BARSKAAX11556 Biometric Fingerprint Top Opening Security Drawer Safe Box 0.23 Cubic Ft, Multi, One Size , Black , 14.75 x 11.25 x 5

disregard all the reviews complaining about fingerprint issues and unregistered fingerprints being able to open safe. that may have been a problem at one point if you weren't smart enough to test out unrestered fingers, but really... who wouldn't test unregistered fingers on a FINGERPRINT safe. if you have only one safeguard for a safe, you're an idiot if you don't test that safeguard. this leads me to believe that the negative reviews are bogus or from idiots.the safe is solid. it came well packed. it came with solid and accurate instructions. it came with multiple warnings to make sure you register fingerprints correctly. it fits well under a bed, so if you're looking for safe storage for a firearm, this does a swell job. keep in mind if you plan on bolting it down, under bed storage wouldn't work since it a top opening safe. its a little smaller than the front opening version for the same price, but that one would be less convenient for firearm storage. this is just the right size for one or two guns, a couple magazines, and room to spare. fingerprint reading is quick and foolproof. even with its 2-3 second unlock time it's as fast or faster than any other unlock mechanism that i can think of. even if you mis aim and have to re-do, its better than fumbling in the dark trying to open a combo safe.hidden key access is a neat trick in the event of batteries dying. there is also some sort of power jack on the bezel, which i believe i read allows for supplementary power if the batteries die, it doesn't come with a plug for it though so i'm not positive this is the intended function, but i think i read that somewhere. this is not a fire safe so disregard reviews criticising it for something it's not intended for. and this is not a fort knox safe. it's steel and solid, but not meant to deter every possible intrusion, but it will without a doubt deter mosts threats and access by unregistered users.totally impressed for the price. will definitely consider barska for future safe needs.

I purchased this safe almost 12 years ago, and it still works great. The fingerprint functionality is reliable, and having a backup key is a fantastic feature. I store documents, valuables, and handguns in this safe, and I've never had any issues. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a long-lasting and secure storage solution.

I purchased this product to store a firearm after we had our first child. I keep a pistol, magazine, and a flashlight in this safe and I store it under the bed. The purpose of this safe, for me, is to keep my toddler out while still having relatively easy access to a firearm in the unlikely event that I need it. It is not theft proof, bullet proof, unhackable, or fool proof. It does, however, keep little infant hands away from your firearms. The bio-metric system is easy to program and works pretty much every time. I programmed each finger on both of my hands and my wife's hands. It seems to work every time. The safe opens quickly and fairly quietly. It is not loud at all, but you can hear the bars rolling back. You can open the safe after about 1.5 seconds. If you want a heavy-duty, theft-proof, anti-paranoia safe...this is not for you and you will need to spend more money and get something heavier and bolt it to the floor. If you want a high quality safe that will keep little toddler hands out while being easy to open when intended for a decent price...this is what you have been looking for. It works very well for what it is. I have no problems opening it. My kid cannot get into it. I am happy with this purchase.

I am one of the few people who didn't purchase this safe to store guns. Not that I have anything against them, I just had other uses in mind. Uses that don't require split-second opening time. To that, I believe that if this is the reason you are buying this safe, it would work fine for that purpose. Once you disable the sound, you can open this safe quickly and quietly without fumbling, and would be a fine place to store an emergency handgun. However, I don't really need this, so I am rating the product on a different scale.The safe was easy to program, and has worked perfectly for me with only one scan of each finger I intend to use. One scan of a typically placed finger has enabled me to open the safe with that finger slightly raised, elevated, leaned either direction, turned slightly in either direction, and with various pressure. It will not open to other fingers or any simulation of such that I have tried so far. Simply, the safe opens great.I am not as impressed with the strength of the safe. It works fine for my needs, but I have been the victim of enough break-ins and friendly-thefts to know that if someone wants in, they will get in. The bolts are very strong and a bit over-kill for the box itself, in my mind. A pry bar will easily open the sides enough to at least see inside, if not fish something out. It will take a bit of work, and definitely noise to do so. It will take even more work to get the door completely open to get out a larger item, such as a gun.The hidden keyhole is a bit obvious to me, and I think most to would-be thieves as well. Of course, finding the keyhole is not going to get you inside, and as long as the key is not near to the safe, or known to the thieves, this doesn't matter.The one real concern I have is with the two un-advertised and un-mentioned 3.5mm jacks that are exposed right on the face of the safe by the fingerprint reader. It is obvious they are there for some type of electronic by-pass or diagnostics purpose. The fact that they are there does not upset me as much as the fact that they are not ever mentioned by the manufacturer. I imagine there are quite a few ex-employees of the manufacturer as well as resourceful geeks that could use this 'back-door' to simply flip a switch and access your valuables in a snap. I am not overly paranoid, so I am not really afraid of this happening to me, but I wanted to make it known, because I am willing to bet it has or will happen to one of you. This is the reason for my three stars. It would have been 4-5 if they had mentioned, explained, or removed these unwanted access points.Otherwise, I am totally satisfied with my purchase. Good luck with yours.