Looking for a discreet pistol safe for front door

ghbucky · November 22, 2024, 11:29 AM

Hi all,

I'm looking for a discreet handgun safe that I can place within reach of the front door. I've looked over the furniture/wall hanging type stuff but I don't see anything that really fits the bill.

I ran across this, and it looks promising:
https://vaulteksafe.com/vaultek-smar...#specification

Does anyone know anything about these, or the company?

Skans · November 23, 2024, 11:00 AM

I would never opt for any type of electronic safe. Had one once. The batteries kept draining. Completely worthless.

Sharkbite · November 23, 2024, 11:32 AM

I have a cpl pistol safes aroundthe house. My first was a push button type, the other one is a fingerprint reader type.

The fingerprint reader does not always work the first time. Sometimes it takes 2 or 3 swipes to get it to open. Not what i would trust in a time is life scenario.

Ive evolved away from staging guns in these boxes as defensive “go to’s” and just have one on me. I use these boxes to keep pistols secured in other areas, just in case

tangolima · November 23, 2024, 01:31 PM

I like this one. The magazine box is an add-on for California to bypass CCW back in the day. You don't need it for home installation. All mechanical.

https://titanvault.com/

-TL

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bigalshootmupper · November 25, 2024, 10:34 PM

Sportmansguide used to have a picture frame that was deep enough with a hinge that opened and you can fit a pretty big gun inside. I don't think they sell it anymore. But, I bet you could make something similar if you are crafty with wood work.

Or you could do like my grandma used to have. She had a revolver hidden behind some books on the bookshelf.

ghbucky · November 26, 2024, 12:25 PM

Appreciate the responses.

Hellcat1 · November 26, 2024, 04:39 PM

Do you have room for something like this? Enough storage space to arm the whole family!

https://www.homedepot.com/p/American...D3tFzhNNeF9i3I

Frank

tangolima · November 26, 2024, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellcat1

Do you have room for something like this? Enough storage space to arm the whole family!

https://www.homedepot.com/p/American...D3tFzhNNeF9i3I

Frank

That thing looks out of place and obvious. The seat seems too high for human.

-TL

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rmh3481 · November 26, 2024, 07:55 PM

Maybe you could put a little table off to the side of the front door and somehow use it? Personally, I just keep a 12ga on the floor behind the couch.

Im really sick of these people coming by and asking for donations, or trying to sell us something, ask for work or ask me to vote for someone. I have my address on a no contact list with the Township, but it doesnt keep them all out of my hair. My Son said he would install a camera intercom unit that you can talk to them thru your phone without opening the door. Im just sick of the Hassel.

tangolima · November 26, 2024, 08:05 PM

A "no soliciting" sign will do better than a shotgun. You can't scare them away, can you?

-TL

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Hellcat1 · November 26, 2024, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tangolima

That thing looks out of place and obvious. The seat seems too high for human.

-TL

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Hall benches like this are actually quite common, and I think you're wrong about the height. In fact, we have one in our front hall that looks very similar to this one, but we use ours to keep shoes, hats, gloves, flip-flops, etc. accessible, but out of sight, depending on the season. Difference with this one is its purpose-built with a lock to be able to store guns.

Frank

armoredman · November 26, 2024, 11:20 PM

Book shelf with a hollowed out book in it?

Wag · November 27, 2024, 10:55 AM

How close to the front door are we talking about?

If you're answering a knock at the door, probably no big deal but if someone breaks down the door and barges in, you may not be able to access the safe.

Just asking....

--Wag--

ghbucky · November 29, 2024, 04:45 PM

I'm thinking about the knock on the door scenario where someone has less than honorable intentions.

I won't be trying to reach that gun in a home invasion.

Algunner · November 29, 2024, 08:27 PM

Not exactly discrete! There are some wall art that has hiding space for a small gun. Some with locks but office desk type key.

s3779m · November 30, 2024, 08:50 AM

Look up gun hideaway decor on Amazon. Few ideas that might work.

**4V50 Gary** · November 30, 2024, 12:17 PM

Coat hanger rack with small false shelf atop.

Koda94 · December 1, 2024, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghbucky

I'm thinking about the knock on the door scenario where someone has less than honorable intentions.

I won't be trying to reach that gun in a home invasion.

If someone knocking has less than honorable intentions and you dont already have a gun on your person then even a fast access pistol safe probably wont be fast enough. A concealed holster is ideal here.

That said, if you insist those Vaultek safes are some of the best portable pistol safes made.

November 22, 2024, 11:29 AM	#1
ghbucky Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2020 Posts: 1,187	Looking for a discreet pistol safe for front door Hi all, I'm looking for a discreet handgun safe that I can place within reach of the front door. I've looked over the furniture/wall hanging type stuff but I don't see anything that really fits the bill. I ran across this, and it looks promising: https://vaulteksafe.com/vaultek-smar...#specification Does anyone know anything about these, or the company?

November 25, 2024, 10:34 PM	#5
bigalshootmupper Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 175	Sportmansguide used to have a picture frame that was deep enough with a hinge that opened and you can fit a pretty big gun inside. I don't think they sell it anymore. But, I bet you could make something similar if you are crafty with wood work. Or you could do like my grandma used to have. She had a revolver hidden behind some books on the bookshelf. __________________ ”If you want to find out what is wrong with your country, go look in the mirror.” Ross Perot

November 27, 2024, 10:55 AM	#13
Wag Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,010	How close to the front door are we talking about? If you're answering a knock at the door, probably no big deal but if someone breaks down the door and barges in, you may not be able to access the safe. Just asking.... --Wag-- __________________ "Great genius will always encounter fierce opposition from mediocre minds." --Albert Einstein.

November 30, 2024, 12:17 PM	#17
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 22,308	Coat hanger rack with small false shelf atop. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

November 23, 2024, 11:00 AM	#2
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,332	I would never opt for any type of electronic safe. Had one once. The batteries kept draining. Completely worthless.

November 23, 2024, 11:32 AM	#3
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,822	I have a cpl pistol safes aroundthe house. My first was a push button type, the other one is a fingerprint reader type. The fingerprint reader does not always work the first time. Sometimes it takes 2 or 3 swipes to get it to open. Not what i would trust in a time is life scenario. Ive evolved away from staging guns in these boxes as defensive “go to’s” and just have one on me. I use these boxes to keep pistols secured in other areas, just in case

November 23, 2024, 01:31 PM	#4
tangolima Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2013 Posts: 5,183	I like this one. The magazine box is an add-on for California to bypass CCW back in the day. You don't need it for home installation. All mechanical. https://titanvault.com/ -TL Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

November 26, 2024, 12:25 PM	#6
ghbucky Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2020 Posts: 1,187	Appreciate the responses.

November 26, 2024, 04:39 PM	#7
Hellcat1 Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2022 Posts: 118	Do you have room for something like this? Enough storage space to arm the whole family! https://www.homedepot.com/p/American...D3tFzhNNeF9i3I Frank

November 26, 2024, 07:55 PM	#9
rmh3481 Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2015 Location: Western Pa Posts: 111	Maybe you could put a little table off to the side of the front door and somehow use it? Personally, I just keep a 12ga on the floor behind the couch. Im really sick of these people coming by and asking for donations, or trying to sell us something, ask for work or ask me to vote for someone. I have my address on a no contact list with the Township, but it doesnt keep them all out of my hair. My Son said he would install a camera intercom unit that you can talk to them thru your phone without opening the door. Im just sick of the Hassel.

November 26, 2024, 08:05 PM	#10
tangolima Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2013 Posts: 5,183	A "no soliciting" sign will do better than a shotgun. You can't scare them away, can you? -TL Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

November 26, 2024, 11:20 PM	#12
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,483	Book shelf with a hollowed out book in it?

November 29, 2024, 04:45 PM	#14
ghbucky Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2020 Posts: 1,187	I'm thinking about the knock on the door scenario where someone has less than honorable intentions. I won't be trying to reach that gun in a home invasion.

November 29, 2024, 08:27 PM	#15
Algunner Member Join Date: October 14, 2024 Posts: 85	Not exactly discrete! There are some wall art that has hiding space for a small gun. Some with locks but office desk type key.

November 30, 2024, 08:50 AM	#16
s3779m Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2012 Location: Lometa, Texas Posts: 385	Look up gun hideaway decor on Amazon. Few ideas that might work.