• Barska Biometric Safe Review

Barska Quick Access Biometric Safes On SaleBarska biometric safes are the ultimate in quick access security solutions for the home and office. Secure and access your valuables in seconds with the simple scan of a fingerprint. With Barska biometric safes you will no longer have to waste time looking for your keys of entering a combination, all you need to access your safe is your fingerprint. Barska biometric fingerprint scanners are the highest resolution and most advanced in the safe industry. Popular models such as the standard size biometric safe model: AX11224 feature silent access modes, 30 fingerprint user memory, motorized dead bolts and is approved by the California DOJ as a firearm storage device. The new model: AX11652 quick access biometric rifle safe by Barska can store up to 4 long rifles with extra room for guns and ammo. In addition to the biometric rifle safe, Barska has other safes of varying dimensions and features such as the biometric drawer safe.

The biometric drawer safe fits in most standard dresser and office desk drawers.Buying Guide How To Choose A Biometric SafeSelecting the correct safe for your storage use is essential; we carry a large selection of safes for different purposes. This information will explain some of the differences in Barska biometric safe so that you will be able to select the correct safe for you storage needs. Here are some of the main points you should review before choosing a safe.What are you going to store? The size of the safe is important and also consider, in the future will you need to store more. Barska make a few large biometric safes for store large items and we also manufacture compact biometric safes for those that need only a small storage space.What features and functions do you need? The most secure feature in biometric safes is the motorized dead bolt system for standard to compact size safes.How often do you plan to use the safe? If you plan to use the safe on a daily basses then the biometric scanning feature will access to the safe convenient and seamless.Where do you plan to store the safe?

Storing your safe in a secure location is important. All Barska biometric safes come with mounting hardware to allow you to secure the safe to a solid structure to prevent someone from taking off with the entire safe.Are you planning on storing a firearm?

All firearms should be securely stored but in your state or city it may be the law to store your firearm in a DOJ approve storage device. Barska has several California DOJ storage safes, California DOJ being the strictest in the country meets all 50 states and local guidelines. Barska Safe TerminologyHere are some of the most common fingerprint safe terminology features explained. This information will help you determine what each safe's features and specifications mean.

Barska uses standard safe terminology in specifications to make choosing a safe a quicker process. Biometric Scanning Image SensorThe Biometric safe fingerprint image sensor uses an optical sensor to create a bio algorithm (encrypted Image) of your fingerprint and stores this image to memory to access the safe. The Biometric sensor uses advanced industry leading algorithm-mapping technology to read your fingerprint to unlock the safe. Motorized Deadbolt SystemStandard to compact Barska biometric safes use and added safety feature, Motorized dead bolts. The motorized deadbolts secure the locking system preventing any tampering that may cause locking solenoids to fail.

Biometric User MemoryBiometric safes store fingerprints to internal memory storage. All Barska biometric safes allow multiple users to be saved in memory. It is also recommended to scan and store multiple fingers in to the safes memory incase of extreme injury to your finger or so that any of your fingers will open the safe. Safe Mounting MemoryBarska Biometric Safes come pre-drilled with mounting points on the bottom and at the back of the safe. The included lag-bolts allow you to securely attach your safe to a fixed structure. We recommend that all safes be safely secured to a solid structure.

Barska Biometric Safe Review

Features. Biometric Fingerprint ScannerThe main selling point of this BARSKA safe is a biometric fingerprint scanner that requires your thumbprint for entry. Biometric technology has been around for some time, but we’ve found that the technology can sometimes be flawed with certain models. Fortunately, this safe doesn’t come up short.

This scanner won’t register a false-positive with any other fingerprints that aren’t programmed into the scanner like some other safes on the market. The scanner is also very easy to program.

In fact, the fingerprint scanner can store up to 30 users, which makes this safe particularly good for business use. Mounting HardwareIf you’re buying a small safe for home, it’s very important that your safe is mounted. This particular model only weighs about 20 lbs, which is relatively heavier compared to some and, but that still won’t stop a burglar from stealing the entire safe outright. We definitely appreciated that Barska recognized this by offering mounting hardware with their safe. The safe itself also includes pre-drilled holes for the mounting hardware, which we found really convenient. Two Backup KeysEven though biometric fingerprint scanners are pretty reliable nowadays, you’ll still want at least a key or two just in case it goes haywire. Drawer Gun SafeThis Barska safe is specifically meant as a drawer safe.

Rather than a typical front-facing door, the safe opens from the top. The safe itself is relatively small, and able to fit in most conventional desk drawers in your home or office.Product TestFunctionWhen you’re in the market for a safe, you have to be certain that it’ll function well. Our main concern was with the biometric scanner. The scanner has to be clean and dry to work correctly, otherwise it will not register your fingerprint. Overall, however, the safe functions relatively well as intended.

The door opens with ease and we didn’t have any problems with the fingerprint scanner or the bolting mechanisms. There’s also enough space in the safe for medicine, money, or one or two firearms.DurabilityWe found that this gun safe had a pretty solid construction. It fared well against certain stress tests and seemed sturdy enough. You may be able to dent the outer body of the safe with relative ease, but you still won’t be able to get it open without major blunt force. The door features a thick motorized deadbolt which will prevent it from opening without either a key or a programmed fingerprint.DiscretionBecause this safe is meant to be mounted inside of a desk drawer, you’re obviously going to have a decent level of discretion.

You may not be able to hide it as well as an in-wall safe, but it’ll certainly be out of plain sight. The biometric scanner is pretty noticeable on the safe, so we wouldn’t recommend leaving it out in the open, especially if you intend on securing firearms inside.What We Liked. InexpensiveOverall, the Barska Top-Opening Drawer Safe is one of the best drawer gun safes on the market, and functions best as an inexpensive and practical alternative to something like a gun cabinet safe. Ease of UseGetting used to the biometric scanner and programming it was simple and easy. The safe is constructed fairly well and can withstand a decent amount of force without breaking open.

MountableAny safe that can be mounted is definitely worth having in our opinion. Mounting the safe to a drawer or surface was generally simple, and this is something every safe owner should look for.What Needs Improvement. Not Ideal for Stress SituationOur main concern was the scanner’s efficiency. For things like medicine, money, and other personal belongings, this safe would definitely serve its purpose. In a stress situation, however, you may want to have faster access to your firearms. Such as the, and Smart Safe, usually take an inordinate amount of time to access compared to some other safes on the market, and this Barska model isn’t that much different.

If your primary goal for owning a safe is to store firearms, you may want to purchase a Gunvault GV2000S which features a combination lock, which is more practical for quick access. One Size Doesn’t Fit AllWe didn’t really have a problem mounting it to our desk drawer, but you’ll have to be mindful about the exact dimensions of this safe before you purchase it. Not all desk drawers are the same size, and this safe requires a drawer that is a bit on the bulkier side.