Onnais Safe

Onnais manufactures biometric pistol safes designed for shooters who need fast access without compromising security. Based in Nevada, they've built a solid reputation for making straightforward, functional storage boxes that prioritize speed and reliability.

The Onnais is a rapid-access storage box, not a bank vault. It's sized for bedside tables, vehicle storage, and other places where you need your pistol accessible but secured from unauthorized users.

Core specs: - Exterior: 11.49" x 9.17" x 3.07" - Interior: 10.63" x 6.69" x 2.91" - Weight: 5.8 lbs - All-steel exterior with foam-padded interior - Capacity: 1 full-size pistol comfortably, or 2 Glock 17–sized or smaller handguns

The Onnais gives you three ways to open it. That matters because biometric readers aren't perfect.

• •Fingerprint access: Stores up to 30 different fingerprints. Program multiple angles of each finger (sides, tip, etc.) so the sensor reads you under stress or with roughed-up skin. Less than 1-second read time when it works. When it doesn't—dried glue, fresh cuts, rough skin—you've got backups.

• •Keypad entry: Enter a 5–10 digit code. Simple, fast, reliable.

• •Physical key: Two actual keys (not barrel-lock cheapness) stay with you as a final backup if batteries die.

Take 10 minutes to set it up: 1. Install 4 AA batteries (not included; expect 8–10 months of battery life) 2. Program your numerical code using the instructions 3. Record your fingerprints by placing each finger on the sensor multiple times at different angles 4. You're done

The beep when entering codes can be disabled. The lid opens smooth—no over-sprung slam that wakes the house.

"If it is to keep honest people honest, then it would be a good little bedside safe."

✓ Keeps children and guests out of your firearms ✓ Fast enough for nightstand placement ✓ Built solid with no sharp edges ✓ Includes cable and pre-drilled mounting holes ✓ Fits easily in vehicle trunks when secured with the cable

Don't expect it to stop a determined person. The plastic locking latch can be broken with sustained prying. A butter knife can flex the lid enough to work a stronger tool in. Amazon reviews confirm: 1-minute defeat time with basic tools. That's not a flaw for its intended purpose—it's just reality.

The fingerprint reader can be finicky. Exact finger placement matters. Dry skin, dust on the sensor, or slightly different angles cause misreads. That's why the keypad backup exists.

Internal foam isn't thick. It protects your pistol from scuffs but won't dampen much noise.

• •MSRP: $129.99
• •Street Price: $119.99 on Amazon
• •Where to Buy: Amazon (primary distributor)

The Onnais does its job. If you need quick access to a handgun with three backup methods and don't expect to stop a professional criminal, it delivers. The all-steel build, triple access system, and included cable make it stand out from cheaper lockboxes. The fingerprint reader sometimes fails, and the lid can be pried with tools—but for bedside use or vehicle storage on a budget, it solves the problem.