Discrete Rifle & Shotgun Storage
Discover the pros and cons of the two most popular under bed gun safes.
Are you looking for a secure, quick-access solution for a rifle or shotgun? While a wide variety of small bedside safes fit a personal defense handgun, there are only a handful of under bed gun safes. The two best are the Liberty Safe HDV-700X and the AMSEC UBS648.
How do these models compare? That’s what we’re going to cover.
With nearly 20 years of delivering and installing safes, I’ve had a chance to compare quite a few different models. In this post, I’ll share my honest feedback on these two models and installation tips. This post will include:
What is an Under Bed Gun Safe?
An under-bed gun safe is a specialized storage solution that keeps firearms secure and easily accessible while maximizing space efficiency. These low-profile safes allow them to slide discreetly under a bed or other furniture. Constructed with durable materials and often equipped with advanced locking mechanisms such as biometric scanners, keypads, or traditional key locks, they offer robust security against unauthorized access.
Under-bed gun safes are ideal for individuals who prioritize quick access in emergencies. At the same time, these safes ensure firearms are stored safely and out of sight, complying with safety regulations and protecting against theft or accidents.
Under Bed Gun Safe Construction Comparison
Liberty Safe HDV-700X Construction
Coming from a guy who delivers safes for a living, Liberty’s under bed gun safe is an absolute tank. It weighs 163 pounds and is made from 14-gauge steel. Several reinforcements inside the box that add a bunch of weight. And, it includes a mounting plate that helps secure the safe to the floor.
In short, it’s going to be pretty hard for anybody to simply carry this out of your place.
AMSEC UBS648 Construction
AMSEC UBS648 is considerably lighter, weighing just 90 pounds. It can be secured to the floor or mounted upwards, under the bed. Though still a large enough size it would be awkward to carry out of your home, the 73-pound discrepancy makes the AMSEC UBS648 much easier for the thief to pick up and carry.
Under Bed Gun Safe Lock Comparison
Liberty Safe HDV-700X Lock
The Liberty Safe HDV-700X is equipped with a push-button electronic lock that requires a 5-digit code. It can also be accessed with your fingerprint using a biometric scanner, a backup key, and can be accessed via Bluetooth.
A rechargeable 3.7-volt lithium battery powers the lock. It is designed as the sole power source, but is rechargeable from the exterior of the vault with the included USB-C charger. This gives you the benefit of being able to recharge the battery without opening the safe.
AMSEC UBS648 Lock
The AMSEC UBS648 is equipped with AMSEC’s ESL5LP push button electronic lock that requires a 6-digit code. The lock is powered by a 9-volt battery that is accessible from the exterior of the vault.
Under Bed Gun Safe Cost Comparison
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Liberty Safe HDV-700X: $599.99
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AMSEC UBS648: $935.00
Where to Install an Under Bed Gun Safe
An under-bed safe is best installed in a secure and easily accessible location. It should be bolted to the floor or mounted to a sturdy structure for maximum security. Popular installation locations include:
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Beneath the Bed
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In a Closet
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Under an Elevated Couch
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Under a Desk
What Can You Store in an Under Bed Gun Safe?
Liberty Safe HDV-700X Capacity
Liberty’s HDV-700X safe has a tray height of nearly 5 inches (4 & 9/16 inches to be exact). This deep container can hold up to three long guns with optics. It’s also big enough to hold light security valuables like laptops, wallets, phones, keys, camera gear, etc. This is a great storage solution to keep a couple of firearms from children and prevent easy smash-and-grab robberies.
AMSEC UBS648 Lock Capacity
The AMSEC UBS648 safe has a smaller tray with a tray height of just 3.5 inches. It can comfortably hold an AR (without optics) and a shotgun. Fitting three full-size guns in this under bed safe would be a stretch.
Depending on how many guns you’re securing, you may also be able to store light security valuables like laptops, wallets, phones, keys, camera gear, etc. As with the Liberty under bed safe, this is a great storage solution to keep a couple of firearms from children and prevent easy smash-and-grab robberies.
What an Under Bed Safe Isn’t Good For
There are no high-security under bed safes available on the market. These are the best that we’ve seen. If you are storing more than $5,000 in valuables or irreplaceable items, this isn’t the right safe for you. You want to look at something that offers more theft and fire protection.
How to Buy an Under Bed Gun Safe
We have Liberty’s HDV-700X and AMSEC’s UBS648 gun safes in stock! Both safes can be purchased and picked up in our store. You can buy these safes online and have them shipped anywhere in the country.
Can someone install an under bed safe for me? You betcha. That’s what I do for a living. If you would like help having your under bed gun safe delivered and installed, our crew can help you with that in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
Protect what matters most today with one of the most secure under the bed vault on the market.