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Advantages of Biometric Gun Safes

ScottFicek | Jun 19, 2010 |

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Biometric Gun Safes used to be only in science fiction movies or military installations. Not any longer. With continued decrease in the cost of the technology and the increase in manufactures working on developing products, just about anyone can own one today. If you own a gun, consider the following advantages of owning a biometric gun safe.

Probably the most important is the ease of use. Any authorized user simply needs to put their finger over the biometric reader and the safe will open within about 5 seconds. Nothing more to do. This is especially important in an emergency when you do not have the time nor the mental focus to turn a dial combination or remember an electronic code. Most people will lose 80% of their fine motor skills when they are under stress.
Biometric gun safes can even be opened in the dark. There is no need to push buttons, turn dials, or insert keys. This can give you the stealth that you need at a time when it may be a life and death situation such as an intruder in your home. Turning on a light could compromise your safety and alert the intruder of your location.
Many of these gun safes are small enough to fit under your bed, in your desk drawer or even in the console of your vehicle. Imagine being able to securely hide your gun very close to where you are at any time. You are able to secure the weapon against it being accidentally found by a child, but also having quick access to it if needed.
Because of the memory built into these safes, you can have more than one person that has access to the safe. Most manufacturers allow 10-20 different entries. There is no need for any member of your family to remember a combination. They just use their fingerprint to open the safe.
Programming a biometric gun safe is a very simple couple step process. You enter the enrollment mode of the safe by inputting the admin code. The biometric reader will scan the fingerprint several times while saving critical features of the print that make it unique. After the enrollment, you are ready to go.

Biometric gun safes have become a mainstream and important way to store you valuable guns. If you are in the market for a new gun safe or you just bought a new gun, consider one of these safes for your home. You will love them.