Gun Safe reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 182 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Gun Safe brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/liberalgunowners, r/guns, r/Firearms, r/CCW, r/COGuns. Top-rated brands include Winchester (3.9/5), Fort Knox (4.9/5), SecureIt (4.1/5).
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Reviews182
Subreddits23
Posts46
Brands66
Products43
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#1
Winchester
3.9
(30)
"I have two of their safes. High fire rating and they weigh a lot."
"Cant beat the Winchester safes at Tractor Supply."
"Go to Tractor Supply and get a Winchester brand safe."
"Buy used on fb marketplace. Take your time. $200 Winchester safes available."
"The Winchester 20 gun safe is on sale right now for $299 with a 30 minute fire rating."
"Tractor supply just put the 20 gun winchesters on sale for $300."
"If you like the shelves and such get the Winchester 36 gun if you just need it for rifles the 26 gun will do you nicely."
"Watch for the Tractor Supply deal on the Winchester gun safe."
"The Winchester 26 gun safe from Tractor Supply is a good budget option."
"Tractor Supply, and look for a Winchester Safe."
#2
Fort Knox
4.9
(12)
"I bought a Fort Knox and couldn’t be happier with it."
"Fort Knox!!!"
"Fort Knox for bedside style pistol safes."
"This this is heavy duty and quick opening. Tossed my vaultek for the fort knox and never looked back."
"I can’t say enough good things about Fort Knox."
"Fort Knox with simplex lock in the night stand."
"Fort Knox and V Line both have good reputations."
"Ft Knox is one of the real “safes” out there."
"Might be Fuddy but Ft Knox with mechanical simplex button mechanism is great."
"I use this too. I love it."
#3
SecureIt
4.1
(13)
"+1 for SecureIt."
"Don’t get liberty. I’m a secure it fan. Modular. So many options."
"I got a couple Agile 52 Pro models from SecureIt on a sale a couple months ago."
"I’m very happy with my SecureIt safes (cabinets)."
"For something not fire-rated and not a million pounds I like the secure-it safes."
"I'd look at SecureIt, if you don't want to break your back."
"If you're alright with a gun cabinet then check out Secureit gun storage."
"Super lightweight."
"I would think that the one from SecureIt would."
"I have always gone with Secureit."
#4
Vaultek
4.3
(10)
"I own vaultek life pod also the VAULTEK smart station (1st gen) highly recommend."
"I like the Vaultek lifepod 2.0"
"I am able to fit a Smith & Wesson 10MM m&p competition and a Glock 19.3 inside."
"Simple Vaultek is easy and can be used on the go as well."
"You could look at one of the Vaultek lifepods."
"Check Costco for Vaultek they have good deals on them."
"VaulTek has a lot of options."
"I have had vaultek and secureit, both have been nice."
"Look at the Vaultec lineup. I had the lifepod in my truck."
"Vaultek RS Series: https://vaulteksafe.com/products/vaultek-rs-series/."
#5
Harbor Freight
3.6
(9)
"If you’re considering anything under $1,000 you should consider harbor freight fire safe."
"Very happy with the harbor freight 10 gun safe."
"Harbor Freight is another place with good deals."
"Harbor Freight has decent ones for a couple hundred bucks."
"Picked up a good starter gun safe from Harbor Freight."
"Harbor flight had a hard case for less, use that with inexpensive locks."
"I just use some of the steel locking cabinet safes from Harbor Freight."
"Harbor freight will have their 10 gun key lock safe on sale for $150."
"I just got a locking gun cabinet from harbor freight."
#6
Stack On
3.6
(7)
"You can pick up a cheap 8 gun RSC from Stack-On from Tractor Supply for way less than $200."
"The StackOn cabinet is probably what you’re after."
"I have a Stack On 8-gun cabinet that mostly holds ammo."
"StackOn for a couple hundred bucks at TractorSupply."
"Just get a Stack On locking cabinet for that price range."
"If it’s just to keep kids out you can get a stack on cabinet."
"Stack-On safes are not going to keep a professional out."
#7
Liberty
4.2
(6)
"Liberty."
"I was told with my first safe, buy as big as you can afford."
"Highly recommend."
"I got the fat boy jr. and have been very happy with it."
"Go to tractor supply and get a liberty revere their 44 is about 600 lbs well its not the same as a regular liberty definitely better than the cannon safes."
"Anything but Liberty. FUCK THEM."
#8
Stack-On
3.3
(7)
"Stack on 18 gun cabinet. I can usually find it on sale for $180."
"There are Stack-On 18 gun cabinets that go on sale pretty often for under $200."
"Get a Stack-On locking cabinet from tractor supply."
"Stack-on is probably the most common brand here."
"Stack-On makes a locking gun cabinet that should work fine for you."
"I just get the cheap Stack On 18 gun cabinets from Tractor supply."
"Get a stack on gun cabinet from an tractor supply type store."
#9
AMSEC
4.3
(4)
"AmSec tends to come highly recommended."
"AMSEC also makes good shit."
"TLDR: Amsec, Graffunder, Brown"
"I went with an Amsec NF series."
#10
Hornady
4.0
(4)
"Check out Hornady's RFID vehicle safe."
"Opens with RFID, pin, or key."
"I'm looking for the same thing and have been considering this."
"Personally I have a Hornady Gun Locker that has an rfid lock."
#11
Tractor Supply
3.8
(4)
"Just got mine from Tractor Supply a few months ago and no complaints at all."
"If you want fire protection the Tractor Supply Winchester safes are pretty good for the money."
"Tractor supply usually runs good Black Friday deals on safes."
"You can get away with a cheaper safe from Tractor Supply."
#12
Cannon
3.5
(4)
"I got a Cannon 64 gun from Tractor Supply that I'm really happy with."
"A good budget line are cannon safes at tractor supply."
"I have a Cannon both dial both high fire rated."
"PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT GET A CANNON."
#13
Vline
4.3
(3)
"It's an easy to use mechanical lock, and you can bolt it to your nightstand."
"It is simplex and fits a handgun holstered and then some."
"Vline or ft Knox pistol boxes are great."
#14
Costco
4.3
(3)
"Costco has amazing options if you’re a member."
"I got mine from Costco.. seemed like one of the better small-ish ones."
"Costco has some big ones. Lifetime return policy too as long as you're a member."
#15
Bighorn
4.3
(3)
"Costco has a stupid sale on two amazing safes right now."
"I saw that Costco has a decent one on sale."
"Costco online typically has one or two good safes on sale."
#16
GunVault
4.0
(3)
"The GunVault minivault standard will fit your gun holstered with spare mag in it for ~$100 before tax and shipping."
"I use a GunVault (non biometric, 4 buttons for fingers and keyed backup)."
"A GunVault SpeedVault drop-down safe should work."
#17
Stealth
4.0
(3)
"Look at the Stealth Brand. They make some nice handgun safes."
"Just picked up a Stealth safe. Good reviews, UL fire ratings, and good locks."
"Look at Stealth safes. Dean safe is a company in SoCal that sells them and also delivers to your home."
#18
V-Line
5.0
(2)
"V-line rifle safe is great."
"They're a couple hundred dollars, but worth every penny."
#19
Sports Afield
4.5
(2)
"Sports Afield makes amazing gun safes, they're fireproof have combination locks with a backup key."
"I got a 30 gun Sports Afield from them for $450 two years ago on Black Friday."
#20
Hollon
4.5
(2)
"I really like my Hollon."
"Hollon worth a look."
#21
Bill Conch
4.0
(2)
"IMO the well rated amazon ones will be just fine."
"I have two of the BILLCONCH Smart Gun Safe. I use one multiple times a day every day, never had a failure."
#22
Amazon
4.0
(2)
"I got this [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CVB5VJB/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1] its also much cheaper."
"It unlocks with my fingerprint like lightning."
#23
Stopbox
3.5
(2)
"It’s quick access but not biometric cause it uses a custom combo of buttons."
"I ordered a Stopbox, we’ll see how it is when it arrives."
#24
Winchester Safe
3.5
(2)
"I recommend Winchester safes for a balance of price and quality."
"My cheap Winchester 22gun was $300 on sale a year or so back at tractor supply."
#25
Union
3.0
(2)
"Check Harbor Freight. I got my Union 10 Gun Cabinet for $129.99."
"It keeps my kids out and would stop an opportunistic burglar."
#26
Karini
5.0
(1)
"Easy to Install."
#27
Wyze
5.0
(1)
"I love the wyze safe and was accepted by NYC."
#28
Sturdy
5.0
(1)
"I went with a Sturdy safe. They are very heavy duty and built like tanks."
#29
FAS1 Safe
5.0
(1)
"Heaviest on the market (7GA) steel and can be bolted down in any orientation from the bottom or any side. It presents your holstered handgun to you so it's impossible to grab the trigger in the dark."
#30
Rhino
5.0
(1)
"I've been very happy with it."
#31
Zanotti Armor
5.0
(1)
"I ordered a Zanotti Armor and it has been great."
#32
Costco/BJs Safe
4.0
(1)
"Best price and quality also they are fireproof and waterproof."
#33
Cabela’s 18 Gun Safe
4.0
(1)
"Paid about $800 for it I think."
#34
Academy 48 Gun Safe
4.0
(1)
"I bought the '48 gun' safe from academy. Huge."
#35
Stack-On Safe
4.0
(1)
"I also use stackon which works fine for what it is."
#36
Vaultek Standing Safe
4.0
(1)
"Should be perfect for storage in a small area."
#37
Paragon In-Wall Safe
4.0
(1)
"Protects Cash, Jewelry, Passports, and More by Paragon Safes."
#38
SnapSafe Lock Box Combination Large
4.0
(1)
"Works great, quick."
#39
Mesa Safe
4.0
(1)
"I got a $1,000 Mesa Safe for $250."
#40
Amsec 5517
4.0
(1)
"I started off with a Amsec 5517"
#41
Console Vault
4.0
(1)
"Console Vault makes an Outback specific safe."
#42
Cabela's
4.0
(1)
"Cabelas 10 gun safe is under 1k and is mechanical and fits in a small closet."
#43
Sturdy Safe Co.
4.0
(1)
"Sturdy Safe Co., most steel for the money and a fire lining that wont wreck your guns with steam."
#44
Diebold
4.0
(1)
"I picked up a diebold TL safe from a pawn shop closing down for just under 2k."
#45
Browning
4.0
(1)
"In my case I purchased a browning that is probably comparable to the Sporter Series 23."
#46
American Security
4.0
(1)
"American security. I have one and they're great!"
#47
Old Glory
4.0
(1)
"This Black Friday, grab up to 30% off on Old Glory Gun Safes."
#48
Barska
4.0
(1)
"I have something like this for my G17 - Barska Quick Access Handgun Desk Safe AX13094."
#49
TigerKing
4.0
(1)
"Was delivered to my home into the room for an extra 150 bucks or so."
#50
Costway
4.0
(1)
"The Costway safes on ebay aren't bad all things considered."
#51
Gun Storage Solutions
4.0
(1)
"Get two cheap ones, use rifle rods to organize."
#52
Onnis
4.0
(1)
"I have an onnis gun safe from amazon."
#53
Holon
4.0
(1)
"Much stronger safe but they don't spend the ludicrous money on certification."
#54
Vaulttek
4.0
(1)
"I like my Vaulttek safes."
#55
ShotLock
4.0
(1)
"Https://www.shotlock.com"
#56
Sturdy Safe
4.0
(1)
"I was going to recommend Sturdy Safe."
#57
Redfield
4.0
(1)
"Recently bought a Redfield '12 gun' safe at Academy for $300ish."
#58
Zanotti
4.0
(1)
"I got an zanotti, they can be pricey but as a fellow apartment person, the fact these safes come apart in pieces you can haul them around when you move was worth the price to me."
#59
Harbor Freight Gun Cabinet
3.0
(1)
"I have one for the personals and it works as advertised."
#60
Amazon Safe
3.0
(1)
"Just get one on Amazon and keep your kids out."
#61
Amazon 25.6 Tall Fireproof Wall Safe
3.0
(1)
"Probably not a “safe” in the sense it would stop a grinder for long but sufficient to stop a smash and grab."
#62
SecureIt Safe
3.0
(1)
"For slim storage check out SecureIt, they supply storage for the military and more."
#63
Redfield 12 Gun Safe
3.0
(1)
"Recently bought one myself. I got the redfield 12 gun from academy."
#64
Homak
3.0
(1)
"Depending on the type of crime in the neighborhood hiding may be a better strategy."
#65
Pelican
3.0
(1)
"I use a couple of Pelican-style gun cases with padlocks."
#66
Union Gun Safe
1.0
(1)
"DO NOT buy a Union Gun Safe !!... if you have a problem with a part like a keypad you will find that they stop making parts for their safes."
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