Concealed carry guns, holsters and safes, reviewed by people who carry
Single-product gun safe reviews, written by a 40-year lawman and NC concealed carry instructor, with real owner photos.
Vaultek RS200i, RS500i and RS800i compared: 14-gauge steel, 80-print biometric lock, Wi-Fi alerts and no fire rating. Which size fits your long guns.
BlackSmith SF0106 rifle safe review: a six-rifle biometric cabinet with keypad, keys, USB backup and lockbox. What the listings say and what to check.
Awesafe gun safe review: the CPSC biometric recall, how to check your unit and get a replacement, and whether the current GF04XL is worth buying.
SentrySafe SFW123GDC review: UL one-hour fire rating at 1,700°F, ETL water protection, keypad and key. Great for documents, not a quick-access gun safe.
Written & reviewed by Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006) This guide draws on my own research and what my students bring … Read more
Written by Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006) This guide draws on my own research and what my students bring into the … Read more
Written by Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006) This guide draws on my own research and what my students bring into the … Read more
Written by Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006) This guide draws on my own research and what my students bring into the … Read more
Written by Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006) This guide draws on my own research and what my students bring into the … Read more
Written by Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006) This guide draws on my own research and what my students bring into the … Read more
