Gun Safes & Accessories

Pistol safes, handgun vaults and lock boxes

For a single handgun at home or in a vehicle, a pistol safe is the practical starting point. Bulldog has the most options here: standard digital vaults, a digital pistol vault, the Pit Bull digital vault, the Mag LED Quick digital vault and personal vaults in regular, large and digital versions, two of them listed as car safes. Hornady adds the Rapid Safe line and its key fob, a keypad vault, a two-gun keypad vault, a fireproof keypad safe and the Vexis Night Guard. For simple locked storage, Hornady's lock boxes come in large, extra large and Alpha Elite versions.

Keep the pistol's other gear nearby. An IWB holster or a light from the pistol lights shelf can affect how the gun sits in a vault, so check interior dimensions on the product page before buying. Rules on storing firearms, especially around children and in vehicles, vary by state and city. Check with your state agency for what applies to you.

Gun safe dehumidifiers and moisture control

A closed steel box traps humidity, and humidity finds bare metal. This is the most useful corner of the page for anyone who already owns a safe. Lockdown dehumidifier rods come in 12 and 18 inch lengths, and Hornady offers canister and reusable dehumidifiers. Silica gel packs from Lockdown run from 40 to 750 grams. A hygrometer (Lockdown or Hornady's digital version) tells you whether any of it is working. Guns that go into storage after a wet season should be wiped down first, and a gunsmithing tools drawer with a bore light makes the inspection easier.

Racks, rods, lights and organizers

Most safes hold fewer guns than the sticker claims, and organizers are how you get closer. Handgun racks come from Lockdown (1 and 6 gun) and Hornady (4 and 8 gun), with Benchmaster weapon racks in four to twelve slot sizes, and GSS Original Handgun Hangers and MTM In-Safe handgun storage take a different approach to the same problem. Gun Storage Solutions rifle rods come in .17 and .22 sizes and kits from 5 to 40, and GSS slatwall, pegboard and Gridwall hangers turn a wall into storage. Benchmaster lists a 12-unit AR-15 magazine rack and Lockdown has its own magazine rack. To see what you are grabbing, add Lockdown's 75 LED vault light or Hornady's cordless LED safe light.

Magnetic gun mounts from Allen, Hornady and PSP and Lockdown's magnetic barrel rest add quick-grab spots, and the GSS scope, suppressor and knife holder keeps rifle scopes and hunting knives off the shelf floor. Guns that ride to the range in a soft rifle case should come out of it before going in the safe, since fabric holds moisture.

Concealment and diversion storage

For storage that does not look like storage, Lockdown's In Plain Sight shelves and gun concealment pieces, PSP Covert Cabinets, a concealment mantle clock and a Patriot flag display build hidden storage into shelves, cabinets and decor. Bulldog's diversion book safe and PSP's Coca-Cola and Pringles can safes are smaller diversion safes for small items. A cellular security camera adds a layer for the rest of the house.

Gun Safe Accessories FAQs

Do I need a dehumidifier in my gun safe?

If you live anywhere humid or store guns for months at a time, a dehumidifier rod or silica pack is cheap protection. Add a hygrometer so you can see the humidity level instead of guessing.

Do you sell full-size gun safes?

This shelf focuses on pistol safes, handgun vaults, lock boxes and accessories for safes you already own.

What is the difference between a lock box and a pistol safe?

A lock box is typically a simpler locking container for storage or travel. A pistol safe or handgun vault usually adds keypad or quick-access entry. Check each product page for the entry method.