Brand | BARSKA |
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Product Dimensions | 8"D x 12"W x 7.75"H |
Lock Type | Biometric |
Color | Black |
Capacity | 0.29 Cubic Feet |
Material | Alloy Steel 🔒 |
Special Feature | Biometric Fingerprint, Anti-Theft, Temper Resistant, Backup Keys |
Mounting Type | Floor Mount |
Control Type | Key Control |
Included Components | BioMetric Safe Super Mini |
Item Weight | 5.5 Kilograms |
Alarm | Lock |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Chamber Width | 12 Inches |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 14 x 11.5 x 10.5 inches |
Package Weight | 7.1 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8 x 12 x 7.75 inches |
Brand Name | BARSKA |
Warranty Description | 1 Year |
Model Name | Barska Biometric Fingerprint Security Home Safe Lock Box for Handgun Domument Money |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Barska |
Part Number | AX11620 |
Model Year | 2012 |
Style | Front Opening Compact |
Size | 0.23 CU FT |
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Brand | BARSKA |
Product Dimensions | 8"D x 12"W x 7.75"H |
Lock Type | Biometric |
Color | Black |
Capacity | 0.29 Cubic Feet |
Material | Alloy Steel 🔒 |
Special Feature | Biometric Fingerprint, Anti-Theft, Temper Resistant, Backup Keys |
Mounting Type | Floor Mount |
Control Type | Key Control |
Included Components | BioMetric Safe Super Mini |
About this item
- Color Finish: Black
- Construction: Steel
- Overall WxDxH: 12 x 8 x 7-3/4
- Lock Type: Biometric Fingerprint Lock & Keyed Lock
- Cap. Cu. Ft.: .02
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AX11620
Specs
- Item: AX11620
- Metal Thickness: 15 Gauge
- Locking Module: Biometric
- Exterior Dimensions: 8" x 12" x 7.75"
- Interior Dimensions: 7.5" x 11.5" x 5.75"
- Weight: 13.3 lbs
Compact Biometric Security Safe with Fingerprint Lock
by Barska
The compact and user-friendly Biometric Fingerprint Lock features BioSecure Technology for instant protection that responds with just a touch. Its 2.5-second scan lets you have access when you need it and effectively locks out young kids and unauthorized users. Secure important documents, prescription medicine, valuable assets, and protective firearms all behind solid steel construction.
Make every day and night safer with Barska’s quick access gun safe.
Why own a Biometric Security Safe?
- Advanced fingerprint lock security
- 2 Steel locking bolts
- Protective floor mat
- Included: Mounting Hardware ; Backup Keys x 2 ; AA Batteries x 4
Upgrade Your Home Defense and Family Security
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Tough as SteelBuilt with sturdy steel, the Biometric Safe withstands tampering and lasts for the long haul. It boasts protective inner edges and a dual deadbolt locking system to deter theft and promote childproof firearm security. |
For Every Day & NightWith a compact design, the safe easily mounts inside closets, cabinets, or nightstands and is a perfect addition to up-and-coming inns and hotels. Parents and grandparents can quickly and easily store extra cash, medicine, and firearms away from toddlers and kids. |
Backup Manual Access4 AA batteries power the safe for up to 1 year. And when battery runs low, you don’t have to worry about getting locked out. Just insert the keys into the hidden keyhole, or plug in a backup battery pack (not included) for power when you need it. |
Trusted ValueBarska prides itself on delivering value and new technology. This safe is mountable and able to protect all your valuable and provide access at the touch of a fingerprint. |
Compact, Secure, Biometric Brilliance
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3. 7 million home invasions occur every year – that’s 7 homes per minute. Don’t let your family become part of the statistic. With the Biometric Fingerprint Lock, you’ll be able to keep your firearms away from your kids while still ensuring instant access during any critical moment. Its advanced Bio Secure Technology scans, stores, and remembers fingerprints in seconds, granting reliable access to people you trust and locking out those you don’t. Feel secure all day, every day with Baraka's Biometric Security Safe.
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ASIN | B004XSB5TK |
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Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #363,765 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #42 in Wall Safes |
Date First Available | September 1, 2004 |
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, and safety of the gun safe. For example, they mention it works well, the key works well and the instructions are perfect. They appreciate the size and the fact that it's small enough to fit their needs. That said, opinions are mixed on the ease of opening and fingerprint recognition.
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Customers like the performance of the gun. They say it works well, the backup keys work as they should, and the biometric pad works every time. Some customers also mention that the gun is fast and easy to use.
"...2/18/2016 update - still working great, and haven't changed the batteries yet. I typically cycle this safe open/closed twice a day...." Read more
"...Update: Two years after purchase and the safes are still working properly...." Read more
"...most users is how easy the biometric feature is to program and how well it works...." Read more
"...Backup keys work as they should, just make sure you put them somewhere in the event the batteries go dead or the unit stops working because this is..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the gun safe. They mention it's fast, intuitive to set up, and easy to program your fingerprints. The instructions are perfect and easy follow. The safe is convenient and easy-to-access, and holds three clips. It has no easy way to pick for an average teenager.
"...I like that you can program several fingerprints into it and that the manual opening is hidden the way it is...." Read more
"...you can access a weapon in a couple of seconds, and the process is simple enough to work in an emergency...." Read more
"...The most important thing to most users is how easy the biometric feature is to program and how well it works...." Read more
"...Instructions were perfect on how to operate. Easy to follow and understand...." Read more
Customers like the safety of the gun safe. They say it has a biometric lock that keeps their kids safe. Customers also mention that the door after opening is secure and has tamper-proof features.
"...The safe appears reliable enough to me that I locked these in a much larger safe...." Read more
"...The good news is that this safe will keep the kids out. The bad news is that it will keep you out, as well." Read more
"...Dropped to 4 stars, as it is still a good and mostly reliable safe, but it's a little disappointing having that happen...." Read more
"...We did find out it has a nice safety feature that I haven't seen mentioned elsewhere: if you fail to lock the door, the lock starts to beep after a..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the safe. They mention that it is small enough and light enough to fit in their car. They also appreciate that it has plenty of room for a weapon, a few magazines, and extra ammo. Customers also say that it's large enough to hold jewelry, papers, 2-4 handguns, and other items. Overall, customers are happy with the product's size and functionality.
"...Overall, I'm happy with the size, quality, security, and battery life of the unit." Read more
"...Installation notes: It will be easy to secure this safe in a variety of ways. In our dining room we have a built in cabinet...." Read more
"...In fact, the safe is small enough and light enough that the most likely thing would be they just pry the safe off the wall, floor, etc, and take it..." Read more
"...Overall it is a perfect size for my needs and it works as advertised. The price on Amazon was cheaper than other online competitors." Read more
Customers like the sturdiness of the product. They say it's fairly solidly built, has a heavy duty door, and front half. They also say the material is good for its purpose, but is not impenetrable. Some customers also mention that it has been reliable and still running strong after multiple uses per day.
"...Fingerprint sensor has gotten faster & more reliable, probably because I'm more aware of the subtle way to hold a particular finger to open it...." Read more
"Great product, easy to program and so far has been quite reliable...." Read more
"...The safe itself is well-built. If the biometric part worked this would be the ideal bedside companion. But it doesn't...." Read more
"...I used the 2 rear only and it is solid...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the safe. They say it is the best bang for your buck, a good biometric safe for the price, and an excellent buy.
"...Overall I would rate it as a good value and a great addition to the home or car." Read more
"...It met all our needs. It was reasonably priced. I wanted to secure a hand gun. Secure it from children primarily and curious visitors...." Read more
"...For the price, ease of setup and versatility, Best Bang for your Buck!" Read more
"This model seemed very reasonably priced for what the MSRP is...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of opening the safe. Some mention that it opens pretty quickly and quietly, and does a good job recognizing. They say it works flawlessly and access occurs in less than 10 seconds. However, others say that it can be difficult to open sometimes and takes two tries to open.
"...my fingerprints per the instructions on the first try, and worked flawlessly opening when I used my correct, registered fingers, and didn't open..." Read more
"...This one can be difficult to open sometimes, which probably means it would be difficult to fool, but I have found that there are subtleties to how..." Read more
"...So...Ease of entryQuietQuick recovery from improper initial openingAll categories go to the Barskasize..." Read more
"...But as far as being readily opened with the proper credentials, and keeping others (small children) out, this is an amazingly effective device...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fingerprint recognition. Some mention that it functions flawlessly, while others say that it wouldn't register her fingerprints at all. The reader is reliable, but some customers report issues with it giving a false reading.
"...a pair of keys for opening if the batteries die or the biometric feature does not work...." Read more
"...The Biometric feature is very precise and works swiftly.The safe does come with a key which could be used in the event the batteries die...." Read more
"...The biometric reader would not register her fingerprints at all, not with any finger, except in one case where thereafter it would then not accept..." Read more
"...most buyers who've tried both agree that the Barska's fingerprint reader is much more reliable than GunVault's...." Read more
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2/18/2016 update - still working great, and haven't changed the batteries yet. I typically cycle this safe open/closed twice a day. Fingerprint sensor has gotten faster & more reliable, probably because I'm more aware of the subtle way to hold a particular finger to open it. Still very happy with this safe.
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I've had this safe for about 6 months now, and I would buy it again. I use it several times a day and haven't had any battery issues yet. I like that you can program several fingerprints into it and that the manual opening is hidden the way it is. I don't know if I'd consider this a fast opening safe or if I'd feel completely comfortable relying on it to open quickly in an emergency, but that could be mitigated by being careful in the initial set-up, I think. From what I understand, there are some fingerprint readers that are easy to fool and some that aren't. The ones that are speedy to open and open every time are, I suspect, also the ones that are easier to fool. This one can be difficult to open sometimes, which probably means it would be difficult to fool, but I have found that there are subtleties to how you hold your finger that make a difference. Different fingers on my hand work better on the safe depending on how hard I push my finger down, likely because that was the way I recorded that finger and didn't think about it at the time. I would suggest being aware of the location of your finger on the pad when programming it the first time and pressing firmly down instead of lightly for repeatability. I would also recommend programming the safe after you place it where you intend to install it. I bolted mine down in a relatively high location, but made the mistake of programming it while sitting with it on my lap on the couch. As a result, my fingers were in a slightly different orientation than when programming, which led to difficulties opening until I figured out some of the subtleties for each finger. Overall, I'm happy with the size, quality, security, and battery life of the unit.
Installation notes: It will be easy to secure this safe in a variety of ways. In our dining room we have a built in cabinet. I added an oak shelf (secured with epoxy and multiple screws) and then bolted the safe to the shelf. In our bedroom I wanted more flexibility, so I bolted the safe to a heavy bicycle cable and secured the other end of the cable to a wall stud behind the bed using a long lag screw. I placed the safe on an end table which I can slide around in order the clean the floors. I thought about a wall mount in a closet. If you choose this option, I think the weight of the safe will need to be supported by a bracket or shelf.
Update: Two years after purchase and the safes are still working properly. Shame on me, I forgot to replace the batteries when I did the smoke alarms. I'm not a big fan of AA batteries for systems like this, but after two years the safes still opened. I should add a disclaimer that I only open the safes every month or two, so more frequent use will undoubtedly drain the batteries faster. My only observation is that a couple of times it took two tries to open the safes. I think it was dust on the thumb reader or my hands.
What tipped me over to biometric was that for the location the safe was going I couldn't take any chances that a curious guest or child would randomly guess the combination and in the process of fiddling around with it gain access to the safe contents as the weapon I keep inside will be loaded and in condition 1 (ready to fire).
I was pleased when the BARSKA showed up. It is fairly solidly built, although I imagine that a determined thief with a few tools could gain entry. In fact, the safe is small enough and light enough that the most likely thing would be they just pry the safe off the wall, floor, etc, and take it with them. The safe does come with a set of concrete anchors if you want to "really" secure it but I imagine that most users will simply screw it into a piece of furniture or a wall stud.
The interior of the BARSKA leaves me wanting. There is a single piece of thin carpeting material that lies on the floor (it's not attached as you might need to remove it to screw the safe down) but there is no padding of any kind around the rest of the safe interior. I don't like expensive weapons coming into contact with bare metal where they might corrode or the finish might be damaged. I ended up getting a small piece of commercial carpeting at the local hardware store and cut it to fit around the interior shell of the safe. The carpeting I purchased was $3. It would be nice if BARSKA simply included a liner that the owner could install after anchoring the safe.
One other gripe with the interior is that the safe is quite tall, but you can't make use of the top 1/2 of the safe if storing smaller objects as no shelf is provided. A small shelf with plastic standoffs would have been appreciated as it would have allowed for more organization.
I was really concerned about the size of the safe, as the dimensions that I saw published on the BARSKA website made me concerned that a compact pistol might not have enough space. It turns out there was no need for concern. Not only did my small Springfield XDS fit with tons of room to spare, if desired I could also fit my SIG P226 which has an extended beavertail... also with plenty of room to fit. I provided a couple of photos with this review to demonstrate the size.
The most important thing to most users is how easy the biometric feature is to program and how well it works. I can say that the biometric feature on this safe works extremely well. My finger-print is recognized 95% or more of the time, and if it's not recognized immediately it gives a short double beep, I re-position my finger a bit and it is recognized. I would recommend programming in several digits at different angles to increase the chance of a successful read.
The safe does make noise when you use it, but the noises can be muted with the same switch that sets it to program a new print, it will then be silent other than the warning beep if you leave the safe open for 3 minutes or if the batteries are getting low.
The safe includes a pair of keys for opening if the batteries die or the biometric feature does not work. The safe appears reliable enough to me that I locked these in a much larger safe. To access the manual lock you must remove the BARSKA logo plate (attached with hex screws), then use the key provided to open the safe.
It is worth pointing out that while the type of lock provided (a tubular cam lock with a coded "key") for backup is better than a really cheesy wafer lock, a determined teenager can probably find a way to pick it, as there are tools available to do this and videos on the internet instructing them.
All in all, I highly recommend this safe. If BARSKA reads my review, the takeaway I have for them is;
1. Include full carpeting for the safe.
2. Include a removable shelf.
3. Switch the crappy tubular style lock for a cross type lock. Yeah, they cost a few dollars more but are extremely difficult to hack into and I would be willing to pay $20 more to have one.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2013
What tipped me over to biometric was that for the location the safe was going I couldn't take any chances that a curious guest or child would randomly guess the combination and in the process of fiddling around with it gain access to the safe contents as the weapon I keep inside will be loaded and in condition 1 (ready to fire).
I was pleased when the BARSKA showed up. It is fairly solidly built, although I imagine that a determined thief with a few tools could gain entry. In fact, the safe is small enough and light enough that the most likely thing would be they just pry the safe off the wall, floor, etc, and take it with them. The safe does come with a set of concrete anchors if you want to "really" secure it but I imagine that most users will simply screw it into a piece of furniture or a wall stud.
The interior of the BARSKA leaves me wanting. There is a single piece of thin carpeting material that lies on the floor (it's not attached as you might need to remove it to screw the safe down) but there is no padding of any kind around the rest of the safe interior. I don't like expensive weapons coming into contact with bare metal where they might corrode or the finish might be damaged. I ended up getting a small piece of commercial carpeting at the local hardware store and cut it to fit around the interior shell of the safe. The carpeting I purchased was $3. It would be nice if BARSKA simply included a liner that the owner could install after anchoring the safe.
One other gripe with the interior is that the safe is quite tall, but you can't make use of the top 1/2 of the safe if storing smaller objects as no shelf is provided. A small shelf with plastic standoffs would have been appreciated as it would have allowed for more organization.
I was really concerned about the size of the safe, as the dimensions that I saw published on the BARSKA website made me concerned that a compact pistol might not have enough space. It turns out there was no need for concern. Not only did my small Springfield XDS fit with tons of room to spare, if desired I could also fit my SIG P226 which has an extended beavertail... also with plenty of room to fit. I provided a couple of photos with this review to demonstrate the size.
The most important thing to most users is how easy the biometric feature is to program and how well it works. I can say that the biometric feature on this safe works extremely well. My finger-print is recognized 95% or more of the time, and if it's not recognized immediately it gives a short double beep, I re-position my finger a bit and it is recognized. I would recommend programming in several digits at different angles to increase the chance of a successful read.
The safe does make noise when you use it, but the noises can be muted with the same switch that sets it to program a new print, it will then be silent other than the warning beep if you leave the safe open for 3 minutes or if the batteries are getting low.
The safe includes a pair of keys for opening if the batteries die or the biometric feature does not work. The safe appears reliable enough to me that I locked these in a much larger safe. To access the manual lock you must remove the BARSKA logo plate (attached with hex screws), then use the key provided to open the safe.
It is worth pointing out that while the type of lock provided (a tubular cam lock with a coded "key") for backup is better than a really cheesy wafer lock, a determined teenager can probably find a way to pick it, as there are tools available to do this and videos on the internet instructing them.
All in all, I highly recommend this safe. If BARSKA reads my review, the takeaway I have for them is;
1. Include full carpeting for the safe.
2. Include a removable shelf.
3. Switch the crappy tubular style lock for a cross type lock. Yeah, they cost a few dollars more but are extremely difficult to hack into and I would be willing to pay $20 more to have one.
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Anyways in glad I actually bought this more expensive barska safe. I don't have any guns. But I do keep my wallet, keys, etc in it. So I use my safe multiple times as day. It needs to work and needs to be simple. I don't want to screw around with it if I'm using it a couple times a day.
This thing is great. The biometric works well. I scanned my fingers in a couple of different positions. It does screw up 1/15 times but usually in being lazy with my fingers.
Definitely a good mid range safe.