HOMAK HS10036683 Electronic Access Pistol Box, 10 X 3.5 X 7.5 Inch

by Homak

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Whether you're a law-enforcement professional, an avid gun collector, a parent of a young child, or all of the above, the Homak HS10036683 Small Pistol Box is a smart, safe choice that protects your gun and your family. Built tough, with an electronic locking system, the HS10036683 gives you true peace of mind.

The Homak Small Pistol Box can be mounted inside a closet or a drawer.

HS10036683 Small Pistol Box At a Glance: Prevents unauthorized access to your handgun Patented design resists prying Electronic key pad Made of heavy-duty powder-coated steel Includes rubber mat to protect gun One-year warranty

Steel Construction and Coded Entry for Optimum Protection
Boasting Homak's patented design that offers optimum durability and security, the HS10036683 features heavy-duty powdered steel construction that resists wear and tear. This tough pistol box will prevent unauthorized access to your valuables, yet is easily accessible via a keyless quick-access code. Simply type in your personalized digits and the box will open.

Protects Young Children
The HS10036683 is ideal for homes with young children. It allows adults quick and easy access to a handgun, yet it resists any attempts by curious children to open it. In fact, the unit will go into a timed lockout mode if the password is entered incorrectly too many times in a row.

Theft-Proof, Patented Design
To help prevent thieves from prying open the unit, the HS10036683's door has rounded corners and it closes flush. Also, its small size allows for multiple mounting options, and the included rubber mat fits the interior to help prevent scuffs and scratches on the gun.

And because the HS10036683 is battery powered, with battery terminals conveniently located on the front, you won't have to worry about a power outage cutting off access to your handgun.

Dimensions and Warranty Information
The HS10036683 measures 10.0 x 3.5 x 7.5 inches (WxHxD), weighs 10 pounds, and is backed by a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

What's in the Box
HS10036683 Small Pistol Box and rubber mat.

From the Manufacturer

The high-security quick access pistol box is manufactured using the highest grade of raw materials available. Constructed of top quality steel, the unique design of the unit prevents unauthorized access and protects valuables. The quick access key pad is able to be programmed with a personal code securing possessions from everyone but the authorized user. Mountable. Available sizes include small, medium and large.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000MNN8DG
• Item model number: HS10036683
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,171 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #29 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Gun Safes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

94 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars safe reliable mid security option, May 12, 2008

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jneith - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HOMAK HS10036683 Electronic Access Pistol Box, 10 X 3.5 X 7.5 Inch (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am an experienced gun owner with the legal right to carry concealed. So I was very concerned with the earlier review that indicated you could "pry it open easily with a screwdriver" and "not TSA or DOJ rated". I contacted HOMAK directly and received an email and a phone call from their vice president, who stated that the safe is a recent purchase for Homak from another maker. The previous maker had the safe DOJ and TSA and UL certified . Homak has submitted the paperwork for the same certifications but have not received their formal certs yet. I went ahead and ordered the safe and tested it myself. It is of a very sturdy construction that COULD be pried open with a VERY HEAVY DUTY screwdriver or a large prybar, but it would take some serious leverage and a great deal of time to do so. Bottom line is this safe is very secure for it's intended purpose, which is to prevent access by children and curious adults, as well as petty thieves with very little time to work on it. Yes it could be broken into by a determined thief with large tools and some time, but that would certainly attract attention. I am confident that you will not find a better safe around for the money, and I've been looking for close to a year. I highly recommend this product, and have done so, and so far, two of my friends have purchased a total of 8 of these to place in their vehicles and homes for their off-duty weapons. If law enforcement professionals feel it's good enough for them with the responsibilities they have surrounding the ownership of their guns, you should too.

49 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for anyone looking to keep guns away from small kids., September 4, 2008

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Jason9x19 "Jason9x19" (Kansas City, KS) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HOMAK HS10036683 Electronic Access Pistol Box, 10 X 3.5 X 7.5 Inch (Tools & Home Improvement)

Tommyboy's review is way too harsh.

Let's start with purpose. This safe is well-built and will keep most small children from finding harm. It's a great compromise for guys like me who want to leave a ready handgun accessible to a wife at home, but don't want their kids stumbling across it. If a curious child were to find the safe, guessing is nearly impossible, as it will go into a timed "lockout" mode if the password is entered wrong too many times in a row. The safe is made out of a respectable weight of steel and feels very solid, as far as steel safes go. If you have small kids at home, it's absolutely ideal.

Now, if you are the parent of a teenager who listens to a lot of goth and emo bands and spends a lot of time sitting around pulling the wings off of flies, stopping only to burn his or her arms with lit cigarettes, be mindful that any determined adolescent or adult could probably make short work of this safe with a pry bar or Dremel tool. The thing is steel. It's very well made for steel...and I dare say about as good as it gets for this type of lock box. But it's still "just" steel. So get your kid some Jesus, or find a better safe.

In short, consider your audience before you buy.

As far as features go, the locking mechanism feels solid to me. The door has rounded corners and is flush with the body of the safe, so there's little chance that anyone could pull it open (without some sort of lever) to defeat the lock. The battery terminals on the front of the unit are a nice way to circumvent a dead battery, also. It has a programmable password, which is nice. Finally, this unit includes some of that rubbery mat material. Know the stuff you put in your kitchen sink to keep your mats from slipping? Yea that stuff. So even though it is a steel box with limited space for padding, the included rubber mat is more than sufficient to keep your gun's finish from getting scuffed or scratched if this box is stationary.

The only thing I would maybe change on this safe would be to add a backlight to the keypad. This just in: it's hard to see in the dark. And instead of simply numbering the pad 1-2-3-4-5, they labeled it H-O-M-A-K, making it more difficult to mentally recall and "touch out" the key assignments. It can obviously be done, but if a person's life is in danger, this creates an unwelcome challenge. Poor brand placement there.

All in all, this is a great steel safe. And if you sport sufficient gray matter to recognize steel's inherent limitations prior to purchase, you will not be disappointed.

46 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this safe!, December 30, 2008

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R. Haeberle "Tech guy" (Plymouth MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HOMAK HS10036683 Electronic Access Pistol Box, 10 X 3.5 X 7.5 Inch (Tools & Home Improvement)

Don't buy this safe!!! There are two major design flaws.
1. The first is the lack of a mechanical key backup to unlock the safe if the electronics fail. Remember, any electronic device will fail eventually. If the electronics fail you have no way to open the safe but to cut it open.
2. The second flaw is exposed wiring and battery pack on the inside. I placed a metal object in the safe and it fell against the battery terminals shorting it out. This erased the electronic combination that was programmed into the safe and it could not be opened. I had to pick up the cabinet the unit was bolted to and tilt it over to get the object to slide away from the terminals. Once the metal object slid away from the battery terminals I had to hold a 9 V battery to the external connections and re-enter the default combination. Luckily I was able to determine what had happened and did not have to destroy the cabinet it was bolted to or cut open the safe and risk damaging the contents.

Spend the extra money and buy a safe with a better design and a back up key entry in case the batteries or electronics fail.