Pro-Lok Fingerprint Reader Safe

I purchased this Pro-Lok fingerprint-reader safe to put in our bedroom closet for my handguns and my wife's more-valuable jewelry.We were looking for one that would sit on a shelf and could be quickly accessed in a hurry.

This model (GLSF-08FP) can store over 25 fingerprints, is made from steel with two 3/4in. chrome bolts to secure the door and has a removable shelf.It also has bolt holes in the back to secure it to a cabinet or wall.It uses 4 AA batteries for the electronics and release mechanism.It also has a key/lock mechanism in case the batteries should go dead.I purchased this safe from Keyless Access Locks for about $250.

Apparently the biometric technology used in this product is still in its infancy because I found that it is not very dependable nor is it flexible enough to read minor variations in finger placement.It takes several tries to get it to open.I have to place my finger exactly as I did when I programmed it in.If I put my finger in further than I did originally, move it while it is reading or a bit to the side, it will not accept it and unlock.If I was under pressure or in a hurry, this could pose a serious problem.In addition, the instructions are vague and the batteries that were included in mine were dead.And by the way, it is not fireproof.

I contacted the manufacturer about the problems and they said that you had to program your fingerprint in a variety of positions .With only 25 fingerprints available, you are limited to the actual number of people that can be entered when these variations are included.They offered no further assistance.

I would not recommend this particular model of fingerprint-reader safe.There are electronic number keypad models that I might recommend and they cost $50 to $100 less.I know it is hard to remember numbers under pressure, but at least youI could probably get into it when needed.