Best Safe (the best fireproof gun safe)
After 6 hours of research and thorough analysis of 13 models, we have determined that the Yale YSV/200/DB1 is currently the best safe and the best fireproof gun safe on the market.
- Our choice, Best cheap
Yale YSV/200/DB1
This safe is aimed at the greatest number. For good reason, in addition to offering an increased level of security, it offers significant storage space and optimal ease of use.
This model offers the most competitive quality/price rate of this selection and he also won the best jewelry safes for home category. It can be mounted on the wall or on the floor and has a volume of 8 liters, which is extremely efficient for securing documents, bank cards or even jewelry. Unlike the cheap alternative we present below, it has a programmable digital keyboard which, in addition to offering no less than 100,000 different combinations, allows for comfortable use. Although the safe does not have any certification, it does have 2 bolts with a diameter of 15 mm, 1.5 mm walls and a 4 mm door, for a high level of security.
- Best mid-range
Amazon Basics
It is manages to impose itself in this selection, it is above all because it displays a storage area of 43 liters which far from being the norm , proves to be very interesting for concealing larger objects.
While it can be installed on the floor or on the walls, this trunk is especially capable of competing with its competitors thanks to its volume. More substantial than that of the top-of-the-line model, it holds no less than 43 liters. This means that you’ll have no trouble concealing somewhat bulky objects. Beyond this efficiency, the AmazonBasics also offers a performance that is reflected in its programmable electronic keypad as well as in its carbon steel construction. Security is obviously paramount, so it features an 8-gauge steel door, 2 bolts and anti-drill hinges.
- Best of the best
Sentry Safe SFW205CWB
The great particularity of this safe is to be found on the side of its certifications. Indeed, it is the only one of this selection to display waterproof and fireproof properties and and he also won the best fireproof gun safe for the money, for an optimal level of safety.
While not the most affordable, it still offers premium services. It has not only 56-liter volume and a fire safe preset dial combination for strong security, but it also a steel design that is both waterproof and fireproof. Specifically, in addition to the six live-locking bolts, steel construction, pry-resistant hinge bar, tray, drawer, and bolt down hardware, the Sentry Safe offers protection against flooding and fire. Described as a reassuring safe by many users, it is also very functional, like its interior lighting, its adjustable shelf, and its door with storage.
| Our choice, Best cheap | Best mid-range | Best of the best |
 This safe is aimed at the greatest number. For good reason, in addition to offering an increased level of security, it offers significant storage space and optimal ease of use. Yale YSV/200/DB1 |  It is manages to impose itself in this selection, it is above all because it displays a storage area of 43 liters which far from being the norm , proves to be very interesting for concealing larger objects. Amazon Basics | The great particularity of this safe is to be found on the side of its certifications. Indeed, it is the only one of this selection to display waterproof and fireproof properties and and he also won the best fireproof gun safe for the money, for an optimal level of safety. Sentry Safe SFW205CWB |
Honorable Mentions
An interesting alternative. Designed to be placed either on the floor or on the wall, this model has a volume of 35.5 liters and an electronic lock with motorized bolts. In addition to its backlit keyboard and LCD screen, it incorporates anti-drilling plates in its armored steel design. And although it has been tested according to the Dutch SKG security certification, we preferred the Master Lock for its waterproof and fireproof properties.
How to choose a safe?
Like home alarms and security cameras, the safe has a purely security purpose. Far from being exclusively intended for a wealthy clientele, it gives everyone the possibility to protect their belongings.
Thus, choosing one is not an easy task. And it is in fact all the more the case as the market is currently full of all kinds of models.
To help you see more clearly and, above all, to identify the one that is most likely to meet your needs, we have drawn up a list of some characteristics to be taken into account:
The type of safe: there are 2 types of safes, namely the built-in safe and the free-standing safe. The first one should be ideally placed in a thick and solid wall. The second one is to be fixed on a floor which is preferably made of concrete. Generally, the walls are already pre-drilled and the dowels are supplied.
The volume: beyond the dimensions, you will have to pay attention to the volume of your potential acquisition, i.e. the space you have to store your goods. However, note that the larger the space, the more difficult it is to conceal the trunk.
The locking system: it is not surprising that there are several types of locks. The key lock is the simplest and most classic of all. The electric combination lock is more comfortable to use. It is battery operated and usually comes with spare keys. The electronic combination lock, as the name suggests, is a combination of a key and an electronic combination system. The same is true for the key and combination disc lock, except that instead of an electronic keypad, you have a mechanical disc. Finally, the biometric system works with your fingerprints. It is still not widely used.
Security levels: while all models have a door, walls and bolts (the parts that engage in the strike plate to hold the door closed), these elements are not all equally resistant. Therefore, consider the thickness of the structure, as well as the size and number of built-in bolts. You should also know that some safes are waterproof and/or fireproof.
Standards: as we mentioned in our article on the best carbon monoxide detectors, certifications are an additional guarantee of quality. Although they are not a primary criterion (a non-certified safe can still be effective), they can reassure you about the choice you are about to make.