AMSEC, American Security, is the oldest, most reputable and highest quality safe company in the world. They’ve been around since 1946 and have always headquartered in California, USA. They make real safes, not the illusion of security but real, actual , high quality, secure, insurable safes in the BFX series and up. Unfortunately, American Security does not make these gun safes. They engineer, design and buy them from a Chinese factory and just put their logo on it. However, just because something is made in China doesn’t mean it’s bad quality. The American Security TF Gun Safes are actually a very good quality product and in this review I will explain exactly why.
Lock – American Security TF Gun Safe Reviews
First and always most important for any safe is its lock and the American Security AMSEC TF gun safes come standard with the ESL5 electronic lock. This UL approved type 1 high security lock is the highest rating. American Security exclusively makes this lock. I only recommend electronic locks made by NL, SecuRam and S&G. Pro-Tip: Pre-order it from the factory with one of these locks to retain the full warranty.
Next, there is a second lock option that is the Big Red Mechanical Lock, UL approved Type 2. I recommend this and the S&G mechanical lock. This high quality lock is designed to last forever and uses the traditional 3 number combination on a spyproof dial that prevents others from seeing you spin the combination. You can also special order the S&G Mechanical Lock from the factory as well.
Security – American Security TF Gun Safe Reviews
The American Security AMSEC TF is built with one layer of steel and multiple layers of gypsum fire board. Comparatively, their BFX series uses a concrete composite mixture that is significantly stronger against burglary attempts using saws. Additionally, the SF series uses only a 14 gauge steel body in combination with a 3/16″ steel plate on the door and an inner steel liner of 11 gauge only on the door.
It did pass the CA DOJ Firearm Safety Device burglary test and overall is significantly more secure than the safes you will find at Tractor Supply, Walmart or Costco. Its nearest competitor the Stealth EGS Gun Safes use only a 14 gauge door and body.
Also included in the TF series are 8 solid steel locking bolts 1″ thick and covering all four sides. A hard plate placed in front of the lock to destroy drill bits. A re-locker keeps the bolt in place if the burglar attempts to punch through the lock.
Fire Rating – American Security TF Gun Safe Reviews
Equivalent to competitors, the American Security AMSEC TF Gun Safe is fire rated for 30 minutes at 1200 degrees. This is the only model American Security makes that is not tested and verified by ETL, an independent testing laboratory and is only a factory test.
Considering American Security is based out of California, wild fires are all too common and there are tons of TF gun safes that have survived the hottest fires for long periods of time. They also use genuine Palusol Fire seals which are the high quality seals in the industry and expand to 7 times their size during a fire to keep smoke and heat out.
Style and Function
The American Security AMSEC TF Gun Safe is finished in a textured black powder coat paint job with chrome drop down L-Shaped handle and chrome keypad. The back of the door features a very high quality door panel organizer with pistol holsters and additional rifle storage.
Finally, the interior includes an adjustable gun rack and top shelf, all upholstered in a high quality fabric. American Security offers a lifetime warranty against break-in, attempted break-in and fire in addition to a 1 year parts and labor warranty on all components of the safe.
The Bottom Line
Would I buy the American Security AMSEC TF Gun Safe for my firearms and valuables. Yes, I definitely would as it is a good quality safe at a decent price. There are however better options for less money such as the Stealth Essential Gun Safes.
The reason I like these safes better is that they have the NL high security electronic lock, a much better paint job, electrical outlet and a Molle Door Panel Organizer all for significantly less money than the TF Gun Safes.
Most companies in the safe industry don’t keep these American Security gun safes in stock. They end up just shipping them direct form American Security which adds a significant amount of time from when you order the product to when you actually receive it. That’s why I’ve partnered with Dean Safe company. They have the largest supply of in-stock American Security Gun Safes in the industry. All of their product pages will tell you which models are available as In-Stock and able to ship same business day. You can see all of the available In-Stock American Security Gun Safes Here.