Top 8 Best Gun Safes Under $100 in 2023

Safety is one of the most important things when it comes to firearms. You should always have a gun safe in order to keep your weapons out of the wrong hands. However, not all safes are created equal, and some cheaper models may not offer enough protection for your guns. This article will help you find the 5 safest gun safes under $100 that are backed by good companies and provide decent protection for your firearms!

One of the biggest problems in the gun safe industry for this price point, is really quality and reliability. You will find many, many brands on large retail websites that look awesome for a great price. However many of them cut corners, and don’t have a true brand that they need to protect. The last thing you want, is a gun safe that fails, and you have no one to go to for help because they went out of business due to quality, and customer service concerns.

That said, below are all safes made by reputable companies that are well known in the industry! Keep reading until the end to read through my thoughts on what to keep an eye out for when shopping for a gun safe in this price range.

Our Favorites	The Product	Rating
Quickest Access	Stopbox Handgun Retention Device	4 / 5
Most Reliable	Liberty Safe HD-90	4.5 / 5
Best for Travel	Snapsafe TrekLite	4 / 5
Best Drawer Safe	Stack-On PDS-1800-E	4 / 5
Best Value	Snapsafe Lockbox XXL	4.5 / 5

1. Stopbox Handgun Retention Device

The Stopbox is a delightfully effective weapon lock box. It has been designed to offer the best quickest access to your firearm possible, and basic protection against unauthorized access and theft.

I have had the chance to spend quite a bit of time with this little safe, and it is an extremely unique quick access box. It is made of ABS plastic through and through, but is lightweight, extremely usable, and works exactly as advertised.

Now, you may be thinking, “plastic”? Yes, it is, but it isn’t really meant to be a standard safe like you normally would think of. Think of it more as a more concealed, and protective holster.

It isn’t meant to be left alone, it’s meant to be that in between safe when you are on the go, or at night when you are next to it, but may need it extremely quickly.

I wouldn’t recommend leaving this alone while you are on vacation, or sitting on the seat in your car. However I would recommend it if you want something that is quick to access, relatively inexpensive, and you are able to put your firearms somewhere else when you can’t be around.

If you want to learn more about this, and how you might be able to use it, read this full review here.

2. Barska AX12432 Quick Access Pistol Safe

Quick-access storage solution for your safe, generous space, fits most small handguns or important paperwork. It’s perfect for you if you’re struggling to find a way to store your handgun while still being able to access it in the time of need – just give this gun cabinet design a go!

The firearm can be removed and fired within seconds using a 4 digit keypad on the top of the safe. It also has a backup key locking mechanism, and can easily be mounted to a desk, nightstand, or floor with ease.

Now, if you do any hunting for safes, you probably have noticed that so many safes out there look like this one, and what makes this one different, and recommended? Well, it is the best version of this safe for under $100 that is made by a reputable company. You will find plenty of this style that aren’t made by a reputable company.

3. SentrySafe X105 Security Safe with Digital Keypad

Don’t let just anyone be the one to enter your safe combination – not when you can create it yourself! SentrySafe X105 has a large capacity of 0.98 cubic feet, which is enough for jewelry and other valuables, as well as laptop/tablets (depending on the thickness), making it perfect for any home, office or dorm room.

With two live-locking bolts to protect against theft or burglary and steel construction to resist prying tools, your valuables will be secure in this SentrySafe until you’re ready to take them out again!

This is one of the more traditional style home safe products out there, and is something most people will be used to seeing in home, hotels, and more. It also does come in a variety of sizes, which also vary in price as well.

4. Liberty Safe HD-90 Key Safe

A portable gun safe with a cable lock and durable steel body? The HD-90 Key Vault was made for you.

Your life on the road is complicated enough without your guns coming into play, so we figured you should be able to travel knowing that nothing else in your bag will ever hurt anyone.

It’s funny, no matter what price point of gun safe you are looking for, you just can’t get away from Liberty Safe! This company offers something for everyone, and in this case it is an inexpensive key based little safe.

Now, it is about as basic as it gets though! With only a key lock, and no other mode of opening the safe, it isn’t going to be the quickest access safe out there, nor the most secure, however it does offer a great safe made by an awesome company.

If you aren’t looking for something fancy, this might be your best option!

5. Stack-On PDS-1800-E Personal Drawer Safe

When you’re crawling in the dark towards a desk drawer for your loaded gun, you need to know it’s there. And when you want quick access without having to fumble with a key or combination, an electronic do the trick. Luckily Stack-On offers two types of locks (electronic and key backup) so that now either can provide peace of mind and protection combined!

But don’t stop at just protecting your guns: this safe has other uses! You could put away personal items like jewelry or important documents if they are small enough–your large TV remote doesn’t count!–and keep them hidden and as close by as possible. 

Easy to mount with pre-drilled mounting holes on all four panels and hardware included, installation is no sweat into your drawer or nightstand.

This is one of the few safes on this list that is really meant to sit inside of a drawer, and easily be able to be opened. Outside of having a top opening door, there isn’t a ton special about it. Basic protection at its best.

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6. SnapSafe Key Lock Box XXL

Take your personal security seriously with this sturdy steel key lock box. The 16 gauge steel housing is durable and pry resistant to protect your belongings from unauthorized people trying to get into it.

It contains a foam interior insulation, has an easy-to-operate steel keylock mechanism and includes two keys that are keyed alike (2 pack option includes four keys).

Rest assured knowing the cable doesn’t need any work on a truck or any other place like that since you can just securely lock everything up in here.

If you’re looking for airline approved firearms storage, the California Department of Justice approves use of this product for storing guns.

However, keep in mind, this is a lightweight lockbox, and is not going to be nearly as strong as some others on this list. On the other hand, it is one of the cheapest, and lowest barrier to entry if you are shopping for a safe.

7. Gunvault MV500

The Gunvault MV500-STD is a customizable safe that will keep your firearms guarded and secure. With more than 12 million user selectable access codes, the chances of someone finding or guessing your access code are slim to say the least! Made with 20 gauge steel, this powerful device weighs less than 4 lbs for easier transport.

It includes foam lining inside to protect any other valuables you may have. The only downside? Batteries are never included – yeah, we’re still not over it either.

GunVault has been around for quite some time, and specializes in these types of safes, being quick access electronic (sometimes biometric) safes. They really have gotten it right as well, and I really like that they can be opened with out looking at them, by using their hand shaped buttons.

If you really want a quick access, electronic keypad safe, I really do like this one.

8. SnapSafe Treklite Gun Safe Lock Box with TSA Combination Lock

The SnapSafe Treklite Gun Safe Lock Box with TSA Combination Lock is a lightweight and portable gun safe that easily fits in your suitcase, drawer, or under your car seat to provide secure storage for handguns and other valuables.

It has an impact-resistant polycarbonate construction for exceptional toughness.

This watchful eye sticks close by your side when you are not at home and does not require any setup so it can be ready the moment you need it.

Something to keep in mind with these little safes, is that they really aren’t intended for use to leave them alone for long periods of time. You probably should up your budget a bit if that is what you are looking for. However if you are looking to travel, or store your firearm out of site for short periods of time, this safe does an awesome job.

Features to keep an eye on with gun safes under $100

At this price point, you really can’t be too crazy picky with the features . However, there are a few things to keep in mind that might come up.

Gun Safe Lock

This is going to be the biggest drawback to these cheaper, inexpensive gun safes. As the most expensive component, corners have to be cut to make sure that the price can be kept low. Because of this, I tend to recommend keeping an eye on more basic locking mechanisms like keys, electronic keypads, and roll dials. However you will see biometric locks, you should only use those as a convenience and not count on them in situations where you have to gain access.

Steel Thickness

At under $100 you aren’t going to get the best steel gauge! You can expect 14, or even 20 gauge steel. This means you likely will want to only use these safes as a short -term, temporary solution for storing your guns.

If you want something with thicker steel than this, you are going to need to up your budget to something like $300 or $500.

Fire Rating

Yep, don’t expect a fire rating at all. Unfortunately this functionality is expensive, and heavy (making shipping expensive.

For a safe under $100 that just isn’t going to be something you can expect. If you do find a safe with fire rating, I wouldn’t trust it at all.

Security Features

This category of things to keep an eye on come down to security features outside of the steel. This is items like alarms, pry tabs, tamper alerts, and more.

At this price point, I’ll be honest, you won’t find a ton of these! Don’t be surprised if the most you see is some pry tabs, and a locking mechanism.

While this may not seem like a lot, it will get you by!

Warranty

No matter what safe you are looking for, you should always be striving to get that lifetime warranty! As we talked about earlier in this article, finding a reputable company is going to be the biggest part of buying one of these safes. So you should be keeping an eye on this! It will show how much the company itself really believes in their product.

Now, this doesn’t totally count out any safes… just a nice thing to have.

Aesthetics

I would really not consider aesthetics in your purchase here as anything fancy is money that should have been spent on making the gun safe more secure. Because of this

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

I hope this article has been helpful and answered some of your questions about the best gun safes under $100. Keep in mind that not all cheap gun safes are created equal, so make sure to do your research before buying!

If you are going to buy any other safe that isn’t on this list, make sure to keep an eye on the features we talked about earlier, that way you don’t get caught with a safe you regret buying.