"Security" of handgun vaults

Bobbio42 · March 17, 2013, 05:45 PM

Hey there everyone, new guy here.

So I was hot to trot to go pick up a Bulldog BD1500 handgun vault until I stumbled on a video showing how easily they can be defeated. Has anyone modified theirs to reduce the ease of gaining access, if so, how? I don't expect it to hold up to a pry bar, but I would hope it would keep kids out.

Thanks,

Bob

abherbitter · March 18, 2013, 03:25 PM

Not familiar with that particular model. I've got a GunVault biometric gun safe. I can tell you it will take being dropped by a small child rather well. I also like that I don't have to remember a combination or fumble for keys at 3am if something goes bump in the night. Definitely don't think it is "robber proof" as you could get into it with a pry bar. But it will keep my 6yr old out with ease.

This model:

http://www.gunvault.com/minivault-bi...c-gvb1000.html

looks similar to the model you mention and you can buy it much cheaper on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Gunvault-GVB10.../dp/B001ABLN4A

I don't know what your space requirements are. But I have the MicroVault

http://www.gunvault.com/microvault-b...ic-mvb500.html

Again, much cheaper on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Gunvault-MVB50...unVault+MVB500

If it's a little easier on your pocket book.

zincwarrior · March 18, 2013, 03:43 PM

A handgun vault is not designed to prevent absolute entrance from a motivated burglar with tools and time. Its really meant to keep unwanted hands off - children, houseguests, etc.

REDBULL600 · March 18, 2013, 04:14 PM

I've got the Gunvault 2000 from Amazon. Its worked so far.

zincwarrior · March 18, 2013, 04:16 PM

We have one by the bed (.44 in it) and one in the bathroom (9mm with 45 rounds) which is the house's "Alamo." The one in the bathroom is also where I will put my CC when not on me.

Hardcase · March 18, 2013, 05:51 PM

Quote:

We have one by the bed (.44 in it) and one in the bathroom (9mm with 45 rounds) which is the house's "Alamo."

Better to make it the house's "San Jacinto", if you know what I mean

March 17, 2013, 05:45 PM	#1
Bobbio42 Junior Member Join Date: March 17, 2013 Posts: 1	"Security" of handgun vaults Hey there everyone, new guy here. So I was hot to trot to go pick up a Bulldog BD1500 handgun vault until I stumbled on a video showing how easily they can be defeated. Has anyone modified theirs to reduce the ease of gaining access, if so, how? I don't expect it to hold up to a pry bar, but I would hope it would keep kids out. Thanks, Bob

March 18, 2013, 03:25 PM	#2
abherbitter Member Join Date: March 11, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 31	Not familiar with that particular model. I've got a GunVault biometric gun safe. I can tell you it will take being dropped by a small child rather well. I also like that I don't have to remember a combination or fumble for keys at 3am if something goes bump in the night. Definitely don't think it is "robber proof" as you could get into it with a pry bar. But it will keep my 6yr old out with ease. This model: http://www.gunvault.com/minivault-bi...c-gvb1000.html looks similar to the model you mention and you can buy it much cheaper on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Gunvault-GVB10.../dp/B001ABLN4A I don't know what your space requirements are. But I have the MicroVault http://www.gunvault.com/microvault-b...ic-mvb500.html Again, much cheaper on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Gunvault-MVB50...unVault+MVB500 If it's a little easier on your pocket book. __________________ Your 9mm could, and in all likelihood will expand. But my .45 will never get any smaller.

March 18, 2013, 03:43 PM	#3
zincwarrior Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Texas, land of Tex-Mex Posts: 2,259	A handgun vault is not designed to prevent absolute entrance from a motivated burglar with tools and time. Its really meant to keep unwanted hands off - children, houseguests, etc.

March 18, 2013, 04:14 PM	#4
REDBULL600 Member Join Date: March 6, 2013 Location: INDEPENDENCE, MO Posts: 62	I've got the Gunvault 2000 from Amazon. Its worked so far.

March 18, 2013, 04:16 PM	#5
zincwarrior Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Texas, land of Tex-Mex Posts: 2,259	We have one by the bed (.44 in it) and one in the bathroom (9mm with 45 rounds) which is the house's "Alamo." The one in the bathroom is also where I will put my CC when not on me.