July 15th, 2022
5:37 runtime
Its a conundrum.
The key is that it not be accessible to unauthorized hands.
This is the contradiction faced by gun owners for as long as I can remember.
You need yourhome defense firearm both accessible and inaccessible, and all at the same time.
The Answer?
Enter Hornady Securitys RAPiD Safe AR Gunlocker.
I have personally spent weeks testing the AR Gunlocker, and Im very impressed.
The unit comes pre-assembled and ready to use.
The safe weighs in at about 50 lbs.
and is 42 long by 1514 deep, and stands only 634 tall when laid flat.
There are even pre-drilled mounting holes to secure it to the inside wall of that closet.
A cable is also included, to secure the unit to a bed frame or similar.
Best of All Worlds
Now, about those access methods I mentioned earlier.
An RFID key fob is also included.
And last, but by no means least is my personal favorite the RFID watchband tag accessory.
This last item replaces the previous dedicated wristband Hornady provided.
This is where our personal preferences might part ways, but for me this is a huge improvement.
In my opinion, the new watchband tag RFID rig is pure genius.
It fits perfectly on my Apple watchs standard band and even matches the color and material.
I simply dont notice it being on there.
Whats more, it ensures that I almost always have instant access to the safe.
The electronic locking mechanism runs on four AA batteries, but Hornady also provides an AC power supply cord.
Pro tip: Put those batteries on your list to change every six months whether you better or not.
This means you dont need to conform your rifle to fit the safe the safe conforms to your gun.
Putting the Hornady AR Gunlocker to practical use was easier than I expected.
As mentioned, the first important step is to ensure you have your access method chosen and set up.
I chose two, and would recommend that for most users.
Most other safes use one form of access or the other, so having both is a huge advantage.
This is easy to do, but the blocks are very tightly fit to ensure they stay in place.
When unlocked, the spring-loaded door will automatically swing open.
Im already wondering how I made it this long without one.
Looks like thats one conundrum solved!
