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Fast Box 36D Review
There are numerous different styles of safes out there to protect your firearms. They come in sizes from pretty small to extremely large. I was in need of a vehicle style safe, since the State in which I reside passed laws on vehicle storage, as well as limiting where you can carry a firearm. I wanted something large enough to hold a “large” style pistol, as well as my carry gun. SecureIt Gun Storage had exactly what I was looking for in their Fast Box 36D safe.
SecureIt makes a bunch of different safes that will work nicely in a vehicle. However, SecureIt only makes one safe smaller than the Fast Box 36D. All of their other safes are larger in physical size. The 36D is not small like a single handgun safe would be. The exterior size is 6.5 inches tall x 35.75 inches wide x 13 inches deep, or 14.25 inches if you measure it with the handle. You can see where the model number comes from now, it’s approximately 36 inches wide. The “D” in the model stands for “Drawer”, so this version has a drawer that slides out as opposed to just a door that opens.
When you start looking at safes like the Fast Box 36D, you look at its features. The features of the 36D are what make it stand out. It has all the features anyone would want. It is made from 16 gauge steel, and has a metal 3 point locking mechanism. Most of us know that safes are designed to mitigate entry risk. The better the construction, lock types, etc., the longer it takes for someone to breach the package and get into it. Besides the manual lock, you have to turn it to lock and unlock the drawer, the 36D also has biometrics, a number keypad, and a key backup. Here is what SecureIt says about the Fast Box: “High-Stress Fast-Access (HSFA) locking system, engineered for lightning-fast, reliable access in high-pressure situations. The customizable 4-digit push-button keypad, backlit for low-light visibility, is paired with a capacitive fingerprint scanner for seamless entry and a manual key override for redundancy. With no third-party backdoors, your gear remains fully secure.”
Large number buttons make entry into the SecureIt Fast Box 36D super easy. Button entry is by far my favorite way to unlock the 36D. It has 4 large buttons, numbered 1-4. These buttons are backlit the first time you push one of them. There is an option to turn off the backlight, if you so choose. The code to unlock the 36D is user programmable. You can choose anywhere between a 3 digit code and a 12 digit code. Once the code is entered, you will hear a beep for about 5 seconds. During the beep is when you can turn the locking knob and unlock the safe. Once the beep stops, it resets the keypad locking feature. This particular beep can not be turned off. If you enter the wrong code 5 times, the safe beeps every second, for 60 seconds. Once it stops beeping, you can try again. It is not a loud beep, but it is annoying. All of this is powered by an internal 9 volt battery.
The next way to open the SecureIt 36D is using biometrics. Right below the keypad, on the same panel, is a small fingerprint scanner. The scanner works pretty good. But I don’t rely on biometric scanners, as they are not full proof. They do however offer a convenient way to open things, if you are not in a life or death situation. With the 36D, since it has a drawer, remember to program your fingerprints with that in mind. If it’s mounted on a floor, or something similar, using your finger straight on the scanner probably won’t work. Try programming your print with your finger sideways, or even upside down. The scanner feature can be completely turned off. So if you don’t want to mess with it at all, just turn it off. The same 60 second lockout feature also applies to the fingerprint scanner. If you mess up 5 times, you will have to wait 60 seconds until you can try again.
Every safe needs some kind of mounting system, otherwise criminals would just pick it up and take it with them. The Fast Box 36D has a ton of pre-drilled holes for mounting. These are drilled for ¼ inch bolts. Remember, it is about how long it takes to enter the safe, or actually take it. Bolting it down makes physically taking the box way harder. To get to most of these mounting holes, you must first remove the drawer. Because of the physical size of the safe, some of the mounting screws can be difficult to install. Which also makes them harder to take out. I bolted it down and ran a cable through some of the mounting holes. Why not add just a little bit more security to it? To go along with mounting, SecureIt also has an option to plug the electronic keypad and biometric reader into a USB-C connection for power. Something maybe worth thinking about when mounting the Fast Box 36D somewhere.
Having a drawer on the Fast Box 36D is a nice option over just a flip open door. This drawer allows you to easily slide out whatever is inside. And yes, the drawer slides super easy in and out. SecureIt includes a couple of straps and a padded insert for the drawer. This allows you to lay your valuables on something soft, not just metal. Then the adjustable straps hold whatever it is, in place. The size of the drawer is slightly smaller than the external dimensions of the safe, as one would expect. The drawer size is 4 inches high by 33.25 inches wide by 10 inches deep. You lose a ¼ inch in height using the pad. But you will want the pad.
The SecureIt Fast Box 36D fit my needs perfectly. It has the features most people would want. Entry into the 36D is super easy with the keypad. However, I would like a few more number options. Maybe 1 to 6, so six actual buttons. I don’t use the biometric reader because it is small and a little awkward to get to when the safe is mounted on a floor. But it is there if you want it. The depth of the drawer was just a teeny bit to narrow. When I tried to mount a large style AR pistol in the drawer, with a loaded 30 round magazine inserted into it, it would not fit.This pistol also has a 1X primary Arms prism mounted on it. So with the height of the optic and the magazine, it was just too much. So I just took the magazine out and sat it next to the pistol. In my use-case, this is not an immediate response safe, so not having the magazine inserted is not a make or break deal for me. There is also enough space inside the Fast Box 36D to set my carry pistol alongside the AR pistol. So if I have to go into one of those non permissive environments, I can lock up my carry gun too. In the end, I had some extra safe style carpet from another project. I laid a piece of this carpet over the safe. It hides it from view nicely. If someone happens to see it, it just looks similar to a subwoofer box that all the kids have these days. If someone happens to ask, that is what I would tell them, because it can “hit” pretty hard.
If you are in the market for a fast opening safe, with all the features, the SecureIt Fast Box 36D might work for you. This drawer safe had all the features I was looking for: Size, Ease of opening, USB power, and plenty of mounting options. So if you are looking for something larger than the normal handgun safe, check out the SecureIt Fast Box Series.
Firearms Insider Reviews - Key Points
Claim to Fame:
Compact, secure, vehicle ready safe
Target Market:
Those wanting safe storage in a vehicle or home
Features, Benefits, and Specifications of this product:
Weight: 49 lbs
External Dimensions: H 6.5″ x W 35.75″ x D 13″ (or 14.25″ with the handle)
Internal Dimensions: H 4″ x W 33.25″ x D 10″
Rapid Access
Advanced Keypad Design
Keyed backup
Optional USB-C power
Pre-drilled mounting holes
Foam insert
Interior mounting straps
3 point locking system
Construction: 16 gauge steel
Fits up to 33” length rifle or pistol
What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?
What others are saying?:
5 out 5 stars at SecureIt Gun Storage
Mike C.
I love my Fast Box so far. The reason I opted for the 36D is because I wanted something that would fit between the legs of my bed and anything longer would not have fit. The first one I ordered had a broken rail when I went to pull the drawer out but I reached out to customer support and they sent out a new one super quick! Really great customer service! My only "complaint" is that I think it is a little overpriced but it is good to know that they stand behind their product and their customer service is top notch so that makes it worth it to me. It does fit my AR, a couple boxes of ammo and a small handgun. I had to take the optic off of my AR to make it fit but I think it would fit better if I had a smaller mag on it.
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Price point:
MSRP = $409.00
Retail = $339.00
I need it now! Availability:
SecureIt Gun Storage or your local dealer
Our Rating:
Pros:
Size
Pre-Drilled mounting holes
USB power
Biometric use
Large Keypad
Padded insert and straps
Cons:
Fingerprint reader is small
Drawer width could be wider to fit loaded rifle
Score: 8.00 Great
Favorite Link: Primary Arms GLx 1x prism review
