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LibertyComrade
01-14-2013, 01:29 PM
Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a better way to store my home defense shotgun so that it is secure but ready in a matter of moments. Ideally I think I would like a wall-mounted lockbox like the ShotLock (http://www.shotlock.com/SoloVault.asp) or Mossberg's Loc-Box (http://www.mossberg.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?preadd=action&key=95092), but with a biometric lock rather than the combination or key locks these models use.

I want something that is secure so that I can feel safe leaving the weapon loaded (unchambered) so that it is ready to use, but I don't want to have to worry about fumbling for a key or forgetting a PIN combination code in the middle of a high-stress emergency situation.

Is anyone aware of such a product, as I can't seem to find any?

Thanks in advance!
shurhouse
01-14-2013, 02:16 PM
V Line in wall gun cabinet. Expensive but excellent. Not biometric, it uses a 5 button push keypad, no batteries. There are cheaper in wall units on the market.

http://www.amazon.com/V-Line-Closet-Locking-Storage-Valuables/dp/B000T2C82M
LibertyComrade
01-14-2013, 02:20 PM
V Line in wall gun cabinet. Expensive but excellent. Not biometric, it uses a 5 button push keypad, no batteries. There are cheaper in wall units on the market.

http://www.amazon.com/V-Line-Closet-Locking-Storage-Valuables/dp/B000T2C82M

Thanks for the info, but not really what I'm looking for. We're already looking for a heavy-duty safe for all-purpose storage. I'm looking for something in addition to that which will allow me to store just my HD shotgun in a secure-yet-accessible manner.
Remixed79
04-22-2013, 11:04 PM
Protex makes a model that is the only wall mountable fingerprint safe (http://www.avidbiometrics.com/Biometric-Safes/) unit that I know of at the moment without having a custom safe made and fabricated into a wall. It's the FW-1814Z (http://www.avidbiometrics.com/Protex-FW-1814Z-Fingerprint-Wall-Safe.html), but it's only 18.25" high so it would only work for small firearms as it's too short for a shot gun.
RayMich
04-22-2013, 11:27 PM
I will not own any gun safes that use biometric locks. Their failure rate is too high for my liking. I prefer a Fort Knox safe with a mechanical Simplex Lock. No batteries to worry about and quick to reset if you enter the wrong code by mistake.

Here is one excellent design for trucks.
https://www.ftknox.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=59

It is my understanding that they plan to come out with one that has the door on the long side so you can install it standing up in a closet.
jjkukla
04-25-2013, 01:24 PM
Although not a biometric system, Tactical Walls has some interesting products. You may want to check them out.
Good luck.