Safes

Gun safes can help restrict access to a handgun. To access the safe, the owner will need to insert a physical key, input a code or combination, or provide his or her fingerprints. Gun safes can be permanent, semi-permanent, or portable.

The following are a few types of locks that can be found on a safe.

Biometric Lock

• A biometric lock requires the owner to use his or her fingerprints to unlock the device. The lock can be coded for multiple authorized people.
• It requires batteries for operation.
• A physical key can serve as a backup in case of mechanical failure.

Electronic Lock

• An electronic lock requires the owner to input a code. The code can be changed.
• It requires batteries for operation.
• A physical key can serve as a backup in case of mechanical failure.

Mechanical Lock

• A mechanical lock, such as a dial lock, requires the owner to turn the dial in a specific sequence.
• It does not require batteries for operation.
• A physical key can serve as a backup.