BILLCONCH Smart Gun Safe for Handgun with Fingerprint, App & Security Cable

I just received this new gun safe today so my review is based on my impression of the item after about an hour's time. Can't speak for longevity at this time. First, there are plenty of similar gun safes on Amazon for $59 that have biometric (fingerprint) readers. I wanted a safe that had that feature. The integrated phone app feature is what caused me to spend another $10 for this item and for the reason I state below it was well worth it. My purpose for buying this safe was to store the gun safely now that we have grandkids in the house while still allowing me quick access since the gun I bought the safe for is intended for home protection. The safe will be placed on a night stand next to the bed. Out of the box: well packed, sturdy, nice finish. Comes with battery, USB charging cable, 2 keys for manual opening of the safe, tools (phillips for the battery cover, small wrench for attaching the included "safety cable" that allows you to secure the safe to a table leg, etc), foam pad for the bottom to protect the gun(s), cards to record passwords and instruction manual. My manual indicates this is the B2 model. It is the smaller version of the two safe sizes offered on the Amazon product page. This one holds 2 guns while the larger version holds 4 guns. The instruction manual is typical of what is provided with products made in China. Nuff said :) First I opened the safe with the provided key and installed the battery. The battery orientation is not shown in the manual but if you look on the inside of the battery cover it is shown there but kind of hard to see. It also has the typical spring conductor for negative end of the battery. The battery came with 80% charge. The manual calls for a battery with a minimum of 2000mAh capacity. I'll probably buy one with a much higher rating (saw some 9900mAh on Amazon) just so I don't have to charge it so often. After the battery install I started reading the instructions for setting non-default passwords, fingerprints, etc. and quickly decided to download the phone app (which is recommended in the manual) and see if that streamlined the install process. After connecting the phone to the safe via bluetooth the rest was a snap. I would recommend this method vs. the somewhat clunky push button setup methods found in the manual. I read a few reviews that said the fingerprint reader was troublesome and would open with any fingerprint including those not stored in safe memory. I did not find that to be the case. I used the phone app to set thumb, index and middle fingers on both hands. The process was simple and worked well. I tested each finger after I was done and the three fingers from each hand that I had entered each opened the safe on the first try. I then tried the fingers I did not enter and none would open the safe. When the correct finger print is used the safe opens very quickly and the interior light illuminates the contents of the safe. The phone app makes this really easy and allows you to name each finger print and displays a list of the prints you have entered. I believe it will store up to 40 fingerprints. I will add my wife to the fingerprint list later. I saw another reviewer state the safe was too small for his guns. The product description is pretty good at describing the size for both 2 and 4 gun safes and shows examples of each. I put a Sig P320 and Sig P365 in the safe and there was plenty of room for those two guns. One is full size and one is compact. I also saw a review that said the safe did not come with any way to secure it to a night stand, etc. Maybe the safe did not originally come with the safety cable but this version does and I think the cable is a reasonable way to secure it. The cable is much like a bike cable lock with a loop on one end and a threaded end that screws into the safe. I have not tried to use the safety cable yet and probably won't. When I travel the gun goes with me or it can be stored in my large gun safe in the garage if I need to secure it. The keypad will also allow access to the safe as well as the keys and the phone app but they are much slower methods for opening the safe. I prefer the fingerprint method. The bottom line is this gun safe meets my two primary requirements: 1) prevent grandkids (or anybody else for that matter) from accessing the gun, and 2) provide me with quick access to the gun for home protection purposes. I found no fault with this product and I would recommend this safe for the reasons I've mentioned. Hope this helps.

Needed a gun safe for my Byrna SD which is a rather hard pistol to get either a small safe or a holder to fit it. This Safe fits my Byrna just perfectly with a tiny bit of wiggle room top to bottom with plenty of extra space side to side. I just ordered this pretty gun safe a few days ago and item showed up quickly, it is a very beautiful red color with some design to it. Battery was easy to install, fingerprint scanner works great and wasn't hard to program at all. Key access is hidden behind a rubber cap. Seems like it will be durable enough with its weight and design. Overall extremely happy with this item so far.

Super easy to set up and very sturdy. The fingerprint scanner works great, light works good. Not super heavy or large. I feel very confident in this safe's ability of keeping my stuff secure. Also the app that you can pair is super convenient. You can open it from there and It tells you when it was last opened and how it was opened. Highly recommend this safe if you need something compact and affordable!

I purchased the larger version of this safe, and so far it has been exactly what I was looking for. The setup process was quick and straightforward. The on-screen instructions made everything easy to understand, and I had the safe configured in just a few minutes. Pairing it with the app was simple, and the app has worked flawlessly so far. I like being able to manage fingerprints and settings from my phone instead of having to do everything directly on the safe. The fingerprint scanner has also been very reliable. It recognizes my fingerprint quickly and unlocks without any issues, which is important when you want fast access. It’s nice knowing there are multiple backup options as well, including a PIN code and physical keys, just in case they’re ever needed. Capacity was another reason I chose this model. I ordered the larger size, and it comfortably holds the two handguns I intended to store with room for a few other small valuables. The interior padding helps keep everything protected, and the built-in LED light is a nice touch when opening it in a darker room. The construction feels solid, the lid opens smoothly, and the rechargeable battery means I don’t have to constantly replace batteries. Overall, it gives me confidence that my firearms are secure while still being quickly accessible when needed. Based on my experience so far, this has been a great purchase. If you’re looking for a biometric handgun safe that’s easy to set up, has a dependable fingerprint reader, a well-designed app, and multiple ways to unlock it, I would definitely recommend this one.

This sturdy safe comfortably holds a full-size handgun and two spare magazines. The soft lining protects the firearm and reduces noise when you retrieve it from the safe. It's easy to program with a digital code and/or biometric (fingerprint) entry. You can also silence beeps to avoid unwanted noise. It comes with clearly written instructions, small tools to install the battery or the included security cable, and a battery charging cable. A Bluetooth app shows remaining battery life (it's rechargeable) and lets you open the safe with a slider on the phone's screen. It's a good gun safe at a fair price.

UPDATE: Company is super-responsive and cares about their products and customers. I wrote an email describing in detail the issues - and they wrote back within hours and had done a bunch of research to find out they have a new part with a cut-out that will fix the problem of the ribbon cable getting worn. They even sent a picture of the new part and comms with the engineers. Very impressed with BillConch. It's been a few weeks - safe working great - love it! Hello! My name is Aaron, I own and operate a computer repair and service business for the past 13 years in Richmond, VA. As an electronics technician, electronics hobbyist designer, computer systems engineer and union electrician of 20 years - I would like to offer some constructive criticism to the company, a simple repair/fix on their assembly line, and a fix for current and future owners that may see the following behavior of the BILLCONCH Model:B1 Gun Safe. While it was disappointing to have an issue, I really like the safe, the features, the build quality, etc. I would have given it 5-stars on Amazon if not for my “issue”. Since I was able to diagnose and repair the problem, I’m still keeping it – so, let that be a testament to this product! Thanks! After repair, everything seems to work great, including rejecting fingerprints - which seems to be a complaint - where it "accepts any fingerprint". I did not find this to be true and FP appears to accept/reject fine. I propose that perhaps this issue is also causing issues for others and their unit's ability to recognize/reject their prints. PROBLEM: 1. Unit does not turn on or respond/charge with battery or USB cable. 2. Unit turns off while pressing on fingerprint reader or on plastic bezel with very little, to moderate pressure (Specifically to the right, or right lower side of the FR). In my specific case, on arrival(!) - the unit worked fine during setup, inserted codes and fingerprints and charged the battery (which came practically fully charged!). I later (same day) observed the unit turn off instantly while enrolling a second user. The unit did not turn back on without somewhat forcefully tapping on the bezel, between the fingerprint reader and the speaker grill. I was then able to repeat the “instant off” condition by applying slight pressure on the bezel, while “lifting” the bezel from the frame ever-so-slightly caused the unit to power back on. Sometimes the unit would “stay-off” while other times it would turn on and off based on if the bezel had downward pressure applied or not. DIAGNOSIS and OBSERVATIONS: 1. A SCREW that affixes the PCB to the rear of the bezel may cause a direct-short condition. The screw is one of two screws, located beneath the flat-flex ribbon cable responsible for connecting the GND, 3.3V and LED ring-light power to the Fingerprint reader’s daughter-board. In my case, the small, Phillips-Head screw had “sharp points” that had pierced the flat-flex ribbon cable, direct-shorting the 3.3v and GND lines – causing the unit to turn off. A. The back cover/bottom of the control panel ever-so-slightly bulges at the location of the screw/ribbon cable, indicating there is no extra room between the black “backing panel” and the cable/screw. When the front panel is screwed down flat, the flat-flex ribbon cable is being pressed into the PCB mounting screw, causing rubbing and ultimately, an electrical short. Providing extra room here would solve the issue, but may be unacceptable, as it would increase the overall height of the control panel and require substantial retooling and manufacturing of a new part. B. The screw responsible for the damage has a slightly taller head than the other mounting screws, maybe by a half a millimeter. Using a flatter, thinner screw head would also fix this issue. C. The screw pierced the flat-flex ribbon cable due to what looks like the “witness marks” of the driver that put it in… that is, the screw’s cross-pattern deformed slightly while being torqued down, causing metal spikes at the four inner-corners of the cross-pattern. A better machined screw head or a higher hardness screw would fix this, likely. SUGGESTED CHANGE FOR COMPANY/ASSY LINE: 1. Apply a small piece of Kapton tape over the screws, below the ribbon cable. FIX FOR USERS: 1. Remove the 4 rubber grommets and screws located on the front panel. 2. Remove the back cover by snapping the back cover away from the tabs and expose the rear circuit boards and electronics of the front control panel. 3. Unlock the flat-flex ribbon cable from the far-side labeled GND-3.3V-LED by moving the black plastic clip horizontally, away from the connector by a millimeter or two. 4. Remove the flat-flex cable from the connector and flip the cable up and back, inspect for damage and identify if your screw has pierced your cable. If so, I removed the screw and used a small metal file to file the screw head flat, eliminating the tiny ridges/spikes that were causing the damage and making the screw less-tall. Then, apply a piece of Kapton tape or perhaps electrical tape over the screws, located below the cable. Reassemble and good luck!

This handgun safe exceeded my expectations. The build quality is excellent, the steel construction feels solid, and it gives me confidence that my firearm is stored securely while still being quickly accessible when needed. I really like having multiple ways to unlock it. The fingerprint reader is fast and accurate, the keypad is easy to use, the app setup was straightforward, and having a backup key provides extra peace of mind. The built-in LED light is also a thoughtful feature that makes it much easier to access the contents in the dark. The safe is the perfect size for a nightstand, operates quietly, and the battery life has been excellent. Setup only took a few minutes, and everything worked as advertised right out of the box. If you’re looking for a secure, reliable, and easy-to-use biometric handgun safe with several quick-access options, this is an outstanding choice. Five stars.

Great product — this safe box exceeded expectations. The written instructions were straightforward, and the tutorial videos provided helpful step‑by‑step guidance for setting up and using all four access methods. Each method worked perfectly, from fingerprint scanning and code setup to app access from a phone or tablet, along with the included keys. A standout feature is the flexible numeric code system. The six‑digit code can be embedded within other random numbers, allowing you to disguise your real code if someone is watching. For example, if your code is 123456, entering 01010123456 or 123456789123 will still unlock the box because the correct sequence is included. This is a thoughtful security touch, especially in a shared household. I also appreciated the inclusion of multiple recording cards for organizing passwords and clearly separating admin and general user information. When I contacted tech support with a general question, they responded quickly with helpful guidance. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable, easy‑to‑use safe. Just be aware: the box is NOT fire or water proof.