it’s a fantastic gun safe for the price.
14. SecureIt Tactical FAST Box Model 47
The SecureIt Tactical FAST Box Model 47 can be used under the bed, or mounted upright as an armory locker.
Key features:
- Holds 1 long gun and 1 handgun
- Measures 47” high x 6 ½” wide x 13” deep
- 14 gauge steel construction
- Weighs 47 pounds
- Electronic lock with key bypass
- Felt padding on sides
- Optional vertical mounting kit
The SecureIt Tactical FAST Box Model 47 is an electronic gun safe with a slim, flat profile. This allows you to store your AR under your bed for easy access, along with a pistol. Alternatively, you can mount it upright and use it as a locker. In this configuration, it will hold two AR-style rifles.
From here on out, we’re looking at safes that provide, at best, a fig leaf of protection from a thief who’s targeting your firearms. This is for keeping your gun safe from kids, and making sure a casual burglar can’t gain easy access.
Pros:
- Can be used under the bed or as a locker
- Holds 2 rifles when mounted vertically
Cons:
- Not secure against a determined thief
This gun safe box is a great way to secure your AR directly under your bed.
15. Browning PV500
The Browning PV500 has emergency backup electrical contacts, so you’ll never get locked out.
Key features:
- Holds 1 full frame handgun
- Measures 4 ½” high x 14 ½” wide x 11” deep
- 14 gauge steel construction
- Weighs 29 pounds
- Electronic keypad lock with key bypass
- Foam padded interior
- Includes emergency electrical contacts
The Browning PV500 is a pistol safe that’s sized for a single full frame handgun with an electronic combination lock and a key bypass. What stood out to us about this safe was the pair of electrical contacts on the bottom of the safe, which allow you to supply emergency voltage in the event that your batteries are dead and your key is lost.
Pros:
- Small enough to fit in a drawer
- Electrical contact backups for lock
Cons:
- Not secure against a determined thief
This gun safe is a good choice for your bedside table or desk drawer.
16. Barska AX11224
The Barska AX11224 is a relatively large handgun safe that holds two full frame pistols.
Key features:
- Holds 2 full frame handguns
- Measures 16 ½” wide x 14 ½” deep x 7 ¾” high
- 14 gauge steel construction
- Weighs 31 pounds
- Biometric lock with key bypass
- Felt padded interior
- Includes mounting hardware
- Can be programmed for up to 30 fingerprints
The Barska AX11224 is a biometric pistol safe that can be programmed for up to 30 fingerprints. That’s enough for both of your hands, both of your partner’s hands, and ten more to spare. If the batteries die, there’s a pair of backup keys for salvaging your guns.
This safe is a great choice for shelves or under the bed. However, at 7 ¾ inches high, it’s too tall to fit in most bedside table drawers.
Pros:
- Good choice for couples
- Fits under the bed or on virtually any shelf
Cons:
- Too tall to fit in most drawers
- Not secure against a determined thief
This biometric safe can be programmed for up to 30 fingerprints.
17. Barska AX11556
The Barska AX11556 is pre-drilled for mounting to a shelf or bedside table, and includes mounting hardware.
Key features:
- Holds 2 full frame handguns
- Measures 14 ¾” wide x 11 ¾” deep x 5” high
- 14 gauge steel construction
- Weighs 31 pounds
- Biometric lock with key bypass
- Felt padded interior
- Pre-drilled for mounting
- Includes mounting hardware
- Can be programmed for up to 30 fingerprints
The Barska AX11556 is another Barska biometric safe with a key backup. Whole this one is still big enough for 2 full frame pistols, it’s short enough to fit in virtually any nightstand or desk drawer. Alternatively, you can mount it on a shelf or a dresser for easier access.
Pros:
- Great for drawers or shelves
- Good choice for couples
Cons:
- Not secure against a determined thief
This gun safe is a solid choice for a bedside table or desk drawer.
18. GunVault MiniVault
The GunVault MiniVault is a small pistol safe for storing a compact or sub compact gun almost anywhere.
Key features:
- Holds 1 compact handgun
- Measures 8.1” wide x 12” deep x 4.9” high
- 16 gauge steel construction
- Weighs 8 pounds
- Biometric lock with key bypass
- Foam padded interior
- Pre-drilled for mounting
- Includes mounting hardware
- Automatic interior light
The GunVault MiniVault is a small, lightweight biometric safe that opens automatically when you put your fingers in the indents. It’s big enough for a single compact pistol and an extra magazine, and features an interior light that turns on when the door opens.
While this safe is small enough to fit just about anywhere in your house, it’s only made of 16 gauge steel. This is for keeping your kids away from your gun, not for stopping thieves.
Pros:
- Compact and lightweight
- Well lit interior
Cons:
- Protects your gun from kids, not thieves
This is a one-person biometric safe that opens at the touch of your fingers.
19. SnapSafe Key Lock Box
The SnapSafe Key Lock Box is designed to look like a standard security box.
Key features:
- Holds 1 compact handgun
- Measures 6 ½” wide x 9 ½” deep x 1 ¾” high
- 16 gauge steel construction
- Weighs 4 pounds
- Basic key lock
- Foam padded interior
- TSA-approved
- Includes security cable
The SnapSafe Key Lock Box isn’t actually a safe. It’s a lock box, and it’s barely large enough for a compact pistol. This isn’t designed for storing in your house, but as a discrete travel case for your pistol. It includes a security cable, which can be fastened around the frame of a car seat or a hotel bed frame.
This may not be the best choice for use around the house, but it does something no other safe on our list does: it’s TSA-approved for airline travel. This makes the SnapSafe ideal for travelers.
Pros:
- Small, lightweight, and discreet
- Great for storing your gun in your car
Cons:
- Protects your gun from kids, not thieves
While it’s not, strictly speaking, a safe, this lock box is a good way to store your gun inside your vehicle.
Bottom Line
As you’ve probably noticed, the best gun safe brands tend to run on the expensive side. That’s to be expected. Thieves are becoming more sophisticated by the day, and top manufacturers are constantly adding new features to keep your firearms out of the wrong hands. And a safe that doesn’t protect your guns is just wasted money. As a result, the best budget gun safe isn’t necessarily going to be the best value gun safe.
You’ve probably also noticed that a few of these safes need to be custom built. This leads to longer shipping times, but it’s a reality of the business. The fact is, there just isn’t a predictable enough demand for these kinds of high end safes for manufacturers to mass produce them.
We hope our gun safe reviews were helpful and informative. Now it’s up to you to decide which one is right for you, your home, and your guns. Be sure to keep your gun safe organized and consider investing in dehumidifers.
The Review
Best Gun Safes
We've reviewed today's best gun safes on the market to help you find the most suitable one for your needs.
Review Breakdown
- Kodiak K5940EX
- Dakota Interloc XP
- Rhino RW6042X Warthog
- Rhino Ironworks CIWD6040X
- Browning Medallion Series M49
- Browning Hunter Series HC48
- Liberty Lincoln Series 40
- Liberty Presidential Series 50
- Edison Elias Series E7250
- Edison Foraker Series F603024
- American Security BF6030
- American Security BF6032
- Steelwater GSLD593924-BLK
- SecureIt Tactical FAST Box Model 47
- Browning PV500
- Barska AX11224
- Barska AX11556
- GunVault MiniVault
- SnapSafe Key Lock Box
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