 | Barska AX11224 46 $193.99  |
The safe is also extremely compact at 16.5 by 7.75 by 14.5 inches (W x H x D), so you can store it pretty much anywhere. And should someone without an approved fingerprint need to open the safe, he or she can use the emergency backup keys. Built to operate on four AA batteries (not included), the Biometric Safe weighs 31 pounds and carries a one-year limited warranty. The safe also comes with mounting hardware.
 This Biometric Safe features a fingerprint pad that recognizes only approved fingerprints before opening. |
- Interior dimensions: 16.25 by 7 by 14.25 inches (W x H x D)
- Exterior dimensions: 16.5 by 7.75 by 14.5 inches
- Fingerprint compatibility: Stores up to 30 unique fingerprints
- Batteries required: 4 AA (not included)
- Mounting hardware included
- Includes two backup keys
- Weight: 31 pounds
- Store important documents, medicine, cash, jewelry, firearms
- Compact design hides nearly anywhere
Manufacturer's Warranty
One-year limited warranty
What's in the Box?
Biometric safe, mounting hardware, two keys
About Barska
Barska is a worldwide sport optics company with strong brand recognition within the optics industry, with corporate offices in La Verne, California, and warehouses and distribution centers in La Verne and Shanghai, China. Barska offers an extensive line of precision sport optics products, such as binoculars, riflescopes, spotting scopes, and telescopes. The product range has been designed and built with the latest optical technology, allowing users to enjoy all their favorite leisure time outdoor activities, including bird watching, outdoor observation, hunting, fishing, stargazing, concerts, and sporting events.
Techno savvy teens CAN open this safe!
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I recently received this biometric safe from Amazon. I ordered it on 8/15/10 and received it on 8/21/10 via fed-ex ground. The outer box was crushed on top but the safe was in perfect condition thanks to some very good packaging. Any past packaging/shipping problems have been fixed.
I ordered this safe because I wanted quick access to a weapon in a part of my home that is far removed from my gun collection. I decided I can open a biometric safe when my heart is racing much faster than I can a combination lock. I have two teenage children who I do want to have access to the weapon. Shortly after installing the safe and registering my fingerprints and my wife’s fingerprints (We did several angles of our right index fingers per others suggestions), my 15 year old son WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE SAFE in 10 seconds using a trick he learned on the “Myth Busters” television show. I quickly learned that you MUST wipe the glass clean after each use or techno savvy teens CAN open this safe. (The instructions do not tell you to do this). With the glass cleaned my son was NOT able to open the safe. We now keep a wash cloth next to the safe for this purpose.
My children have grown up with firearms and I take them to the shooting range MONTHLY. Firearms are not taboo or a mystery to them and they are safer around firearms than most adults I know. The purpose of the safe is really to keep their friends out and prevent any temptation to show the weapon. However, after watching my 15 year old open the safe (even knowing he could not repeat it with the glass clean), if my children were younger or were at all inexperienced with firearms, I would invest in a more expensive biometric safe to insure they could not gain access.
This safe would be easy to carry off if you don’t bolt it to the wall or floor. Also it is relatively thin metal (about the same thickness as a typical high school locker but a far more substantial locking mechanism) and would probably only keep out a thief looking for a quick in and out. In my opinion a determined thief would open this safe with a heavy crowbar in just a few minutes. I have a 2 cu.ft. combination lock fire/flood safe from Sentry which I paid about $400 for. It is far, far more substantial and that is the type of safe I recommend for digital media and real valuables.
Barska Biometric Safe
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is my first biometric safe and after reviews of many on the market I decided to purchase this one. It has worked 100% of the time and is well built. I used an alternate mounting method from the included system. The beeping sounds when activating and opening are loud, but it doesn’t bother me at all. Opens in seconds. I have been opening it everyday since purchase and not a failure yet. Packaging and delivery was excelent as well. I highly recommend the product.
Good Gunsafe
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Good product for the money, The manufacturer should give you the option to turn the beep volume down when opening and closing the safe. Over all this is a pretty good deal.
Very satisfied considering price paid…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this safe for two specific purposes: 1. As a rapid-entry gun safe to keep near the bed. 2. To keep my children safe/unable to access the loaded handgun in which it is stored.
I knew when buying it that it was not fire-proof, nor was it impenitable to forces such as sledge hammers, blow torches, etc. If a thief breaks into your home and finds this safe, it is likely they could find a way to open it, if given enough time.
I was skeptical of the reliability of the fingerprint scanner to read accurately, given the price of the safe, but based on the reviews, I thought I’d go for it. Once I read the instructions, and programmed in the first print ID, the door opened quickly and on the first try.
I followed the advise of some of the other reviews, and stored multiple fingerprint codes (5) on the same finger, using slightly different angles. I also did this on a second finger, different hand, just in case I happen to have a band-aid on one of them. The safe allows for 30 different scan recognition prints, which is great because you can use 10 scans per person, and feel very comfortable knowing it will open quickly/reliably for 2-3 different people if you choose to set it up this way.
From the time you push the scan button, and scan your print, it takes about 3.5 seconds for the safe to open.
My wife and I have opened it two-dozen times without a single failed scan so far.
Overall I’m very happy with this product and would reccommend it to anyone looking to use it for a rapid-entry gun safe, or other rapid-entry safe designed for “light weight” protection.
Plenty of room
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have been using this safe for about a month. Works perfect everytime. Plenty of room for 4 pistols with some clips. Paid $150 and it is worth every penny.
Easier than saying “Open Sesame”
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
No codes to remember! No keys to lose! As long you still have at least one of the fingers you registered in the safe’s memory, you will be able to access your valuables or firearm. Beeps to remind you if you fail to close the safe door within a reasonable period of time after opening it. Easy to add new fingerprints. You can pass a the plug end of most personal electronics chargers to your equipment inside the safe. Highly recommended over key type or code safes.
Excellent Product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great safe that allows for quick access to the items stored inside – even in the dark. I would say that the lock opens greater than 95% of the time on the first scan of my finger. On average, I am probably in the safe within 3-4 seconds. My only minor gripe is that the access chime indicator is too loud. It would be nice if there was a way to mute it or lower the volume. I feel like I am alerting my entire family each time I am opening or closing the safe.
a little flimsy for the price. easy to break into with hammer. takes multiple entries to get in . dont rely on for emergencies.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
a little flimsy for the price. easy to break into with hammer. takes multiple entries to get in . don’t rely on for emergencies.
Works Great
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I agree with the positive reviews already written which is what I based my purchase decision on. I have tested the fingerprint reader for a few weeks and out of a few dozen attempts had one, maybe two times it didn’t work. I did not store multiple finger presses as recommended by some. I also agree that this in not a safe to keep a criminal out of it. I believe I could easily get into it with the most basic of tools. What it does do is keep the kids out and give you quick access when needed.
I also agree with some negative comments. The beeping is just plain anoying in addition to giving your position away to an intruder. Who knows, maybe it will have the reverse effect and act as a deterent.
Great safe
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Love the safe. Price was outstanding. Works great as advertised. Delivery was almost instaneous. I’ve only had it for a few weeks. If it keeps working as when new, it will be a great purchase. Entering several fingerprints of the same finger (slighltly diferrent angles or positions)ensures the most reliable, quick opening you will want.