Barska AX11556 Biometric Fingerprint Top Opening Security Drawer Safe Box 0.23 Cubic Ft, Multi, One Size

You must look at a safe from a perspective of your needs. I now have a small child and needed a safe to secure a handgun, nothing more. My needs were that it needed to be secure enough to keep curious hands out of it, while allowing me quick access to it if need be. I did not need a fire rated safe or one that was large enough to prevent someone from carrying it away in my absence. After doing my research, it was between a biometric safe or one with a push button combination lock. Both would allow me to quickly access it in the dark. Several of the push button safes seem to have several videos out on the web on how to defeat the locking mechanism. Long story short, after reading multiple reviews on this Barska safe, I decided to give it a try. You can buy a larger Barska biometric safe for just a few dollars more (front opening instead of top opening), but for me, I would only end up storing more "stuff" in it which could be carried off by a intruder. Again, I had to remind myself of my needs and not wanting to get the most bang for my buck. This safe has been perfect...for me, and fits in my drawer. The first safe I ordered was damaged, the second one had locking bolts that were not functioning property but third time is a charm. The measurements do not include the fingerprint scanner on the top. It's roughly 14 3/4" wide, 11 3/8" deep and 6 1/8" high (including the scanner on top). Initially the safe can be opened with any fingerprint until you program it. You must first unscrew the name badge and use the key to disengage the locking bolts. Once you program your fingerprints, you're in business. I had no problems programming my fingerprints. You can scan dozens of fingerprints but I chose to scan a few of my digits on each hand due to the chance of having a hand injury and/or blood on them. I scanned each of my common fingers several times in slightly different positions to eliminate the chance of losing a few seconds due to a bad fingerprint scan. I also followed the instructions and silenced the audible tones during a scan. I can say I have yet to have a "bad" scan. I access the safe twice a day and I have always unlocked the safe with the first and only scan. I can open the safe in 2-3 seconds (activate the scan, scan and lift it open). I've allowed several other's to try to open the safe (fingerprints not programed) and they all were denied access. The safe comes with bolts to secure the bottom of the safe to the floor. I chose to simply tuck it away in a drawer next to my bed. Again, I'm more concerned about the potential of little hands finding my handgun than the unlikely chance of someone getting my the alarm system and walking away with it. If I had any complaints, it would be that the two shocks on the lid do not spring the lid open like I expected. They simply hold the lid position where you left it (opened partially or fully open). This was not a real issue for me.

Packaging: Well packaged in a protective bag, inside a cardboard box, with cardboard packing inside a second box with Barska markings. Quality: The quality seems very nice, especially for the price. No lid rubbing as others have noted. Function: I thought my first two attempts to register fingerprints were successful since it beeped the correct number of times, but any finger would open the safe. If you read the instructions, this means fingerprint registration failed. I think many of the 1-star ratings with customers complaining that any finger will open the safe did not read the instructions, or may have been using old batteries that came with it. On my third attempt to register a fingerprint, it beeped differently and worked. I may not have gotten my finger on the scanner quickly enough or did not hold it still enough the first two times. After registering several fingers, it has always opened on the first try with a registered finger and will not open with a non-registered finger (as desired). I have tried placing my finger at different angles and it will still unlock unless half of my finger is off of the scanner. I am 100% impressed with the fingerprint reader so far. Included: 4 AA batteries were included but I replaced these right away after having read reviews of problem batteries. The ad indicates a dual hydraulic hinge but it is actually pneumatic door open assist, like you would see on an SUV tailgate (only smaller!). If the batteries die: 1) The key can be used to unlock the safe but not to relock it (upon locking, the key cannot be removed). 2) The fingerprint memory is retained. 3) The pink jack can be used to provide external power. You will need a 1/8" mono phono plug and a 6VDC power supply. You can easily make one for $6 + tax + 4 AA batteries (see RadioShack parts #274-286 and #270-391 or similar). Note that the polarity requires positive (+) on the plug tip and negative (-) on the plug sleeve.

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.

First time going with a fingerprint safe, and first time with this brand. Came a few days late, but that’s the shipping company’s fault and Amazon gave me some money back for it. Mounting was easy into our floor. Set up was made simple and the prints work MOST of the time. Make sure to set multiple prints on your two hands so if one finger doesn’t work another will. I got fire and waterproof pouches to put our documents in, and my pistol fits in nicely as well. Huge space saver!

とても便利に使えています。高かったですがいい買い物をしました。 通常の事務机の引き出しの２段目にピッタリ収まりました。ただ必ず寸法を測ることをおすすめします。上開きなので引き出しを完全に開いて本体全部が出る奥行きがないと，収納できてもフタを開けることができません。 amazon.comの方では指紋認証がうまくいかない，という意見もありますが，説明書には，自分の指紋を複数登録すればよい，とあります。同じ指でもちょっとずらして複数回登録すると一度で開くようになりました。但し，一人での使用です。複数人で開け閉めするような使い方はしていません。 もともとはガンロッカーのようですが，拳銃一丁だけというには大きめで，A4のファイルがちゃんと入ります。かんぬきが異常に頑丈で信頼感があります。 ちょっと心配なのはバッテリーチェッカーがないことで，毎日開け閉めしてる自分のような使い方なら，たぶん電池が切れかかってるのは音や動作で分かると思うので大丈夫でしょうが，たまにしか開けない場合は不安かもしれません。ミニジャックがついていて外部電源が差し込めるようなんですが，仕様がよく分かりません。電池が切れてしまったら，緊急鍵しかないかもです。

I got this as a gift in 2012, so I don’t know how much it was, but it was worth every penny! It works great!

指紋登録を3人行い、数日は使えていました。登録、開け閉めも容易でした。しかし、1週間後に開けようとすると認証してくれません。電池をバッテリチェッカーで確認しましたが問題ありませんでした。緊急鍵で開け閉めしています。ただの箱と化しています。

works well for our purpose