Gunvault GVB1000 Mini Vault Biometric Gun Safe

by GunVault

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Gunvault pistol safes are truly premium products that set the standard for the rest of the industry. Our patented No-Eyes Keypad and Biometeric pad provide lighting-quick access, even in the dark. Choose the Micro, Mini, Multi or Bio Vault when you need quick access storage for your handgun. We know that security and reliability are prevaling priorities when you need our products, and that's why gunVault pistol safes have the features you want: Improved high strength lock mechanism. Precise fittings virtually impossible to pry open with hand tools. Over 12 million user selectable access codes available. Audio feedback instantly confirms correct keypad entries. Audio disable feature allows "stealth" mode operation. Battery power for maximum security and easy portability. Tamper indicator notes invalid entry attempts. Built in computer blocks access after repeated invalid keypad entries. GunVault Biometric Technology: GunVault Bio uses biometrics, specifically fingerprint recognition, to access the safe contents. A high-performance algorithm is used to achieve speedy identification of enrolled fingerprints; and at the same time has a very low False Reject rate (FRR) for a given False Accept Rate (FAR). This self-learning algorithm of the GunVault Bio adds new minutiae to the fingerprint templates each time a user touches the finger print sensor, which decreases the likelihood of FRR, updates slight changes that might occur over time to an enrolled fingerprint, as well as to help distinguish variations. System can handle a maximum of thirty fingerprint templates between the enrolled fingerprint.

Product Description

Outside of the safe is constructed of 16-gauge steel, while soft foam on the inside protects valuables. Tamper-proof, spring-loaded door. Also features audio and blinking LED low battery warning, interior courtesy light and power connection jack for external AC or DC power supply (adapter included), and mounting gear. Battery power supply lasts 1 year under normal conditions.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 8.5 x 5.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001ABLN4A
• Item model number: GVB1000
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,224 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #24 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Gun Safes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Door breaks after less than a year, July 6, 2009

By 

Christopher A. Hernandez (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Gunvault GVB1000 Mini Vault Biometric Gun Safe (Tools & Home Improvement)

I received this product from my wife for Christmas this past year. It worked perfect until recently. I scan my fingerprint and I can hear the mechanism pop to allow me access, but the door will not pop open anymore. I checked with the manufacturer's website and it has under FAQ this very problem. They tell me to hit the safe with the palm of my hand and if that doesn't work to use a screwdriver now to pry open the door at the top. The safe opens everytime now once I use the screwdriver after the biometric print authorizes it. I do not find this helpful and after doing a google search on this product I have come to find out this is a normal problem others have had. I am stuck now using the screwdriver to open my safe after the biometric fingerprint scans.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best one yet!, June 14, 2009

By 

ppmd "Professional" (Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gunvault GVB1000 Mini Vault Biometric Gun Safe (Tools & Home Improvement)

Having owned the GV1000 (Minivault) and the GV2000 (Multivault), the biometric one is by far my favorite. Having run through the unlikely scenario of IF I needed rapid access in the middle of the night, I probably would either fumble the combination or forget the numbers. The biometric feature solves the problem.

Other nice features:

This thing just works! Fingerprints were easily programmed and one can program many fingers to access the box. Unauthorized fingers simply don't work! The access is reliable and easy for the authorized person(s).

It takes a single 9-volt battery (unlike the Minivault and Multvault which take 8 AAs - a slight hassle when battery changes are needed).

It's quiet. Even the confirmatory beeps are quiet for discreet access.

It holds just enough. A Springfield XDm with a weapon-mounted light and two spare magazines easily fit into the case.

It comes with an AC adapter. You can use the battery as backup or use it primarily. You won't have to go out to search for an adapter should you want one.

It's lit inside. A small blue light illuminates the contents so you can easily gain access.

For those who need rapid and assured access with security in mind, this is probably the best solution available.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Get a Barska Mini Biometric instead, May 27, 2011

By 

Frank D - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Gunvault GVB1000 Mini Vault Biometric Gun Safe (Tools & Home Improvement)

Both my wife and I wanted a quick-acting safe by the bed so I purchased the Gunvault GVB1000 Biometric safe ($235) and the Barska Mini Biometric safe ($172) and was able to compare the two. The reviews I read for the Gunvault varied so much that I didn't know what to believe. My own experience is... please do not trust your life to the Gunvault bio. If you ever needed it, first it would sound to the intruder that you are programming a microwave oven the thing is so loud and beeps so much, secondly even scanning my own fingerprint 10 ways into the scanner it would only recognize me 60% of the (first) time, then more beeps to try and get back into the vault and, the latch would release but the door would not open (it gets 'stuck') half the time. The instructions for the Gunvault Bio in the 'troubleshooting' section actually say you either have to hit the top hard or keep a flat bladed screwdriver to pry the door open with. In contrast, the Barska Mini bio works every time, the first time, and all the time. It's not as loud in use but also is a little more flimsy than the Gunvault. I returned the Gunvault and thanks to Amazon got my money back and ordered another Barska Mini Bio for my wife. It's a big decision balancing child safety vs accessibility. I hope this helps.