Top 10 Best Lightweight Gun Safes

I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

By far, my favorite lightweight gun safe on the market today is the SecureIt Agile Model 52. This modular, high-quality gun cabinet offers plenty of high-end security, while still maintaining a lighter design. Top this off with having the best interior on any gun safe (regardless of size, weight, or price), and you have a safe that’s hard to ignore. Alternatively, if you are a bit more tech minded, you might want to take a look at Vaultek’s RS500i!

With all of that said, here are all of my favorite options on the market today for safes on the lighter end of the market.

Quick Disclaimer: I have been gifted products from Vaultek and Stopbox in the past for review; however, I do my best not to allow this to affect my opinions.

1. SecureIt Agile Model 52

I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

I really couldn’t save my favorite option for last, and instead, I added it right here at the top! The SecureIt Agile Model 52 cabinet is the best all-around lightweight gun safe. It offers tons of functionality while not having anything it doesn’t need.

It is considered a modular design and can be taken anywhere in your home in pieces and assembled there. However, even assembled, it tops the scale at only 105 pounds, meaning it can be moved around your home without disassembling (which is why you should always bolt your safe down).

One of my favorite features is the cradle grid interior, which allows you to add shelving, baskets, pistol hangers, and more wherever you may not have a rifle sitting. It also has a high-quality build, a low price, and a lifetime warranty.

2. SecureIt Agile Ultralight Model 40

I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

If you liked the SecureIt Model 52 but couldn’t reasonably afford it or wanted something smaller, the Model 40 version is the next best.

It continues to offer all the same quality features (like the Cradle Grid Tech.) and warranty for the larger version. Still, instead, it just shrinks it down a bit (by 12″).

Here is a fun fact about both Model 52 and Model 40. You can actually stack units on top of each other. This means you could buy a Model 52 and then add a Model 40 on top to give you two safes with the floor space of a single one. This also distributes your items into two safes.

3. SnapSafe Titan

I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

This safe is by far one of the more expensive and one of the heaviest safes on this list. However, it was also one of the most important safes on this list! If you want a lightweight safe but want a fire rating, the Snapsafe is one of the best.

I could still qualify this as a lightweight safe, as it is modular, can be broken down, and then put back together wherever you want. This can all be done with one or two people with no problem, and all pieces can be carried by one person, which allowed me to qualify it for this list.

It offers 9 gauge steel (achieved by two layers of steel) and a fire rating of one hour at 2300 degrees!

It is also one of the only safes on this list to offer a name-brand lock as a SecuRAM locking mechanism. I like this safe, not just because it is lightweight but also because it is an excellent all-around safe.

4. Vaultek RS500i

I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

This brand continues to impress me with every product they release! The Vaultek RS500i (and more recently, the RS200i) is the first full-size rifle safe they have offered and is also the most high-tech full-size safe on the market!

Its lightweight design and high quality made it easy to add to this list. While it does have a high price tag for its size, it doesn’t disappoint by offering many high-end features like biometric keypads, a remote key to open the safe, interior lighting, and a modular interior!

Want to change up the interior? You can easily purchase accessories to build out the interior of your safe with no problem. While you may still want a dehumidifier, it will also alert you on your phone if the temperature or humidity is too high in your safe so you can take action before damage happens.

My favorite feature, though, is the built-in tamper alert. If someone tries to move or access your safe, an alert is sent to your phone!

5. Stack-On TC-16-GB-K-DS Tactical Cabinet

I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Now, not everyone can afford many of the options on this list! If you are searching for a lightweight safe but need help to bring yourself to spend what some of these other safes cost, then the Stack-On TC-16-GB-K-DS might be the ticket.

At one of the lowest prices, it offers fundamental security functions using a barrel key locking mechanism. It is only secured at the top and bottom of the door.

However, if you want basic protection for your items, this offers an excellent bang for the buck on size. If you can save a little bit more, there are quite a few options on this list that are better in the long run than this one.

6. SecureIt Answer Model 8 Pro

I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Yes, this article talks a lot about SecureIt! However, this is mainly because they specialize in lighter-weight safes that are a great alternative to the mainstream safes everyone is used to.

Suppose you don’t like what the Model 52 and Model 40 offer and prefer not to have a modular design with heavier steel. In that case, the Answer Ultralight Model 8 is an awesome option.

It keeps all the excellent features like locking mechanisms, interior Cradle Grid Technology, quality, warranty, and everything great about the Model 52. It turns it into a heavier steel, welded version.

This safe would be much more comparable to what you will see with other mainstream safes on the market today. However, it has a smaller footprint, is easier to access, and looks excellent.

7. Hornady Rapid Safe Ready Vault

I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

If you are looking for rapid access but don’t like biometric locks, there are a few options today to get what you want. However, if you are one of those, Hornady has your back! Instead of using biometrics, Hornady utilizes RFID tech to allow you to gain access without a key or fingerprint. You have a fob that you will place on the face of the safe, and it unlocks the safe.

Another standout feature is the fact that it also has a modular interior. However, it is not as good as SecureIt offers; it is still a great feature.

I also wouldn’t expect any crazy quality out of this, but it is still an excellent safe that I think a lot of people would like.

8. Stopbox Quick Access Lock Box

I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

I have a Stopbox in my collection (that was gifted to me by the brand), and I have had a chance to test it out for a good time. While this isn’t an actual gun safe and is made of plastic, it offers an awesome in-between when on the go.

This would be perfect for someone who has a heavy-duty safe at home but needs something more lightweight when on the go.

It’s easy and swift to access the interior, and overall, it is a high-quality product. While it is a bit hefty of a price for what it is, it is also the only product on the market like it! It’s at least worth a look.

9. Vaultek LifePod 2.0

I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

If you are searching for a highly portable, high-quality safe that isn’t just meant for firearms, the Lifepod 2.0 should probably be at the top of your list.

Vaultek has taken everything they know about their other firearm safes and made something for everyday life. This newest 2.0 version also includes an excellent plate on the inside that allows you to secure items so they don’t roll around on the inside.

Of course, it also has the fingerprint scanner and all the tech you would expect from a Vaultek product.

10. Liberty Handgun Vault HD-100

Even though this safe is last on the list, it is still a great option! Liberty makes incredibly high-quality products that work well and are backed by one of the largest safe manufacturers in the USA.

The HD-100 is an essential, no-nonsense safe that works fantastic, is a great size, and is easy to take with you. The main standout feature is its electronic keypad that can easily be used at night without a light. It also has a lighted interior and a key backup.

Why would you want a lightweight gun safe?

There are many reasons that someone may want a lightweight gun safe! Here are just a few of those reasons.

1. Easy to move regularly

If you move a lot, a lightweight safe may be for you. These safes can be moved with just one or two people using a hand truck (dolly), which means you can (for the most part) throw it in with the rest of your stuff when moving.

2. Moving the safe up or downstairs

Heavier safes can be challenging to move up or down stairs. With a lightweight safe (depending on how lightweight), you should be able to take them up or down those stairs with less effort than a heavier option.

3. You want to avoid hiring a moving company.

One thing many people need to account for is the cost of a moving company. When you buy a heavier safe, it becomes challenging and even dangerous to move your own safe without the know-how a dedicated safe moving company has. However, this comes at a cost, and hiring a moving company will add at least a couple hundred dollars to the final cost of the safe.

Why would you NOT want a lightweight gun safe?

There are many, many people out there who have a large amount of valuables that they want to keep safe. Weight in and of itself is a deterrent for thieves, and when you are talking about a high value of items, weight can help.

Of course, a high-end safe, in the end, won’t be lightweight by nature. Once you get into thicker steel, like 9 gauge plus, you will find that the steel makes it heavier than what I would qualify as lightweight.

If you are looking for security that will keep a thief out for an extended period, you may need a lightweight safe. Instead, look at high-end safes like the ones in this article.

Why are some popular options left off the list?

Now, only some gun safes can make it onto this list. While many quality products could fit into this category, these are my favorites due to the wide range of safes that would work for many people.

That said, some products out there need to be of better value or have a significant flaw that doesn’t make them an excellent option to be added to this list.

Why not list all modular gun safes?

I am a huge fan of modular gun safes (see my buyer’s guide here). Why is this? Because they can so easily be transported from home to home. However, I also didn’t want this list to be modular safes, as that isn’t what people always want.

I made sure to include the Snapsafe and what SecureIt has to offer. These two companies provide excellent value and offer some of the best qualities in the lightweight, safe world.

Why aren’t there more lightweight gun safes on the market?

A lightweight gun safe doesn’t have the market that larger, heavier safes have. The standard thought process behind a safe is that the heavier it is, the more secure it is.  However, most people must be unaware that most of the weight in lower-end safes comes strictly from the fireboard, which has nothing to do with security.

When you look at many of the lightweight safes on this list, they don’t have a fire rating and achieve the portability many seek while maintaining similar security to the more expensive, heavier, and more difficult-to-move safes.

Unfortunately, selling on the weight of a safe is easy, and it is challenging to educate the public on the idea that a lighter safe can be just as secure. That said, that isn’t true for all safes!  Some heavy safes are incredibly secure and deserve to be looked at. Some name drops are Fort Knox, Browning’s USA-made safes, and more. Generally, those safes are made of 12 gauge steel or better.