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I thought that it was a great value for money. Fingerprints work flawlessly and quickly. I did a few enhancements. Additionally, a strip of foam is added to the back to protect scopes and conceal screws. I mounted six gun magnets to a block of wood. Mounted wood beneath the lock box with machine screws. I also have the ability to stow handguns in lockboxes or above rifles. Six Gun Safe has been replaced by twelve Gun Safe. With some improvements.
The biometric features are very simple to set up. Code Dial is also very easy to set up. In the event you are unable to access it, it comes with a set of keys. It is not fireproof, but it is very well made. I set up it the same day as I received it. To make the wall more secure, drill two holes in the wall. I do not want to fall and cause any injury, especially considering I have a toddler. If you decide to purchase one, then make sure to register for the warranty. You should opt in to testing free items. Customer service is very professional. You see that I received the door panel organizer that you see on the photographs. I was searching for something I could attach. Surprise, I received one for free, with perfect size and dimensions. I need motion activated lights for the inside of the safe. It is one of the best purchases I have made because it is quite dark. Thank you for your prompt response to my emails [email protected] CS.
The customer service team was not hostile. After I provided feedback, they went above and beyond to ensure I had a great experience with them. The shipping package had some minor damage, but it is still great and is fully functional. The product is excellent. It is not fireproof. However, you could always consider making it fireproof. If you know what you are doing, I believe in modifications. I was slightly confused with programming the biometric scanner, but I had to read the instructions carefully. I would suggest that you all do the same and I am impressed with it overall. It is probably best to look for a small or budget friendly deal to keep you going untill you choose to upgrade. Thank you, I am satisfied.
My husband was very excited when he found this fingerprint access / biometric safe on Amazon. He searched for a while before he came across this safe. I found the product to be highly attractive for my budget. The item arrived earlier than we had hoped. The customer service was excellent as well. Alan was very helpful and took all his time to make sure our order was received perfectly. I like the biometric fingerprint safe so much.
I was unaware of how convenient fingerprint access can be. My former safe was uncomfortable as I used it to store other valuables, too. Now, I will lock the door every time. There is no need to search for keys. It is not a bank vault safe. The empty safe was easy to carry for me alone, but it is not recommended. It is more of a solid locker with a heavy door and thick bolts. I would say that it is close to impossible to open. I am sure a professional with proper tools can crack it open, but until that happens I will not hold that possibility against this economic alternative to a bank vault safe, which requires a specialty company to move and install. As with many others, I used the packing foam to personalize my safe and protect the items inside. It would be nice to receive an free door organizer. Get it, it is very helpful for quickly accessing lighter items. Finally, release the safe as quickly as possible since it will tip over if it becomes empty. I do not use the key code pad because the buttons seem somewhat flimsy for daily use. Remember to put in your own code because the safe ships have two obvious factory codes that you do not want to leave on. In the end, I am very pleased with it. We must see if it lasts.
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I very much enjoy these safes and I have looked at numerous other brands and I always come back to Viking safes because of the quality of their build and also because of their great value. Its great that there are three ways to open them. That is a key option if your electronic equipment does not function. I used my middle finger because my thumbs and index fingers always get cut sharp while working around the house. Unfortunately, it did not work for my girlfriend, but it worked both for me and my son. The keys are very robust. Not the lock anyone could pick. Maybe only a locksmith could. The keypad works great. A nice feature is the LED light inside which comes on when the door opens. They provided some hardware to attach the safe to the floor or wall, but the idea did not appeal to me. You would have to bolt it to the floor, which is not convenient, or to a wall stud, which would not work well. Due to the tiny size, the studs are 16 inches apart, therefore, only one point of attaching would be allowed. My idea was to use three quarters of steel aircraft cable with a small loop on one end of the cable feed the cable through the inside back hole until the loop stops it. I drilled a 1/4" hole through the floor behind my low dresser through the carpet molding at the baseboard. I fed the cable into the basement, and secured the end of the cable near the hole in a circular fashion using common cable/wire staples to the 2x10s holding the floor up after bending the cable in a circle and nailing the staples over the cable in all the curves. You will not be able to steal too much time from a thief if they are trying to cut three/16" of cable or pull out 810 or 15 wire staples on the basement ceiling. I have an electrical crimping tool that I have and had to determine which sized wire would work for this securing problem. It looks massive compared to the one inch cable which is only 50% larger. I had a pair of cable cutting nippers that cut the small ones quickly and they could not cut the 3/16" stuff, or my 18" long bolt cutters could not cut the larger cable because I used a hammer and a cold chisel to cut the items. It is not an issue. Adjust the cable a bit and cure that. I will make my girlfriends safe a bit different. Instead of making a loop I made hers with a simple cable stop. I used additional safes for a bit more security because they arent as reliable as a normal person would be. Monica, the representative of the firm, was very gracious in answering all my questions and inspecting their quality. Overall, I am happy with my purchase. I purchased three of them and everyone loves them. I hope you enjoyed my review.
I did a lot of research to attempt to find the best safe of this size at a reasonable price. Because many reviewers are paid in the past, I can say that I did not receive a discount or a free product for my review. I ordered it for the same price as other people because it had some machined steel parts that I would prefer my children did not access without supervision. It also has a motorized actuator to retract the deadbolts instead of a knob that the user must twist. This obviously reduces the number of steps to open, but more importantly limits vulnerability to safe bumping (look it up on YouTube) which many similar safes are vulnerable to. The person trying to bump can not load up the knob while bumping it, making it impossible to bump in the traditional way. The key mechanism seems very secure should the mechanism fail. It is a bit difficult to get in because it only goes in one way, even though it looks symmetrical. You have to remove a plate to access the key hole, but it is really just for access in a dead battery condition. It seems to be difficult to defeat. 3) The reset button is well protected on the interior. Some similar safes have vulnerabilities that could be reached through a small hole in the plastic keypad. Then a wire could be used to fish around and press the interior reset button, restoring the default codes. In order to achieve this, you require drilling through metal. It is not an impenetrable fortress, obviously. It is a very good solid box with quick autopilot access. The fingerprint reader is very good. I only enrolled each finger one time at first. It worked well but 5-10% of the time I would get err on the registered finger. I decided to return and enrol a single finger on each hand five times. It is now almost 100% reliable. If it was enrolled as, it would recognize the same finger on the screen instead of getting error alerted. It is not loud, but it is a bit loud for certain applications. I wanted to turn it off, so I viewed the documentation. I attempted several times to press '0' and '*. I did not really consider it, however, the letter '&' indicates that both buttons must be pressed together. I worked on several combinations for approximately five minutes. Press both briefly and simultaneously press and hold 0, then press and hold *. It turns out that you press 0 then* and it works alright.
This was purchased as a gift. I researched for a print biometric sensor before I purchased this model. I was not disappointed. The safe is very well constructed and allows the possession of multiple firearms. It opens quickly, which was my major concern. It was also one of the best buys for the money. The weight was astounding. In my opinion, weight is also a positive attribute. It will bring peace of mind to the new home, which is the safe because there is a new granddaughter in it.
I conducted a lot of research before purchasing my safe Viking VS-20BLX. The only negative I have found is the texture is so tough and thick that it caused the door to be difficult to open once the safe is unlocked. Two minutes of work on a piece of sand paper solved the problem. Please take your time and read the instructions for setting up the lock mechanism. It explains everything you need to know in simple English. The safe locks and unlocks exactly as it should. You may turn off the key beeps so entering the combination or using the biometric fingerprint reader is completely silent. It produces a slight motion when the mechanism retracts the locking bolts. It is a subtle sound that is likely difficult to hear or identify in every bedroom. The safe is well constructed, very sturdy, and a great value. It is large enough to accommodate even large handguns. Similar to safes of the highest quality, it can not be opened with a paper clip. I would use an eightpound sledge hammer but I do not think the safe can be opened that way, either. Be sure to anchor it solidly. I was apprehensive about the wall anchors included with the safe. I had the ability to use them, however, they weren't the best choice for my installation. There is a small quantity of these at the hardware store to solve the problem. Several people have complained concerning problems with the biometric fingerprint reader. Even the paperwork that came with the Safe recommended seniors not to rely on the reader. People who are older have a thinr skin. Being sixtysix years old has dried thin skin. It is this way the reader works almost 100% of the time. I intend to purchase a second VVS-20BLX, soon.
I am employed in law enforcement, and this is a wonderful safe place. A firearm or any other item remain very secure. Allows you very quick access with just one fingerprint. You could use the keypad instead. It is powered by a battery life indicator. There is no need to guess when it is going to open. There are two carpeted shelves and interior light, which are good. It fits under a nightstand or shelf. The questions made directly to the manufacturer's company were answered quickly and professionally.
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I just arrived today. The initial impression is that it is a great value. Easy setup, it is sturdy and has good storage space. It easily holds two full size handguns. It closes with pistols stacked on each other. The electronics appear to be of high quality. I will update the information if anything changes.
It was the perfect size for my night stand. This is an easy way to setup the pin number and finger print. It is nice to have multiple fingerprints that can be used to access the safe. I was able to easily secure a Glock 40 and 43 together in the safe. I am pleased with my purchase so far.
There are so many ways to open. Insert the card into the case of my cellphone to open the card with my phone.
The gun box is very strong. Key, finger scans, or code? I programed some of my right and left hand footprints for a quick opening. I take all three, but some work. I drilled holes in the bottom to place the bolts. I am confident my wife and I can open that in case of an emergency.
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Matthew was covered with grease in the bottom of the safe. I had to throw out the Matt.
I use this method to ensure my birth certificate and personal confidentiality files are secured against intruders and fires, and so far it is very secure.
Thank you, it worked great.
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I ordered a secure product a month ago, to protect my H&K P2000 from my husband's son and our guests. I found a missing screw and this is why I gave it a five star rating in the following text. When I received my safe, it looked great and the measurements were perfect for what I needed. I registered two scans of my two fingers for myself and my wife. We are able to get it open no matter what happens. Did I mention that their pixel scanner works every time? I was very skeptical about biometric scanners not working on computers because of dirty fins. Unlike this item, it is perfect. The interior light is nice but basic in design. The batteries are commonly AAA or AA. I'm not aware of it, but it can easily be replaced with one Phillips Head Screwdriver. The safe is very secure and made of thick metal, thicker than the typical gun safe. It is hightech and looks professional. Even if the batteries die out, you can still use a key. You are making an excellent point about the versatility. You can disable the sounds so that intruders will not hear you, or you can leave them on. When you leave it unlocked, the car will bep, reminding you to lock your back up before anyone finds it. It comes with mounting screws. They work well in the cubby space where my headboard is located. I have a large pistol cleaning kit electronic earmuffs, 2 magazines, and a box of fifty rounds. It is slightly tight, but everything fits neatly. The safe's mechanism is very simple. It is not a military safe it is an affordable and highly secure safe. The battery replacement was purchased with new Duracel batteries, however, the ones included worked well when I tested it. I appreciated the customer service. They were great. They were quick to ship a new screw for free that replaced the one that was missing to replace my shipment. They were very apologetic. Not only that, but they kept contact to ensure everything was going well with their product. In addition, I received the missing piece the experience with my customer as well. Honestly, I have not felt this appreciated as a customer in a while. I feel as if it was a mom and pop shop who is excited that you graced their store with their presence and wants you to be their Facebook friend more than tell you how much their new product costs. They are still talking business. I would order this safe, because it was the best value for what I was looking for. I have been researching if Viking is my safe company of choice. In addition, the packaging was extremely good, also.
At this cost, you get what you pay for. If you have highly valuable items that you need to store, then you need to get a better safe. This works for my purposes. You will have to take additional measures to secure it. It is not heavy and someone could carry it off later. I have a shelf built up against a closed, which I use for this. I bolted it onto a shelf, and then framed it in, making it that much harder to steal. It works well, is easy to setup, and is pretty secure. My advice would be to stick to a minimum.
I thought this product would be heavier, but it is probably heavy enough. It is not safe or anything of this quality. You can not add protection to your valuables. It has two holes on the back and two on the bottom. The back and bottom of this would have required four holes. I was able to use two holes to allow for flexibility when someone my size attempted to rip the wall. Carpeting is lovely, inside light and an adjustable shelf are nice touches. The door is mounted such that when you place the safe on a level surface when it unlocks it gently swings open, negating the need for a handle. The mechanism is motorized, which is probably the most important part. Many other safes, such as Harbor Freight and many on Amazon, use the same poorly designed mechanism. They can be opened by hand, even without experience, if you hit them on top or bump them as you turn the opener. You can watch it on YouTube. It had a few scratches from the factory, however it was not a significant issue.
I thought that I would write a review in 2019. This is the third safe that I have ordered from Amazon and I am pleased. My wife's fingers are not read by other biometric safes. I think that it is due to short nail extensions, but we plan to use this as a jewelry safe. It's important that she has access without a key. The alternative keypad is fantastic. I can use my fingerprint, but she cannot. Contrary to reviews, the light is good. I prefer the motorized feature as well as the door opening alone. The safe arrived in excellent condition and had enough Styrofoam to prevent it from being damaged. I liked the carpeting as well. The lock appears very sturdy and the key is not the simple round key, so it is unlikely that you can pick the lock with a pen. I can simply mount it so that it is easy because it came with four bolts. I know it is not water or fireproof. There are a number of containers that can be used to accomplish that purpose. All in all, this was exactly what I was looking for, and I highly recommend this over other small safes.
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The safe arrived unhurt and was the correct model. Other reviewers reported getting the wrong model. It is very well built, even though it is a little heavy for a basic rifle safe. The biometric module works well. The instructions encourage you to register the same fingers multiple times. I have tested the reader and found it to be 100% reliable. The additional feature of a numeric keypad is great though I would imagine it would be difficult to use in an emergency situation. The alarm alerts you when the battery status is low, and allows a 9V battery to be placed in a strategically located position on the outside to power the unit in the event of a dead battery. The ability to use a key is a nice feature and works very well. The door bolts are very sturdy and plentiful. Though it is not impenetrable, it would require a determined thief with time and tools available. It is heavy enough when loaded to discourage anyone from a quick grab and go. If used appropriately, a wall or floor anchor can provide an additional deterrent. The result is a great value for the price. If you are looking for the lock to open reliably in a disaster, I believe Simplex locks are superior to biometric locks. A good safeguard is to replace batteries early and often. They do not require batteries and are 100% reliable regardless of its age. I wish I could have the same safe, with Simplex Lock. If there was a comparable safe with a simplex lock I would have purchased it instead. I am considering retrofitting a simplex lock in place of the biometrics. It looks as though this is possible after I have taken the interior door panel apart. You get what you pay for with safes, but this one is a great value for the price.
I am writing a review to correct some of the low rating that was from 2017 or 2018. Currently, the low ratings are not justifiable. It was only a temporary issue. I purchased this stock online, and I discovered that the stock I purchased was not real. I had to wait an additional two weeks because Safe was working good. I would prefer to disable personal identification to set fingerprint. I was able to fit more than 250 2.75" 12 gauge shotgun shells on top shelf, in the lower position. It was simple to bolt onto a wall stud. Fingerprint reader is very reliable and has three of each finger stored. This has issues only with very small fingers that do not most fill the reader like people with very narrow fingers. For example, my nine year old daughter hacked the four digit, five button code on a door lock, so be very skeptical of a PIN keeping guns from kids. At least this one can be up to eleven digits, and I used a random number generator website to make a sequence. I believe it is best to keep children away from gun fire. While still having access in three seconds.'
When my safe arrived, I was expecting dents and dings. To my surprise, it was in excellent condition. When the time arrived to set the fingerprint, it was done quickly. It was easy to set the code. Three ways to get in is more important than one.
I find this product to be satisfactory. It matches my Benelli shotgun perfectly. I could probably fit in one more. The key pad, fingerprint reader, and pin pad are all great. I believe it is a win win situation because of the money.
It fits exactly what I need and the fingerprint reader has been 100% accurate.
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This safe is awesome. I am aware that it works, because we had an unfortunate displeasure when someone attempted to break into it. The figure provides evidence that the person used heavy duty screwdrivers and hammer picks, but they were not allowed inside the safe. They gave up and left with their tail between their legs leaving the tools tossed aside in frustration. We were unable to open the safe but called Viking customer service and received useful suggestions to open it. Ultimately, a locksmith came out and created a new key for us. The safe still works flawlessly and I highly recommend it. Before that, I loved the safe and its features very much. I own the medium model as well. I purchase a larger model. I enjoy both of them due to their ease of use and functionality. Now I know that they serve their purpose as well to protect what you put inside them. I would highly recommend this safe company.
Our safe LCD display stopped working after a month, which meant that we could not open it with pins or fingerprints. I was initially confused as to whether or not the manufacturer appeared to be responsive. I had used the wrong email address. As soon as I corrected that, the company contacted me immediately and assured us that they would replace the safe. I carefully walked us through a self repair procedure where I checked connections to LCD and it worked. There was a loose connection that was repaired by simply placing it in. I suspect it must have been loosened in shipping or installation. I agree, however, the company still fully backed up their product.
It fits perfectly three vaultec dual gun holders. At that price, it is a great safe.
I am 78 and have had no problem with fingerprints. I would pick this product for anyone with a small firearm collection. The weight is 50 pounds and the quality is excellent. You can unlock the safe three ways so that if you forget one way you have two more options. The use of locking requires only a single button to press and hold. Keep children away from your guns. It is best to think about safety. It does not possess a fire safety feature. I am happy to recommend this product.
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I bought this item for my grandson, who is twelve years old. He has saved every dollar he has received for birthdays and gifts. He would prefer a real one, not a toy. He is thrilled with it.
It is a small, safe and easy to use, with the means to bolt it onto something. Will you if you do not mind folding your papers?'
This little safe was a gift for a tenyearold boy. He was very pleased with it and did not have any problems with it.
I really enjoy Safe. It has a real attitude.
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This is a safe. The fingerprint system was very simple to setup and works great. The safe's expanding bolt opens when it closes. There is no way to open it with a magnet. I researched safes.
