RAPID™ SAFE NIGHT GUARD Reviews & Ratings

Hornady introduces the perfect bedside companion. The RAPiD® Night Guard™ keeps your handgun as close as your nightstand. RFID technology offers the quickest, most dependable access to your firearm while providing unmatched security from unauthorized users. Plus, the Night Guard™ offers the additional functionality of a clock and USB charging ports.

Product Features

FAST AND DEPENDABLE TOUCH-FREE ENTRY Patented RFID technology unlocks safes faster than keypads and biometrics. Four included RFID tags can be selectively programmed to open this safe and any other RAPiD® Safe you own. DISCREET DISPLAY PANEL AND SPRING-ASSIST DRAWER Tempered glass front panel elegantly contains the RFID reader, clock display, and access code keypad. Spring-assist drawer quietly slides open to reveal a padded interior. Accommodates most full-sized handguns and/or valuables. USB PORTS USB ports provide convenient charging for cellphones or other devices. HEAVY-DUTY, TAMPER-PROOF CONSTRUCTION Designed to exceed the toughest industry standards for firearm storage with a heavy duty exterior housing and hardened interior locking lugs. THREE ENTRY METHODS RFID reader, user programmed access code, and mechanical key offer a variety of methods to unlock the RAPiD® Night Guard™. SAFE AND READY AC and battery power ensure your guns and other valuables are protected and ready 24/7. EASY TO INSTALL Protect your safe from theft with the included 1,500-pound-rated security cable or use the pre-drilled mounting holes to secure your RAPiD® Night Guard™ to a stationary object.

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Reviews Summary

The RAPID™ SAFE NIGHT GUARD is well-regarded for its solid construction and various access options, such as RFID and keypad. Many users appreciate its discreet design and the peace of mind it offers. However, concerns about the clock's accuracy and some programming difficulties have been noted. Overall, it provides good value and effective firearm security.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

80%

Many reviewers talk about the solid and heavy construction of the safe, mentioning its reliability for secure firearm storage. The satisfactory design and functionality earn it high ratings, making customers generally feel confident in their purchase. Approximately 80% of reviewers commented on product quality positively.

Ease of Use

65%

Several reviews highlight the ease of setup and programming, pointing out positive experiences with the RFID and key access. However, some users mention confusion or frustration with the programming instructions, indicating a need for clearer guidance. About 65% of reviewers noticed either ease of use or programming issues.

Clock Functionality

40%

The performance of the clock included with the safe has been criticized, particularly for running slow or having display issues. This aspect appears to disappoint multiple users, leading to a suggestion for improvement in future designs. Around 40% of reviewers raised concerns regarding the clock functionality.

Customer Service

55%

Customer service experiences have been highlighted positively, with some reviewers praising the quick response and helpfulness encountered when addressing their issues, such as receiving replacements or support. Approximately 55% of reviewers acknowledged their satisfactory interaction with customer service.

Value for Money

70%

Reviewers frequently emphasized the affordability of the safe in comparison to other options available, establishing it as a great value for secure gun storage. This positive observation was shared by nearly 70% of users who highlighted its pricing against the quality offered.

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it is a safe

it's a safe. seems like it will accomplish the job of not allowing an unauthorized person access to my firearm. from a distance too it looks like a radio.. if i didn't know what i was looking at it seems to keep it discreet. the touch screen to set the clock kinda sucks.. if my life depended on the setting of the clock... i'd be worried. however... i've always looked at hornady as a gun company not a clock company, or tech company. so it's a forgiven flaw. the opening feature is rock solid.. a lot easier to deal with then setting the clock. not that I hope to test the scenario of my life ever depends on it opening. i feel confident it would work in that situation. setting the pin was straight forward as well as being able to add the RFID devices. in short buy one you'll like it. advice to hornady.. never try to make a smartphone.

Pretty good, but could be better...

First the positives - the safe is heavy, strong secure and so far the safe portion works as it should. This COULD be a 5-star item, but needs a little refinement. First, the manual needs to be written more clearly. Programing the keypad was frustrating because there are two different "H" keys on the safe, one inside and one on the face with the digital keypad. As all other programing revolves around using the internal "H" key, it seemed that this was the appropriate key for programing the keypad as well. However, you need to use the internal "H" key first and the external "H" key at the end of the process. This is NOT explained in the manual which does not even mention the external key. Clear explanation would have saved me 30-45 minutes of frustration. The second problem is the USB charging port design. Since this is a big safe and fills a bed side table, the charging ports were a real plus to me. HOWEVER, the USB-C port on my safe does not work and the USB-A port is intermittent at best. The whole pc board the ports are mounted on feels flimsy and is positioned so the cables could potentially cause the circuit board traces to crack. My guess is the entire problem is cracked traces, that may have occurred in shipping due to the weight of the safe. I'd return it for one that had functional ports, but I'd be willing to bet a similar problem might occur in shipping, or by regular use the ports will break anyway. That part of the design needs to be revisited, improved and strengthened. The disappointment in the lack of functionality of the ports cost what is otherwise a very nice item a star. I'd take another 1/2 star off for the poorly written manual, but that is not an option, so I'll give it 4 stars and wish a little more effort had gone into the finer points of the design to make it a 5 star item. However, after a couple of weeks of using the safe I am more than satisfied with the safe features and functionality. The only other suggestion would be the addition of a fingerprint reader to the RFID and keypad access. In the middle of the night, finding the fob or keying in the code would be more time consuming and difficult than simply laying a finger on a reader.