A fascinating new book from Lindsay McCrum explores one of the most prevalent but lowest-profile groups of gun owners: women. The book shows that 15 million American women from a wide variety of ages, classes, and political perspectives own firearms. While their reasons for gun ownership vary, one sentiment remains consistent throughout the book’s entirety: safety is essential – especially when it comes to children.

As always, the first and most important practice for any gun owner with children in the home is to keep the weapon securely stowed in a gun safe.

Chicks with Guns provides interesting insights into the lives of one of our most under-considered groups of gun owners – women. You can learn more about it here.

A secure yet easily-accessible gun safe is necessary for any gun owner. However, with a wide variety of safes to choose from, it can be hard to know which is right for you. Here are just a few things to consider when selecting your safe:

1. Is portability a priority? GunVault safes provide premium portability, making them useful both at home and on the go. At just 86 cubed inches, the Nanovault 100 is the most compact, travel-friendly gun safe. The Nanovault can fit easily and discreetly in a briefcase, bag, or beneath a vehicle seat.
2. How much storage space will you need? If you need to store more than just your firearm, the Multi or Multi Deluxe model may be the right fit for you. Checking in at 475 cubic inches, the Multi allows you to store a variety of valuables, including important documents, watches, jewelry, and more!
3. How important is ease of access? GunVault safes represent the cutting edge in accessibility. Our patented No-Eyes technology allows you to quickly find and use the combination keypad even in the dark.

Guns are present in more than one-third of U.S. households, and yet many children aren’t sure of what to do if they find one. In our movie and video game culture, many aren’t even aware of the immense – and potentially deadly – power that a firearm holds.

As a gun owner, it’s important to keep your gun safely secured in a safe, such as the Microvault. This will ensure that young children will never come into contact with your firearm without your direct supervision.

However, your child may still encounter an unsecured weapon at a friend’s house: failure to understand gun safety in this situation can be fatal. Teaching kids gun safety is really fairly simple – thousands of accidents per year could be prevented by simply conveying these four simple steps:

If you encounter a gun:

1. Stop.
2. Don’t touch.
3. Remove yourself from the area.
4. Tell an adult.

After teaching a child the basics of gun safety, it’s appropriate to role play or ask questions to ensure that they understand the simple process they should follow. Friends may not be as sensitive to gun safety as they are. It will be important for them to firmly refuse to approach a weapon without a trained and certified adult in the room.

But most importantly, take the first step toward keeping children safe in your home by securing your own firearms in a gun safe.

Your Fingerprint

Fingerprints’ primary function exceeds mere identification: fingerprints help us to grip things! These complex patterns of ridges and valleys provide the traction we need to pick up everything from a pencil to a slab of cement. Interestingly, the uniqueness of each individual’s fingerprint is more coincidental than genetic – they form mostly based on happenstance. Our movements in the womb are actually the primary factor determining the shape and structure of our fingerprints. This haphazard formation makes it so that no two fingerprints are alike.

Fingerprint Recognition

Biometric technology uses a scanner to detect and analyze your fingerprint. There are two kinds of scanners: optical and capacitance.

• An optical scanner uses hundreds of light-detecting diodes to take a picture of your finger, using a technology not far distant from that which you find in your digital camera.
• A capacitance scanner uses tiny, electrical sensors and your finger’s natural electrical charge to receive and store energy. The distance from these scanners affects the scanners’ ability to store a charge. So if your skin is farther away from the sensor, the sensor will store less charge. The ridges of your finger will be closer to the sensors than the valleys, and this contrast makes it possible for the sensor array to create an accurate picture of your fingerprint and compare it against the pattern of the lock’s administrator’s fingerprint.

It’s thanks to this technology that we’re able to more safely and conveniently store valuables and firearms. To make the most of your fingerprints, contact your biometric gun safe experts.

In case you haven’t heard, GunsAmerica recently gave praise for two of GunVaults products:

1. The AR-MagVault which is for AR-15 pattern rifles and
2. The BreechVault, for semi-auto and pump shotguns.

The online article states, “GunVault, who you probably know from their biometric handgun safes, has recently introduced two products that take the place of those pesky cable locks for not a lot of money. If you aren’t locking your gun in a safe and you feel you need to provide a foolproof measure to keep your gun safe from firing, one of these might be for you. Neither can be eliminated with a $5 pair of bolt cutters from Wal-Mart, and one is even on sale for a few days more for $13.95.”

Read the complete article here: GunsAmerica.  Thank you GunsAmerica for this lovely article!

We thought we’d try something different this month and ask our valuable customers to vote for which Gun Vault product is there very favorite! 

We have so many to choose from including:

• MicroVault
• MicroVault Biometric
• Mini & Mini Deluxe
• Nano Vault 100/200
• Nano Vault 300

So, which gun safe is your favorite?  We love hearing from our customers, so feel free to post a comment below!  Since we like all our products equally the same (naturally) we thought this t-shirt would suit us well.

Here at GunVault we love getting good reviews from well—just about anyone!  So, you can imagine how pleased we were to find this great review regarding our GunVault Firearm Safe at Offroaders.com.  Offroaders.com is a useful tool for anyone that is passionate about 4 wheeling, Jeep obstacle course racing and the like.  This website provides easy access to a vast amount of information regarding ‘How to Choose an ATV Winch’ or tips on how to find the best offroading equipment on the market.

Since so many offroaders spend a lot of their vehicles often times they need protection such as a GunVault Firearm Safe.  Here’s what Offroaders.com had to say about our product:

GunVault Firearm Safe (by Offroaders.com)
Most vehicles offer little in the way of secure locations within to store valuables and personal possessions without going to the aftermarket. When you take a look at the 4×4 vehicles found on the trail such as the highly modified 4×4s and vehicles with softops, secure storage spots can be a challenge. The aftermarket has offered great storage options for valuables for years now but none have seriously addressed storage of firearms like GunVault has. Many times the reality is when you travel offroad into remote areas, especially those where dangerous wildlife can be concern, security of your person can be as much of a priority as your property. Returning to civilization also means you want to have that firearm securely stored but not inaccessible because you just never know. You got that carry permit for a reason.

GunVault has taken firearm security to a new level by integrating a patented No-Eyes Keypad and Bio pad to provide lightning-quick access, even in the dark. Their GunVault Mini is the most compact of their quick access models and is ideal for mounting on your vehicle using the pre-drilled mounting holes in the 16 gauge steel case. Beyond the Mini they also have larger models that incorporate the same No-Eyes Keypad and Bio pad or the HomeVault when you want space for additional valuables. Take a look at the key features GunVault offers:

• Outside is constructed of 16-gauge steel.
• Soft foam on the inside protects valuables.
• High-Strength lock mechanism performs reliably, time after time.
• Precise fittings are virtually impossible to pry open with hand tools.
• Built-in computer blocks access after repeated invalid keypad entries.
• Tamper indicator alerts you to invalid entry attempts.
• Motion detector with audio alarm helps guard against direct tampering
• (Mini Deluxe model)
• Audio low battery warning helps guard against unexpected power loss
• (Mini Deluxe model)
• Battery power provides maximum security and easy portability.
• Optional high-strength security cable secures GunVault in home, car, RV, office or motel.
• Mounts almost anywhere, in any direction.
• “Learn buttons” make it easy to program over 12 million user-selectable access codes.
• Interior courtesy light makes for more convenient access (Mini Deluxe model)
• Power connection jack for external AC or DC power supply (Mini Deluxe model)
• Conveniently located keypad is easy to use.
• Unique No-Eyes Keypad allows for quick access.
• Audio feedback confirms each correct keypad entry.
• Audio disable option adds the security of operating in silent mode.

Check out this awesome website at www.offroaders.com

On January 20^th, Outdoor Channel honored Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures with the ‘Best Big Game’ Golden Moose Award at a reception held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.  The award was given as part of the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show).

Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures is a popular television show that airs three times a week on the well-liked Outdoor Channel.  The Golden Moose Awards is the most popular and longstanding outdoor television awards event in America and this year over 23 awards were given which were determined by online voters.

Congratulations to Jim’s Shocking Hunting Adventures from all of us here at Gun Vault!

If you have a gun safe or are in the market to buy one, you’ll want to optimize it with accessories and gadgets that can save space and protect your valuables from water damage.   We’ve put a list together of the most popular ones:

SECURITY CABLE—a security cable allows you to secure your safe in virtually any location. Simply place one end of the security cable in the slot at the side of the safe when the unit is open and loop the cable around any secure item (bed frame, desk leg, pipe, etc). Features include a six-foot-long cable which is made of high-strength steel and is perfect for homes, RVs, automobiles, office or motels.

GUN RACK—this accessory is the perfect space saver as it allows you to store your guns on the back door of a large safe and can be custom made to fit pistols, hand guns, or shot guns.

DEHUMINIDFYER– whenever you have an installed box, like a safe, the air inside doesn’t circulate. When the air becomes stagnate it settles and the moisture can settle on the contents inside and cause damage to paperwork, firearms, etc.  Built up moisture can cause rust, mold and mildew.  So, this is why a dehumidifying rod is an essential gun safe accessory.  It works by heating up and creating a slight circulation of air in the safe.  The circulation keeps the moisture in the air from settling and causing water damage.

GunVault gun safes are truly premium security products that set the standard for the rest of the industry. Our patented No-Eyes® Keypad and Bio pad provide lightning-quick access, even in the dark.  GunVault provides a wide range of gun safes including wall safes, pistol safes, fireproof safes, and car safes. Choose the Mini, Multi, or BioVault when you need quick-access storage for your handgun – or when you want space for additional valuables.

Here at GunVault, we were very excited when we found that our Nano Vault was featured in two of Smith & Wesson’s advertisements entitled, ‘Is Your Home Protected?’

Specifically, the advertisement features our Nano Vault 200 as part of their new Home Defense Kit which contains:

• a SD9 or SD40 Self Defense Pistol
• a Smith & Wesson Micro90 Compact Pistol Light
• and GunVault’s Nano200 Lockable Gun safe

Our Nano Vault is a compact, secure and affordable handgun storage safe solution. Available in two sizes the NanoVault is perfect for home, travel or concealed-weapon permit holders. The NanoVault meets TSA airline firearm guidelines and fits discreetly in a bag, briefcase, desk or under a vehicle seat.

The NanoVault features an easy-to-operate key lock system, 21-gauge steel construction and 1.25-inch thick memory foam interior. Each unit comes standard with a 1,500-pound test security cable. When the cable is wrapped around any fixed object and slid over the lock receiver inside the security box, both the NanoVault and any valuables will be securely attached.

Thank you to Smith & Wesson for the shout out and check out the advertisements to the right!