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SentrySafe QAP1BE Biometric Pistol Safe

The best value biometric quick-access safe: a proven budget pistol box with a fingerprint reader, a silent backup keypad, and California DOJ certification for around $130.

Price
$130
Weight
11 lb 14 oz
Brand
SentrySafe
Category
Gun Safes & Storage

Overview

The QAP1BE is the default budget-biometric pick because it does the basics right and has the track record to prove it. A fingerprint reader springs the gas-strut lid open one-handed, and a silent digital keypad plus an override key cover you if the reader hesitates with wet or cold hands. It holds a single handgun in a compact solid-steel body (SentrySafe does not publish the gauge) and is California DOJ certified for firearm storage, which matters if you live in a state that requires a certified device. There is no fire rating. It is the safe to buy when you want a proven, inexpensive biometric box and do not need the heavier build of a Fort Knox or Vaultek.

Key Features

  • Biometric fingerprint reader with a gas-strut one-hand open
  • Silent digital keypad and override key as backups
  • California DOJ certified for firearm storage
  • Compact footprint fits a nightstand drawer or shelf
  • A proven, widely owned budget biometric box

Pros

  • +Proven biometric performance at a low price
  • +California DOJ certified
  • +Silent keypad and key backups for reliability

Cons

  • −No fire rating
  • −SentrySafe does not publish a steel gauge
  • −Lighter build than Fort Knox or Vaultek boxes

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Compatibility Tags

safe: quick-access

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