Top Fire Proof Gun Safe Options

Wall Fire Proof Gun Safe Options

Gardall and AMSEC are the two main companies that manufacture fireproof wall gun safes. Each company makes two different models. I review all four fireproof wall gun safes here.

All of the models have a Class 350 1 hour fire rating from Underwriters Laboratories. This means that the exterior of the safe was subjected to 1,700° F temperature, and the interior maintained a 350° F temperature or less for 1 hour.

As noted in the review, this is amazing considering that most full size gun safes cannot do this. What is even more amazing is that you get this protection for typically less than $500. These safes are fairly large, so make sure you look at the dimensions before buying.

Handgun Fire Proof Gun safe Options

Fireproof handgun safes are not easy to find. In fact, I do not know of any fire proof models that are specifically marketed for handgun use. The lack of options does make some sense, as most handgun owners buy a pistol safe because it affords quick access during a home invasion.

However, you do have some choices depending upon your individual situation. There are literally countless options if you purchase a standard “cube” shaped safe. First Alert makes some good entry level options. Mesa and Protex makes some excellent higher level fireproof cube safes.

If you are looking for a smaller more traditional handgun safe look, then check out the following:

1. Protex LC30D
2. Protex LC30J
3. Protex LC35D
4. Hollon HS-320
5. Hollon HS370

All of these models are very similar in size to your standard handgun safe, except they come with excellent fire ratings. They use electronic and manual locks, so entry times should be similar to traditional handgun safes with the same type of locks.

Full Size Fire Proof Gun Safe Options

As discussed fully in my gun safe buying guide, fire ratings on full size gun safes is a bit tricky. Most manufacturers do the rating in-house. This means that no independent person actually is checking their rating.

With some companies, I am ok with this. They have been around a long time and have an excellent reputation. Also, there tends to be enough pictures and videos floating around the internet to give you a comfort level that the safe will perform as expected. Other companies are harder to trust.

Regardless, if you can get a third party to verify the findings, then all the better.

Below are the gun safe series reviewed so far on this site. To read more information about any given safe series, please click on the appropriate link: