American Security (Amsec) New BFX gun safe review.

Parker’s Safes and Vaults displays an American Security BFX series safe. Amsec BFX gun safe. These safes offer serious security and fire protection to protect your valuables. The Amsec BFX gun safe models offer new 4 way active, gear driven, 3 stage bolt works and a 1/2 inch plate steel door with concrete type fire lining.

[@arronlockyer5424]

This guy makes the best video as to explaining things and what to look for. I am hoping to buy a new safe this summer and he will be the first person I talk to

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

Finally a video comparing the differences between the two

[@brandonbarnes6493]

Of all the safe videos I watch… yours is always FIRST! When I get a notification that ole Aaron just put up a new video…. I stop and watch wherever I’m at. I’m going to give you a call next and see what you have. I’m ready to make a purchase. Thanks for posting these great informational videos.!

[@John-uj9zy]

Im glad you pointed out that the bottom is flush. 28" barrel shotguns with extended chokes can be a real pain with some smaller safes that do not have flush edges between the doorway and interior. Great review!

[@turdferguson2839]

That blue and gold safe is beautiful and the build quality looks very impressive.

[@byronbranch4645]

I come back every so often to watch this video

[@freddiehodges8033]

I was initially looking at a liberty fatboy jr but I have now found you guys. Seriously thinking about making a purchase.

[@COASTRECOVERY]

Best safe in America.

[@raymondbrandy3958]

Hello Aaron, Great job showing all the difference between the "BF" & the "BFX" The upgrades should be clear, concise, cut & dry for everyone now!!

[@parkerssafes]

Thank you

[@jasonlommen4769]

Great video on new amsec products. I have the BF6030 and really like it.

[@byronbranch4645]

Is it worth it? Im on the fence about how much to spend. I can afford one but taking into consideration what i'd put in it. And its an uphill battle with the lady as to where we will put it in the house.

[@jasonlommen4769]

What do you plan on putting in a safe? I keep a fair amount of cash, some gold/silver, plus important documents in mine. Plus I’m a gun guy, so a few of those as well. It’s an $$ investment, but it’ll last forever and it’s a huge piece of mind securing your goods, whatever they may be.

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

@@byronbranch4645 a summit safe is very nice too, everythinhg guess is depended on budget.

[@byronbranch4645]

@@Itsme-mx5tl I'll check em out. I'm in the market. I was looking at homeland safes but i don't know anyone who knows much about em

[@byronbranch4645]

@@jasonlommen4769 just firearms..birth certs..socials. maybe some cash. Nothing crazy. Mostly my firearms though. But i look at safes the same way I do my wallet. Do I carry 500 bucks regularly? No. Well I don't need a 500 dollar wallet haha. But i guess a safe is different

[@imagines9688]

i really like safes, really stout taut safes with a smooth finish really nothing else gets me going like a solid TL-30 ... nope nothing else, my only concern with these is the hinges, maybe little tighter crevices

[@parkerssafes]

I'm kinda sorry that nothing else gets you going though...

[@johnwickpick8621]

Nice safes, just a note that bottom bolts cause lockouts. Its so easy for something to fall into the bolt cup even a coin can do it. The owner is unaware and forces the handle and lock closed causing pressure on the lock and it wont open! And if its a dial can scamble combination. I would not build a safe with them.

[@parkerssafes]

John, with the tolerances in these AMSEC safes, there's virtually no way that you could get the lock to lock if the bolts weren't completely extended. I see your point and pressure/ push back against a locking bolt could give us some trouble, but it would be tough to ever get the safe to close and lock if something fell into the bolt socket.

[@johnwickpick8621]

@@parkerssafes hi thanks for reply, I just want to say yours reviews are top notch! Very good instruction I advise people to watch them. But yes your right it would be hard to lock the safe, but you know there are those who just have to lock it and that's when it happens. I had to open many from big jewlers safes to small drop safes in stores from a notebook or paper under a bolt. Even had trays in safes that hit the back cover of door pushing out on it causing bolt pressure too. Little things people dont think of. Thanks keep up great work!

[@jneill-dj8nz]

So is the BFII now a thing of the past in 2022? I recently purchased a new home in TN, and I'm in the market to upgrade my current big box safe. I've been watching your videos and definitely prefer the security provided by the thicker steel in the BFII over the BFX. TIA, and keep up the good work!

[@parkerssafes]

Not at all. Only the old BF is no longer available. It was replaced by the BFX. The BFII is still in production and is one heck of a safe.

[@jneill-dj8nz]

@@parkerssafes Thank you sir.

[@WinSomeLoseNone0]

@@parkerssafes I have a local BF6636 that didn't sell from 2020. Would you buy that over a bfx? It's 2400 less than the same size BFX.

[@parkerssafes]

@@WinSomeLoseNone0 Yep. The only real changes we’re in the door and few bad guys try to go through the front anyway. Still a great safe especially at that price.

[@jeffstrains4014]

Those look nice just sent you an email realized you are in my area.

[@ryancarter5200]

Can the bfx get a 5 spoke ships wheel like seen on the Liberty Presidential safe?

[@parkerssafes]

They offer 50 caliber handles the thread into the hub but nothing like the ships wheel.

[@greglackerman567]

How does the BFX bolt work compare to the BFII bolt work. Which is best/more secure?

[@parkerssafes]

Hi Greg, The BFII boltwork, although not as cool, is the same boltwork that they use on their TL safes so it would be the better of the two.

[@JUNJUN-lw2vr]

That'd a Tank!

[@SideOfRanch]

What entry level safe that can hold about 6 rifles and 3 handguns would you recommend for someone looking to get started and do something a little better than the $100 academy gun cabinet?

[@parkerssafes]

Hi Austin, That's a tough question but I'd look for something with a plate steel door and a reinforced door frame. I'd also recommend a mechanical lock.

[@rockystelone21]

Austin....my answer is no....Academy sells cheaps gun safes....i know i used to work there and i couldn't lie to a customer so i would send them to a gun store down the road.

[@jasonlommen4769]

@@rockystelone21 Good man Rocky, 95% of all ‘safes’ are pure Chinese junk. I’ve gotten a few friends to spend the money on a good one. It’s an investment, most people cringe on the idea of spending 3K and up on a steel box, ha!

[@gcdiver]

Do you carry Summit Safes? What’s your opinion on this manufacturer?

[@parkerssafes]

We do not carry Summit Safes at the moment. They seem like a good safe company. I just haven't been around one in person to really say. I like their sliding gun rack design however.

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

Try NW Safe in WA state, I looked at them they are nice for the $

[@jimsolmer1292]

Is this more secure than a typical RSC safe? And how would you compare it to the security of a Sturdy safe or real TL rated safe? Thanks.

[@parkerssafes]

Well I may be a little biased but in my opinion, yes it would be much more secure than most of your big box store RSC safes. Why do I say that? Well, it has a solid 1/2” plate steel door, rather than the thinner steel composite doors of most competitors. Then, the body has 2 layers of steel and 2 inches of dry light insulation rather than 1 layer of steel and drywall. I’m not real familiar with Sturdy but they seem to be well built with a good reputation. As for the TL, rating it would depend on the length of the rating but I’d say it’d probably pass a TL-15 test.

[@jimsolmer1292]

@@parkerssafes you really think it would pass a TL 15? Why don't they get a true UL test on it? If what you're saying is true then this definitely seems like the kind of safe I'm looking for.

[@parkerssafes]

@@jimsolmer1292 Well, that’s an opinion. I just think it’d most probably keep the UL guys at bay for 15 minutes. Those guys get pretty serious though so maybe I’m mistaken.

[@imkindofabigdeal4308]

Seems like a great safe if you are installing in a protected recess - the door seems very robust. For stand-alone I'd like thicker plate unless that concrete is really stout. Seems like anyone who could actually get into of these is smart enough to try the body first.

[@JPEBeard]

Average house fire is 1400 degrees. This one is rated up to 1200. So does that mean the 120 minutes will be a lot less?

[@parkerssafes]

That’s a good question. I believe that American Security tests their safes at 1200° because in the past that was the standard for most jewelry safe testing. A lot of research has been done on the temperature of a house fires and it seems there’s really no set temperature.There are just way too many variables such as how the house was constructed, the contents of the home, etc. The other major concern when it comes to gun safe fire testing is that a lot of these tests are done by manufacturer sponsored testing facilities or the manufactures do their testing in house. I do like the fact that American Security sends their safes to an independent company to have them tested. As it relates to fire protection, our advice is to put the safe on an exterior wall in your home, and if you have extremely sensitive valuables, it never hurts to put a separate smaller fire rated safe inside of your larger fire rated safe. in a nutshell, there are quite a few companies out there that have very high ratings that I personally would not have much faith in. I do, however, feel very confident in the fire ratings of American Security safes.

[@vrbonzani]

Do you carry Champion safes by chance? I was looking into the Triumph 25.

[@parkerssafes]

We no longer carry CHAMPION or SUPERIOR. Their quality control isn't up to our standards.

[@vrbonzani]

@@parkerssafes how much would an American security with a 90 minute fire rating cost?

[@parkerssafes]

@@vrbonzani They make a few different sizes. Check out the NF series. Call if you'd like to discuss pricing on the different models and sizes. 9318426445

[@parkerssafes]

@@shaundevrisky349 There’s really no comparison between an Amsec B series and a Champion. Yes. The Amsecs have an independent fire test and yes the bottom is two inches of concrete type material sandwiched between 2 layers of steel.

[@grapevinelover1]

What is your view of Hollon Gun Safes?

[@parkerssafes]

Don’t know much about them. I believe they’re imported.

[@grapevinelover1]

@@parkerssafes I’m considering locally at a locksmith establishment, they offer both AMSEC and Hollon Safes. I’m considering the Blackhawk Series (assembled in Texas), lifetime warranty etc. 5 star reviews all over the board. Representative mentioned Hollon Safes are comparable in quality and warranty as AMSEC, using customer service for both the representative believes this is where Hollon Safes comes out ahead. AMSEC is still an option for me as well.

[@arronlockyer5424]

so who makes the best gun vaults?

[@parkerssafes]

My top picks would be Graffunder and American Security.

[@jasonlommen4769]

I second that! Graffunder is cream of the crop, so be prepared to spend a lot of coin!

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

Graffunder FTW hands down!

[@jacknbuddy11]

What is the price of ABFX

[@parkerssafes]

Hey Jack, give us a call. There are a bunch of different sizes and options.

[@moderngrub1876]

I will take the BF2 over BFX because of the body with the 5/16

[@RoofedAsian89]

I think the logo is ugly , other then that the safe is nice

[@parkerssafes]

You’re in luck. You can just ask for one with no logos. Folks do it all the time.