The RACT safe is the best way to secure a weapon, I personally own 2 of them and can’t say enough good things about them. Customer support is on point, fast to respond and walk you through your questions or concerns. Bring shoutout to John who has helped me multiple times very knowledgeable, professional and helpful. Definitely would buy a Vara Safety product again. Bob
- Unlocks in 0.2 seconds
- Stores up to 10 fingerprints
- Withstands over 550 lb of force
- Mechanical key override, 2 keys included
Safe
Lock: Biometric
Version: both included Upgraded
- AR / Tactical ShotgunPistol grip · in the box
- Traditional Rifle & ShotgunTraditional stock · in the box
RACT Biometric now ships with the full kit for both versions: the hinge and trigger cover for AR platforms and tactical shotguns, and the set for traditional rifles and shotguns. Nothing to choose, and no $50 conversion kit to buy when you change guns.
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Verify with GOVX ID (opens GovX in a new window)“This is a great product! High quality and easy to install. Safe gun storage with fast access. Should have bought this a long time ago. I have 2 now”
- 30-day returnsPrepaid return label
- 1 year warrantyRepair or replacement
- Support from engineersIn upstate New York
4.8 out of 5 from 290 RACT owners.
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| 4 star | 23 |
| 3 star | 6 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 2 |
Photos from owners’ homes
Amazing
It’s an amazing product to buy! You will not be disappointed!
Very well made
Just got it this week, Seems very well made and fairly easy to install. I consider myself very non-mechanical and I was able to do it without too much trouble. I got the keypad version and it has a fast unlocking mechanism. A little expensive but I think the quality justifies it.
Secure storage....easy install...great look.. My order was delivered quickly and installed quickly. Love the option to keep long guns somewhere readily accessible.
Mounts for the Shotgun and AR
I have thought about mounting both my Shotgun and AR, but haven't had anything as good as the Vara RACT Biometric! It was easy to assemble and install. Now I have peace of mind knowing that, if the shit hits the fan, my firearm will be easy to access by me and only me!!
Customer Service Excellence
Prior to ordering, I sent an email regarding the specific compatibility of an item in addition to other questions. John sent a timely, courtesy and professional response answering all my questions. I highly recommend.
Three parts on a rail. One touch to free the gun.
RACT locks a rifle or shotgun to the wall by the barrel, covers the trigger and cradles the stock. Touch the sensor and the barrel lock opens in 0.2 seconds, so the gun is in your hands before a safe door would have finished swinging.
Mount the rail to the studs
The 30 inch steel rail goes up with three structural lag screws, vertical or horizontal, in a closet, behind a door or beside the bed.
Set the gun in and close the lock
The barrel lock clamps around the barrel, the trigger cover blocks the trigger, and the stock support holds the butt. Each part slides along the rail to fit your gun, scope and light included.
Touch the sensor and lift
An authorized fingerprint opens the barrel lock in 0.2 seconds. The gun comes off the wall in a firing grip, not out of a cabinet sideways.
A long gun in a cabinet is safe. It is also a minute away.
The rifle or shotgun you keep for the house has usually had two homes. One is the steel cabinet in the basement, behind a dial or a key, which is responsible and slow. The other is the corner of the closet, which is fast and available to anyone who opens the door.
RACT is a third option. It holds one long gun on the wall where you would actually reach for it, locked at the three points that matter: the barrel cannot leave the clamp, the trigger cannot be touched, and on an AR the takedown pin cannot be pushed. Nothing about the gun is accessible except to a registered finger.
Because it is a rail and not a box, it takes the gun as you have set it up. Scopes, lights, slings and extended magazines all clear. Left-handed or right-handed, vertical or horizontal, the parts move to suit you.
Tested to 550 pounds of force.
The rail is 12-gauge steel and the lock body is aluminum alloy. A locked RACT is force tested to over 550 lb.
Does it stay locked without power?
yes, locked state is fully mechanical with no power needed to be secure
Can the trigger be reached while locked?
no. the trigger cover encloses it
Is there a backup way in?
two mechanical override keys
Specifications.
Full specification
| Lock type | Biometric fingerprint sensor |
|---|---|
| Unlock speed | 0.2 seconds |
| Fingerprints | Stores up to 10, with an adaptive algorithm that updates your print each time you use it |
| Size | 30 × 6 × 5.25 in |
| Weight | 14 lb |
| Materials | 12-gauge steel, aluminum alloy, nylon composite, silicone padding |
| Force tested | Withstands over 550 lb of force |
| Mounting | 30 in rail, 3 GRK structural lag screws included. Spans 16 in or 24 in studs when mounted horizontally. |
| Orientation | Vertical or horizontal. Adjustable for right-handed or left-handed access. |
| Battery | 10+ months per charge, USB-C rechargeable |
| Backup access | Mechanical key override, 2 keys included |
| Fits | AR-style platforms, hunting and sporting rifles, precision rifles and shotguns. Room for scopes, lights and other accessories. |
| Warranty | 1 year limited warranty, 30-day returns |
In the box
- Mounting rail
- Biometric barrel lock
- AR / Tactical Shotgun kit: standard hinge, AR-style trigger cover and takedown pin shield
- Traditional Rifle & Shotgun kit: notched hinge and traditional trigger cover
- Stock support
- Assembly hardware
- Charging cable
- Override keys
User guide and setup video
Questions before you order.
Do I choose an AR or a shotgun version?
No. RACT Biometric now ships with the full kit for both versions. For AR platforms and tactical shotguns with a pistol grip there is the standard hinge, the AR-style trigger cover and a takedown pin shield. For bolt-action and lever-action rifles and pump or semi-auto shotguns with a traditional stock there is the notched hinge, which clears barrels and magazine tubes up to 3.3 in, and the traditional trigger cover. Fit the set that matches your long gun and keep the other for the next one.
Will RACT fit my rifle or shotgun?
RACT fits AR-style platforms, hunting and sporting rifles, precision rifles and shotguns. The barrel lock’s standard hinge clears barrels and handguards up to 2.75 in across and the notched hinge clears 3.3 in, and every part slides along the rail to match your gun’s length. See the rifles and shotguns owners have mounted, with the setup each took. If you are unsure, email support@varasafety.com with your make and model and we will confirm before you order.
Biometric or Keypad: which should I get?
Biometric is the faster of the two: one touch, 0.2 seconds, nothing to remember, and it ships with the kits for both versions. Keypad is the better choice when several people share access with one code, or when your fingerprints are worn from work and read poorly on any sensor.
Can I trust a fingerprint sensor on a gun safe?
The common complaint about biometric safes is a cheap optical sensor that misreads. Vara built its own system around a capacitive sensor, the kind that reads the electrical pattern of the ridges in your skin, not a picture of them. It matches in 0.2 seconds, it has been tested with sweaty, oily, dusty and chalky fingers, and its algorithm updates your stored print every time you use it, so a paper cut or a season of dry skin does not lock you out.
How many people can open it?
It stores up to 10 fingerprints. That is room for several of your own fingers and for anyone else you authorize. Adding a print requires the primary user's authorization, so nobody can add themselves.
How is it installed?
Three GRK structural lag screws, included, go through the rail into wall studs. Mounted horizontally, the 30 in rail spans studs on 16 in or 24 in centers. The printed guide and the installation video walk through fitting the three parts to your gun.
What happens if the battery dies?
The safe stays locked. The lock is mechanical and needs power only to open, never to hold. A charge lasts over 10 months, and the included keys open it with no power at all.
What is the return policy and warranty?
You have 30 days from the ship date to return it for a refund, and we send a prepaid return label. The original outbound shipping charge is not refunded. Every safe carries a 1 year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Email support@varasafety.com to start either.
Who answers when I need help?
Vara's own team in upstate New York. The people who answer support have engineering backgrounds and work beside the people who designed the safe.
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