SecureIt Biometric Gun Safes - Review Updated July 2024

[Fireman5569]

I have been on structure fires and nothing in the safes survive they just turn into ovens. worst was a basement fire that trapped all the heat and the inside of the safe all papers burned and the guns and scopes were toast.

 

[sndmn11]

I have been on structure fires and nothing in the safes survive they just turn into ovens. worst was a basement fire that trapped all the heat and the inside of the safe all papers burned and the guns and scopes were toast.

That was my impression and I was hoping that @Hnthrdr had experiences too. I'd imagine the fire safes give some protection, but I also imagine a typical house fire exceeds those parameters.

 

[Weldor]

Good question been on a few dozen fires but yet to see a any safes, maybe just the nature of the houses that catch in fire in my areas, from what I know they are light metal plates and drywall 2-4 layers, I will say often drywall does an awesome job of keeping fire at bay, heat, smoke, and water used to put it out might have a pretty negative effect on optics

You'll want Millboard for fire resistance. Drywall is only 20 minute rating maybe.

 

[Weldor]

Out of curiosity what about emp with all these electronic locks? I have heard the discussion more than once about safes. Also you can buy fire rated safes, expensive but are rated for 30 min, 45, 1 hr, etc. They do work I have used burning bars and cutting rod on them to get them open and just alot smoke inside with minimal damage. I like the new cabinets just would want a manual lock.

 

[sndmn11]

Out of curiosity what about emp with all these electronic locks? I have heard the discussion more than once about safes. Also you can buy fire rated safes, expensive but are rated for 30 min, 45, 1 hr, etc. They do work I have used burning bars and cutting rod on them to get them open and just alot smoke inside with minimal damage. I like the new cabinets just would want a manual lock.

There is a physical key override with the SecureIt I reviewed.

 

[Weldor]

There is a physical key override with the SecureIt I reviewed.

That makes sense, be nice to see that on all of them.

 

[IDVortex]

There is a physical key override with the SecureIt I reviewed.

I missed this part. Even more interested in them lol

 

[sndmn11]

That makes sense, be nice to see that on all of them.

All of the SecureIt lines and models have a physical key override. I am unsure of other brands though if that is what you mean.

I missed this part. Even more interested in them lol

I may not have called it out, I can't remember. There were things I intentionally didn't mention or go into great detail on for "security" reasons.

 

[Hnthrdr]

That was my impression and I was hoping that @Hnthrdr had experiences too. I'd imagine the fire safes give some protection, but I also imagine a typical house fire exceeds those parameters.

For the amount of house fires I’ve been on I’ve yet to encounter a gun safe/ mess with one post fire, but as far as the secure it goes, I’d be surprised if anything could survive much in there. It’s more of a keep kiddos away and giving a potential thief a little trouble

 

[TSAMP]

Any RS discounts on these? The current pricing isn't all that attractive in my opinion.

 

[sndmn11]

Any RS discounts on these? The current pricing isn't all that attractive in my opinion.

How much are you looking for off?

 

[TSAMP]

How much are you looking for off?

As much as possible, since your asking.

 

[sndmn11]

As much as possible, since your asking.

I'll see if I can prompt anything

 

[TSAMP]

I'll see if I can prompt anything

Thank you.

 

[aron]

Do you have any experience with the secureit answer? I like the idea of the double doors but does seem expensive to only fit 12 long guns. It also wouldn't have the modularity of multiple agile 52's.

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[sndmn11]

Do you have any experience with the secureit answer? I like the idea of the double doors but does seem expensive to only fit 12 long guns. It also wouldn't have the modularity of multiple agile 52's.

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I do not. My understanding is it is much more like a safe than a storage cabinet. I've not really looked at the product page in depth because I don't have space for it, and I like the decentralized concept.